Tag: author_name|Jeff Dunn
Backbone Pro hands-on: A pricey controller for more than just your phone
Since arriving in 2020, the Backbone One has helped popularize dedicated mobile game controllers, the kind you might use for streaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now, remote play apps, emulators or any smartphone game you’d rather play with buttons and joysticks instead of your fingers. While…
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Reflections on the Nintendo Switch, the hybrid console that changed gaming
The Switch 2 is nearly here, which means the original Switch is entering its twilight years. It’s been eight years since Nintendo released its revolutionary hybrid console, and while many fans have spent the last couple of those itching for the device to be replaced, now seems like an opportune…
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The Nintendo Switch 2 promises major storage upgrades, but it’ll cost you
The Nintendo Switch 2 had its big debut on Wednesday, and the new console looks to be a sizable, if mostly straightforward, upgrade over its mega-popular predecessor. Tucked between the new Donkey Kong and (pricier) Mario Kart games, mouse mode and overhauled party chat features, though, was another significant update:…
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Amazon Spring Sale Apple deals: AirPods, iPads and more are still up to $100 off
Amazon’s latest Big Spring Sale ends tonight, and while the week-long event hasn’t been as heavy on tech as Black Friday or Prime Day, it’s still had a few noteworthy discounts on Apple devices. If you’re looking for a new iPad, set of AirPods or Beats speaker, we’ve rounded up…
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Amazon Spring Sale tech deals under $50: The best discounts you can still get on chargers, earbuds, accessories and more
It’s the last day of Amazon’s week-long Big Spring Sale, and while the event has mostly focused on things like apparel and outdoor goods, it still does include a few noteworthy deals on electronics. We’ve been highlighting the best of those across Engadget, but if you’re on a tighter budget,…
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Amazon Spring Sale tech deals under $50: The best sales on chargers, earbuds and other accessories
Amazon's week-long Big Spring Sale is still rolling on, and while the event is mostly focused on things like apparel and outdoor goods, it does include a few noteworthy deals on electronics. We’re highlighting the best of those across Engadget, but if you’re on a tighter budget, we’ve also dug…
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