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Towers, mini PCs, AIOs, high-end gaming rigs: They're all fair game in our latest survey. Rate yours now, and you'll be entered in a $250 sweepstakes.

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Here's what been confirmed along with our experts' best guesses for what will be revealed at Nintendo Direct on April 2.

By Jordan Minor & Will Greenwald
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Microsoft views the Muse AI model more as a tool for game preservation and concept brainstorming than a way to replace human-made video games.

By Michael Kan
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Games are huge these days; you need all the space you can get. Here's how to upgrade the storage for your Xbox Series X or Series S.

By Jason Cohen & Carli Velocci
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Discord is finally available on home consoles. Here's how to set up the service so you can start voice chatting on PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

By Alan Bradley & Carli Velocci
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We picked through Nintendo's teaser trailer frame by frame to find every hidden detail about the upcoming Switch 2 console.

By Will Greenwald
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Use Steam's Remote Play feature to turn your high-powered rig into a handheld gaming console.

By Jason Cohen & Carli Velocci
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Years ago, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella decided to buy some pricey game studios to try to prop up the tech giant's gaming division. Now, the company is saying goodbye to more staff.

By Kate Irwin
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The Legion Go S is a streamlined PC gaming handheld and the first with SteamOS since Steam Deck; the Go 2 is a full sequel. The Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop also gets a silicon boost.

By Matthew Buzzi
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A distinctive color, Intel's latest mobile processor, a bigger battery, and new inputs go a long way to building a better Claw gaming handheld. We take it for a spin before it hits store shelves.

By Matthew Buzzi
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PlayStation's former chairman predicts consoles won't see major increases in power and innovation going forward. Instead, games will become the next battleground.

By Kate Irwin
PS4 and PS5 game labels stacked on top of each other.

Thousands of PCMag readers select the top manufacturers for all things gaming, including consoles, computers, assessories, game stores, and more.

By Eric Griffith
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The Sony PlayStation 5 is a powerful machine that is made even better when paired with a high-quality monitor. Check out our top-tested picks, which will also play well with a gaming PC.

By Zackery Cuevas
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Do you want to play games on your TV or save money with a slim, on-the-go game system? We compare the Nintendo Switch and the Switch Lite to help you find the best handheld for playing Mario, Zelda, and other titles.

By Will Greenwald & Jordan Minor
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Move over, PlayStation Portal—a new Sony handheld is seemingly in the works. But could it compete with the Nintendo Switch or Valve's Steam Deck?

By Kate Irwin
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Is the PS5 Pro worth $250 more than the regular PlayStation? We break down the differences between the two consoles to help you decide.

By Will Greenwald
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The Sony PlayStation 5 Pro is undeniably more powerful than the standard edition, but it costs significantly more and you'll only notice a difference with specific games optimized for it.

By Will Greenwald
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Your PS4 probably takes too long to load, but if you can't afford a new PlayStation 5, all is not lost. Install an SSD into your gaming console and start playing quicker.

By Whitson Gordon
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The Nintendo Switch is an impressive home game console and handheld system, but you can expand its functionality with these cool accessories and peripherals.

By Will Greenwald
Nintendo Switch Accessories

The sky-high $700 price tag and missing drive are just the start of Sony's puzzling choices surrounding its not-quite-next-gen console.

By Will Greenwald
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