Latest articles by Ben Wilson
Acer's new Swift Go 16 AI laptop impressed me more than I had ever expected
Review Acer's Swift Go 16 AI laptop offers surprisingly strong performance, a colorful OLED screen, and long battery life, but I found some issues that hold it back.
The most exciting flight sim controller for PC is finally coming to Xbox
Xbox Honeycomb's Echo Aviation Controller adds Xbox support, delivering drift‑free sensors and deeper MSFS immersion while fixing its only real downside.
Coaches come to Euro Truck Simulator 2 before any rigid chassis models
PC Gaming Euro Truck Simulator 2's upcoming "Coaches" DLC for PC gamers will add drivable buses, though some fans are still craving rigid trucks.
ASUS' Zenbook A14 tested in 2026: An impressive upgrade to Snapdragon X2 Elite CPUs
Review ASUS revisits its highly rated Zenbook A14 with a high-end Snapdragon X2 Elite processor from Qualcomm, but mercifully didn't change what already made it great.
Farewell to physical discs, midnight game launches, and second-hand savings
Opinion Physical games are fading as Sony pulls digital licenses and Xbox eyes a discless future, ending second‑hand savings and my happy memories of midnight launches.
As price hikes make Xbox and PC gaming unaffordable, what are we supposed to do?
PC Gaming Gaming costs are soaring as RAM and storage prices rise, leaving PC and Xbox players with few options beyond discounts, used hardware, or cloud gaming.
The best Amazon Prime Day deals on Windows, Xbox, and even more
Deals Amazon Prime Day is live in June for 4 days, and I'm tracking the best deals on Windows laptops, PC upgrades, and Xbox gaming across its fiercest retail rivals.
Don't stress over building your own gaming PC, choose a pre-built
Deals PC gaming costs keep rising, making DIY builds harder to justify. These discounted pre-built rigs offer easier Windows 11 options with solid performance.
It's time you tried a truck simulator, and I'm not kidding. Let me explain.
Deals Practically everything you need to play trucking simulators on PC is on sale for Amazon Prime Day, and I'll show you which wheel is best to get you started.
Dell's new XPS 13 laptop is much more expensive in the UK than in the US
Dell Dell's new XPS 13 laptop is available for $699 in the United States, but buyers in the United Kingdom aren't treated to a fair conversion of that launch price.
The world's most popular truck simulators on PC will soon be easier to play
PC Gaming SCS Software plans a Multi-Function Display (MFD) to simplify the extensive list of controls in Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator on PC.
Windows laptops are too confusing for consumers, but Microsoft could help
Opinion Shopping for a Windows laptop is more complex than for its MacBook rivals, due to the sheer number of options. Microsoft could help simplify everything.
Thrustmaster is about to drop all-new Microsoft Flight Simulator sticks
Gaming Thrustmaster just unveiled all-new accessories at Flight Sim Expo in Minnesota, compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox, PC, and now PS5.
Best gaming keyboards 2026
Keyboards Windows Central tests and reviews the latest and greatest gaming keyboards to help you make the best possible decision for your gaming setup.
AI costs are killing the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and portable gaming at large
Handhelds Lenovo's Legion Go 2 handheld exceeds $2,000 at some retailers, and remains far above its MSRP at others. The once-lauded device is becoming unattainable.
NVIDIA is less of a threat to Qualcomm and more of a Windows on ARM ally
Opinion NVIDIA confidently enters the Windows on ARM space with its new RTX Spark processors, but that doesn't make the N1x chip an enemy to Qualcomm or Snapdragon X.
Best laptops with number pads 2026
Laptops Looking for a new Windows laptop with a number pad? You've come to the right place. Using our expert reviews, we've rounded up the best laptops with a number pad you can buy right now.
Here are the best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing in 2025
PC Gaming The best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing will offer a more personalized experience than a console. Grab a ready-made computer and hit the racetrack.
The best PCs for Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and more
PCs If you're a creator relying on Adobe's suite of products, there are a lot of awesome PCs from which you can choose. These are some of our favorites.
Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested.
Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conferencing and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops we reviewed won't disappoint.
These are the best mini PCs for gaming in 2026
Mini PC From cloud gaming to local AAA gaming, these are the best mini PCs to meet your video game needs.
I bought Valve's new Steam Controller, and you only need to know about one downside
Review Valve takes another shot at a PC gaming controller that tempts players away from their consoles, and it convinced me to buy. So, was it worth the asking price?
MSI's next Claw gaming handheld is so expensive that I doubt anyone cares
Handhelds MSI's Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld is listed at Australian retailers with a shockingly high price, sparking skepticism as better‑value options dominate the market.
