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25 Oct Can you use a monitor with your console? HDMI 2.1, 120 Hz and what to check Yes, you can play a console on a PC monitor, but the HDMI port decides what you actually get. Drag the sliders to see how resolution and… Consoles
23 Oct Do you need a second controller? Couch co-op and what fits your console One controller in the box means one player. Before you invite anyone to the couch, work out how many extra controllers you need and which… Consoles
21 Oct Which HDMI cable do you need for 4K 120 Hz on a console? Bandwidth explained Your console's 120 Hz option is greyed out, and the culprit may be the cable. This guide explains what HDMI cable classes really mean, from… Getting Started
20 Oct What is HDR in games? Nits, DisplayHDR and when to turn it on HDR promises brighter highlights and deeper shadows, but only if your screen, your system and your game agree. This guide explains what HDR… Subscriptions
19 Oct Can your internet handle cloud gaming? Speed, ping and Wi-Fi explained Cloud gaming streams the game to you as video, so your home internet becomes your console. Two numbers decide how it feels: speed, which… Consoles
19 Oct Which headset works on your console? PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 connections explained Buying a headset that your console can't use is an easy and costly mistake. Each console accepts a different mix of connections: a 3.5 mm… Hardware
18 Oct Do you need a 144 Hz monitor? Refresh rate explained Do you really need a 144 Hz monitor? Refresh rate is how many pictures your screen shows each second, and it changes how smooth fast motion… Subscriptions
17 Oct Do you need a subscription to play online? What's free and what's paywalled Do you really need to pay for PlayStation Plus, Game Pass or Nintendo Switch Online? It depends on what you play. On console, the… Parents
17 Oct Which parental controls should you switch on first? A setup planner by age Every console has parental controls, but the menus are long and confusing. This guide boils them down to four switches: time, spending… Consoles
17 Oct Do you need a controller charging dock? Battery life for PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 How long does a console controller really last, and do you need a charging dock? Compare typical battery life for the PS5 DualSense, Xbox… Consoles
15 Oct Does your console need more storage? PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 expansion explained Game consoles run out of storage faster than you expect, because the number on the box is not the space you get for games. This guide shows… Subscriptions
13 Oct Will your save survive? Cloud saves and game subscriptions explained Your save file lives in two places: on your console, and in the cloud. Whether the cloud copy survives depends on the platform and on…
25 Oct Can you use a monitor with your console? HDMI 2.1, 120 Hz and what to check Yes, you can play a console on a PC monitor, but the HDMI port decides what you actually get. Drag the sliders to see how resolution and… Consoles
23 Oct Do you need a second controller? Couch co-op and what fits your console One controller in the box means one player. Before you invite anyone to the couch, work out how many extra controllers you need and which… Consoles
21 Oct Which HDMI cable do you need for 4K 120 Hz on a console? Bandwidth explained Your console's 120 Hz option is greyed out, and the culprit may be the cable. This guide explains what HDMI cable classes really mean, from… Getting Started
20 Oct What is HDR in games? Nits, DisplayHDR and when to turn it on HDR promises brighter highlights and deeper shadows, but only if your screen, your system and your game agree. This guide explains what HDR… Subscriptions
19 Oct Can your internet handle cloud gaming? Speed, ping and Wi-Fi explained Cloud gaming streams the game to you as video, so your home internet becomes your console. Two numbers decide how it feels: speed, which… Consoles
19 Oct Which headset works on your console? PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 connections explained Buying a headset that your console can't use is an easy and costly mistake. Each console accepts a different mix of connections: a 3.5 mm… Hardware
18 Oct Do you need a 144 Hz monitor? Refresh rate explained Do you really need a 144 Hz monitor? Refresh rate is how many pictures your screen shows each second, and it changes how smooth fast motion… Subscriptions
17 Oct Do you need a subscription to play online? What's free and what's paywalled Do you really need to pay for PlayStation Plus, Game Pass or Nintendo Switch Online? It depends on what you play. On console, the… Parents
17 Oct Which parental controls should you switch on first? A setup planner by age Every console has parental controls, but the menus are long and confusing. This guide boils them down to four switches: time, spending… Consoles
17 Oct Do you need a controller charging dock? Battery life for PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 How long does a console controller really last, and do you need a charging dock? Compare typical battery life for the PS5 DualSense, Xbox… Consoles
15 Oct Does your console need more storage? PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 expansion explained Game consoles run out of storage faster than you expect, because the number on the box is not the space you get for games. This guide shows… Subscriptions
13 Oct Will your save survive? Cloud saves and game subscriptions explained Your save file lives in two places: on your console, and in the cloud. Whether the cloud copy survives depends on the platform and on…