Alexander Cope

Alexander Cope

Staff Writer - Deals/Gaming News

Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran with over 35 years of experience who primarily covers Xbox and PC gaming news and spotlights discounts on the best laptops, peripherals, and other electronics. He's also a diehard fan of JRPGs, action games, beat em’ ups, and Capcom’s Monster Hunter series

Latest articles by Alexander Cope

A white Geekom A9 Max mini-PC placed on a wooden desk above a black Razer Joro keyboard.

Game while avoiding heatwaves by this using this Mini-PC that's now on sale

By Alexander Cope published

Deals The Geekom A9 Max is a miniature-sized PC gaming rig that can run intensive games like Cyberpunk 2077 at a solid 60fps/1080p and power through AI tasks, and it's now on special offer

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Summer Game Fest 2026: How, when, and where to watch it happen live

By Alexander Cope published

Gaming Summer Game Fest is incoming. Here's when you can watch it live, alongside other summer showcases, like the Xbox Games Showcase and the PC Gaming Show.

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In-game screenshot of Trazyn the Infinite, a metallic, skeletal figure standing menacingly in front of a throne in a dark room lit by green lights. The mood is grim, dark, and threatening.

WH40K: Rogue Trader's DLC has me hyped with its augmentation system

By Alexander Cope published

Gaming Owlcat Games has unveiled details on a new Augmentation system in Rogue Trader's third DLC, and it sounds so insane that it could change the entire game for the better.

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Close-up of an AMD Ryzen 7900X processor in clear packaging, showcasing its metallic surface and circuitry details. The tone is high-tech and sleek.

AMD's Zen 4 Ryzen 9 7900X CPU remains a smart pick in 2026

By Alexander Cope last updated

Deals We have found a limited-time sale on the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU, giving keyboard warriors and gamers a chance to significantly improve their PCs' performance for much less.

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Colorful gaming setup with two RGB keyboards, wireless earbuds in a charging case, and a glowing gaming mouse against a digital, lightning-filled background.

Best Buy's Memorial Day Sale has discounted several sweet PC gaming accessories

By Alexander Cope published

Deals Best Buy is hosting a grand Memorial Day sale for a variety of SteelSeries gaming keyboards, mice, and gamebuds that we at Windows Central and our friends at TechRadar thoroughly enjoyed using for PC gaming and casual use.

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A sleek, open laptop on a light blue desk mat displays a tech website. A small plant and books are in the background, conveying a clean, modern workspace.

Clear out schoolwork on the go with this discounted laptop with a 120Hz display and 16GB RAM

By Alexander Cope published

Deals The Dell 16 Laptop trades a fancy design for pure workload power at a mid-range listing price with its 120Hz display, 16GB of RAM, Intel Core Ultra 7-256V, and more

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Close-up of a WD_Black SN7100 NVMe SSD installed on a motherboard. The SSD label displays its 1TB capacity and technical details.

Grab 2TB of storage for your gaming PC using this SSD that's now on sale

By Alexander Cope last updated

Deals Newegg has begun its Memorial Day sales event, and it's bringing a sizeable discount on the 2TB model of the critically acclaimed WD_Black SN7100 SSD for PC users and gamers to enjoy.

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Gaming steering wheel and pedals set on a vibrant background with text 'Windows Central Deals' in a white diamond frame on the left.

Don't play Forza Horizon 6 on PC without trying this racing wheel

By Alexander Cope published

Deals The Logitech G29 steering wheel and pedal controller with Hall Effect sensors and Real Force Feedback is on sale for Memorial Day, to help you enjoy Forza Horizon 6 with greater racing immersion

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Four armored figures with glowing blue eyes and suits stand in dim blue light, exuding a futuristic and mysterious aura. They hold weapons, appearing ready for action.

Warhammer Skulls 2026: Here is every DLC update and new game reveal

By Alexander Cope published

Gaming Warhammer Skulls 2026 has just concluded, and it has brought forth a tidal wave of major news announcements for several upcoming Warhammer videogames, as well as revealing brand new ones.

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A male animated character with short, dark hair smirks confidently. He wears a black jacket over a white shirt, set against a warmly lit, leather-paneled wall.

Here's exactly when you can play 007: First Light

By Alexander Cope published

Gaming Experience the origin story of the legendary MI6 agent, James Bond, when 007: First Light launches on PC and consoles on May 26, 2026, for early access players, and May 27, 2026, for the general public

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Close-up of a person's hand holding a Samsung 9100 Pro SSD with 4TB capacity. Text and QR codes are visible on the black surface.

This PCIe 5.0 SSD is starting to drop in price, but the crisis lives on

By Alexander Cope published

Deals The Samsung 9100 Pro is a premium-grade SSD with monsterously high sequential read speeds up to 14,700MB/s.

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Xbox Game Pass announcement featuring 14 game covers on a green background, including "Forza Horizon 5," "Peppa Pig," and "Final Fantasy VI."

Forza Horizon 6 is now on Xbox Game Pass as more games get announced

By Alexander Cope published

Gaming Here are all the incredible games joining Game Pass in the coming weeks, including Microsoft's biggest new game of the year.

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A hand delicately holds a WD_BLACK SN770M SSD against a blurred background. The focus is on the compact, rectangular storage device, conveying precision and technology.

This 2TB SSD is perfect for upgrading my Steam Deck's storage

By Alexander Cope published

Deals A bargain is underway for the 2TB variant of the WD_Black SN770M SSD, one of our favorite storage upgrade units for gaming handhelds with strong Read speeds to cut down load times.

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A compact mechanical keyboard with colorful RGB backlighting on each key, set against a dark desk surface, creating a vibrant and modern aesthetic.

Free up your desk for faster mouse moves with this 60% TKL keyboard

By Alexander Cope published

Deals Best Buy is hosting a 33% discount for the Razer Huntsman Mini 60% keyboard, giving PC players a chance to free up desk space and play with 1000Hz polling rates for less.

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A sleek laptop with a metallic finish is on a wooden desk, partially open. A gaming chair and monitor displaying a colorful landscape are in the background.

HP's reliable OmniBook X Flip is a bargain before Memorial Day even starts

By Alexander Cope published

Deals The HP OmniBook X Flip 14, with a Core Ultra 5 226V CPU and a 2K FHD+ touchscreen, focuses on efficient productivity.

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A sleek gaming monitor displays a vibrant cityscape from a video game. Next to it, a model car and speaker sit on a white desk, creating a modern tech vibe.

This 4K 27-inch gaming monitor switches to 1080p and 320Hz for esports

By Alexander Cope published

Deals Amazon is hosting exclusive deals in honor of Memorial Day, like this 33% discount on this high-quality ASUS ROG Strix 27-inch gaming monitor that can switch between 4K and 1080p resolutions.

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Close-up of an Intel Core i7 CPU seated in a motherboard socket. Surrounding components, circuits, and text labels highlight a tech-focused atmosphere.

Clear out your to-do list using this fast-performing CPU that's now 22% off for Memorial Day

By Alexander Cope published

Deals Amazon's Memorial Day sale has begun, and it's brought forth a 22% discount for the Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 270K Plus CPU for a limited time.

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Modified white Honda car with custom wheels parked among colorful cars in a lot beneath an overpass, conveying a lively, urban auto-show vibe.

Forza Horizon 6 is already peaking at over 170,000 Steam players through early access

By Alexander Cope published

Gaming Forza Horizon 6 is quickly proving to be one of 2026's biggest hits, even in Early Access, as over 170,000 players flock to it on Steam, eager to play the series' most ambitious entry yet

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Forza Horizon 6 screenshots

Complete Forza Horizon 6 car list (so far)

By Richard Devine, Alexander Cope last updated

Gaming Forza Horizon 6 has launched in early access ahead of its full May 19, 2026, release, so here are all the cars we know are confirmed to help you get started

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Warhammer Skulls Festival of Video Games 10th anniversary poster featuring dynamic characters in vibrant armor against a cosmic backdrop.

Here's when you catch Warhammer Skulls 2026

By Alexander Cope published

Gaming Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Warhammer Skulls on May 21, as it brings a swarm of new reveals and updates for various Warhammer video games

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A closeup of the front side of the Geekom Mini IT13.

Save desk space and work on the go with one of our favorite mini-PCs that's now 30% off

By Alexander Cope published

Deals The Geekom IT13 still stands as one of the best mini-PCs we've tested for its reliable performance, large range of ports, and compact design that's currently enjoying a 30% discount sale

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A hand holds a SanDisk SSD against a reddish-brown wooden background. The SSD features various certification logos, giving a tech-focused, modern feel.

This WD_Black PCIe 5.0 SSD's huge discount was the PC upgrade I needed

By Alexander Cope last updated

Deals WD_Black's PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD with insane speed is having an equally nuts discount for its variants to solve your gaming PC's storage issues.

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Close-up of an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU installed on a motherboard. The metallic processor is securely placed, with surrounding circuitry visible.

AMD's 9800X3D drops to a bargain price (with a bonus power supply)

By Alexander Cope published

Deals The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the best gaming CPU, and it's back on sale with a free Corsair power supply.

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Sleek pink gaming chair with armrests in a sunlit room, set on a wooden floor with a plant on a wooden desk nearby, conveying comfort and style.

Comfort, style, and durability are on the menu with this gaming chair

By Alexander Cope published

Deals Mother's Day has come and gone, but it's not too late to get your gamer mother a special present, as the pink variant of the Razer Enki Gaming Chair is now 34% off.

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Close-up of a WD_BLACK 2TB SN850X NVMe SSD on a wooden surface. The sleek black rectangular device features labels and specifications in white text.

This 4TB SSD offsets SanDisk's absurd MSRP with a reasonable price

By Alexander Cope published

Deals The WD_Black SN850X is currently enjoying a major price drop on Amazon for its gigantic 4TB model, with several bonus discounts for its 1TB, 2TB, and 8TB models for a limited time.

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