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At what price does a console become better than a gaming PC? | Ask an expert
Today's painful component shortages add an additional layer to the usual advice.
You can now stream Steam games in ridonkulous 8K resolution, but you probably don't want to
Steam's Remote Play feature just added an 8K streaming option for deep-pocketed gamers.
Nvidia's magical DLSS feature could be coming to consoles
Nvidia's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) tech uses AI to drastically enhance game performance, and Nintendo could be prepping a new Switch console that supports it.
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Apple Arcade: 'SP!NG' is now available
Apple's game subscription service features carefully curated games with no ads and no in-app purchases.
When should I choose a console over a graphics card upgrade? | Ask an expert
Our staff often debates this topic fiercely, but switching platforms can make sense.
The Steam Lunar New Year Sale is live with cheap games and daily freebies
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with game deals and animated ox stickers on Steam.
How to see your PC game's frame rate with Steam's FPS counter
It's quick and easy to turn on Steam's in-game FPS counter. Here's how.
PCWorld's February Digital Magazine: The Chip Wars Rage On
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
Play over 500 free demos in the latest Steam Game Festival
Cure your winter blues by playing something new in the February Steam Game Festival.
PCWorld's January Digital Magazine: How much scalpers make selling the hardware you want most
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
Here's how much more gaming you did due to COVID
PC gamers played 31.3 billion hours in 2020—an increase of 51 percent
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Xbox Series X vs. gaming PCs: Fight!
The Xbox Series X delivers exceptional value for the hardware inside, but the battle against gaming PCs isn't as cut-and-dry as you may think.
Get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass, the best deal in PC gaming, for $20
Best Buy is selling three months of Xbox Game Pass for PC for $10 off.
Microsoft's Pause Screen Time feature cuts your kids' access to Xbox and Windows
Microsoft has added a "Pause Screen Time" feature to its Xbox Family Settings app for smartphones, instantly cutting off kids' access to their games when you need their attention.
PCWorld's December Digital Magazine: Is the MacBook Air really faster than 98% of PC laptops?
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
Microsoft: Xbox cloud gaming will finally arrive on Windows this spring
Microsoft said Tuesday that Xbox cloud gaming will arrive on Windows PCs in spring 2021, creating a relief valve for gamers who can't find next-gen GPUs.
Microsoft's Xbox All Access subscription now supports the Xbox Series X
Microsoft's monthly Xbox subscription service now allows gamers to lease an Xbox Series X or Series S console, controller, and Game Pass Ultimate game subscription.
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are almost here. Find out if your TV can handle them
Most TVs will be compatible, but you’ll want a set with certain features to enjoy the ultimate gaming experience.
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You can now stream Xbox games to your iPhone
This isn't xCloud—you stream from your own Xbox instead of the cloud—but it's something!