James Pero

New York

Reporter at The Harrison Review

Senior News Editor at Laptop Mag

Reporter ~ Writer ~ Working On It. Senior news editor @laptopmag. Former editor @inversedotcom and Input (RIP)

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Articles

If you preordered a Switch 2 you might want to buy a new Pro controller ASAP

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | James Pero

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Nintendo / FutureYou probably didn't get your hands on a Switch 2, but if you did, there's something you ought to be aware of. You know that old Pro controller you have lying around from last generation? Yes, the one with the thumbsticks so worn down they're bordering on F1 tire-level slick. Well, it works with your brand-spanking-new console! Sort of...
Switch 2 preorders are dropping next week with good and bad news on pricing

3 weeks ago | msn.com | James Pero

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Switch 2 preorders are dropping next week with good and bad news on pricing

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | James Pero

9 hours agoSun's out, buns out. Marvel has announced the return of the Marvel Swimsuit Special later this year, teasing that the new issue will include some future skins for Marvel Rivals. Marvel announced in a blog post that a new swimsuit special, titled Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes, and Rivals #1, …
Nvidia: Switch 2 has ray tracing, DLSS, and is 10x more powerful than original

1 month ago | flipboard.com | James Pero

Nvidia: Switch 2 has ray tracing, DLSS, and is 10x more powerful than originalThere were a lot of questions about the Switch 2 prior to Nintendo's Switch event this week, but one of the biggest was about performance. We knew …
The Switch 2's mysterious "C" button might be more exciting than you think

1 month ago | flipboard.com | James Pero

Open world games in this modern era are probably one of, if not the most popular and accessible games on the market, which is by design. These games …
Handheld gaming PCs have a Windows problem - but maybe not for long

1 month ago | laptopmag.com | James Pero

Handheld gaming PCs might be nascent, but they're growing up fast. This past year brought better performance, better battery life, and better displays, just to name a few. And while all those improvements are bringing handhelds to new heights, there's still one thing that I think most people would agree has some kinks to iron out: software. "If you look at Windows, I struggle with the experience myself."Apparently, Josephine Tan, HP's SVP and Division President of Gaming Solutions, agrees.
Handheld gaming PCs have a Windows problem — but maybe not for long | Flipboard

1 month ago | flipboard.com | James Pero

21 hours agoThe best deal of Amazon’s Spring Sale is a charger that’s just a lil’ guyI only bought one thing during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale and it was the Ugreen Uno Charger. This adapter won’t charge your devices faster, but it does have a big, dumb LED face that lights up whenever it’s plugged in that I just couldn’t resist.
Games are colliding with AI whether you like it or not - and Razer is proof

1 month ago | laptopmag.com | James Pero

If you've ever played a game and thought, "This is great, but it needs more AI," then I've got some exciting news for you. Gaming, like just about every tech niche, is slowly but surely colliding with AI, and Razer is the most recent player to roll the ball forward on that inevitable confluence. This month, Razer announced its Wyvrn game development platform that encompasses AI across the brand's wide array of gaming software and hardware — everything from RGB lighting to haptic chairs.
Games are colliding with AI whether you like it or not — and Razer is proof | Flipboard

1 month ago | flipboard.com | James Pero

4 hours agoU.S. security officials' passwords found online, including people in Signal chatSignalgate may just be the beginning. U.S. security officials' private contact information and passwords have been found online within days of the Signal scandal. If I had a nickel for every time a breach of tech security involving the Trump administration was revealed this week, I'd have two …1 hour agoThings Are Bad At Tesla. They’re About To Get Much Worse.
Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date: It might be a lot closer than you think, say tipsters

1 month ago | laptopmag.com | James Pero

If you've been eagerly awaiting Nintendo's Switch 2, you might be able to throw actual, real money down on one soon, as a date for preorders is being widely reported. According to multiple reports, Switch 2 preorders are likely to launch in a few weeks, and we may even know the exact date and time. Here's everything you need to know about potential Switch 2 preorder dates so that you're prepared when Nintendo's big day is upon us.