Hardware & Tech

9Jun

By DanNo Comments

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 ...

10Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Nacon MG-X Pro Review

Nacon is widely known for its extensive range of peripherals from mice to chairs, there is something for everyone. They are now getting involved in mobile gaming and have released the Nacon MG-X and the Nacon MG-X Pro. The team over at Nacon kindly sent over the Nacon MG-X Pro for us to get some hands-on time and take our mobile gaming experience to the next level. Making Mobile Gaming More Comfortable For me, Mobile gaming has always felt like an inconvenience. So when we got the chance to work with Nacon and their mobile gaming peripherals, this was a no brainer. But just how much does this "up" my mobile gaming experience? Keep reading to find out more. Design I should start by saying that the team at Nacon sent us over the Nacon MG-X Pro For Xbox. This version comes in black, where...

10Mar

By DanNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Zotac GeForce RTX 3050 Twin Edge Review

Zotac, known for their GPUs, have a breathtaking range available depending upon both your budget and build type. The team at Zotac kindly sent us over a few to check out, today I will be looking at the Zotac GeForce RTX 3050 Twin Edge from the lower end of their range. Performance Without The Pounds GPUs have become quite the talking topic over the past year or so. We have seen new releases and production delays, alongside the vast price inflation. It went from being able to buy a half-decent gaming PC for circa £800-900 to £1500+. However, with the release of the RTX 3050, could this be the changing point in the market? Design The Zotac GeForce RTX 3050 Twin Edge is a compact card so lends itself to most builds from small form factors to the giant cases available today. The card sits ...

9Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Streamplify Streaming Kit Review

At Thumb Culture this year, we are looking to bring back more content to our video channels. Whether that be streaming or video content, this could be Twitch, or this could be Youtube. It could quite easily be a mix of both! The awesome team over at Streamplify have sent us some of their newly released streaming equipment to put to the test. Keeping Streaming Affordable And Simple Streamplify is not the word that entered anyone's mouth last year. However, this year with the launch of their range of streaming equipment many gamers are wondering just how much Streamplify could help them. So join me as I take a look at some of what Streamplify have to offer the streaming community in 2022. Overview As mentioned above the team at Streamplify sent us over some kits to check out. But what is...