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Note: A little change of pace this week. Today's HOW-TO is a little special, so we're running it over at Joystiq, our sibling site which is just as obsessed with video games as we are with gadgets.

Logitech Exreme 3D Pro Joystick, Take Control: With advanced controls and a custom twist-handle rudder, this joystick is stable and precise whether you’re dropping bombs or firing guns 12 Programmable ...

Which joystick for PC IS best? Using a joystick is a unique and old-school way to enjoy your favorite video games. PC gamers have an advantage because of the huge variety of games they can play and ...

When it comes to gaming on a desktop or laptop computer, many players use mice and keyboards designed for gaming. But many games — like racing titles, sandbox adventures, platformers, and arcade ...

Although the Xbox Core Controller doesn’t necessarily revolutionize the standard Xbox controller we once knew and loved, it does offer some necessary updates that PC gamers will appreciate, which ...

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Hardware isn't expected to last very long, these days. It's usually only a few years before the next big thing comes along and you have to replace your not-even-that-old stuff. When it comes to gaming ...