Tabitha Baker
Managing Editor of Hardware at 12DOVE, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I've written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i'm focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.
Latest articles by Tabitha Baker

Meta Quest 3S pre-orders are now live - here's where to buy
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Pre-orders Meta Quest 3S pre-orders are live across a range of retailers with shipping set for October 15 - here's where to grab yours.

Sony's refusal to reveal the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary bundle price means it's not for me and you
By Tabitha Baker published
PS5 Pro The PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary price is likely going to sneak up on us when pre-orders land tomorrow, and that means it's certainly not meant for most of the brand's fans.

Turtle Beach Kone II Air review: “comfort reigns supreme”
By Tabitha Baker published
Review The Turtle Beach Kone II Air revives the wide, flat base with a fantastic new sensor, excellent connectivity options, and an improved aesthetic.

How we test projectors at GamesRadar
By Tabitha Baker published
Hardware We test every projector in the same way to ensure fair scores and honest recommendations - here's exactly how we review each device.

HP Victus 16 review: "a real showcase for the RTX 4050"
By Tabitha Baker published
Review The HP Victus 16 is a real showcase for the RTX 4050, offering excellent performance by stripping back on other elements like a premium display and keyboard.

New Wednesday Lego sets make our titular heroine look adorable - just don’t tell her I said that
By Tabitha Baker published
Pre-order Lego just announced a new suite of Wednesday sets ahead of the Halloween season.

This retro NES-style number pad makes me actually want to do math
By Tabitha Baker published
Hardware 8BitDo’s latest addition to its retro NES gaming keyboard line has me excited every time I have to do math.

HP Omen 17 review: “gets the job done”
By Tabitha Baker published
Review The HP Omen 17 doesn’t come in with too much of a song and dance, but that boring chassis does get the job done.

PS5 vs PS5 Pro specs compared: how does the next console match up?
By Tabitha Baker published
PS5 Pro PS5 vs PS5 Pro - here's how Sony's mid-cycle refresh compares to the original console.

Glorious GMMK 3 review: “can be anything you need it to be”
By Tabitha Baker published
Review The Glorious GMMK 3 is the full package - and that package can be anything you need it to be.

How we test gaming headsets on GamesRadar
By Tabitha Baker last updated
Review guide We explain our full gaming headset testing process for every device we review.

Acer has answered an age-old PC gaming question with its latest concept laptop
By Tabitha Baker published
Hardware Acer unveiled its latest concept gaming laptop at IFA, showing off its unique 'DualPlay' controller tech.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 review: “ticking all the right boxes”
By Tabitha Baker published
Review The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 has blown previous expectations of an RTX 4080 gaming laptop out the water.

How we test gaming keyboards on 12DOVE
By GamesRadar Staff last updated
Review Guide A behind the scenes look into our process for testing gaming keyboards for the 12DOVE

Turtle Beach Stealth 500 review: “a fantastic headset in isolation”
By Tabitha Baker published
Review The Turtle Beach Stealth 500 is a fantastic headset in isolation, with dual wireless connectivity, a solid soundstage, and a lightweight design.

Razer's latest gaming keyboard feature is now banned in CS:2
By Tabitha Baker last updated
Hardware Valve has announced that Razer and Wooting's SOCD features are now banned in CS:2 matches, with possible bans on the way.

I’m not worried about Nintendo Switch 2, but I’m certainly not as excited as last time
By Tabitha Baker published
Hardware The industry’s moved on since 2017, and the Nintendo Switch 2 might not be enough for me anymore.

Where to pre-order Dragon Age: The Veilguard - all the top retailers compared
By Tabitha Baker published
Deals Dragon Age: The Veilguard pre-orders are live - here's where you should be placing yours.

Razer DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed review: ‘bigger isn’t always better’
By Tabitha Baker published
Review The Razer DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed is a master class in value, offering everyday players the hardware to up their game without charging them for extra features they won’t need.

What is a gaming keyboard’s polling rate? (And why you probably don’t need an 8K deck)
By Tabitha Baker published
Hardware A gaming keyboard’s polling rate is often listed as a key feature among manufacturers, but what exactly is it - and should you be worried about 8K models?

How we test gaming mice at 12DOVE
By Tabitha Baker last updated
Hardware Policy We're showing you how we test and evaluate gaming mice for 12DOVE.

BenQ X3100i review: “a gamer’s best friend”
By Tabitha Baker published
Review The BenQ X3100i is a gamer’s best friend, offering split-second gameplay with a super clear picture at impressive scale.

Where to pre-order the Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense Controller
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Pre-order The Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense Controller is available for pre-order, here's where you can get stock.
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