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Can you play Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Steam Deck?
Dragon's Dogma 2 is barely playable on the Steam Deck natively, but thankfully there is a workaround!
Deal
Nab this spacious SteelSeries gaming keyboard for just $35
The SteelSeries Apex 3 gaming keyboard is spacious, quiet, and $15 off right now.
Tip
When should you upgrade your PC’s motherboard?
Choosing a new motherboard is a far-reaching decision when building a PC. It influences both the present and the future of system performance.News
Will's PC is crashing on Fortnite — let's fix it!
Will Smith's Core i9-powered gaming PC should be able to destroy Fortnite, but it's crashing consistently. He takes it into the PCWorld lab to nail down the issue.News
The Full Nerd: Nvidia shows off how AI NPCs can revolutionize gaming
Nvidia Product Manager Seth Schneider comes on the podcast to show off the company's ACE generative AI system for game devs.Reviews
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review: Small, thin, and impossibly mighty
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a pint-sized powerhouse. Its lightweight and compact design offers the kind of portability you'd expect from an ultrabook while its powerful hardware provides respectable grunt for gaming.News
Microsoft’s gaming chief says Windows is holding PC handhelds back
The head of Microsoft's game division, Phil Spencer, is signaling that Microsoft prefers an Xbox gaming handheld over one that runs Windows.News
Qualcomm: PC games should just work on Snapdragon X Elite
Qualcomm told game developers that most Windows games should just work on its Snapdragon X Elite chips, though multiplayer games appear to be a big concern.
How-To
How to build a killer 1080p gaming PC for just $700
Looking to build your own 1080p gaming PC? Well, you can do it for just $712–here's how.News
PCWorld debates: Does Windows suck for handheld gaming?
There are now several Windows-powered competitors to the Steam Deck. Are any of them actually worth buying?
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Amazon's Big Spring Sale: The 25 juiciest tech deals I've found
Looking to save money on laptops, keyboards, monitors, docks, hubs, and more? Well, you've come to the right place.Reviews
Razer Blade 14 review: Still Razer’s most versatile gaming laptop
The new top-of-the-line Razer Blade 14 sports a Ryzen 9 8945HS chip and RTX 4070 GPU for year-on-year performance boosts.How-To
Why I won’t spend a fortune on a gaming microphone
It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking you need an expensive USB gaming microphone. But the truth is you can make even a cheap mic sound like a pro-grade device with a few smart settings tweaks. Here's how…News
AMD's upgraded FSR 3.1 graphics offer a boost that even Nvidia users can enjoy
AMD has launched AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3.1 (FSR 3.1) with improved graphics and an interesting twist: It can work with Nvidia's DLSS or Intel's XeSS frame-boosting technology, too.Feature
Good news! A gaming laptop can finally be your only laptop
You don’t have to choose between gaming performance and a lightweight, portable laptop.
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How we test keyboards at PCWorld
Here's how we procure, examine, test, evaluate, and finally score all the keyboards we review.News
Steam Family feature offers better sharing and parental controls
The redesigned layout for shared libraries and child options looks a lot like a streaming service.News
The tiny Asus ROG NUC desktop will have a huge price tag
Early European listings for the super-compact gaming machine have NUC fans feeling sticker shock.News
Hackers attack Apex Legends players in live tournament
Unofficial sources recommend that players in the Global Series tournament change their passwords or even perform a fresh OS install.Feature
AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT: Is the 16GB graphics card worth the money?
Find out whether the GPU with its 16GB graphics memory can justify its price.
Feature
What is an adjustable actuation keyboard?
These fancy optical and magnetic keyboards are showing up more frequently, especially in the gaming space. What do they do, and are they worth the extra dough?News
Intel gives PC makers the green light to sell high speed 'delidded' Core chips
Intel said it is working with select PC vendors to build gaming PCs with warranty-backed, delidded Core i9-14900KS chips inside, allowing them to reach fantastically high clock speeds.News
Intel's Advanced Optimization tech embraces more games – and older CPUs
Intel's support for its Intel Application Optimization technology, which improves frame rates for supported games, has now reached a dozen titles across certain desktop and mobile processors.Feature
This $22 PC gaming accessory tames desk chaos and saved my sanity
Why finding the right storage option for my gaming devices fixed the clutter and saved me a ton of time!Reviews
Cherry K5V2 keyboard review: Great switches at a high price
This mini gaming keyboard shows off some of Cherry's fantastic work on switches and stabilizers, but its big price tag and lack of software make it lag behind the competition.Reviews
Alienware Pro Wireless review: A stylish speed demon of a gaming mouse
The Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse has a killer 4KHz wireless polling right out of the box, which means you can forget about shelling out for an expensive add-on hyper-polling dongle.Deal
Cyberpunk classic Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is free on Epic right now
Epic is making Deus Ex: Mankind Divided free on the Epic Games Store to help launch its Spring Sale.News
Maingear's hidden-cable aesthetic goes mainstream with Project Zero PCs
Maingear has begun shipping its ZERO Series of gaming desktop PCs, using the MG-RC technology that banishes cables behind the motherboard to create a clean, efficient look.Reviews
Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 review: Quick and deadly accurate
The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 has almost the same design as its predecessor, the Logitech G Pro X Superlight, but it goes one step further with an even lighter body and an upgraded Hero 2 sensor that really boosts the power and precision you have at your fingertips.News
Watch us try out the awesome new Nvidia App
Nvidia's new all-in-one app has some big improvements, and Will Smith goes deep into them in our latest YouTube video.News
Steam Deck mod makes it a gigantic Nintendo DS
A USB monitor and a little extra external hardware turns Valve's portable PC into a true dual screen gaming machine.News
Older GeForce cards get ReBAR support with new mod
GTX 16-series and RTX 20-series get a ReBar upgrade thanks to some BIOS modifications.News
GeForce Now streaming gets day passes and G-Sync
Gamers can now try out the more expensive tiers starting at $4 a day, and (some) Windows and Mac machines get variable refresh rates.
Feature
Why PC gamers shouldn’t waste money on a PCIe 5.0 SSD
PCIe Gen 5 SSD is the latest technology in PC storage but it currently won't provide any big boosts to gaming performance.News
6 years later, has Nvidia RTX really changed the way we game?
The GeForce RTX 20-series was supposed to be a giant leap forward for PC gamers. Keith May breaks down how that really worked out in a new retrospective.News
A gloriously porous Spongebob Xbox console is coming soon
ARE YA READY KIDS? I CAN'T HEEEEEEEEAR YOUUUUUUUUUNews
Steam now lets you hide all your dirty, dirty porn games
Previously public game info was an all-or-nothing option, but Steam now lets you select which games won't appear to your friends.Feature
Why I never use frame rate counters for any serious gaming
FPS counters are meant to help you get ahead performance-wise, but they can be darn right annoying as I recently found out.Reviews
Endgame Gear KB65HE keyboard review: Minimalist design meets gamer savvy
The Endgame Gear KB65HE, a new step by the manufacturer into the gaming keyboard market, promises high performance thanks to its Hall-effect switches and robust design. Our review shows whether it delivers what it promises.Feature
Helldivers 2 made me love friendly fire again
Helldivers 2, the new squad-based space shooter from developers Arrowhead Game Studios, totally turns the tables on friendly fire, making it more fun than a barrel of monkeys.Reviews
Indie hit 'Balatro' reinvents poker by forcing you to cheat
The new roguelike expands the basics of poker into a devilishly clever and addictive spin on a classic.Reviews
Lenovo LOQ 15 review: A surprisingly affordable gaming laptop
This gaming laptop is packed with the latest CPU and GPU technology, providing the power to play the latest titles effortlessly without breaking the bankNews
Nvidia's GeForce Now free tier will make you watch ads before gaming
Previously ad-free, players who don't pony up will now see advertising every time they connect to the game streaming service's remote servers.
Reviews
Asus ROG Delta S Wireless review: Comfort, style, and great sound
The Asus ROG Delta S Wireless is one of the most comfortable headsets you can buy, thanks to its interchangeable leather and hybrid mesh earpads that allow you to personalize your fit. The headset is also remarkably robust, and its 50mm audio drivers produce a compelling sound that really livens up games.News
AMD drops the Radeon RX 7700 XT price by $30
The mid-range card now officially starts at $419.99, beating Nvidia's RTX 4070 Super by an even wider margin.News
Cooler Master's new gaming keyboard is freakin' adorable
The "Macaron" MK770's green case and pastel keycaps make it stand out boldly in a sea of samey blacks and greys.News
'Nvidia App' beta unifies Nvidia Control Panel and GeForce Experience
You can download the new all-in-one Windows app now in beta form.News
Sony is officially bringing its VR headset to PC
The company is testing PC game support for the PlayStation VR2 now, aiming for a 2024 debut.
Reviews
JBL Quantum Stream Studio USB mic review: Great sound with little effort
Just plug in the JBL Quantum Stream Studio and start talking.News