Hardware & Tech

8Jul

By StuartNo Comments

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

Hardware & Tech

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, ...

Squid Game Mini Cable Guys Holdem Review

4Jul

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Squid Game Mini Cable Guys Holdem Review

Back in May we got our hands on two of the new Minecraft REST and Holdem from Exg Pro. Now we're back with two of the Squid Game Mini Cable Guys Holdem products. Not just any Squid Game characters though, the iconic Young-Hee and of course a Circle Guard. A Player Is Not Allowed To Stop Playing. If you've ever looked at your tech and thought "Hmm, no, it needs more dystopian survival thriller vibes" then these could be the functional collectibles for you! Let's take a look at just what you get with each Holdem. Red Light I'm going to start this review with the packaging. Well, it is the first thing you get hands on with! As the Squid Game Mini Cable Guys Holdem products are all officially licensed of course the box art looks amazing. It's on brand and easily recognisable which is g...

3Jul

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Headset Review

Coming into July with our first-ever SteelSeries headset review at Thumb Culture. What better way than to bring you a nice little review of the recently released Arctis Nova 3X Wireless headset. Released back at the start of June, we've had this headset for a couple of weeks, and let me tell you, it's nice to have a new SteelSeries headset to try out. Steel doesn't always have to be hard. I'm a bit fan of what SteelSeries release, and after owning the Arctis Pro Wireless since it was first released back in 2018 I only recently had to retire it when it kept cutting out. I went through a host of different headsets, but thankfully, I've returned to a place of familiarity. Let's go and talk about what makes the Arctis Nova 3X Wireless an incredibly priced headset. Design Features As with m...

2Jul

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Clio Review

For those petrolheads out there, you might be mistaken in thinking this is a new car review. It isn't. This is Razer's new speaker cushion, the Razer Clio. Retailing on the Razer website at around £180, this speaker promises a lot. Does it live up to its Cushioned Immersion? Let's find out. Greater Immersion Now I know that a lot of people will be thinking that this is all just a bit of a gimmick. At first, I would have agreed with you, but there are some great features inside the Razer Clio. It's my job to try and help you discover them. So sit back, pop on your seatbelt, and let's hit the road. Metaphorically. Design Features Let's talk about the cushion side of things. Now, with any cushion, you are always going to want this to be as comfortable as can be. And for the most part, the...

GravaStar Unveils Mercury V75 Pro Keyboard

26Jun

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech, News & Updates

GravaStar Unveils Mercury V75 Pro Keyboard

From the launch of their Mars Bluetooth speaker, GravaStar are a brand known for their sci-fi aesthetics and almost art piece levels of tech. This continues with their latest product launching today, the Mercury V75 Pro. This promises to be a flagship gaming keyboard designed for gamers and esports professionals. And with GravaStar’s reputation for advanced engineering and distinctive designs, I don't doubt it. Painting A Better Keyboard The Mercury V75 Pro isn’t just another mechanical keyboard, it’s a statement piece for your battlestation. The standout Neon Graffiti edition rocks a hand-painted, street-art-inspired finish, meaning no two boards are exactly alike. Each one even comes with its own exclusive player ID code. Add in triple-sided RGB lighting, glowing footlights, and custom...

19Jun

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Ducky One X Review

Everyone in the gaming world knows who Ducky are, right? Not the cute little aquatic animals that can often be found floating in baths, of which I recently got a tattoo of. That's a fun fact for you! Now did I get that tattoo because of my love for Ducky products or the cute animals? Who can tell? Anyways, we were lucky enough to get some hands-on time with the Ducky One X Wireless keyboard, and boy, it's a delight. One Ducky Is Just Enough Before you go quackers, I'm going to get into the review, checking out the design features and giving some overall impressions of just what this keyboard can do for you and your setup. Design Features Available in either black or white, the Ducky One X Wireless keyboard will compliment any setup. It's also available in two sizes. Either the full-siz...

18Jun

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

PuK TheGrips Spotlight

If you're a regular reader of Thumb Culture, in particular our hardware reviews, you'll most likely have seen our recent review of the PuK PathFinder Bundle. This time I'm back with a look at the PuK TheGrips. These are essentially an add on accessory that turns your phone into a full blown controller for the semi low price of £23 on the PuK website. And Now A Word From Our Sponsor Dylan Burgess, Co-Founder and COO of PuK Gaming commented, “Touchscreen controls provide brilliant low latency input, UI customization and impressive accuracy when using the dexterity and fine motor controls of your thumb. Touch can be incredibly effective when used with certain software, however, fatigue often creeps in during sustained gaming sessions, and the lack of physical feedback when playing in touch ...