Author: Tech Radar

Very soon, you’ll be able to get a blast from the past on your Xbox Series X as Hyperkin is bringing out an officially licensed Xbox 360 controller on June 6. Officially named the Xenon, this authentic Xbox 360 controller will retail for $49.99, making it cheaper than many of the best Xbox controllers around. The brand has not announced UK or Australian pricing yet, but that should be revealed soon as pre-orders go live directly from Hyperkin on May 5. If you remember the platform’s glory days, this is an excellent chance to relive them on Xbox Series X. The…

There is a good reason why the launch of a PS5 Pro is speculated, despite no evidence to suggest one is currently in the works and the PS5 still being pretty new. Sony releasing the PS4 Pro in 2016 suggests they know how to build upon the prior console, and given the popularity and success of the PS5, making something even bigger and better is an almost guaranteed sale. But the lack of evidence doesn’t mean Sony isn’t drawing up plans to release a more capable model in the coming years. It’s unclear right now exactly what a PS5 Pro could…

When Wordle first launched you were on your own: just five squares, 26 letters, and your brain. But the huge viral success of the game soon created an entire industry encompassing Wordle alternatives, helper tools, and Wordle hints articles such as my own.All of which means that it’s a lot easier to get help with Wordle today, if you choose to. And you should – because even if you don’t use any Wordle solver tools while you’re playing, they can definitely improve your game if you consult them afterward.Below, you’ll find 5 Wordle solver tools and resources to level up…

Far Cry 5 is now much more playable on modern hardware, thanks to a performance patch released by Ubisoft to celebrate the game’s fifth anniversary.The update is available for Far Cry 5 right now, meaning PS5 and Xbox Series X|S owners can benefit from 60fps performance in all of the game’s modes. That includes the single player campaign and multiplayer components. Even the game’s map editor has received the performance upgrade, which is a nice touch.The update will likely be welcome for many series fans. Especially those who were let down by the middling Far Cry 3 Classic Edition, and…

Starfield has received a restricted rating from the Australian Government thanks to ‘high impact’ drug use in the game. Starfield’s recent classification issued by the Australian Government has broken down all the reasons for its restricted rating. While drug use in the game has served it an R 18+ rating, the Australian Government has also flagged the violence present in Starfield as potentially having a ‘strong impact’ on an audience. Other themes, such as sex and nudity, reportedly have little to no impact on the sci-fi RPG. However, the themes and language in Starfield reportedly have a “moderate impact”, which could mean…

Regarding all things Xbox Series X storage, you’ll want to know what you’re dealing with before thinking about diving in and downloading your favorite games, and even though the Xbox Series X comes with enough storage to help you get set up, you may need to think about expanding it should your library consist of a lot of titles.Despite the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S being far more user-friendly than gaming PCs, the storage situation isn’t as straightforward as it should and could be for a first-time user. There are a few caveats to note, and with a…

It looks like Sony is confident that PSVR 2 could outsell its predecessor, but things will need to change in order to make that happen.Sony’s chief financial officer, Hiroki Totoki, was optimistic on the topic of PSVR 2 outselling the first PlayStation VR headset when speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference just last week (thanks, VGC (opens in new tab)).”We are very happy to launch VR2 on PS5,” Totoki said at the event. “VR1, we sold over five million units, and I think we have a good chance to exceed that amount with PlayStation VR2.”And while…

The new Bing’s GPT-4 Chat mode has shown its potential as an Xbox gaming guides writer, but it looks like there’s a long way to go before it rivals actual human writers. While it’s currently unknown whether the new Bing AI chat mode will be coming to Xbox Series X, the software is now available in preview to those who sign up for a waiting list. According to Xbox Wire Editor Mike Nelson, it: “knows a hell of a lot about video games”. This has been tested in a way that depicts both the potential and some problems that could arise…

It looks like Horizon Forbidden West’s Burning Shores expansion will be the game at its peak, as the game’s developer looks to leverage the power of the PS5 console. Horizon Forbidden West game director, Mathijs de Jonge, took to the official PlayStation blog (opens in new tab) to briefly discuss what kind of experience the Burning Shores expansion will offer when it launches on April 19. And unsurprisingly, it all comes down to its PS5 exclusivity, ditching the last-gen PS4 entirely.Set amid the ruins of Los Angeles, Burning Shores will introduce new hazards and biomes for protagonist Aloy to conquer. Among…

It’s been a tough old week on Quordle, and Friday’s puzzle isn’t any easier. You’ll want some Quordle hints to have the best chance of success – and if you’re a Wordle fan then I definitely recommend visiting my Wordle clues page, too.I’m a Quordle and Wordle fanatic who’s been playing since December 2021, so I can definitely help you solve Quordle today and improve your game for tomorrow. Read on for my Quordle hints to game #410 and bookmark this page so you can easily return tomorrow. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if…