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13 Oct Performance or Quality mode? What your console's graphics modes really change Many console games make you pick between Performance mode and Quality mode. One favours a smoother frame rate, the other a sharper picture… Parents
11 Oct How loud is too loud? Headset volume and your child's hearing Loud headset audio can damage hearing slowly and painlessly, and the volume number on a console is not a safe guide. What matters is how… Consoles
11 Oct Why does your TV feel laggy for gaming? Input lag and Game Mode explained Your TV can add dozens of milliseconds between pressing a button and seeing the result, because it spends time on picture processing meant… Consoles
8 Oct Is a pro controller worth it? Back buttons, triggers and battery Pro controllers cost two to three times as much as standard ones, and the extra money buys a short list of features: back buttons, trigger… Consoles
6 Oct Can you use a PC monitor with a PS5 or Xbox? HDMI 2.1, 4K and 120 Hz explained A PC monitor can be a great screen for your PS5 or Xbox, but only if its HDMI port can carry what the console sends. HDMI 2.1 is the… Subscriptions
5 Oct Can your family share one game subscription? PlayStation, Xbox and Switch rules Can the whole family use one game subscription? It depends on the platform. PlayStation and Xbox share benefits through a console, while… Subscriptions
3 Oct Do you need fast internet for cloud gaming? Bandwidth vs lag explained Cloud gaming runs the game on a remote computer and streams the video to you, so it needs no console or gaming PC. Whether it feels good… Parents
3 Oct Parental controls on PS5, Xbox and Switch: what each can limit Parental controls live on accounts, not on the console, so the first rule is that your child must play signed in as themselves. This guide… Consoles
2 Oct PS5, Xbox Series or Switch 2: which console fits how you play? PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 are all good, and the right one depends on where you play, who you play with and which games you want… Consoles
2 Oct How much storage does a console really need? Console storage runs out faster than you expect, and each console has its own rules for which drive works. PS5 needs a fast M.2 SSD, Xbox… Getting Started
2 Oct What is field of view (FOV) and which setting should you pick? Field of view (FOV) is how much of the game world the camera shows at once, measured in degrees. A wider view helps you spot things at the… Hardware
1 Oct Do I need a 144 Hz monitor? What refresh rate really changes Refresh rate is how many times per second your screen draws a new picture. At 60 Hz each picture stays up for about 16.7 ms; at 144 Hz…
13 Oct Performance or Quality mode? What your console's graphics modes really change Many console games make you pick between Performance mode and Quality mode. One favours a smoother frame rate, the other a sharper picture… Parents
11 Oct How loud is too loud? Headset volume and your child's hearing Loud headset audio can damage hearing slowly and painlessly, and the volume number on a console is not a safe guide. What matters is how… Consoles
11 Oct Why does your TV feel laggy for gaming? Input lag and Game Mode explained Your TV can add dozens of milliseconds between pressing a button and seeing the result, because it spends time on picture processing meant… Consoles
8 Oct Is a pro controller worth it? Back buttons, triggers and battery Pro controllers cost two to three times as much as standard ones, and the extra money buys a short list of features: back buttons, trigger… Consoles
6 Oct Can you use a PC monitor with a PS5 or Xbox? HDMI 2.1, 4K and 120 Hz explained A PC monitor can be a great screen for your PS5 or Xbox, but only if its HDMI port can carry what the console sends. HDMI 2.1 is the… Subscriptions
5 Oct Can your family share one game subscription? PlayStation, Xbox and Switch rules Can the whole family use one game subscription? It depends on the platform. PlayStation and Xbox share benefits through a console, while… Subscriptions
3 Oct Do you need fast internet for cloud gaming? Bandwidth vs lag explained Cloud gaming runs the game on a remote computer and streams the video to you, so it needs no console or gaming PC. Whether it feels good… Parents
3 Oct Parental controls on PS5, Xbox and Switch: what each can limit Parental controls live on accounts, not on the console, so the first rule is that your child must play signed in as themselves. This guide… Consoles
2 Oct PS5, Xbox Series or Switch 2: which console fits how you play? PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 are all good, and the right one depends on where you play, who you play with and which games you want… Consoles
2 Oct How much storage does a console really need? Console storage runs out faster than you expect, and each console has its own rules for which drive works. PS5 needs a fast M.2 SSD, Xbox… Getting Started
2 Oct What is field of view (FOV) and which setting should you pick? Field of view (FOV) is how much of the game world the camera shows at once, measured in degrees. A wider view helps you spot things at the… Hardware
1 Oct Do I need a 144 Hz monitor? What refresh rate really changes Refresh rate is how many times per second your screen draws a new picture. At 60 Hz each picture stays up for about 16.7 ms; at 144 Hz…