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The Asus Xbox Ally is cheaper than the Steam Deck today
With the retirement of the cheapest Steam Deck and a $100 discount on the ROG Xbox Ally, the $500 Windows handheld is technically the better deal right now.
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Nvidia DLSS 4.5 upscaling now available via Nvidia app
The Nvidia app now has access to the upgraded Super Resolution models, but unfortunately dynamic frame gen and 6x frame gen will have to wait a while.
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This decked-out Acer gaming laptop with RTX 5070 Ti is $350 off today
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S has an Ultra 9 CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It's now $1,550 at Best Buy.
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Xbox is cooked. Why your next gaming console will be a PC
With Microsoft bored of Xbox, it's now time for PCs to shine where consoles once dominated.
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Save $661 on HP's high-end RTX 5070 laptop with Ultra 9 CPU today
The HP Omen Slim 16 is down to $1,449 (was $2,110) at B&H, a jaw-dropping price for a laptop with excellent specs.
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Razer's Huntsman Mini keyboard is now 47% off, its best price yet
This legendary gaming keyboard is wired, compact, performant, and a phenomenal deal now that it's $69 (was $130) on Amazon.
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Today, this Acer RTX 5060 gaming laptop with 16GB RAM is only $700
The Acer Nitro V 16S is a phenomenal budget-friendly gaming laptop now that it's 25% off at Walmart.
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Logitech's G502 Hero wired mouse is a champion — and now 49% off
The Logitech G502 Hero is one of the best gaming mice on the market, and it's nearly half off on Amazon!
News
Prominent leaker reveals Nvidia's RTX 6000 series launch date
It's an unofficial source, but one who's been pretty accurate in the past. If he's right, the RTX 6000 series isn't coming in 2026 at all.
Deal
Lenovo's 17-inch RTX 5050 gaming laptop is only $850 right now
The Lenovo LOQ 17 with i5 CPU, 12GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and RTX 5050 is 25% off at B&H.
Full Nerd
The PC let its freak flag fly at CES despite the RAM crunch
This year's big tradeshow unveiled so much wild, cool technology—even with the unescapable, nonstop mention of AI.
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TDM unveils headphones that twist into a portable Bluetooth speaker
These headphones twist into a portable Bluetooth speaker.
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AMD talks FSR 'Redstone' plans, Linux support, and AI bundle
PCWorld's Adam Patrick Murray sat with the Senior VP of Software Development at AMD to talk about the future of Adrenalin software features.
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No fans. No noise. Silent cooling is the future of gaming handhelds
PCWorld checks out Ventiva's fanless cooling tech on a Lenovo Legion Go handheld at CES 2026. Yes, it actually runs completely silent!
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AMD claps back at Intel claims that it uses 'ancient silicon' in PC gaming handhelds
Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs pack shocking graphical prowess, and it's led to a war of the words with AMD about the chips powering PC gaming handhelds.
Deal
Save $451 on this Asus gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 and RTX 5070 today
The Asus ROG Strix G16 is a steal now that it's down to just $1,299 (was $1,750) via Walmart.
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Nvidia, AMD consider reviving old chips to combat soaring PC costs
What's old in PCs could be new again to battle component shortages and skyrocketing prices, AMD and Nvidia execs said at CES 2026.
Opinion
Seeing means believing for Nvidia's new DLSS 4.5 and G-Sync Pulsar monitors
Nvidia's new DLSS 4.5 and G-Sync Pulsar monitors bring game-changing visual improvements that are hard to capture on camera. But trust me: They rock.
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CES debuts a HyperX-branded gaming headset that you can control with your brain
A gaming headset powered by neurotechnology.
Deal
Get Razer's Viper V3 Pro wireless esports mouse for 31% off today
It's one of the best wireless gaming mice on the market and it's down to $110 (was $160) on Amazon right now!
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Corsair announces a gaming keyboard with integrated Stream Deck and new gaming mice
Corsair's newest lineup of PC peripherals includes a gaming keyboard with integrated Stream Deck
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Benchmarked: Intel's Core Ultra 3 laptop graphics challenge RTX GPUs
We had a chance to go hands-on with a prototype Lenovo Core Ultra 3 notebook at CES 2026 and put the Panther Lake laptop through early gaming tests.
News
Lenovo's Legion Pro rollable turns into a widescreen gaming laptop on demand
Lenovo has gone horizontal with the Legion Pro Rollable proof of concept, an ordinary laptop that unrolls into a widescreen at the push of a button.
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Nvidia CEO on GPUs: 'The future is neural rendering. That’s the way graphics ought to be'
In a Q&A session for media and analysts, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sketched a vision of the future of video games—and it leans heavily on AI.
Deal
Lenovo's RTX 5060 laptop with 32GB RAM is $350 off today
The Lenovo Legion 5i with an Ultra 7 CPU, RTX 5060 GPU, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM is just $1,350 right now at B&H.
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Asus' ROG Kithara gaming headset could out do Audeze’s Maxwell headset for sound quality
Unveiled at CES 2026, Asus’ ROG Kithara gaming headset is the company’s first open-backed model with planar magnetic drivers.
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LG's radical new OLED panels push PC monitors to unprecedented frontiers
LG's new Tandem WOLED panel tech is set to supercharge OLED monitor performance in 2026.
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Surprise! Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 can help modest GPUs max out high-end monitors
With 6X Dynamic Multi-Frame Gen tech and a second-gen Transformer training model, DLSS 4.5 brings a big boost in image quality and speed to RTX 50 GPUs.
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Bye-bye blur: Nvidia's G-Sync Pulsar monitors aim to perfect motion clarity
With Nvidia's G-Sync Pulsar tech, blurry gaming visuals go bye-bye.
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HP's newest keyboard is a full-blown Ryzen PC, with a battery
The "EliteBoard" is basically a laptop without a screen—and one that lets you (or your IT department) replace the RAM and storage yourself.
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Asus Zephyrus Duo packs two full OLED touchscreens into a gaming laptop
The revised design extends the secondary screen across the entire keyboard deck, giving us a gaming variant of the Zenbook Duo.
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Asus' ROG Flow Z13 gets a Hideo Kojima edition, complete with retro-futuristic briefcase
This decked-out Asus tablet looks like something that fell off Sam Porter Bridges' back.
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MSI's bonkers RTX 5090 Lightning Z card breaks the 1,000-watt barrier
At CES 2026, MSI showed off its crazy RTX 5090 Lightning Z graphics card—and it's pure overkill.
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Asus joins forces with XReal for AR gaming glasses
The Asus ROG XReal R1 AR is a set of glasses meant to provide a giant virtual display for the ROG Ally handhelds, but will work with regular PCs and consoles, too.
Reviews
Wooting 80HE review: The perfect keyboard for Counter-Strike
The Wooting 80HE, with its analogue keys, Rapid Trigger, and 8,000 Hz polling rate, is a high-end mechanical gaming keyboard designed for FPS gamers who love to tinker.
Feature
While Microsoft is obsessed with AI, Valve is stealing PC gaming away
Valve has spent the last decade tunneling into Microsoft's vault. Now, the heist is on.
Full Nerd
DIY PC building is a no-fly zone in 2026. (Thanks, RAM.) Now what?
Not sure what to do with yourself? Here’s what I’m committing to for this new year.
Reviews
SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 review: A gaming keyboard built for speed
The SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 is one of the most technically advanced gaming keyboards on the market, offering first-class build quality, typing feel, and customization.
Reviews
Pulsar X2 Crazylight Medium review: Light as air, strong on performance
Ultra-light, precise, and fast, the Pulsar X2 Crazylight Medium packs impressive performance into just 39 grams of wireless technology.
Reviews
Monsgeek FUN60 Ultra review: The TMR-powered keyboard every gamer needs
High-end features, magnetic switches, and tri-mode for less than $100.
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Asus ROG Harpe II ACE review: This $169 gaming mouse is worth every penny
The Asus ROG Harpe II Ace is a lightweight, responsive gaming mouse that ticks off all the right boxes. That said, the 8K polling eats up a lot of power and the price tag might be too steep for some.
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The best PC games of 2025 (that don't need a graphics card)
You don't need a $2,000 graphics card to play the best new games. Here are ten great new titles from the first half of 2025 that'll run on almost anything, and don't cost much either.
Reviews
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 review: A comfy headset for PC and console
The Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 scored highly in the test in terms of sound, comfort, and flexibility, but has minor weaknesses in terms of microphone and features.
Reviews
Cherry Xtrfy H3 Wireless review: A comfortable, long-lasting gaming headset
The Cherry Xtrfy H3 Wireless is a no-frills, comfortable gaming headset with excellent battery life and precise sound localization, ideal for PC and PlayStation gamers focused on competitive play.
Feature
7 ways I prime my mouse for the best performance in PC games
Your gaming mouse's settings can have a big impact on your gaming performance. Here's how to optimize your settings to maximize your gaming.
Deal
Logitech's outstanding MX Master 3S mouse has never been cheaper
Logitech's awesome MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition is only $80 (was $100) right now on Amazon!
News
32-bit support on Steam is now cancelled
In the future, you will need to run a 64-bit version of Windows on your computer.
Opinion
Hey Microsoft! You could print money with this holiday sweater idea
I hate most holiday sweaters, but multiple PCWorld staffers would instantly buy one based on this vintage Windows game.
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The Epic Games Store is giving out free PC games daily for the holidays
The Epic Games Store is currently giving away a PC game every day during its holiday sale.
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