
James Bricknell
James is a Former Contributor who built his first PC when he was 13 and has never looked back. He can be found on Windows Central, usually in the corner where all the 3D printers are, or huddled around the Xbox playing the latest games.
Latest articles by James Bricknell

Does The Division 2 support cross-platform play?
By James Bricknell, Samuel Tolbert last updated
Now that PlayStation has allowed cross-play on two huge titles the question of "will xx game get cross-play" will appear more often. Let's see if The Division 2 is one of the lucky ones.

EasySMX GK82 gaming keyboard review: A clicky keyboard built for games
By James Bricknell published

Elegoo releases a new FDM 3D printer that's just $160 and it's surprisingly great
By James Bricknell published
We are used to Elegoo selling excellent resin 3D printers at a great price. It turns out, they can do the same with FDM. The Neptune 2 is their latest foray into FDM and it looks really promising.

Anycubic Photon Mono SE 3D printer review: Rapid resin printing for small businesses
By James Bricknell published
The Anycubic Mono SE may be a little pricey for hobbyists. It is a great 3D printer for dentists and jewelers, though!

Phrozen Sonic 4K vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K: 3D printers are fast now
By James Bricknell published
Phrozen has recently released two new 4K 3D printers with high-speed mono LCD screens. Which one is right for you? The Phrozen Sonic 4K or the Sonic Mini 4K? Let's find out.

Check out this amazing Cyberpunk 2077-inspired 3D printer from Prusa Research
By James Bricknell published
Everybody is celebrating the release of Cyberpunk 2077 but Prusa Research celebrated in the way it knows best; with a custom 3D printer!

Creality's new Kickstarter could change 3D printing forever
By James Bricknell published
Creality has been making popular 3D printers for a long time now but their latest Kickstarter might the most ambitious yet. The 3D PrintMill could something special and you should be part of it.

Eureka Z2 gaming desk review: Up your game, and so much more
By James Bricknell last updated
We don't get a lot of gaming desks in for review, so when we do we like to put them through their paces. The Z2 from Eureka didn't disappoint.

Monoprice Cadet 3D Printer review: For the smallest of jobs
By Adam Zeis, James Bricknell published
Instead of having the Monoprice Cadet reviewed by our resident expert, we let a novice give it a try. After all, that's who the Cadet is aimed at.

Prusa Mini 3D Printer Review: The 3D printer to buy on a budget
By James Bricknell published
The Prusa Mini is the baby brother to the popular Prusa Mk3s. Is it as good as its older sibling? let's find out.

Should you buy an SL Tool Head for your Lulzbot Mini v2 3D printer?
By James Bricknell published
Lulzbot latest tool head is designed specifically to get the most amount of detail possible from your Lulzbot Mini v2. Should you buy it though? we answer that here.

EasySMX Gaming chair review: Made just for me
By James Bricknell published
I tried out a new gaming chair — one that's designed to fit my large frame. Does it tick all the boxes I need from a gaming chair? Let's find out.

Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One X 3D size comparison
By Jez Corden, James Bricknell last updated
So, how big is the Xbox Series X? Our 3D interactive size comparison offers the best look yet at how the Xbox Series X stacks up to its closest current contemporaries.

Nova3D Bene4 3D printer review: A solid printer with some quality touches
By James Bricknell published
Nova3D always offers something unique in their 3D printers, and the Bene4 is no exception.

Elegoo Saturn 3D printer gets a price and a release date
By James Bricknell published
For a while now Elegoo has dominated the small scale MSLA 3D printing space. Now though, they have something bigger coming. It's called the Saturn and we have a price and a launch date.

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep and New Light are basically Destiny 3, and that's OK
By James Bricknell last updated
A lot of gamers out there have been sore that Bungie isn't rushing to get us Destiny 3, but I think it's already coming on Oct. 1.

You can finally add rechargeable batteries to your Windows Mixed Reality controllers
By James Bricknell published
Having to use and throw away a lot of batteries sucks. This modification lets you use a Lithium-Ion battery for your Windows Mixed Reality Controllers. You just need a 3D printer!

10 must-have 3D printing accessories for use with filament printers
By James Bricknell published
Filament, or FDM, is easier than other types of 3D printing and requires fewer accessories to get it all working. There are some though that will make your life easier if you own them.

Got a 3D printer? Here's how you can join the fight against coronavirus.
By James Bricknell published
There is always something ordinary people can do to help those who are risking everything to keep us safe.

Anycubic Photon Zero 3D printer review: This is the place to start resin printing
By James Bricknell published
Anycubic has been making resin printers for a while now with great results. The Photon Zero is Anycubic's latest resin printer and the wash/cure station is the ace in the hole.

Peopoly Phenom resin 3D printer review: Phenomenal in every sense
By James Bricknell published
The Peopoly Phenom is at the top end of where we would usually be reviewing a 3D printer. It's expensive, but is it worth the money?

How to use SteamVR with Windows Mixed Reality
By James Bricknell published
SteamVR integration with Windows Mixed Reality is here in the form of a bridging app, giving you access to a ton of new content. Here's how to get everything set up!
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