
Zachary Boddy
Zachary Boddy (They / Them) is a Staff Writer for Windows Central, primarily focused on covering the latest news in tech and gaming, the best Xbox and PC games, and the most interesting Windows and Xbox hardware. They have been gaming and writing for most of their life starting with the original Xbox, and started out as a freelancer for Windows Central and its sister sites in 2019. Now a full-fledged Staff Writer, Zachary has expanded from only writing about all things Minecraft to covering practically everything on which Windows Central is an expert, especially when it comes to Microsoft.
For years, Zachary has developed their skills to become more adept at researching, interviewing, reviewing, and writing to always deliver industry-leading content and information to Windows Central readers. Zachary has worked closely with major video games industry members such as Mojang Studios, Obsidian Entertainment, Playground Games, and even Microsoft itself on interviews, reviews, and breaking news, has led site-wide coverage on important titles like Minecraft and Forza Horizon 5, and continues to provide unique reviews and editorial content on a variety of topics that can only be found on Windows Central.
Latest articles by Zachary Boddy

The world's most popular esports gaming mouse just got some MAJOR upgrades, and I have one
By Zachary Boddy published
Hands-on Razer has announced the brand-new DeathAdder V4 Pro, and it boasts some serious upgrades across the board. I've been using it, so here are my initial thoughts.

13 Prime Day deals on batteries, chargers, cables, and other tech you actually need
By Zachary Boddy published
Deals Take the humble approach to Amazon Prime Day with the best deals on tech you actually need, including chargers, batteries, cables, and more.

Walmart beat Amazon by $2 with our favorite wired Xbox controller, no membership needed
By Zachary Boddy published
Deal The GameSir G7 SE is only $38 for Amazon Prime Day... but it's actually $2 less at Walmart, and you don't need an Amazon Prime membership for that deal.

13 laptop and tech deals I can actually recommend
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Deals Amazon Prime Day has discounted some of my favorite tech and accessories I've reviewed over the years, and sales make them even easier to recommend.

You loved my favorite wireless ANC headphones last time I wrote about them, and that sale is back
By Zachary Boddy published
Deal Amazon Prime Day has discounted the Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless ANC headphones yet again, making these cans a stellar value compared to Sony and Bose.

Forget the sales — This is the laptop I keep coming back to over and over again
By Zachary Boddy published
Deal The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024) is the laptop I can't put away, no matter how many great devices I review. I recommend it even if it wasn't on sale.

This superior gaming tablet is still $50 cheaper than the discounted iPad Mini right now
By Zachary Boddy published
Deal I recently called the Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3) the "best Android-powered iPad Mini alternative," and right now it's still $50 less than the discounted iPad.

The 2-in-1 laptop I'm reviewing right now is already $300 off for Amazon Prime Day
By Zachary Boddy published
Deal The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is an AMD-powered 2-in-1 AI PC with a lot of great qualities going for it, and it's already enjoying a big sale before my review.

The best Xbox accessories in 2025
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Xbox Want to enhance your Xbox experience? These are the best Xbox accessories money can buy to pair with your Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, gaming PC, and even phone.

BOOX Note Air4 C E-Ink tablet review: An invaluable companion for the student or worker
By Zachary Boddy published
Review After seeing lots of people at tech conferences and events using E-Ink tablets, I got the BOOX Note Air4 C to test for myself, and came away surprised.

We're halfway through the year, so here are my 5 favorite video games so far
By Zachary Boddy published
Gaming We're officially over halfway through 2025, so I'm looking back at my favorite video games of the year so far... and the games I haven't gotten to play yet.

Dell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor (S3225QC) review: Missing something important, but not great sound
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Dell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor (S3225QC) puts its impressive, spatial tracking 5-speaker system front and center, but it's awfully low on ports.

58 reviews deep in 2025, these are my top 10 laptops and other tech
By Zachary Boddy published
Reviews Just over halfway into 2025, and I've already published 58 reviews. Here are my top 10 laptops, accessories, and other tech I tested (and loved) this year.

Keychron K8 HE wireless review: Not a gaming keyboard, but great for gamers
By Zachary Boddy published
Review Keychron is expanding its Hall Effect magnetic keyboard line with a new 80% layout variant, another reminder that "gaming" doesn't mean the same anymore.

My favorite gaming handheld right now isn't a Switch or ROG Ally, but a tiny tablet
By Zachary Boddy published
Gaming I've believed in the potential of Android gaming handhelds for years, but had to make the best one myself with a tiny tablet and mobile controller.

Minecraft's third update of the year is reviving a long-dead Mob Vote loser
By Zachary Boddy published
Minecraft Mojang Studios has announced the first features for the third Minecraft Game Drop of the year, and it includes the Copper Golem from 2021's Minecraft Mob Vote.

New Xbox Game Pass games (Jul. 2025): What's coming, leaving soon
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Xbox Game Pass As Xbox Game Pass grows ever bigger, I'm keeping careful track of the best new additions, upcoming arrivals, which games are leaving soon, and much more.

Windows Central's Best Xbox Controllers of 2025 and Beyond
By Jennifer Young, Jez Corden, Zachary Boddy last updated
Game On! Get the best Xbox controller and make the most of your gaming time.

EMEET PIXY webcam review: Twice the cameras, half the price, and one big problem
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The EMEET PIXY is a unique gimbal-tracking webcam with two camera sensors, and it's packed with features at an absurdly good price... but with some problems.

I FINALLY got my hands on my most anticipated gaming laptop of 2025
By Zachary Boddy published
Laptops ASUS updated the ROG Zephyrus G14, its compact 14-inch gaming laptop, with new hardware for 2025, and I've gone hands-on before my full review.

SteelSeries Rival 3 (Gen 2) Wireless mouse review: Cheap, colorful, and close to greatness
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The SteelSeries Rival 3 (Gen 2) Wireless is an entry-level, wireless gaming mouse with a colorful personality and good performance, but is it the best value?

The Razer Blade 14 is amazing — but who should actually buy it?
By Zachary Boddy published
Laptops The latest Razer Blade 14 is an incredible laptop, and it's also the company's best seller. Starting at $2,300, though, who should actually buy this device?

7 upcoming day one Xbox Game Pass games I need to play
By Zachary Boddy published
Gaming Xbox has already confirmed a ton of upcoming, day one additions to Xbox Game Pass, so here are 7 that I can't wait to play (but I'll have to anyways).
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