Author: Petar Vukobrat

After months of closed beta testing, Counter-Strike 2 (or CS2, for short) has finally gone live! The game’s free-to-play and, needless to say, builds on the foundation which Valve had set many, many years ago. CS2 feels like a worthy upgrade (and a long overdue one), but it is a fair bit more demanding hardware-wise than its predecessor. This isn’t really a surprise given its revamped and upgraded nature, but it’s still worth mentioning: you’ll no longer be able to get a billion frames per second even on the worst of systems. CS2 is by no means a demanding game,…

The world of handheld gaming PCs has never been more competitive. Ever since Valve joined the fray, more and more companies have realized just how important this budding segment of the market really is — hence the competition. And we, for one, couldn’t be happier for that being the case. There are now more viable options than ever before, and, perhaps most importantly, they’re all worth the asking price. They do cater to slightly different demographics which, fortunately, doesn’t complicate one’s purchasing decision all that much. It all boils down to three things: the level of performance you’re after, your…

Gamers are now faced with a larger number of viable options (by which mean platforms and devices) than ever before; and this, one could argue, is both a good and a bad thing. It’s no longer as simple as pledging your allegiance to one “camp” and calling it a day — the differences across all platforms are much smaller and less pronounced than they were in the past. You really have to weigh the pros and cons of each platform or device before making any kind of purchasing decision as they all come with their own unique strengths and weaknesses.…

The Lenovo Legion Go is a device unlike any other. Whether that’s a good or a bad thing will depend heavily on your needs and overall preferences. At its core, it is yet another — admittedly quite alluring — handheld gaming PC, but it does stand out for a few of its incredibly original features. First of all, it sports a Nintendo Switch-like design with detachable controllers. That, needless to say, is quite a rarity. There’s even a built-in kickstand on the back which mimics the one found on the OLED Switch — a nifty addition, no doubt. It also…

If gaming is your primary goal, then you’ve surely asked yourself: should you simply buy a gaming laptop and call it a day or, conversely, build a PC yourself and, in doing so, get better performance for a fraction of the cost? It’s a conundrum millions of gamers face each and every single day. There’s something inherently alluring in having a spec’d-out gaming laptop, a sleek and beautiful machine that was engineered and devised to deliver an exceptional level of performance, even in the latest and greatest AAA titles. These laptops seemingly blend the best of everything. They’re also incredibly…

Gaming on integrated graphics has been frowned upon for what feels like an eternity and, well, with good reason. These iGPUs were simply never devised and engineered for such a use-case — hence their subpar performance. That, however, has changed quite a bit over the last few years. Not only are today’s most capable iGPUs a sufficient option for gaming, but they may well be the future, if the rumor mill is to be believed. It all started with AMD’s Vega integrated graphics, a solution which, while by no means awe-inspiring, was miles ahead of Intel’s own offerings. It was…

Buying a gaming laptop isn’t nearly as simple or straightforward as one would expect. You’d think that having a budget and some kind of preference in regards to size and performance would be enough, but that really couldn’t be further from the truth. There are so many different manufacturers, components, panel technologies, generations of hardware, materials, certifications, power limits, so many different particularities and obscure jargon which, to the uninitiated, means absolutely nothing. And yet it’s all of paramount importance. A small difference or two can easily result in you ending up with an insufficiently capable laptop. And, as if…

The ASUS ROG Ally is by no means a fragile device, but if taken care of improperly, it can exhibit signs of wear and tear and, much like any other “gadget,” malfunction. The screen might break or shatter should you drop it, the shoulder buttons might stop working, its “face buttons” might get stuck when depressed, and the outer shell/casing might crack or bend. Most of these things cannot really happen while you’re at home (at least not if you’re even remotely careful), but while you’re out and about, during those long commutes and moments when patience is scarce and…

The latest and greatest handheld gaming PCs from GPD all come with a very peculiar port on the back and, needless to say, it warrants a much deeper look than one would expect. Why, one might ask? The reason is rather simple: it’s the best possible option for those looking to assemble an eGPU setup. The OCuLink port has actually been around for almost a decade but it’s mainly been used in servers as opposed to the mainstream/consumer segment of the market. It is, in essence, the best and cheapest way of connecting an external graphics card to your laptop…

The ASUS ROG Ally, much like many other handheld gaming PCs, can by all means be used without any additional peripherals, accessories, and what have you. You just have to power it on, download the necessary updates (of which there are many) and, subsequently, your favorite games and launchers, and you’re good to go! If, however, you really want the best possible gaming experience with this oh-so-alluring handheld PC, you’ll want to make a few additional investments — regardless if you game at home or, conversely, whilst on the go. This list includes external docks, hubs, additional storage, hand grips,…