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Xbox is celebrating its 20th Anniversary by releasing a new controller and headset

October 7, 2021VG247

Xbox is almost old enough to legally drink. Xbox turns 20 on November 15, and to celebrate, Microsoft is releasing a special controller and headset. The 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller is a spin on the translucent green of the original Xbox Debug kit. The body features a translucent black finish with silver internals, and the Xbox button is green to match the original Xbox logo. The back grips and the area around the hybrid D-pad are also green. It also features benefits pulled from the new Xbox Wireless Controllers, such as improved ergonomics, better cross-device connectivity, a…

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Check out the Aqua Shift Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller

August 3, 2021VG247

By Stephany Nunneley 3 August 2021 16:43 GMT Microsoft has announced a new color for the Xbox Wireless Controller, and it’s a lovely pearl blue.The Aqua Shift Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller has been announced by Microsoft, and it’s to be made available starting August 31.Featuring a color-shifting blue shimmer, the prismatic color moves across the controller, making it look as though it is “coming to life in your hands.”Not only does the controller feature a new color, but it also sports rubberized side grips with a unique dual-color swirl on every unit.It features a textured grip on the triggers,…

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Save up to 50% on Razer and Logitech gaming mice on Prime Day

June 22, 2021VG247

If you’re looking for a new gaming mouse, you’re in the right place. Some of the most popular Razer and Logitech gaming mice are heavily discounted in this year’s Prime Day sale, and you can find all of the best gaming mouse Prime Day deals below.Razer gaming mouse Prime Day dealsThere are some impressive discounts on a long list of Razer PC peripherals this year, and before we jump into our top picks for gaming mice, we’d recommend checking out the Razer gaming keyboards that are available at bargain prices until the Prime Day sale finishes tonight at midnight.As for…

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PSVR 2 coming holiday 2022, will use OLED panels – report

June 16, 2021VG247

By Sherif Saed 16 June 2021 10:06 GMT The next PlayStation VR headset is a little ways off.According to a new Bloomberg report, Sony is planning to launch its next-generation VR headset, PSVR 2, sometime over the holiday period next year.Watch on YouTubeThe report, which isn’t actually about PlayStation VR specifically, also revealed that the headset will be using OLED panels. This is the same type of panel used in the original PSVR, but more and more manufacturers are moving to LCD instead. While lacking the colour accuracy of OLED, LCD panels are cheaper, and offer better picture quality at…

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The new official Xbox Wireless Headset is a best-in-class offering for the price

March 16, 2021VG247

Microsoft’s entry into the gaming headset market isn’t perfect, but it’s a very strong offering for the price. The design team behind the new Official Xbox Wireless Headset plainly had two missions: first, to create a best-in-class Xbox headset at a sub-$100 price. But second, and equally important, it also had to be a solid, high-quality multi-purpose headset in general, comfortable to be used with your PC, phone, or whatever other audio tech you might use. It’s not a complete home run, but it’s definitely a very good attempt, and a real contender for one of the best headsets on…

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Apex Legends controller for Switch is up for sale on Amazon

February 2, 2021VG247

By Stephany Nunneley, Tuesday, 2 February 2021 20:14 GMT Looks like a release date for the Switch version of Apex Legends is imminent. If this Apex Legends-branded Switch controller is any indication.Made by PowerA and posted on Amazon, the wireless controller features Bluetooth 5.0, motion controls and mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons, LEDs for player number, button mapping, and low battery warning, is officially licensed from Nintendo, and more (thanks, Nintendo Everything).The controller will be made available tomorrow, February 3. Many were expecting the game to arrive on Switch today with the start of Season 8, which brings Fuse to the…

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Secretlab are still offering discounts on their great big gamer chairs

December 30, 2020VG247

By Grace Curtis, Wednesday, 30 December 2020 15:33 GMT Let’s do a little experiment. Flex your shoulders back and count how many times your spine goes pop. Personally I’d put it at somewhere between fifteen and thirty, but that’s just me. Maybe it’s time to invest in a better chair – like those gigantic cushioned thrones they sell at Secretlab, which are currently on sale. This offer is actually a holdover from the Christmas sale, which has morphed into an end of year thing, meaning there’s still a few days left to place an order if your lower back is starting…

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Best Buy sale cuts prices on gaming laptops & keyboards

December 30, 2020VG247

By Grace Curtis, Wednesday, 30 December 2020 14:31 GMT Didn’t get that snazzy gaming laptop you wanted for Christmas? No sweat. Best Buy is running a surprisingly good end of year sale, which includes savings in the hundreds on new gaming laptops. As is often the case, discounts are proportional to price – that is to say, higher end laptops like the Dell G7 are up to $500 off, but still aiming to take a good blow at your wallet, while cheaper offerings like the ASUS TUF are down $150. The exception here is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15, a good…

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Western Digital are running discounts on WD_Black game drives

December 29, 2020VG247

By Grace Curtis, Tuesday, 29 December 2020 15:49 GMT Hello! While the rest of the VG team are away for the holidays, we here at Jelly Deals are burning the midnight oil, so you’ll see a little activity between now and the 4th. First things first: Cheap drives.They don’t look terribly flashy, but extra memory is an easy way to improve performance on any console or PC, as well as giving you a safe place to back up files. The problem is, prices are often steep. Right now on the Western Digital online store you can find a number of discounts…

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A Demon’s Souls streamer has beaten the Flamelurker with a dance pad

December 6, 2020VG247

By Dom Peppiatt, Sunday, 6 December 2020 13:59 GMT A streamer has managed to vanquish one of Demon’s Souls PS5’s hardest bosses, the Flamelurker, with a dance pad instead of a DualSense.Beating a boss in Demon’s Souls (or any Souls-like game, for that matter) is always a rewarding feeling… but vanquishing a tricky foe with a dance pad? Well, that’s another feat altogether.YouTuber and Twitch streamer Luality has managed to overcome the Flamelurker using only a dance pad, putting down the DualSense in order to off the boss with nothing more than impressive footwork and impeccable timing (thanks, PushSquare).The video above shows…

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VR support coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator in December

November 30, 2020VG247

Microsoft Flight Simulator will receive VR support via a new update on December 22, 2020, ahead of a big new UK update landing in January.Microsoft and developer Asobo have announced a couple of new updates that are set to arrive in its flagship simulation title, Microsoft Flight Simulator, in a developer Q&A on Twitch.According to the company, VR will be added via the free Sim Update 2 which will introduce support for all the major VR headsets.“It will be open to all devices,” executive producer Martial Bossard stated in the stream. “Oculus family, Valve family – every family of headset…

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The PS5’s DualSense controller is now usable on Steam

November 14, 2020VG247

By Patrick Dane, Saturday, 14 November 2020 16:37 GMT The PS5’s DualSense controller can now be used on a PC, albeit with drawbacks.The PlayStation 5 DualSense controller can now be used on Steam, but many of its signature features are not yet compatible.The DualSense has been getting rave reviews both from the press and early adopters of the PS5. It’s one of the defining features of the system, setting it apart from the competition. The integration of the haptic feedback with many of the PS5 launch titles in particular, suggests the great potential.Here is some good news for PC players…

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PS5 DualSense controllers are starting to appear in the wild

October 20, 2020VG247

By Sherif Saed, Tuesday, 20 October 2020 12:14 GMT The PS5 is so close you can feel it.Now that we know that PS5’s DualSense controllers, along with other official accessories, will ship ahead of the console, fans are starting to spot boxes and the controllers themselves out there.On Twitter, @Destruct posted a picture showing three controller boxes on display at a Walmart. They were not able to buy them, presumably because the store wouldn’t sell them ahead of October 30, the official accessories launch date in the US. Ps5 controllers spotted on Walmart 👀 pic.twitter.com/OiPdSXgLyH — Destruct (@Destruct___) October 19,…

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PS5 game devs share how their games will make use of the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback

August 21, 2020VG247

The PS5 controller looks to be changing the game when it comes to feel.The PS5 controller, DualSense, was one of the earliest reveals Sony made about PS5. The controller has an identical layout to the DualShock 4, but its size and features different.Its killer addition, of course, is haptic feedback, which, going by what developers are saying, allows players to feel things traditional rumble motors simply couldn’t convey. Everyone will obviously decide this for themselves when they get their hands on it, but developers who already have are working on some remarkable experiences.On the PlayStation Blog, Sony rounded up a…

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The VG247 Gear List: gaming hardware picks used by the VG247 team

August 7, 2020VG247

At VG247 we spend a shed load of time playing games. Here’s our picks for the best gear for doing so.One of the perks of writing about video games as we do on VG247 is that we all get to spend quite a lot of time playing them and, in turn, perfecting our choice of gear in each of our gaming set ups. We test and reject a lot of stuff, and some stuff you read about on the site even in reviews might be considered quality – but the ultimate test of quality is if after the review process…

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