Hardware & Tech

5Aug

By JasonNo Comments

Swiftpoint Z2 Mouse Review

In a world of minimal mice and slick RGB clones, the New Zealand-based Swiftpoint's Z2 charges in like a Transformer. With 13 buttons, haptic feedback, gyroscopic controls, pressure-sensitive clicks, swappable parts, oh, and a tiny OLED screen, this is less of a “mouse” and more of a full-blown command centre for your desk. The Shape-Shifting Mouse Whether you're gaming, editing, 3D modelling, or automating complex workflows, the Kickstarter-funded Z2 aims to be your one-device-to-rule-them-all. So, is it a revolution or just a really expensive gadget? Let’s dig in. Design Right out of the box, the 65-gram Z2 feels like something out of a sci-fi prop room. Its angular chassis and layered surface elements make it look busy, because it is. This is not your everyday plug-and-play mous...

31Jul

By MichaelNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Maecker Quest Controller Grips Review

Since I've been playing more VR titles for review purposes lately, I figured it was time to invest in some new accessories. And so when I was asked by Thumb Culture management if I wanted the opportunity to review the Quest Controller Grips from Maecker, of course I said yes! If you want to get your hands on a pair they are available to buy now direct from Maeckers website. At the time of writing they are on sale for £31 with discounts available if you by multiple accessories at the same time. What's in the Box The box includes two rubber controller grips designed to fit your Quest controllers, two rechargeable batteries for each controller, a USB-C to twin USB-C cable, and a small instruction manual with installation instructions. As the Quest 3 and 3S use the exact same controllers, th...

30Jul

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Sonic Mini Cable Guys Holdem Review

In a change from our review of the Squid Game version, we have something a little faster. That's right we're back with the speedy hedgehog himself, Sonic. In plastic form. So let's take a look at the Sonic Mini Cable Guys Holdem shall we? Slide To The Left Just as with other products within the Holdem range the Sonic Mini Cable Guys Holdem stand at approximately 4" tall, meaning they can easily fit on a shelf or your desk. Whilst marketed as holders for earbuds, phones or other small gadgets, I still am very much of the viewpoint that these are more like collectible figures with the bonus of being able to hold things. Rather then that being their primary function. And for retailing around £18 on the EGX Pro website, they're not going to break the bank either. Looking at the packaging ...

16Jul

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT Headset Review

Straight off the back of my review of the Razer BlackShark V2 X Quartz headset, I'm back with another cute headset offering from Razer. Now for about as long as I've wanted a good quality pink headset, I have equally longed for a Razer Kitty headset. And I was very excited to have a set of the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BTs land in my lap for review. I'm Not Kitten Around I never feel as penny-pinching as I do when looking at the price points of headsets. I very much believe in the ethos that you should invest in good audio wear, afterall we all use them so much of the time so they need to be decent! However, when it comes to putting my money where my mouth is, or ears, I know that budgets don't always allow for this. Mine certainly doesn't! Retailing for £100 on on the Razer website this hea...

Razer BlackShark V2 X Quartz Headset Review

14Jul

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer BlackShark V2 X Quartz Headset Review

We're big fans of Razer here at Thumb Culture. And I guess they like us too as we got sent the Razer BlackShark V2 X to review. Now regular readers will know that we covered the BlackShark V2 Pro back in August last year. Which may lead to questions on why we are reviewing this one? I have one word in answer. Pink. Ok, so it's not just that it's pink, it's also the newer BlackShark model, but mostly I'm here because it's pink! Pretty In Quartz Unlike it's V2 Pro sister, the BlackShark V2 X headset does not have a big price tag. In fact they're available on the Razer website for £60. And don't worry, it's not just available in this pretty pastel colour! You've got black, white and of course that iconic Razer green to choose from! Design Features I need to just put it out there that...

9Jul

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Pro Click V2 Review

In a world filled with Cobra's, DeathAdders, Vipers, even Basilisks. Along comes something a little less aggressively named, the Razer Pro Click V2. This latest release from Razer is part of the work to play type products that are being released. So, just what does a £99 mouse get you? Each Click Is A Pro Click The Razer Pro Click V2 has won a few awards, but just what does it all mean? Is it going to replace your latest gaming mouse, or will it just be something you sling in your work bag for the trip to the office? Let's find out. Design Features Being designed with ergonomics in mind, the mouse has been perfectly sculpted. With a nice, wide thumb rest as well to enable better wrist posture. Giving an all day comfort that I've never experienced with another mouse. I got this one out ...

8Jul

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Review

It's Nacon time again! This time, we are bringing a nice little review of the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited controller. This professional-grade controller retails for around £180 and boasts some neat features. Long Live The Revolution Can this controller replace whatever controller you are currently using? Does it offer something new to the market? Straight of the bat, the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited looks both similar and new, but what else makes this worthy of your hard-earned money? Let's find out. Design Features Being officially licensed for the Xbox consoles, it feels familiar to anyone with a current Xbox. The face buttons are all in the right place, but there's something that's new. A small LCD screen at the top of the controller sits proudly. Like a new toy, this screen allows...

7Jul

By StuartNo Comments

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Razer Joro Review

Razer recently released a nice, small portable wireless gaming keyboard. The Razer Joro retails on their website at £129.99, but is it worth your money? It's quite costly for a small-form-factor Bluetooth keyboard. Can the features built in justify the price, or is this potentially just a bit of a miss from the big green company? Small But Mighty If you fancy something different, then the Razer Joro might be exactly what you are after. We are going to see how it goes up against the other, more regular style of gaming keyboards. Design Features The Razer Joro is a small form-factor keyboard. No keypad or extra buttons here, although you do get a full function row as well as all the arrow keys you could need. Weighing 374g, this keyboard can be thrown into a backpack or laptop case, to b...

7Jul

By Stuart1 Comment

Hardware & Tech

Razer Kishi V3 Review

If you play a lot of mobile games, then you have probably heard of the Kishi range from Razer. We've recently covered the Razer Kishi Ultra, which got our Gold Award, but can the new Razer Kishi V3 do the same? Retailing at around £99.99, it isn't exactly cheap, but if you play a lot of mobile games, then this is a pretty handy piece of hardware. V3, must be better, right? Coming in a few different models, the new V3 range features the standard V3, the V3 Pro and the V3 Pro XL. We were lucky enough to get send the base model to trial run. Join us as we check out the design features below. Design Features Straight out of the box, you quickly get that very typical Razer product. Well made, sturdy and plenty of instructions to get you started. Thankfully, the Razer Kishi V3 is straight fo...

4Jul

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Arctis Gamebuds Review

SteelSeries is often known for its headsets, and less known for their in-ear earbuds. Especially ones that aim to replicate the same sound that you would get from something like the Nova 3. That is where the Arctis Gamebuds come into play. Promising some pretty impressive specs to go along with a really good design. Do they stack up? That is a question I will aim to answer. Hey There Game-Buddy! Retailing at just shy of £160, these gamebuds aren't cheap. Let's hope that they justify that price as we head on to check out the... Design Features As soon as you open the box, you are greeted with the, in this case, black charging case. Emblazoned with the SteelSeries logo on the top, this snap-open case holds both the two earbuds and the USB-C dongle inside with up to 10 hours per charge, ...