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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… 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… 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… Subscriptions
11 Oct Which game subscription tier do you need? Essential, Extra, Premium and Ultimate explained Game subscriptions come in tiers with names that tell you almost nothing. Essential, Extra, Premium, Ultimate, Expansion Pack: which one do… 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… Parents
5 Oct How much gaming is too much? Build a screen-time plan that protects sleep Is two hours a day the right limit for gaming? Pediatricians say there isn't enough evidence for one number that fits every child. What… Parents
4 Oct Who can talk to your child in games? Voice chat, text and friend settings Online games let strangers reach your child by voice chat, text messages and friend requests, and each one is a separate door you can…
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… 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… 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… Subscriptions
11 Oct Which game subscription tier do you need? Essential, Extra, Premium and Ultimate explained Game subscriptions come in tiers with names that tell you almost nothing. Essential, Extra, Premium, Ultimate, Expansion Pack: which one do… 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… Parents
5 Oct How much gaming is too much? Build a screen-time plan that protects sleep Is two hours a day the right limit for gaming? Pediatricians say there isn't enough evidence for one number that fits every child. What… Parents
4 Oct Who can talk to your child in games? Voice chat, text and friend settings Online games let strangers reach your child by voice chat, text messages and friend requests, and each one is a separate door you can…