Duncan Robertson
One of my earliest memories is playing SuperMario64 and wondering why the controller I held had three grips, but I only had two hands. Ever since I've been in love with video games and their technology. After graduating from Edinburgh Napier University with a degree in Journalism, I contributed to the Scottish Games Network and completed an Editorial Internship at Expert Reviews. Over the last decade, I’ve been managing my own YouTube channel about my love of games too. These days, I'm one of the resident hardware nerds at 12DOVE, and I take the lead on our coverage of gaming PCs, VR, controllers, gaming chairs, and content creation gear. Now, I better stop myself here before I get talking about my favourite games like HUNT: Showdown, Dishonored, and Towerfall Ascension. Location: UK Remote
Latest articles by Duncan Robertson
Tekken 8 is already cheaper than I thought it would be on Prime Day
By Duncan Robertson published
Prime Day We're a week out from Prime Day, and Tekken 8 on PS5 has already surpassed my pricing expectations at Walmart.
Maingear Zero Ruby review: “Exactly how prebuilt gaming PCs should be”
By Duncan Robertson published
Review I can strongly recommend the Maingear Zero Ruby. You’ll struggle to find a more up-to-date mid-range configuration from any other prebuilt gaming PC brand.
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT review: “4K prowess without dipping into dangerously expensive, high-end territory”
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The Radeon RX 7800 XT may not be the successor to the 6800 XT that a lot of folks were hoping for, but for under $500, this is one of the best-value graphics cards going.
I've tracked down the best 4th of July gaming deals for you, from PC to tabletop
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals I've found the best 4th of July gaming deals so you don't have to
This gaming PC is $350 off thanks to 4th of July sales, and I’d recommend it over an RTX 4090 build
By Duncan Robertson published
Deal iBUYPOWER has a gaming PC with a Radeon 7900 XTX inside it going for under $3,000. Here's why I'd recommend it over the obvious choice.
Hunt: Showdown's design directors share their formula for live service success: "You have to be part of that experience"
By Duncan Robertson published
Interview Interview | Hunt's design directors talk about playing their own game, dealing with toxic feedback, and balancing the game's ever-expanding arsenal
Forget Prime Day, Nacon’s PS5 controller just got a new FPS mode and it’s cheaper than ever
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals The Nacon Revolution 5 Pro got an FPS mode recently, and it’s seeing a record-breaking discount to celebrate.
I hate to be that guy, but I totally called these AMD Ryzen 8000G CPU discounts
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals AMD's Ryzen 8000G CPUs have taken their first discounts as we approach Prime Day sales and the launch of AMD's Ryzen 9000 Series.
Will the PS5’s DualSense Edge controller see a price cut this Prime Day?
By Duncan Robertson published
Prime Day The DualSense Edge has been on the market for over a year now. We're here to speculate whether this pricey controller might go on offer this Prime Day.
The HTC Vive Pro 2 is back in the discount aisle, but is it still worth buying in 2024?
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals The HTC Vive Pro 2 is not far off its lowest price, but at $500 more than PSVR 2 and Meta Quest 3, is it still worth considering?
Post Malone and Backbone are collaborating on a limited-edition mobile controller
By Duncan Robertson published
News The next limited edition version of the Backbone One mobile controller will be a collaboration with Post Malone, and there are only 500 units up for grabs.
CRKD Nitro Deck+ review: “One of the best ways to enjoy the Nintendo Switch in 2024”
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The CRKD Nitro Deck+ doesn’t make huge changes to its homerun sibling but makes some precise improvements that bolster this Switch controller to new heights.
The RodeCaster Duo is an almost perfect streaming mixer, and Rode is working on a fix for its biggest flaw
By Duncan Robertson published
Opinion The Rodecaster Duo makes mixing live-stream audio fun, but its strange compatibility issues with the PS5 are truly bizarre.
I recommend this budget controller over the official Xbox gamepad, and it’s back down to its lowest-ever price
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals GameSir’s G7 SE controller is one of my favorite gamepads, and it’s just dropped back to its lowest-ever price at Amazon in time for Father’s Day.
These new Herman Miller gaming chairs deserve a fashion show catwalk to roll down
By Duncan Robertson published
News Herman Miller has revamped its latest gaming chair with new colors and a redesigned headrest, and it’s even more beautiful than before.
Apple couldn't have picked a worse time to bring the Vision Pro to European markets
By Duncan Robertson published
News Apple Vision Pro finally arrives in European markets this Summer, but it’s landing a month before PSVR 2 PC support arrives and right before the Quest 3 Lite.
Elgato Game Capture 4K Pro review: “An internal capture card with some future-proofing”
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The Elgato Game Capture 4K Pro is futureproofed thanks to its 8K support, but it's missing some bells and whistles that rivals can offer you for the same price.
Thrustmaster eSwap X 2 Pro Controller review: “The Skyrim of the controller world”
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The differences between the Thrustmaster eSwap X 2 and its previous iterations are few. Ultimately, it suffers from a lack of innovation against new rivals.
Should you buy a gaming PC on Prime Day?
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Prime Day We're informing you with everything you need to know about buying a gaming PC on Prime Day with considerations made to budget, mid-range, and high-end models.
Buying a games console this Prime Day? Don't make these 5 mistakes
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Prime Day With Prime Day nearly upon us, don't make these five mistakes to make sure you walk away with the best console deal
Essentials to pick up with your Meta Quest 3 this Prime Day
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Prime Day Here are the essential accessories worth looking out for this Prime Day to jazz up your Meta Quest 3.
You don’t need RAM that’s capable of 10,000MHz, but T-Force is giving it to you in pink and white colorways
By Duncan Robertson published
News TeamGroup’s Computex announcement list is lengthy, but I can’t ignore this pink DDR5 RAM that’s capable of 10,000MHz speeds. It’s very impressive, but nobody needs that.
Your PSVR 2 will work on PC starting this August, but there's a catch
By Duncan Robertson published
News We finally have a confirmed date for PSVR 2's long-awaited PC support, but there are a few catches, including an adapter and some missing features
AMD just announced even more CPUs for its 2016 motherboard socket at Computex, as well as 9000 Series Ryzen processors which arrive in July
By Duncan Robertson last updated
News AMD’s 2024 Computex keynote is in the books, and along with the 9000 Series Desktop Processors, AM4 is getting even more support.
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