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Serious PC gamers get low-latency wireless play and 8,000Hz polling, plus custom thumbsticks and a charging dock in this Xbox-style pad.
Business users get a premium 1kg laptop with all-day battery life, stronger-than-expected graphics and robust security for modern workloads.
Home backup and off-grid users get a 1,024Wh power station that can recharge in under 50 minutes and switch over in 10ms.
Professionals who present regularly may find the premium remote worth the cost, with haptics, custom controls and 30 metres of range.
Swappable analogue switches and customisable lighting make this 98% wired board versatile, though the palm rest costs extra.
Wireless play on PC and mobile is flexible, but Xbox users must stay wired if they want the Gamesir G7 Pro to work properly.
Replay value and new battle modes soften concerns over a two-hour campaign in Nintendo's latest Star Fox remake for Switch 2.
At NZD $239, the screenless tracker offers accurate health monitoring and multi-day battery life for users seeking fewer distractions.
Multi-device gamers get rare cross-platform freedom, swappable batteries and active noise cancelling, but the price sits at AUD $800.
Real-time combat and time-travel exploration set Square Enix's 2D-HD RPG apart from its turn-based peers, with boss fights the main snag.
Better visuals, steadier frame rates and free DLC fighters make the re-release more appealing, though online play still suffers.
Creators who need stronger low-light video and more flexible workflows may find GoPro's Mission 1 range a far better fit than older Hero models.
Battery life, waterproofing and removable cells make this bass-heavy Bluetooth speaker more practical for outdoor listening, despite losing Wi-Fi.
A built-in touchscreen and macro keys make this full-sized wired board more useful for gaming and shortcuts, despite its unconventional styling.
Switch 2 players can finally play the acclaimed JRPG, though the port runs at 30fps and with noticeably softer visuals than on PS5.
Outdated controls and pixelated visuals may frustrate newcomers, but the collection still offers seven nostalgic Rugrats games for fans.
A shift to more conventional survival horror may widen the audience, but it also slightly dilutes the series' branching, cinematic appeal.
Players may find the Switch 2 exclusive too easy, but its hand-drawn look and animal abilities make exploration the main draw.
Forty-two years after the arcade original, the remake adds 3D visuals and extra modes, though its one-hit challenge may deter some players.
Long desk sessions may feel easier thanks to a cushioned keyboard, palm-supported mouse and quieter clicks for home offices.
