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Xbox has become a Game Pass machine and nothing more — Is it enough to justify Microsoft's console over a costly gaming PC?

I can't think of many reasons to buy an Xbox over competing platforms when Microsoft has dwindled its appeal to one place: Game Pass.

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Xbox price hikes hurt its value against PS5, a Microsoft PM roasts Windows 11, and Bing gets unexpected praise — top tech stories

Recently we saw Xbox raise prices above PS5, Windows 11 get roasted by a Microsoft PM, and Bing receive unexpected praise.

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I shouldn't be surprised the first vertical ergonomic mouse from this gaming brand is great, but here we are

The Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition is the company's first attempt at a true vertical ergonomic mouse, and it's shockingly good. Oh, and it still games.

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I like SteelSeries' tiniest high performance gaming keyboard, but it's not the only great magnetic option

The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini (Gen 3) is a compact 60% keyboard using Hall Effect switches, and it's good — but other companies are getting even better.

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My top gaming laptop of 2024 defended its crown with a redesign, but lost one of my favorite features

Lenovo redesigned its popular Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop alongside new Intel and NVIDIA hardware, and the result is a capable, immensely powerful machine.

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GTA 6's delay just blew wide open the race for Game of the Year

Rockstar's decision to delay GTA 6 to 2026 has left the 2025 Game of the Year race wide open. With the industry's biggest contender out of the way, several standout titles are now fighting for the coveted award.

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Some of Call of Duty: Warzone's biggest players use this weapon optic, so I tried it — it totally changed the game

Who would have thought that simply changing weapon optic would be a Warzone game-changer? Well, it's true, you should follow me.

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I love The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered's new graphics, but appreciate everything else staying the same

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered revisits Bethesda Game Studios' original game with new visuals and a few tweaks that make it a fantastic experience.

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I've had a ton of fun playing Skin Deep, but I hope the developers fix the game's crashing problems

Skin Deep is an immersive sim that tasks players with clearly pirates from spaceships in complicated ways. It's a lot of fun, but beware of crashing issues.

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I've been testing one of the best value 4K OLED gaming monitors, and it's awesome — but watch out for tariffs

The ASUS ROG Strix OLED 27 (XG27UCDMG) is a fantastic OLED gaming monitor with the best specs, performance, and features for under $1,000. Tariffs may hurt, though.

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Windows Recall finally launches, Oblivion Remastered surprise drops, and Drug Dealer Simulator devs speak out

This week Windows Recall launched after delays, Oblivion Remastered surprise dropped, and Drug Dealer Simulator developers addressed legal concerns.

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I've been trying to figure out why these AR glasses cost $700, but I'm frankly stumped

The ASUS AirVision M1 AR glasses are functional and complete, but are wildly overpriced and fall far behind the competition. I don't know why they're $700.

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Are you playing The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, and if so, what do you think? — Weekend discussion 💬

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is now available, so are you playing it? If so, what do you think?

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This new vertical mouse is saving my wrist, and the company I least expected is responsible

Razer has released the Pro Click V2 and Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition, two productivity-focused mice with a heart of gaming tech, and they're interesting.

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I 3D printed parts for this modular gaming mouse, just as HyperX intended — Is the gimmick worth the effort?

The HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro Wireless gaming has a modular design and offers 3D printable files for users to create unique parts, but is it worth buying?

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I'm quitting Blue Prince before I go insane

Blue Prince is a Game of the Year contender. Reaching Room 46 is just the beginning of a delightful and maddening experience, but I need to let it go before I lose my mind.

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I refunded The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster on Steam Deck and I'm not the only one unhappy with it

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered exposes the shortcomings of Valve’s Steam Deck Verified program yet again

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is as my childhood heart remembers it — I'm in tears from Virtuos and Bethesda's efforts

I bought my first Xbox for Oblivion, and it overtook my summer. Now, it's happening again with Virtuos and Bethesda's fantastic remaster.

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Microsoft Edge is about to get even more AI

The New Tab Page within Microsoft Edge will soon include Copilot prompts for some users. Microsoft is rolling out the new experience to Edge in May 2025.

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6 first world Windows 11 problems I desperately want Microsoft to fix

Small and unimportant details are just as big a deal as significant game-breaking issues, and Microsoft often makes some small but noticeable design choices that annoy me. Here are six of them in Windows 11.

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I've fallen in love with this stunning 5K monitor and its built-in KVM switch — it's ideal for my creative projects

I tested this 27-inch ProArt 5K monitor for three weeks, and its gorgeous color gamut tackled a wide range of creations — it's not perfect, but I love it.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review and Metacritic roundup — Here's what critics say about this gorgeous turn-based RPG

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reviews are out, and critics are praising the detailed world, story, and art of Sandfall Interactive's first game.

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What are haptic touchpads? Here's how they work in Windows laptops and why you should want them in other devices

Haptic touchpads are the upgrade you may not know you need in your next laptop, but they're the future. Here's everything you need to know about haptic touchpads.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review — An Xbox Game Pass triumph that expertly weaves two RPG genres together, and I'm into it

Xbox Game Pass just got one of its biggest 2025 releases with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, but does it live up to the hype? Here's our review.

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I tested Corsair's affordable Void Wireless V2 gaming headset, offering incredible battery life and sound

The Void Wireless V2 has it all: a comfortable design, great sound, and a good overall value. Basically, this is one of the best mid-range gaming headsets you can buy today.

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