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GameStop Vs. Best Buy: Which Store Offers More Trade-In Value For Your Console?

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Trading in video games can be an exercise in frustration, and trading in a console is often even worse. Who will give you more money, GameStop or Best Buy?

Nvidia Shield Vs. Home Consoles: Which Is Better For Gaming In 2026?

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0000

With the exorbitant price of home gaming consoles at present, could cloud gaming through the Nvidia Shield be a viable alternative? We examine the question.

10 Ways To Preserve Your DVDs And Blu-Rays For Years To Come

staff@bgr.com (Sydney Louw Butler) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0000

The end of disc-based media may be nearing, but your collection still holds a place in your heart and home. Keep it working well for years to come.

How Long Can You Expect Your Physical Disc Games To Last?

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:47:00 +0000

Before digital downloads became the method of choice for most gamers, games came on physical CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Rays. How long can those be expected to last?

6 Reasons Why You Should Buy A Used PlayStation 5 In 2026

staff@bgr.com (Ritwik Mitra) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0000

Buying a used PlayStation 5 in 2026 when the PS6 is (supposedly) on the horizon may seem odd, but there are plenty of reasons why it could be a good move.

8 Components You Need To Build Your Own Steam Machine

staff@bgr.com (Sydney Louw Butler) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0000

The Steam Machine is upon us, and component costs are affecting its sale price. For a little more, enterprising builders can make impressive ones of their own.

Why Did The Nintendo GameCube Use Small Discs?

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0000

At a time when game consoles were marketing themselves as DVD players, Nintendo marketed the GameCube with unique mini-discs that made it stand out.

5 Retro Consoles You Can Buy For Less Than $150

staff@bgr.com (Eduardo Ariedo) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0000

Modern gaming is becoming increasingly more expensive, but these five beloved retro consoles can still be yours at an affordable price.

What Makes Japanese PlayStation 5 Consoles Different From American Ones?

staff@bgr.com (Anthoni Oisin) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Japanese PlayStation 5 consoles are much cheaper than those in America at this time. But how different are they in terms of hardware and software?

Research Shows That This Monitor Feature Can Actually Make You Better At Video Games

staff@bgr.com (Asad Kashif) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Research suggests one monitor feature can improve win rates and reaction times in games. The results also show where the benefits begin to taper off.

5 Of The Best GameCube Controllers You Can Buy In 2026

staff@bgr.com (Jorge Luis) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0000

If you're looking for the best GameCube controller in 2026, there are still plenty of options, though some may cost you quite a bit.

What Do Owners Say Are The Most Annoying Things About The Steam Deck?

staff@bgr.com (Daniel Trock) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:17:00 +0000

The Steam Deck has become an incredibly popular platform for many gamers, but the Valve-produced handheld is also far from a perfect device.

Why Do Gamers Prefer Wired Keyboards Over Wireless Ones?

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Wireless keyboards offer flexibility and an organized workspace, so why do gamers continue to insist on only using wired keyboards?

5 Gaming Handhelds With Better Battery Life Than The Nintendo Switch 2

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:47:00 +0000

If you're looking to get the most out of your portable gaming experience, you might consider these handhelds with better battery life than the Switch 2.

5 Things You Should Avoid Doing On Your Steam Deck

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:17:00 +0000

If you own a Steam Deck, or plan on picking one up, here are five tips to keep in mind about what not to do with the device, even if you might be tempted to.

5 Ways To Improve Download Speeds On Your Steam Deck

staff@bgr.com (Christian Wait) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Is your Steam Deck download speed crawling? Here are actionable tricks that will instantly accelerate your load times, so you can get back to gaming.

Shovelware: What Is It, And Why Did The Nintendo Wii Have So Much?

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:47:00 +0000

Most gamers are likely familiar with the term "shovelware," but here's what it refers to, and why the Nintendo's WII console ended up burdened by so much of it.

Who Owns Epic Games?

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:47:00 +0000

As the developers of "Fortnite" and the Unreal Engine, Epic Games is one of the largest and most influential game companies in the United States.

Here's What The Steam Machine's 'Red Line Of Death' Actually Means

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0000

An early user of Valve's Steam Machine got an unpleasant surprise when the console bricked after an update and displayed an ominous red LED light.

Why Do PlayStation Controllers Get Stick Drift So Easily?

staff@bgr.com (Chifundo Kasiya) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0000

PlayStation console controllers, known as the DualSense for the PS5, tend to develop an issue called "stick drift." Here's what it is and why it happens.