Gaming

If you’re looking for a video game for your next family game night, these are the games we recommend for all ages and skill levels.

Setting up a gaming console you plan to give someone for the holidays before you gift it will ensure that they can start playing the moment they unwrap it.

We’ve tested hundreds of gaming laptops, keyboards, mice, and other essentials to make your PC gaming experience even more immersive and enjoyable.

For Nintendo fans and gamers on the go, the Switch is a no-brainer, and we’re here to help you figure out which version to get—for yourself or someone else.

We’ve assembled 27 great gifts that gamers of all ages will love to receive, from tested picks to staff favorites.

Oculus’s new Quest 2 pairs great performance with a very low cost of entry, making it our new VR headset pick.

The LG C1’s comprehensive set of gaming features and excellent picture quality make it our pick for the best gaming TV.

If you’re looking for a Nintendo Switch this holiday season, we have advice to help you find the best Switch deals throughout Cyber Week.

Your game console collects plenty of information, but with a few settings changes, you can limit how much data you share with strangers or companies.

Want a great way to play new games for years to come but can’t find a PS5 or Xbox Series X? Don’t write off Microsoft’s entry-level option: the Xbox Series S.

The new PlayStation 5 launches on November 12. We break down the differences that matter and consider whether it’s worth the upgrade.

We’ve researched and tested dozens of cases, controllers, stands, docks, and other accessories for the Nintendo Switch to separate the good ones from the junk.

The new Xbox Series X and Series S launch on November 10. We break down the differences that matter and consider whether they’re worth the upgrade.

Most microSD cards are good enough, but if you know what to look for, it’s not hard to get one that’s great.

The beautiful new Nintendo Switch OLED Model will be worth the investment for some people, but young kids may prefer the Switch Lite.

With our tested budget-friendly gaming laptop recommendations, you can enjoy playing loads of popular games without spending thousands of dollars.

We tested 33 gaming mice this year to find the five best mice for wired or wireless gameplay, including some lower-priced options.

If you missed the reappearance of the PlayStation 5 at Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon, here’s our advice for the next restock.

If you don’t have much time to set aside for video games, here are four satisfying titles you can still enjoy in your spare moments.

The next new Zelda game won’t be out until 2022, but we think “Breath of the Wild” fans will enjoy these five games while they wait for the sequel.

In the pursuit of building my first gaming PC, the most invaluable tool for my journey was a video game.

With nearly complete compatibility for every controller-based game on Windows or Mac, the Xbox controller for Series X|S is the best option for most people.

The electronics industry is dealing with a silicon chip shortage. Our experts discuss which products this might affect, and for how long.

Roxane Gay on why she loves to play Beat Saber, golf, and especially poker on her Oculus Quest 2.

There’s no one right answer when you’re deciding between a PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or Nintendo Switch. But we can help you choose the one that’s right for you.

You can make a Raspberry Pi 3 B+ into an easy-to-use retro game console with the Recalbox software, the NESPi case, the Buffalo USB Gamepad, and a microSD card.

The HyperX Cloud Alpha is the most comfortable, best-sounding gaming headset for most people, hampered only by its mediocre microphone.

Here’s the best audio and video gear, plus accessories, to improve your gaming enjoyment.

Staff at Wirecutter shared some of their favorite split-screen, couch co-op games for the Nintendo Switch that are great for playing at home and with family.

If you’re stuck inside and need something to help reduce your anxiety, these relaxed video games will get the job done.

The voice assistant turns out to be an effective and impartial ally in maintaining a competitive board-gaming family’s holiday-season peace.

We gathered recommendations to our favorite gifts for video gamers, from popular games to give with new consoles to lesser-known greats for experienced gamers.

Give the gift of gaming this holiday season—and save money while you do it.

We tested 10 gaming chairs and found that the inexpensive BirdRock Home Adjustable Memory Foam Chair—not an X Rocker—is the best for most living rooms.