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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… 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… Consoles
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… 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… 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…
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… 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… Consoles
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… 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… 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…