While it is a different experience playing games on a gaming console plugged into your big screen TV, having a handheld device that you can use to play your favorite games on the go is a rage now.

In recent years, I’ve had a complicated relationship with gaming. Whether you want to call it burnout or mid-thirties malaise, I just couldn’t find the motivation to play my favorite games. The ...

The best controllers for Steam Deck are comfortable to hold, offer reliable inputs, and deliver simple connectivity to the handheld via a wireless Bluetooth connection or wired USB-C. Some gamepads ...

For PC gamers, Steam has been such a mainstay for so long now that it’s practically melded into the operating system itself. The thing is, Steam is more than just a market — it can do a lot more. Just ...

Valve has been working on a lot of hardware behind closed doors for more than a decade, and the fruit of the company's labor first came into the open with the very first Steam Machines. These were ...

The Wireless HORIPAD for Steam does an amazing job of capturing the distinct, quirky identity of the original Steam controller. It has a lot of comfort and an aesthetic that matches up with the Steam ...

Razer's recent release of its own PC Remote Play app pits it against the incumbent PC game streaming king, Steam Link. Here's what to know about the two gaming heavyweights' remote gaming apps running ...

Another notable difference with the Xbox Ally is its ergonomics. The Steam Deck had to walk a fine line because the controls needed to be adequate for a wide range of games. Two touchpads, one on each ...

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