Noah Bennett

Getting professional motion capture used to mean spending tens of thousands of dollars on equipment that required a dedicated studio space. But that landscape has shifted dramatically. Small studios and indie developers now have access to motion capture systems that deliver impressive results without the blockbuster budget. I have spent the last three years testing … Read more

If you’ve been collecting Nintendo Amiibo figures for any length of time, you know the struggle of finding the perfect way to showcase them. After years of building my own collection and testing dozens of display solutions, I’ve discovered what works and what doesn’t. The right display can transform your gaming room while keeping your … Read more

I learned the hard way that regular tweezers can turn a simple PS5 controller repair into an expensive replacement. Static discharge fried a ribbon cable connector that cost me $60 to replace—more than what quality ESD-safe tweezers would have cost in the first place. After that mistake, I spent three months testing different tweezers on … Read more

If you own a PlayStation 5, chances are you have dealt with stick drift, sticky buttons, or just wanted to give your DualSense a deep clean. The problem is that opening a PS5 controller requires specific tools that most people do not have lying around. I learned this the hard way when I tried using … Read more

If you’ve ever tried to open a Nintendo Switch, Joy-Con controller, or any retro Nintendo console, you know the frustration of realizing those screws aren’t standard Phillips heads. Nintendo uses specialized tri-wing security screws designed to keep casual users out. But when your Joy-Con starts drifting or your Game Boy needs new capacitors, you need … Read more

Building a RetroPie console transformed my living room into a retro gaming paradise. After spending hundreds of hours testing different setups, I discovered that the case you choose makes or breaks your gaming experience. The best Raspberry Pi gaming cases for RetroPie enthusiasts need do more than just protect your board. They manage heat during … Read more

Game development demands serious graphical horsepower. Whether you are building expansive open worlds in Unreal Engine 5 or crafting indie gems in Unity, your GPU choice directly impacts viewport performance, shader compilation times, and overall productivity. After testing dozens of graphics cards across various game development workflows, I have identified the best workstation GPUs for … Read more

Remember when you spent countless hours playing NES, SNES, and GameBoy games as a kid? There is something magical about holding that controller and hearing those familiar sound effects. I have been building retro gaming setups with Raspberry Pi boards for years, and I can tell you that the right case transforms your project from … Read more

If you’ve ever tripped over a stack of board game boxes or spent 20 minutes searching for that one expansion pack, you know the struggle of board game storage. A growing game collection quickly takes over your living space, and stacking games horizontally leads to crushed corners and split seams. Finding the best board game … Read more

Working on gaming electronics requires precision tools that can handle sensitive components without causing damage. When I first started repairing gaming consoles and motherboards, I quickly learned that a good hot air rework station is essential for tasks like replacing capacitors, reflowing BGA chips, and salvaging components from old boards. A hot air rework station … Read more