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
I was a PlayStation fanboy, but Sony has lost me to PC this generation
By Duncan Robertson published
Opinion PlayStation’s State of Play left me jaded and underwhelmed. Here’s why I’m spending more time on a gaming PC in 2024
I've been waiting a long time for a PSVR 2 deal this good
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals PSVR 2 is seeing the biggest price drop we’ve ever seen, bringing it down lower than the Quest 3 as PC support looms.
Memorial Day Meta Quest deals 2024: all the biggest sales live now
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Memorial Day Sales Memorial Day Meta Quest deals have hit the shelves - here are all the biggest offers on the market right now.
Memorial Day PS5 deals: the biggest discounts available now
By Phil Hayton last updated
Memorial Day Sales Memorial Day PS5 deals are arriving on virtual shelves, so we're rounding up the best offers on consoles, games, and accessories.
I recommend this gaming chair every time its price drops, and Memorial Day sales are making me do it again
By Duncan Robertson published
Deal The Corsair TC100 Relaxed has excellent value for money, even at full price. When its price drops, it's hard not to recommend this gaming chair.
Your home can now run at a steady 60fps thanks to Noctua’s latest fans
By Duncan Robertson published
News Noctua is known for its quiet CPU cooling devices, but its new fans offer you and your home the chance to stay cool this summer.
The best external capture card there is just got 4K144 support, and it’s going cheap ahead of Memorial Day
By Duncan Robertson published
Deal The AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 got a big firmware update last week, and right before Memorial Day, its price has dropped.
Forget the i9, this CPU is under $300 and I use it for 4K gaming, streaming, and video editing
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals The 13th Gen Intel Core i5 is my favorite desktop processor at the moment, and it’s currently going cheap before Memorial Day.
Is the Elite Series 2 controller still worth it in 2024?
By Duncan Robertson published
Should you buy? The Elite Series 2 controller has been a popular choice since its launch in 2019 - is it still worth buying five years later?
Where to pre-order Assassin’s Creed Shadows
By Duncan Robertson published
Pre-order Assassin’s Creed Shadows pre-orders are live, and we’re rounding up where you can get the best prices, freebies, and which editions to go for.
The Meta Quest 2 is still worth buying, and its price ahead of Memorial Day is ludicrous
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals The Meta Quest 2 is under $200, which is a ludicrously low price for such a great VR headset.
Victrix Pro BFG for Xbox review: "Floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee"
By Duncan Robertson published
Review One of the best controllers ever made arrives on the Xbox platform - how does it compare to the Elite competition in this new arena?
I’d recommend this Game Pass Ultimate deal to any gamer - even if they don’t own an Xbox
By Duncan Robertson published
Deal Woot just made Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions cheaper, and I think it’s worth considering for any gamer.
I think this is the best way to watch some of the finest films ever created, and Amazon just made it cheaper
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals The 4K remaster of The Lord of the Rings trilogy is discounted at Amazon right now, and that deal is too good not to recommend.
I use Razer’s in-ear gaming monitors every day, and they’re now cheaper than ever
By Duncan Robertson published
Deal I can’t imagine life without my Razer Moray earbuds now, and they’ve dropped to a historically low price in Amazon’s gaming sale.
WD's Xbox expansion card is better than Seagate's - and it's now back to its lowest-ever price
By Duncan Robertson published
Deal The WD Black C50 gets you an additional 1TB of internal storage in the Xbox Series X and S, here’s how you can save on it.
The best 8K TVs for gaming 2024: UHD displays of the future
By Steve May last updated
Buying Guide We're rounding up the best 8K TVs going right now so you can future-proof yourself for gaming, entertainment, and sports in one handy screen-shaped package.
Razer speakers guide 2024: desk-bound audio never looked so good
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying guide Razer is always an excellent choice - here is our guide to the best Razer speakers on the market in 2024.
Corsair MP600 Elite review: "Managed to scrape past the read speeds of the FireCuda 530"
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The Corsair MP600 Elite gives Samsung, WD Black, and Seagate a run for their money with this top-performing drive. It's pretty good value for a new SSD too.
PowerA Advantage Controller review: "Someone put RGB eyeliner on a controller"
By Duncan Robertson published
Review If you're a fan of RGB lighting, you need to know about the Lumectra version of the PowerA Advantage controller for Xbox Series X and PC.
Shure SM7dB review: "There's simply no place to hide with a mic this good"
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The Shure SM7dB is the latest update to the world's most iconic podcasting and content creation microphone. It may be the final word in audio, but it's pricey.
Exclusive promo code can save you over $100 on brand new AndaSeat Kaiser 3 Pro
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 has a new "pro" model, and the brand is offering an exclusive 10% promotional code through GamesRadar.
Yamaha ZG02 Streaming Mixer review: "Aesthetics aren't the only thing that disappoints"
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The Yamaha ZG02 streaming mixer does the basics well, but its design choices and software prevent it from doing much more than that.
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