https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:11:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/15/what-a-gaming-tablet-looks-like-when-kojima-productions-controls-the-design/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/15/what-a-gaming-tablet-looks-like-when-kojima-productions-controls-the-design/#respond Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:27 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=498273 Gaming laptop collaborations have trained people to expect a sticker job. Print a character on an existing lid, swap one accent color, and call it a special edition. Buyers have seen that formula so many times that most don’t look twice anymore. The Asus ROG Flow Z13-KJP, built with Kojima Productions, skips it entirely. Price: […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/15/what-a-gaming-tablet-looks-like-when-kojima-productions-controls-the-design/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/12/this-35-controller-brings-back-the-game-boy-grip-for-your-phone/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/12/this-35-controller-brings-back-the-game-boy-grip-for-your-phone/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:30:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=498030 ARTICLE – Most phone controllers are designed for horizontal play, using a wide grip that puts controls on both sides of the screen. GameSir’s Pocket Taco takes the opposite approach. It’s built for portrait gaming instead, with a clamp on design that sits under your phone and puts the controls below the screen. Price: $34.99 […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/12/this-35-controller-brings-back-the-game-boy-grip-for-your-phone/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/10/the-ps5-controller-problem-nobody-talks-about-has-a-fix-now/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/10/the-ps5-controller-problem-nobody-talks-about-has-a-fix-now/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:00:07 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497849 ARTICLE – Most PS5 owners quietly accept that their preferred controller won’t work on Sony’s console. An Xbox Elite Series 2 that feels perfect in your hands sits unused. A Switch Pro you spent months breaking in collects dust. Third-party adapters exist, but the moment you go wireless, haptic feedback vanishes. Motion controls stop working. […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/10/the-ps5-controller-problem-nobody-talks-about-has-a-fix-now/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/10/displayport-2-1-monitors-keep-promising-full-bandwidth-but-this-one-actually-delivers-it/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/10/displayport-2-1-monitors-keep-promising-full-bandwidth-but-this-one-actually-delivers-it/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:51 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497830 NEWS – Asus shipped its 32-inch ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM3 gaming monitor to China this week, weeks ahead of the late March window the company floated after CES. The monitor hit JD.com at CNY 8,499, which converts to about $1,225. That undercuts the $1,299 US price Asus mentioned in January, though the company hasn’t confirmed […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/10/displayport-2-1-monitors-keep-promising-full-bandwidth-but-this-one-actually-delivers-it/feed/ 2 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/09/the-n64-prototypes-nintendo-built-but-never-released-are-finally-getting-made/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/09/the-n64-prototypes-nintendo-built-but-never-released-are-finally-getting-made/#respond Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:30:23 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497709 ARTICLE – Nintendo built these colors in the ’90s, tested them with real consumers, then buried them. Not concept sketches or Photoshop mockups: actual injection-molded consoles with matching controllers, fully functional, sitting in storage until former employees started selling them to collectors years later. Extreme Green, Ocean, Ghost, Glacier, Atomic Purple. They all worked. They […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/09/the-n64-prototypes-nintendo-built-but-never-released-are-finally-getting-made/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/02/samsungs-new-gaming-monitors-are-pushing-refresh-rates-past-1000hz/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/02/samsungs-new-gaming-monitors-are-pushing-refresh-rates-past-1000hz/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:00:17 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497275 Most gaming displays are solving for screen tearing, but Samsung’s betting that competitive players have already moved past that baseline and are now stuck choosing between resolution and ridiculous frame rates. That’s the tension driving this G-SYNC Compatible certification across its 2026 OLED TVs and Odyssey monitors. The real question isn’t whether these screens sync […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/02/samsungs-new-gaming-monitors-are-pushing-refresh-rates-past-1000hz/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/02/this-retro-gaming-handheld-uses-the-screen-ratio-everyone-else-stopped-making/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/02/this-retro-gaming-handheld-uses-the-screen-ratio-everyone-else-stopped-making/#respond Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:09 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497220 ARTICLE – Most portable gaming devices use widescreen displays because smartphone makers spent the past decade normalizing that format. AYANEO’s Pocket S Mini rejects the trend completely, shipping with a 4.2-inch 4:3 screen at 1280 × 960 resolution instead of the 16:9 or 16:10 ratios dominating handheld screens. Finding suppliers willing to manufacture 4:3 displays […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/02/this-retro-gaming-handheld-uses-the-screen-ratio-everyone-else-stopped-making/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/30/this-249-nex-playground-motion-gaming-startup-outsold-xbox/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/30/this-249-nex-playground-motion-gaming-startup-outsold-xbox/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:51 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497039 ARTICLE – Motion gaming never really went away. It just lost the living room. Microsoft’s Kinect vanished into obscurity, Nintendo’s Wii gathers dust in closets, and for years families had few options to get kids moving without unplugging the console entirely. The Nex Playground changes that calculation. Price: $249 Where to Buy: Amazon, Walmart, Target, […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/30/this-249-nex-playground-motion-gaming-startup-outsold-xbox/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/29/atari-gamestation-go-packs-200-retro-titles-into-one-feature-packed-handheld/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/29/atari-gamestation-go-packs-200-retro-titles-into-one-feature-packed-handheld/#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:18 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=496963 ARTICLE – Retro gaming hardware typically asks players to adapt. One button layout covers thirty years of design, and you adjust your expectations to match what the hardware can approximate. The Gamestation Go from My Arcade reverses that arrangement by building multiple control methods into a single device and letting each game select what it […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/29/atari-gamestation-go-packs-200-retro-titles-into-one-feature-packed-handheld/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/06/asus-rog-flow-z13-kojima-edition/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/06/asus-rog-flow-z13-kojima-edition/#respond Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:42:42 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=494368 CES 2026 NEWS – Special edition gaming hardware follows a predictable formula. Take an existing product, add a logo, maybe change the color scheme, charge a premium, and market it to fans who’ll buy anything associated with their favorite franchise. The actual design language rarely changes. The collaboration exists as licensing agreement rather than creative […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/06/asus-rog-flow-z13-kojima-edition/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/26/titan-army-best-buy-labor-day-deals/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/26/titan-army-best-buy-labor-day-deals/#respond Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:00:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=481614 NEWS – Best Buy’s Labor Day sale is a great chance to upgrade your gaming experience with some excellent deals on Titan Army gaming monitors. The sale runs from August 25th through September 1st and features two standout monitors: the P2718C and the P2510S Plus. Both offer different features depending on your gaming style and […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/26/titan-army-best-buy-labor-day-deals/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/07/17/redmagic-astra-gaming-tablet-review-phenomenal-gaming-power-and-oled-screen-in-a-mini-tablet/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/07/17/redmagic-astra-gaming-tablet-review-phenomenal-gaming-power-and-oled-screen-in-a-mini-tablet/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:11:18 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=476293 REVIEW – I have thoroughly enjoyed several REDMAGIC phones here at The Gadgeteer, but today I get my first crack at one of their gaming tablets. The REDMAGIC Astra gaming tablet is rocking some of the best mobile hardware available in a compact tablet that’s much easier to carry around than a 10-13 inch one. […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/07/17/redmagic-astra-gaming-tablet-review-phenomenal-gaming-power-and-oled-screen-in-a-mini-tablet/feed/ 2 Gaming Gear - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/22/nubwo-g06-dual-wireless-gaming-headset-with-microphone-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/22/nubwo-g06-dual-wireless-gaming-headset-with-microphone-review/#respond Sun, 22 Jun 2025 18:45:56 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=472478 REVIEW – What do you do when your child has an interest in something you know nothing about? I have a ten year old that wants to be a gamer, and while I don’t know much about that, I can still offer him help in other ways. The NUBWO G06 Dual wireless gaming headset with […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/22/nubwo-g06-dual-wireless-gaming-headset-with-microphone-review/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/21/innocn-24-5-inch-gaming-monitor-25g2s-review-lightweight-monitor-you-wont-regret/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/21/innocn-24-5-inch-gaming-monitor-25g2s-review-lightweight-monitor-you-wont-regret/#respond Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:00:59 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=472348 REVIEW – A good computer monitor is a great asset in doing work and playing games, especially when you need additional real estate and a laptop or tablet just can’t cut it. I have an ancient monitor that I’ve been looking to replace for a while and the INNOCN 24.5 Inch Gaming Monitor (model 25G2S) […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/21/innocn-24-5-inch-gaming-monitor-25g2s-review-lightweight-monitor-you-wont-regret/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/16/asus-rog-delta-ii-headset-review-fantastic-gaming-headphones-on-all-the-levels/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/16/asus-rog-delta-ii-headset-review-fantastic-gaming-headphones-on-all-the-levels/#respond Fri, 16 May 2025 13:00:10 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=469223 REVIEW – Full disclosure: I’ve been an Asus fan-person for years now, having owned multiple laptops, video cards, motherboards, and other accessories made by the brand.  However, I’ve never tried an Asus ROG-branded headset yet, and recently my partner commandeered my treasured Logitech Astro A30 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset since it was the only headset […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/16/asus-rog-delta-ii-headset-review-fantastic-gaming-headphones-on-all-the-levels/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/03/oxs-storm-g2-wireless-gaming-headset-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/03/oxs-storm-g2-wireless-gaming-headset-review/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:00:17 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=464474 REVIEW – I am sure that no one within the gaming community or otherwise would describe me as a Gamer. However, I have recently become immersed in the world of VR with my Meta Quest 3 VR headset and I now attend all of my MS Teams remote meetings via my VR headset. Additionally, I […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/03/oxs-storm-g2-wireless-gaming-headset-review/feed/ 0 Gaming Gear - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/30/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/30/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-review/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:00:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=458712 REVIEW – As a gadget reviewer, I have tested several gaming headsets. Many of them have worked well and produced a good audio experience for my son, who is heavily into gaming. Now, I am looking for a headset that delivers exceptional performance and durability to meet his continuously evolving audio demands for Fortnite and […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/30/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-review/feed/ 0 Gaming Gear - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/28/x-plus-piccolo-g-series1-10-5-handheld-tablet-gaming-pc-review-interesting-hardware-held-back-by-weak-internals/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/28/x-plus-piccolo-g-series1-10-5-handheld-tablet-gaming-pc-review-interesting-hardware-held-back-by-weak-internals/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:00:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=458272 REVIEW – I’ve owned multiple mobile Windows gaming PCs now, including the excellent Asus ROG Ally and the larger Lenovo Legion Go. I also frequently play Windows and Xbox games streamed to mobile hardware (Android phones and tablets) combined with controllers. Mobile gaming is great if you’re commuting, traveling, or simply away from your desk […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/28/x-plus-piccolo-g-series1-10-5-handheld-tablet-gaming-pc-review-interesting-hardware-held-back-by-weak-internals/feed/ 0 Gaming Gear - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/03/woojer-haptic-wearable-vest-3-review-one-step-closer-to-true-vr-immersion/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/03/woojer-haptic-wearable-vest-3-review-one-step-closer-to-true-vr-immersion/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:00:09 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=453256 REVIEW – As I started writing this review, I did the math and realized I’ve been playing virtual reality games for nearly a decade now (starting with the Oculus Rift developer kit 2 in 2014). Even with that early hardware there have been amazing moments that are etched in my memory, like when my cockpit […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/03/woojer-haptic-wearable-vest-3-review-one-step-closer-to-true-vr-immersion/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/07/25/arzopa-m1rc-27in-gaming-monitor-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/07/25/arzopa-m1rc-27in-gaming-monitor-review/#comments Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:08:12 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=438761 REVIEW – A few years ago, my wife switched to a pure iPad setup rather than using a MacBook Air. This has been working great for her. But I noticed a few times she would watch videos (online puppy training recently) on her 11″ iPad Pro screen. With the improvements in iPad/OS Stage Manager, I […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/07/25/arzopa-m1rc-27in-gaming-monitor-review/feed/ 1