Hardware & Tech

11Nov

By Jay ArmstrongNo Comments

Razer Kishi For Android Review

The Razer Kishi is a clip on mobile accessory that turns your smartphone into a portable console. Mobile gaming has often been frowned upon with hardcore gamers. A stigma that is soon to be obsolete as mobile chipsets, screens and cloud based gaming options continue to grow. It's likely no coincidence that the Razer Kishi is advertising alongside the likes of Xbox's Cloud Streaming service. It's clear from the layout and feel of the pad they've worked closely with Microsoft on this one. Sporting a compact design, but still evoking the traditional Xbox pad layout it does feel great in your hand. The flatter shape however does mean that sometimes it's a struggle to comfortably use some of the buttons. Design Fresh out of the box the Razer Kishi is surprisingly small and flat. It's v...

11Nov

By ArNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Unboxing The Xbox Series S

The next generation of consoles is here at long last! Frankly, it's about time we had something to get excited over this year. The Thumb Culture team are really looking forward to getting stuck into each of the new next-gen consoles. However, with so much information, it can get a bit confusing if you're still undecided about which next-gen console is right for you. As part of our No-Nonsense Guide To Next-Gen, we're bringing you a range of content that's designed to break down the nuts and bolts of next-gen gaming. Today, we're taking a look at the new Xbox Series S Console in a little bit more detail. Unboxing The Series S - What Are Your First Thoughts? While we await our own Xbox Series S/X deliveries, let's take a look at Xbox's official unboxing of the Series S; the most afforda...

11Nov

By Jay ArmstrongNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

QPAD QH-700 Pro Gaming Stereo Headset

You may have heard of QPAD. A Swedish company that was founded in 1992, but if you haven't I wouldn't blame you. It was only when they relaunched last year, in 2019, that they really came to my attention. As the self-proclaimed legends of eSports hardware, does the new QH-700 stereo headset deliver? Design Straight out of the box I could see this was a good quality piece of kit. Featuring a soft-to-the-touch matt black design throughout, with a gloss finish on their logo it looks very sleek. In fact I've been using this headset quite a lot when streaming and it's likely that people didn't really notice because of that stealth aesthetic. It's very slimline, compared to the chunkiness of my Razer Kraken and well padded for comfort. It features a removable mic; ultimately connect...

Edifier G2000 Gaming Speaker Review – Here Comes The BOOM

4Nov

By DanNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Edifier G2000 Gaming Speaker Review – Here Comes The BOOM

Edifier International has announced its latest gaming speakers the Edifier G2000. I have to say they are a brand I have heard much about, but on researching, they have a lot to offer. Founded in 1996 they specialise in premium audio solutions, yet what seems on occasion non-premium prices. I can safely say I have never set up speakers this fast before, I was intrigued to find out exactly what the Edifier G2000 Speakers can deliver. "Edifier® International, prominent designer and award-winning manufacturer of consumer audio electronics for both the lifestyle and multimedia markets" Design Seen as though everyone these days loves what I would call and Instagrammable setup, let's start with the design/look and feel of the Edifier G2000 Speakers. Each unit is only 2.75" high, so they are ex...

17Sep

By GrantNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

GameSir F4 Falcon Review

The F4 Falcon mobile controller instantly impressed. With it’s light-weight and foldable design, limited moving parts, clickable buttons, and cushioning pads to house your precious device, you can tell it’s been built with the user in mind and for serious hours of gaming involved. GameSir has created a masterpiece that will surely impress both casual and avid Mobile gamers. Design The F4 Falcon has been designed from the ground up to promote all aspects of the mobile accessory with a limited compromise for the end-user. Some key standout elements that came to my mind throughout my playtime with it: There are minimal moving parts: there are no pads to replicate a thumb press, instead, it’s initiated directly from the trigger press which reduces the time to react drastically - during...

20Jul

By DanNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

HyperX Quadcast Standalone Microphone

HyperX is extremely well known within the gaming community, They are memory giants Kingston Technologies high-performance product division. Hence, when it comes to gaming related to tech you will see HyperX over Kingston. Starting in 2002 HyperX had just one line, as you probably could have guessed it was Performance RAM. These tech giants have now bestowed upon us the HyperX Quadcast Standalone Microphone. Design It is clear as day what you are getting in the box, The artwork on the packaging is sleek and it shows off some of the best bits of the microphone. The one thing it doesn't do is highlight just how big this piece of hardware is. This, however, is not a bad thing. The HyperX Quadcast has a stunning sleek matt black finish with red detail, black and red can be tacky however this ...

13Jul

By JohnNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

QPad QH95 Pro-Gaming Headset Review

The QH95 is the latest headset from QPad and has been designed to be an ideal choice for multi-platform gamers. As well as having full support for the more traditional uses of headphones (such as watching movies & listening to music). This is my first headset review & in truth, it isn't a piece of hardware that I've used that often in the past. However, it couldn't have come at a better time with everyone still being very much in lockdown. As such, I used the headset truly for multi-platform purposes. I put it to the test gaming on my PS4 & Nintendo Switch as well as using it for work purposes on conference calls while working from home. The question is does it truly live up to the claim of it being the ideal choice for multiple platforms? Design & Comfort The Q...

17Jun

By ArNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

SADES A6 Gaming Headset Review

As a huge lover of all things tech and peripherals, I was really excited to have the chance to review the SADES A6 PC Gaming Headset. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, so I was immediately intrigued by the bright black and orange styling of the packaging. On unboxing, I was pleased to discover the vibrancy of the outer design reflected well in the actual headset itself. Design and comfort The SADES A6 has a sleek, bold-orange and black style of design with an extremely lightweight feel at only 344g. This is something I instantly liked; a personal gripe about headsets is being able to feel their weight on my head and more specifically, the sensation of pressure I often get around my ears. The SADES A6 PC gaming headset offers a refreshing alternative to this, providing a real...

Razer Panthera PS4 Controller Review – Let The Battle Commence!

15May

By TC Staff WriterNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Panthera PS4 Controller Review – Let The Battle Commence!

Ok so for my latest review I am going to write about the Razer Panthera Fight Stick. Don't confuse this with the Razer Panthera Evo. There are differences between them which I'll discuss later in my review. The Razer Panthera comes in a few different themes. The two that caught my eye were the Street Fighter V version and the Marvel Vs Capcom Infinite version. These are just my personal choices although I finally decided on the Marvel Vs Capcom Infinite version in the end. I won't lie this decision was purely based on pricing as the Street Fighter V version was £40 more and the only difference was the graphic on the fight stick facia. My Razer Panthera is fully customisable, so I can change the graphic, stick or buttons down the line if I want. The stick and the buttons are m...

21Apr

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Soundblaster G3 DAC Hardware Review

For the last couple of weeks, I have had the honour of testing out the Soundblaster G3 portable gaming USB DAC amp. What is one of those I hear? Well, basically it is a small device that you can plug into a Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC or Mac via the USB port and from it, you will get a far superior sound quality. DAC, for those that want to know, stands for Digital to Analogue Converter and is famed for enhancing what you hear. At £54.99 does it make a massive difference to what I can hear? Well, I put it to the test! What do you get? In the box, you will find the USB powered Soundblaster G3 DAC amp, a 1m mini-Toslink cable (optical lead) and a USB-C to USB-A converter along with a pamphlet entitled "Audio Survival Guide". How easy is it to setup? Very easy! If you follow...