Hardware & Tech

Nitro Concepts X1000 Gaming Chair: Transformers Decepticon Edition Review

11May

By Jason2 Comments

Nitro Concepts X1000 Gaming Chair: Transformers Decepticon Edition Review

With the forthcoming release of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts only a month away, Nitro Concepts have brought out a range of officially licensed Transformers Nitro Concepts X1000 gaming chairs. There are 3 variations to choose between. From a very bold blue, red and black Optimus Prime chair; an Autobots Edition primarily in black, with red accents and a silver stitched decal of Optimus Prime; and finally a Decepticons Edition that is also in black with purple accents and a decal as before with Megatron. Come on, Decepticon punk! I have been fortunate to have been sent a Decepticons Edition to review. Let's see how it looks and feels up close and personal! Design & Build Arriving in a fairly large cardboard box, I could not wait to open it up and check out all of the conte...

3May

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

DualSense Edge – Review

The DualSense Edge, Sony's "Pro" controller released on the 26th of January this year. It marked a significant step forward for Sony, who had left pro controllers to 3rd parties such as Scuff, Nacon and Razer. Truly Impressive Tech As a lifelong gamer, I have never needed a pro controller. I always felt that you were paying a premium price for better battery life and some flappy back buttons. Maybe that was a naive view to have but for the best part of close to 40 years, I had "managed" without, so why should I start now? In my opinion, the DualSense controller is the best console controller to date, beating the likes of the Super Nintendo, and the DualShock 4. One of my concerns about the DualSense Edge is the price of £209 in the UK. This is nearly approaching half the price of the ...

27Apr

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Trust Gaming Kit Review

We recently received some low-price upgrades in the TC Office from Trust Gaming. We thought they might be perfect for someone looking to get set up whilst being mindful of the high cost of other products out there. Low price doesn't have to mean low features Both of the following products come in at less than £30 RRP each and for the price they both pack some great features. Let's dive into the features and see why you might want to pick them up. Trust Gaming GXT 833 THADO Coming in at less than £25 the GXT 833 Thado is a TKL keyboard. Giving this keyboard a smaller form factor and desktop presence if you are looking for that minimalistic look. At 20% smaller than standard-sized keyboards the Trust Gaming GXT 833 comes with a metal backplate so you are assured it holds firm even in the...

26Apr

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Edifier WH500 Review

Edifier is a brand that we love here at Thumb Culture. They cover just about everything when it comes to audio. Whether you are a casual music listener, gamer or audiophile they have you covered. Today we are taking a look at the Edifier WH500 Wireless On-Ear Headphones. A budget headset with a multitude of uses The digital movement is quick, with working from home becoming the norm. Alongside this, we have inflation and the cost of living on the rise. As consumers, we need products that have more than one use and that don't hurt our bank balance. Could the Edifier WH500 Wireless On-Ear Headphones off us this? Design The Edifier WH500 has a sleek compact design that comes in three colourways. The team sent us the Black colourway to check out. Its smooth yet extremely soft ear pads ble...

Joby Wavo Boom Arm & Wavo Pod Microphone Review

12Apr

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Joby Wavo Boom Arm & Wavo Pod Microphone Review

JOBY are probably more known, at least by myself, for their GuerillaPod Tripods. When I received the email saying they also did podcast microphones and boom arms, I jumped at the opportunity. Getting to check out new hardware from an already-established brand is what we love at Thumb Culture. Movement and adaptability are key Knowing just how good their GuerillaPod Tripods are, I do wonder if the latest offerings from JOBY will live up to their current standards. Let us jump in and take a close look. Wavo Boom Arm When I was setting up the boom arm, I was left with some complications. Not with the setup, that was straightforward. How would you review a boom arm? Well, I decided to do it like this. It's Good. It's like REALLY Good. Over the years of streaming, content creation, and p...

be quiet! Pure Base 500DX PC Case Review

28Mar

By Jason2 Comments

Hardware & Tech

be quiet! Pure Base 500DX PC Case Review

Having played with a NZXT H510 PC case for the last couple of years, I was fortunate to check out the be quiet! Pure Base 500DX case. At around £100, it was on par with what the former case cost me originally. Would the Pure Base 500DX offer a nice upgrade without negating any of the features I already had? be quiet! Pure Base 500DX If you love your tech as much as I do, make sure to also check out the amazing be quiet! Silent Base 802 PC case review as well! Design Standing at 463mm high on its feet, 232mm wide and 450mm long, the Pure Base 500DX is slightly wider and slightly longer than my NZXT H510 case. Equally with the slightly larger size it is also a kilo more, weighing in at 7.8kg. Available in black or white, the futuristic-looking mid-tower PC case sports a tempered g...

13Mar

By Dan1 Comment

Hardware & Tech

Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield Review

Last year Samsung released a new range of portable hard drives with durability in mind. I welcome you to the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield, a premium drive and a premium price but with a lot on offer. Always equip a shield! When it comes to Samsung, especially the more premium side of their ranges. You are pretty much guaranteed a great user experience. So let's jump in and see what the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield has to offer. Design I have had my hands on so many portable hard drives. Yet most of them I wouldn't want to take out of the house. Some have felt delicate with no external protection. But then there have also been a selection that has had design flaws. To this day I can safely say that the Samsung T7 Shield, is the most durable portable SSD I have come across. Wi...

9Mar

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Edifier MR4 Studio Monitor Review

People that know me well know that I love gaming, music and playing my bass guitar. When I had the chance to try out the Edifier MR4 Studio Monitors I was ecstatic! While I have always been a bit dubious of quite how much bass small speakers can generate, I had high hopes that the MR4's would deliver. Let The Beat Control Your Body It's time to open up the box and take a deep dive into the world of Edifier. How will they perform? How compatible are they? Are they value for money? Read on and find out! Design At 288mm high, 140mm wide and 198mm deep, the MR4 studio monitors are a fairly decent size in comparison to some of the other desktop speakers I have navigated through. My desk isn't the widest in the world, however, they certainly didn't look out of place given that my Samsung...

New Mandolorian Season, New noblechairs!

1Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

New Mandolorian Season, New noblechairs!

So with the return of The Mandalorian for a 3rd season we wanted to take a look at a special chair doing the rounds in the Galaxy! Say H'chu apenkee! (Hello in Huttese) to the noblechairs HERO Boba Fett Edition! Rest on your throne just like Boba Fett! Bringing all the plus points of the HERO line up, but with a design nod to the most badass bounty hunter in the Star Wars Universe. So let's get stuck in and check out whats makes this the most feared chair in the galaxy! Design With the noblechair HERO Boba Fett you get plenty of features in a great gaming chair, with its 4D arm rests and recline mechanism, you can get the HERO into any position that suits your posture. With the trademark adjustable lumbar support and rocking mechanism, you can be sure that you will feel like the king o...

27Feb

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

The Shrimp Keyboard Review

Looking for a space-saving solution for those smaller desks? Or even looking for a perfect gaming laptop travel companion? Well look no further than The Shrimp! This small 25 key powerhouse brings all that you love on a gaming keyboard, but in a much smaller form factor. Shrimp By Any Other Name Do you have any experience with a small keypad? Let us know in the comments, but for now, strap in while we take a look around The Shrimp! Design Opening up the amazingly designed box you are instantly greeted with the keypad itself. We were supplied a sample with the colourful stickerbomb design and wow, this thing pops! Also included in the box is a nice carry case and the USB cable required to connect to your device. There is nothing 'extra' about The Shrimp, instead, it has been deve...