Digital Foundry Archive
5 December 2019
Digital FoundryBest gaming mouse 2019: DF's top wired and wireless gaming mice
Recommendations for all budgets, game genres and hand sizes.
Digital FoundryThe Tomb Raider trilogy delivers Stadia's most successful ports
The reboot, Rise and Shadow stacked up against console and PC.
4 December 2019
Digital FoundryAlien Isolation on Switch looks better than PlayStation 4
Minor visual downgrades eclipsed by a big leap in image quality.
3 December 2019
Digital FoundryProject xCloud tested: has Microsoft really delivered a portable Xbox One?
Can smartphone streaming come close to the local experience?
29 November 2019
Digital FoundryThis 55-inch Sony Bravia for £769 is the best non-OLED 4K TV deal of Black Friday
The XF9005 boasts excellent motion handling, contrast and low input lag.
Digital FoundryBest Black Friday graphics card deals from Digital Foundry 2019
Deals for each major card, ranked by their position in our GPU Power Ladder.
Digital FoundryThe best Amazon Black Friday tech deals, chosen by Digital Foundry
Updated Friday with dozens of new deals on PC peripherals and components, memory cards and TVs.
Digital FoundryNvidia boosts Quake 2 RTX with brand new ray tracing features
A revitalised classic now looks even more stunning.
Digital FoundryThe LG B9 OLED at £999 is the best deal on our favourite 4K TV for HDR gaming
Here's why this G-Sync Compatible TV gets the Digital Foundry recommendation.
Digital FoundryDigital Foundry: the best 4K TVs for HDR gaming 2019
Updated with the latest models and links to Black Friday deals.
Digital Foundry£520 off an XPS 15 OLED laptop is an insane Black Friday deal
This top-spec model includes a Core i9, GTX 1650, 1TB NVMe SSD and 32GB RAM.
Digital FoundryDell's Black Friday sale rolls on with big discounts on laptops, desktops and monitors
Updated Friday with new desktop, laptop and monitor deals for the US and UK!
Digital FoundryGet ready for Half-Life Alyx with a Black Friday VR headset deal
The best VR headsets you'll need to play Valve's next game.
Digital FoundryBest Black Friday 4K TV deals from Digital Foundry 2019: OLEDs, QLEDs and budget TVs
Big, cheap TVs are a Black Friday essential - pick up yours here.
28 November 2019
Digital FoundryDigital Foundry's Best Black Friday 2019 tech deals
The biggest shopping holiday of the year is here - and we've got your back.
Digital FoundryBest Black Friday CPU deals 2019: Top AMD Ryzen and Intel Core processors
The best US processor deals from Amazon, Ebay and Rakuten.
Digital FoundryBlack Friday 2019 monitor deals from Digital Foundry: 1080p, 1440p and 4K
Updated Thursday with new discounted gaming monitors.
Digital FoundryHere's the best Black Friday prebuilt gaming desktop we've found
A £893 build with Ryzen 3600X, RTX 2060, 256GB NVMe, 2TB HDD and free games.
Digital FoundryBlack Friday 2019 laptop deals from Digital Foundry
The best gaming and work laptops, hand-picked by boffins.
Digital FoundryThis 55-inch Philips OLED at £989 is the best Black Friday TV deal so far
The same 4K panel as LG OLEDs, plus Dolby Vision, Ambilight and Alexa.
26 November 2019
Digital FoundryThe best deals from Ebuyer's Black Friday 2019 sales
PC components, peripherals and laptop deals price-checked against Amazon.
25 November 2019
Digital FoundryPC component and peripheral highlights from Overclocker's Black Friday deals
RX 590 at £150, plus i9 9900K, Ryzen 3900X and mice galore.
24 November 2019
Digital FoundryShenmue 3: a classic gaming experience re-interpreted by today's tech
It's a miracle that it exists at all - but does this sequel actually work?
23 November 2019
Digital FoundryRed Dead Redemption 2: does Stadia live up to its pre-launch promises?
An in-depth review of the platform's highest profile port.
20 November 2019
Digital FoundryThe best gaming monitor 2019: Digital Foundry's favourites at every price point
Including 4K gaming monitors, 240Hz monitors and much more.
Digital FoundryBest gaming mouse pads 2019
Thick or thin, big or small, speed or control?
Digital FoundryBest gaming keyboard 2019: Digital Foundry's picks
Leading mechanical and non-mechanical keyboards tested.
19 November 2019
Digital FoundryHow does Halo Reach on PC improve over Xbox 360?
The Master Chief Collection's enhanced mode revealed.
Digital FoundryBlack Friday 2019 SSD and HDD deals from Digital Foundry
The best discounts on internal and external drives of all capacities.
18 November 2019
Digital FoundryStadia tech review: the best game streaming yet, but far from ready
Can it really deliver 4K - and what about lag?
14 November 2019
Digital FoundryBest ultra-light mouse 2019: 10 lightweight gaming mice for FPS gaming
All of the top options tried and tested by Digital Foundry.
Digital FoundryBest FreeSync and 'G-Sync compatible' monitors for Nvidia graphics cards
Our pick of the best adaptive sync screens, covering a range of sizes and resolutions.
Digital FoundryCrytek's Neon Noir demo: ray tracing without RTX analysed
What it does, how it works and how well it runs.
12 November 2019
Digital FoundryDF Highlights: the best deals from the final day of Amazon UK's Hidden Gems sale
Inside: deep discounts on 4K TVs, mics, peripherals and more.
Digital FoundryCapcom Home Arcade review: the DF Retro verdict
Arcade perfect?
11 November 2019
Digital FoundryIntel Core i9 9900KS review: the new fastest gaming CPU
When only the very best will do.
10 November 2019
Digital FoundryWhat does it take to run Red Dead Redemption 2 PC at 60fps?
Do you really need ultra settings?
8 November 2019
7 November 2019
Digital FoundryAMD announces powerful new Threadripper 3960X and 3970X CPUs and new-socket TRX40 platform
Plus: the Ryzen 3950X release date and a $50 overclockable APU.
6 November 2019
Digital FoundryDigital Foundry's picks from the Ebay UK 10% off promotion
Up to £75 off on 4K TVs, PC components and more.
5 November 2019
Digital FoundryWhat should we expect from Death Stranding on PC?
And how about PlayStation 5?
1 November 2019
Digital FoundryDeath Stranding: a unique vision delivered by state-of-the-art technology
Setting a new benchmark for this console generation.
30 October 2019
Digital FoundryBest graphics cards 2019: every major Nvidia and AMD GPU tested
The DF guide to the fastest and best value video cards on the market.
Digital FoundryThe GPU power ladder: all current graphics cards ranked
Tried and tested by Digital Foundry.
29 October 2019
Digital FoundryNvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super review: more power, more performance
Turning up memory speed to 11 - with very decent results.
27 October 2019
Digital FoundryDell XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 review: can an ultrabook run the Crysis Trilogy at 60fps?
Intel's Ice Lake processor and Iris Plus graphics take on a legendary stress test.
25 October 2019
Digital FoundryGrid Autosport: an excellent racer transitions beautifully to Switch
A last-gen port taken to the next level.
24 October 2019
Digital FoundryDragon Quest 11 on Switch: a beautifully executed, smart conversion
The port is exceptional - and there are brand new features too.
22 October 2019
Digital FoundryBest gaming headset 2019 for PC, PS4, Xbox One and Switch
The best wired and wireless gaming headsets.
21 October 2019
Digital FoundryOverwatch on Switch: an overly compromised conversion?
It's playable, it works, but do the cut-backs go too far?
20 October 2019
Digital FoundryWe built a 'next-gen' Zen 2/Navi-based PC - how much faster is it than current-gen consoles?
Now we're playing with power.
18 October 2019
Digital FoundryBest mechanical keyboard 2019: 12 great gaming and typing options
Digital Foundry's expert picks for quiet, compact and full-fat gaming keyboards with all the trimmings.
16 October 2019
Digital FoundryUpgrade your PS4 or Xbox One with a discounted WD portable hard drive
2TB and 4TB models are on sale for today only at Amazon.
14 October 2019
Digital FoundryDigital Foundry's highlights from the big Ebay sale
The 20 per cent off sale returns, now with up to £75 off.
Digital FoundryThe Witcher 3 on Switch: a close-up look at a mobile miracle
A stunning handheld achievement, but does the docked experience hold up?
13 October 2019
Digital FoundryMetro Exodus DLC takes its ray tracing to the next level
The Two Colonels tech adds extra realism to the traditional Metro aesthetic.
12 October 2019
Digital FoundryRebellion's Sniper Elite 3 Switch port hits the target
Scoping out some impressive conversion work.
11 October 2019
Digital FoundryYooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair: spotless on Switch, superb elsewhere
Making Nintendo's console hybrid the lead platform pays dividends.
9 October 2019
Digital FoundryThis crowd-designed display aims to beat our best gaming monitor
The new Eve Spectrum has more contrast, 165Hz overclocking and USB-C.
Digital FoundrySony's latest PS5 details: the Digital Foundry analysis
Even the minor reveals count as major headline news.
7 October 2019
Digital FoundryRadeon RX 5500 announced: Navi comes to the mainstream
But important questions remain over price and performance.
4 October 2019
Digital FoundryHow could Red Dead Redemption 2 improve on PC?
UPDATE: The port is now official, so what can we expect from it?
3 October 2019
Digital FoundryShenmue 3: an Unreal take on a classic Dreamcast experience
The sequel that never was - seen through the lens of today's technology.
Digital FoundryLG B9 OLED discounted to £1299 with five year guarantee from John Lewis
The 65-inch model has also been reduced substantially, to £1799.
30 September 2019
Digital FoundryWhat's really going on with Zelda: Link's Awakening performance?
And can overclocking Switch iron out the hiccups?
29 September 2019
Digital FoundryAMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs Core i5 9600K review
Which is faster for gaming - and do you really need a more powerful chip?
28 September 2019
Digital FoundryStress-testing the Modern Warfare beta: cross-play, performance and more
Xbox One, PS4, PC - tested individually and together.
27 September 2019
Digital FoundryNvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super benchmarks: all systems nominal
An up-gunned RTX 2080 does not an RTX 2080 Ti make.
25 September 2019
Digital FoundryNvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super benchmarks: solid upgrade
Extra performance at the same price as last year's RTX 2070.
23 September 2019
Digital FoundryGet best-ever deals on Corsair gaming gear at Amazon today
Mice! Keyboards! Headsets! More!
22 September 2019
Digital FoundryLG 27GL850 review: why we named it the best gaming monitor
Plus a closer look at its Nano IPS screen, 1ms response time and more.
20 September 2019
Digital FoundryDivinity Original Sin 2 on Switch is the perfect handheld complement to the PC game
The cross-save mechanic is superb - but does the port itself hold up?
19 September 2019
Digital FoundryNvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super benchmarks: slower than RX 5700 XT
...although it comes with DLSS, RTX and VRS support.
Digital FoundryZelda: Link's Awakening tech analysis: a simply stunning Switch remake
Performance drops are noticeable - but the overall experience is unmissable.
18 September 2019
Digital FoundryBorderlands 3 PC: six tweaks that boost frame-rate with no real hit to quality
Best settings suggestions for the new Gearbox game.
17 September 2019
Digital FoundryBorderlands 3 delivers solid performance on PS4 and Xbox One
Both run more smoothly than PS4 Pro's 30fps mode.
Digital FoundryWe played modern games on a CRT monitor - and the results are phenomenal
Better than any LCD, if you ask us.
Digital FoundryGet £500 off one of the first Project Athena laptops in Dell sale
This unexpected deal on the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 won't last long.
15 September 2019
Digital FoundrySega Mega Drive Mini review: the best retro console yet?
Celebrating one of the most entertaining eras in gaming history.
Digital FoundryBorderlands 3: what's up with console frame-rates?
Xbox One X and PS4 Pro's performance and resolution modes tested.
14 September 2019
Digital FoundryThe making of Gears 5: how the Coalition hit 60fps - and improved visual quality
A deep dive tech interview with Digital Foundry.
13 September 2019
Digital FoundryDoes Control's September update really improve performance?
Yes it does - but there's still work to do.
11 September 2019
Digital FoundrySound Blaster AE-9 review: do you really need a sound card in 2019?
The case for high-end audio hardware.
Digital FoundryLG B9 OLED gets a rare, deep discount to £1449
The best deal we've seen on a 2019 LG OLED.
10 September 2019
Digital FoundryRadeon RDNA vs GCN: how much faster is AMD's next-gen architecture?
Performance rated teraflop for teraflop: what could it mean for PS5 and Scarlett?
Digital FoundryGears 5 PC feels like a spectacular preview of a Scarlett port
It's the best PC conversion we've seen in a long, long time.
Digital FoundryNew G-Sync support makes LG's 2019 OLEDs the best TVs for gaming
But you'll need an RTX 20-series or GTX 16-series graphics card.
7 September 2019
6 September 2019
3 September 2019
Digital FoundryThe new Cyberpunk 2077 video looks great - but the Gamescom demo was even better
Plus: our first look at the PC's ray tracing features.
1 September 2019
Digital FoundryAstral Chain: the Switch exclusive that pushes Platinum Games in new directions
Bayonetta meets Arkham meets Deus Ex?
31 August 2019
Digital FoundryControl PC: a vision for the future of real-time rendering?
How ray tracing radically transforms an already stunning game.
28 August 2019
Digital FoundryControl on console is brilliant - as long as you play on the right hardware
Getting to the bottom of the game's reported frame-rate problems.
24 August 2019
Digital FoundryGamescom 2019: did ray tracing finally find its killer app?
Hands on with the new range of RTX-accelerated games.
22 August 2019
Digital FoundryHands on with Minecraft RTX - the most astonishing ray tracing demo yet?
DF delivers a guided tour of the stunning Gamescom demo.
21 August 2019
Digital FoundryThe new Nintendo Switch review: the updated Tegra X1 tested in depth
A massive increase to battery life - but what else has changed?
20 August 2019
Digital FoundryNvidia Gamescom driver adds ultra-low latency mode, integer scaling and more
Plus up to 23 per cent higher frame-rates in Apex, Forza and more.
19 August 2019
Digital FoundryTech Interview: How was The Witcher 3 ported to Nintendo Switch?
DF talks with CD Projekt RED on the conversion process.
Digital FoundryHands on with The Witcher 3: is this Switch's most ambitious port yet?
First impressions of the game running in mobile mode.