Hardware Questions & Answers

Having trouble with your gaming setup, unsure how to do something important with your system or do you just need some advice? This section of the site is dedicated to questions related to gaming hardware and other technology related questions.

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Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is a groundbreaking hybrid gaming console, released by the renowned Japanese video game company, Nintendo, in March 2017. The console's innovative design allows users to seamlessly transition between a home gaming system and a portable handheld device, revolutionizing the gaming experience for millions of players. Featuring a 6.2-inch touchscreen and detachable Joy-Con controllers, the Switch offers a unique gaming experience that combines the best aspects of traditional…

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PC

Gaming on Windows has always been the benchmark on how the ultimate gaming experience. While reaching the ultimate level comes with a hefty price tag, PC gaming offers the best visuals, performance, and catalog of games for those willing to pay for it.  PC gaming is a lot different from game consoles. Since a PC is a multi-purpose device capable of doing a lot more than playing games, the operating…

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PlayStation 5

The PlayStation 5, commonly abbreviated as PS5, is the latest gaming console released by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was launched in November 2020, following a much-anticipated release that had gamers all around the world eagerly awaiting its arrival. The console boasts impressive hardware specifications, including an eight-core AMD Zen 2 processor, 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, and a custom 825 GB solid-state drive. These specifications make the PS5 a powerhouse…

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Will a PSN account from PS3 Work On PS4?
Does PSN from the PS3 work with the same PSN accounts on the PS4? Will I be abe to log in with my Playstation account without needing to register again? View Answer
Whats The Difference YUV420 vs RGB 4k?
I dont understand what the difference is between the 2 settings are. Why should I pick one of them over the other? View Answer
Can you spoof Amiibo's using an Android phone?
Is is possible to use the NFC chip on an android phone so simulate an AMIIBO and use them with the Switch instead of buying the models? View Answer
Are you able to record voice chat with gameplay recording on PS4
When you are playing a game on the PS4, is it possible to record the voice chat on top of the recording of the game with player mic audio View Answer
The Following Application will be suspended in 15 minutes because the license cannot be verified
when i am playing games on thr PS4, i randomly get yhe error license cannot be verified. how do i fix this? View Answer


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