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Nintendo Adds Highly Requested Bluetooth Audio Four Years Post-Launch

Top GamesNintendo has finally added Bluetooth Audio compatibility to its latest handheld, the Switch, four years after its launch. / NintendoNintendo has finally added Bluetooth Audio compatibility to its latest handheld, the Switch, four years after its launch.Switch fans, rejoice! This is a feature players have been begging the company to add for nearly the entirety of its career. The ability to add a set of Bluetooth speakers, earbuds, or headphones is practically vital to the mobile aspect of a handheld. Now, players will finally be able to take their

How to pair Bluetooth audio devices to the Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has finally updated the Switch to allow for Bluetooth devices to connect and pair for audio output.  This has been something Switch users have wanted since the console launched in March 2017. The hybrid console was one of the few gaming devices missing the basic connection feature prior to this update.  Because the feature is still new, at least for the Switch, there are likely going to be a few issues popping up when trying to connect or manage your various Bluetooth audio devices. There are also several limitations

How to replace headphone pads

Many headphones and headsets have replaceable earpads. Whether you are looking to replace worn-out pads or switch to custom ones, you’ll need to know how to change them safely. Headphone earpads aren’t all the same, and most have different methods for replacing them. This guide will show some common ways to replace the pads, but checking the manual or manufacturer’s website is the best way to figure out how the process works for your headphones. Make sure to check that the replacement earpads are compatible with the headphones you’re using.

Best PC gaming accessories

When a PC build is complete, the only worry that’s left is to make sure everything around it is helping achieve a more convenient and enjoyable gaming experience. This is where a PC’s accessories come into play.  Stands, racks, mouse pads, chairs, and other accessories offer solutions to many issues that can inconvenience PC gamers. Many of which are affordable and have longer lifespans than a PC itself. The following items are some of the best PC gaming accessories. Best headset stand Gamenote RGB headset holder Image via Gamenote The

ChoiHyoBin’s Overwatch streaming setup: Headset, mouse, keyboard, and more

Hyo-bin “ChoiHyoBin” Choi is a professional Overwatch player competing for San Francisco Shock. Throughout his career, ChoiHyoBin placed first at over seven premier tournaments and is known for his signature tank heroes D.Va and Roadhog. Additionally, ChoiHyoBin is popular on Twitch and streams to his over 22,000 followers. Below is ChoiHyoBin’s Overwatch streaming setup.  Headphones Bose QuietComfort 20 Image via Bose The Bose QuietComfort 20 are noise-canceling earbuds compatible with smartphones and PCs. What sets these earbuds apart from standard headphones is their advanced control module. With the control module

The best white gaming desks of 2021

As RGB computer peripherals continue to become more popular, gamers have become more specific about all aspects of their gaming setup. One of the major parts of any gaming setup is going to be the desk. This will be used every time the player chooses to game and can make or break the aesthetic they are trying to achieve. While there are many fantastic gaming desks on the market, most of these are only available in black since that is the most popular color and will complement the majority of

Can you use an external controller with the Steam Deck?

Earlier today, Valve announced its latest hybrid console, the Steam Deck, which is set to release later this year. The console will be available to use in both a handheld or traditionally docked format.  Players will also be able to attach any peripherals such as mice, keyboards, or even external controllers to the Steam Deck, as it comes with several ports for USB-powered peripherals to be inserted. You won’t need to buy a Steam Controller to use alongside your Steam Deck console, either. As a service, Steam already supports the integration

Overwatch Fan Creates Cyberpunk Makeover

OverwatchCyberpunk DVA / Photo courtesy by SquidsmithAn Overwatch fan of the game has redesigned our favorite heroes of the game into a crossover with Cyberpunk 2077. The artist has rendered these nine heroes that could look like the next drop for a new game or skins.Overwatch Cyberpunk Makeover / Photo courtesy by SquidsmithSquidsmith, an artist on Pixiv, created a crossover between Overwatch and Cyberpunk, and these few posters such as D.Va and Ashe look like they are on a new set for a Bladerunner movie. Other rendered hero pairs include

TimTheTatman adds HyperX as peripheral sponsor

TimTheTatman’s computer setup received an overhaul today. The Twitch streamer has joined HyperX as an ambassador. In dramatic fashion, Tim opened his stream asking his viewers if they “noticed anything different” when he turned on his camera. And instead of his usual Audio-Technica headphones, he was wearing the HyperX Cloud Alpha. Tim went on to tell his audience that he’s been working with HyperX for a while to make a sponsorship deal with the brand. And while the exact length of his deal hasn’t been disclosed, based on his words,