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
Farewell North is like Okami meets Flower, and it's set in the Scottish Highlands
By Duncan Robertson published
News A game of fetch has never been more colorful
The Nitro Deck makes your Switch immune to stick drift, and it's discounted in Amazon's Spring Sale
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals The CRKD Nitro Deck is one of the best Nintendo Switch controllers, and it's currently on offer for Amazon's Spring Sale.
These PS5 controllers are perfect for Helldivers 2, and they've never been cheaper
By Duncan Robertson published
Deal The best PS5 controllers are great for Helldivers 2, even if you play on PC. A few of them are even going cheap right now thanks to Amazon's Spring Deal Days.
If PSVR 2's production has been paused, these are the big reasons why
By Duncan Robertson published
Opinion According to new reports, Sony has paused PSVR 2 production due to slow sales - here are the slip-ups I think led us here.
Two of my favorite controller brands are joining forces, I just hope it doesn't end it tears
By Duncan Robertson published
News Turtle Beach has announced an acquisition of one of its biggest rivals in the controller market, PDP. While this could mean great collaboration, I'm skeptical.
The National Videogame Museum's CEO says a digital-only future represents "a fundamental loss of important cultural material from our time"
By Duncan Robertson published
Feature I went on a visit to the UK's National Video Game Museum and spoke to its co-CEO about hardware preservation, digital ownership, and the site's future.
Secretlab Monster Hunter edition chairs are here, and their adorable Palico cushions are killing me
By Duncan Robertson published
News Secretlab has revealed its Monster Hunter collection, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of the legendary video game franchise.
The Acer Predator Orion X just got its first price drop
By Duncan Robertson published
Deal The Acer Predator Orion X is brand new, but it's just seen a substantial £500 price drop. Admittedly, it's still expensive, but here's why I'd recommend it.
T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 review: "You have to nit-pick to detail this memory's faults"
By Duncan Robertson published
Review T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 RAM doesn't do an awful lot to stand out from its rivals, but that makes it every bit as viable as more expensive memory from bigger brands.
Could this patent hint at controllers for Apple Vision Pro?
By Duncan Robertson published
News A patent filed by Apple talks about handheld controllers for a head-mounted device - could this mean that controllers for Apple Vision Pro are on the way?
The latest Xbox Design lab controller asks which version of Vault Boy you are today
By Duncan Robertson published
News The latest Design Labs Xbox controller skins are all about Fallout. Here are the details, and starting design configurations.
Here's how to clone your PC's SSD for free in 2024
By Duncan Robertson published
How to Switching SSDs can be a daunting process, but we'll walk you through a free and easy method of cloning your SSD in 2024.
LG's OLED tech is amazing, but it won't make me want a Quest Pro 2
By Duncan Robertson published
Opinion Reports have been circling this week that Meta and LG will be collaborating on a future mixed-reality headset, with most assuming it's the Meta Quest Pro 2.
I love Acer's Intel Arc A770, but its driver updates are killing me
By Duncan Robertson published
Opinion The Intel Arc A770 is such an underrated GPU for gaming, but driver disparities for Acer's model make it unbearable at times.
Crucial T700 Pro Gen 5 SSD review: "The fastest drive that no gamer needs"
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The Crucial T700 Pro is the fastest SSD we have tested to date. It's the inevitable future of storage technology. That said, we aren't in the future yet.
Sony just casually announced PSVR 2's biggest upgrade yet, and I'm ecstatic
By Duncan Robertson published
News Sony has confirmed that it's working on PC support for PSVR 2, which makes it incredible value for money vs its rivals.
AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 review: "A perfect capture card for console gamers looking to stay competitive"
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 is a truly next-gen capture card that allows you to record games at 4K60 without compromising on your setup's performance.
Dying Light the Board Game is coming to Kickstarter with a UV board, parkour structures, and tiny Volatiles
By Duncan Robertson published
News Dying Light the Board Game has been officially announced, and it looks to be a faithful adaption of Techland's zombie action games.
Crucial's new Gen 5 SSD is compatible with PS5, but there's a catch
By Duncan Robertson published
News Crucial is launching a sequel to its first PCIe Gen 5 SSD which launched in May of last year. The Crucial T705 touts even faster speeds and PS5 compatibility.
Newegg Presidents' Day sales 2024: all the best deals available now
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals We're rounding up all the best Presidents' Day sales happening at Newegg, including gaming desktops, laptops, and components.
Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra review: "As close to haptic feedback as Xbox controllers get"
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra controller is everything the Asus ROG Raikiri could and should have been. It's up there with the best Xbox Series X controllers.
Acer Predator Orion X review: "A gaming PC giant that's worthy of its namesake."
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The Acer Predator Orion X has its quirks, but it improves upon the larger Orion 7000 in almost every way.
Tekken 8 players need to know about these controllers
By Duncan Robertson published
Feature If you're looking to take your Tekken 8 skills to the next level, these pro controllers will help you do it. Here are the best options for PS5, PC, and Xbox.
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