Hardware & Tech

25Jun

By StuartNo Comments

Woojer Vest Edge Review

Haptic vests are few and far between in the gaming world, and for others, they are primarily aimed at specific markets. The Woojer Vest Edge comes in to change that, but how does it improve your gaming experience? Lets read on to find out Woojer go BRRRRRR Do you have a favourite accessory to help improve your gaming immersion? Why not let us know in the comments, or get in touch on social media. Design & Comfort Being a vest, the Woojer Vest Edge can only do so much with it's design, especially to avoid becoming cumbersome to wear and uncomfortable. Woojer has hit the nail on the head with the design though. When you first open the box you are greeted with a fantastic experience. The box is premium and all of the innards all feel the same. Once you get to the vest you are greet...

23Jun

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Azeron Cyborg Hardware Review

We were lucky enough to get sent an Azeron Cyborg gaming keypad to test out. Azeron are a small startup company from Latvia who put love and care into their 3d printed elements of these controllers. Check out Stu's video of it below where he gives you a run down of the customisation options as well as his first initial thoughts on using this gaming! Disclaimer: A sample was received in order to create this video YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Discord | Podcast

Austrian Audio PG16 Pro Gaming Headset Review

13Jun

By NathanNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Austrian Audio PG16 Pro Gaming Headset Review

If you’ve never heard of the Austrian Audio PG16 or even Austrian Audio themselves, don’t worry, neither had I until about a year ago. Made up of a bunch of former AKG personnel after their offices in Vienna closed. Austrian Audio were born. After an overwhelmingly positive first couple of Audiophile grade headphones. Austrian Audio have entered the world of gaming headsets with the PG16 Pro Gaming Headset. Experts in audio equals experts in gaming? Does their wealth of audio expertise transfer into the gaming world? Read on to find out. Design and Control After receiving the Austrian Audio PG16, the packaging instantly looks a little different to other headsets. Coming in a slightly larger box wrapped in a bespoke Austrian Audio velcro strap, it definitely stands out. When o...

9Jun

By DanNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Ducky One 3 Yellow Mini Review

Ducky, known for their well-built keyboards released the successor of the Ducky One 2. Thanks to the team at Overclockers UK we have managed to get our hands on a Ducky One 3 Yellow Mini to take for a type. An Absolutely Quacking Little Keyboard! Currently, the keyboard cult has a huge following. To be quite honest, before checking out this Ducky One 3 I was pretty clueless about them all. I was a pick up a keyboard and run with it kind of guy. However, has this changed? Keep reading to find out if I am a convert to the custom ways with keys. Design Obviously, the first thing that really strikes you when looking at the Ducky One 3 Yellow Mini is the colour, for obvious reasons. Personally, I am not a fan of overly colourful setups. However, the shade of yellow used to make these keyboa...

Master & Dynamic MG20 Wireless Headset Review

4Jun

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Master & Dynamic MG20 Wireless Headset Review

When a pair of Master & Dynamic MG20's landed on my desk I was over the moon. When it comes to sound quality this particular company is up there with the big brands thanks to their premium design, materials and attention to detail. MG20 Never Play the Same? This is Master & Dynamic's first venture into the world of gaming headsets. Can they come up with a superior must-have product? Design and Control Right from the very start of even getting to the product that is within the box, the packaging is well thought out. Having slipped the sleeve off you open the cardboard door to the box to reveal the matt black of the MG20 wireless headset lying before you. The detachable boom mic held in place by a security seal. I received the Black Onyx headset, the other colour alternative ...

4Jun

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech, VR Reviews

Kiwi Design Quest 2 Elite Strap Review

Kiwi Design is widely known in the VR Industry for its third party compatible accessories for most VR Hardware. Since the release of the Quest 2 they have really focused on what the user base would be wanting to enhance their VR experience. Today we are taking a look at the Kiwi Design Quest 2 Elite Strap that the team kindly sent over to us to check out. Add A Little Memory Foam To Your Experience Having used the standard and the Oculus/Meta Elite Strap I was excited to see how the Kiwi Design Compatible elite strap compared. So let's jump in and see what the Kiwi Design Quest 2 Elite Strap has to offer. Design Firstly let's talk about the colour of Elite Strap, you will all be pleased to know that is the same colour as the Quest 2 headset. Meaning it is a perfect match and doesn't lo...

24May

By Si WoodhamsNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

EPOS GSX 1000 Review

It was an exciting day when a parcel from EPOS dropped onto the doormat. Here I was expecting the GSX 300 to arrive, so it was to my surprise to open the box and find the quite amazing GSX1000 inside, this was quite the unexpected upgrade! EPOS GSX1000 - Sexual Healing for your ears Promising to enhance my gaming audio experience I couldn't wait to get this plugged in. Get a headset hooked up and a game launched. If you enjoy this review please check out more of the Thumb Culture hardware reviews right here! Design The GSX1000 is a very stylish unit that sits discreetly on any desk setup. On the back you will find both the microUSB power supply port and 3 x 3.5mm input/output ports. 1 each for Speakers, Headset and Microphone input. The main control interface is centred upon ...

GPU Comparison – Zotac 2060 Super Vs Zotac 3060

9Apr

By DanNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

GPU Comparison – Zotac 2060 Super Vs Zotac 3060

The awesome team over at Zotac have been letting us check out their 30xx series range graphics cards. It wouldn't be right if we didn't compare at least one of them against a previous gen card. The card that the team sent over for this is the Zotac 3060 Twin Edge. The One Where The 20 Series Met The 30 Series Luckily I am currently running a Zotac 2060 Super Mini, an ideal card to put the Zotac 3060 Twin Edge in the virtual ring with. On specifications alone, I know what I think should come out on top, however! Join me as I benchmark them both and game with them both, but just how much will my gaming experience differ? Specification Firstly let's take a look at the build that I will be comparing these graphics cards on. It is by no means the most recent build at Thumb Culture, however,...

1Apr

By Si WoodhamsNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Gamesir VX Aimbox Review

How often have you been playing your console and thought to yourself "This would be so much better if I was using a Keyboard and Mouse"? Well the Gamesir VX Aimbox might just be the bit of hardware you need to level up your console gaming experience. PC Grade Performance on Console? Lets get the elephant in the room out of the way straight away. This is NOT an Aimbot in any way shape or form! Right now that the naming confusion is out of the way lets crack on with the review. If you enjoy this review please feel free to check out my other articles right here! Design The Aimbox is basically a small USB box, with 3 double sided USB 2.0 ports on the front, a USB-C port on the back for extra power (if required) and a hardwired USB2.0 cable that plugs into your console. To complete the desi...

29Mar

By Stuart1 Comment

Hardware & Tech, VR Reviews

ProTubeVR MagTube Quest 2 Review

ProTubeVR is known for its extensive range of accessories to compliment your VR setup. From grips to sabres there is something for everyone who is looking to enhance their VR experience. Lock And Load! The team over at ProTubeVR kindly sent us their MagTube for the Quest 2 to take for a test run. To find out just how I get on and just what it can offer the avid VR gamer, keep reading. Design The Magtube is a gunstock and probably their most known. It comes in one hardware design, however, you can customise the said design to your liking. The Magtube is made up of a shoulder/cheek rest, two grips for your hand controllers and these are connected via sturdy tubing. The shoulder rest, controller cups and tubing can be customised using a set of options on the ProTubeVR website. The ...