Consoles
Choosing and setting up a console.
7 guides
Consoles
29 Oct Why is your console loud or hot? Placement, airflow and dust explained Why is your console loud or hot? Usually it is where it sits, not a fault. Learn how airflow, heat and dust work together, drag a console… 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… 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… 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
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
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… 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…
29 Oct Why is your console loud or hot? Placement, airflow and dust explained Why is your console loud or hot? Usually it is where it sits, not a fault. Learn how airflow, heat and dust work together, drag a console… 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… 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… 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
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
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… 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…