TECH FEATURE: The Gear Behind The Games

As we approach February, the conversation is shifting from “what” we are playing to “how” we are playing it. With a massive lineup of blockbusters hitting shelves next week, the hardware in your hands is about to be put to the ultimate test.

The month kicks off on February 5th with Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. While it’s coming to all major platforms, the real buzz is around the Nintendo Switch 2. This “newly popular” handheld is proving to be the perfect match for the game’s vibrant, reimagined world, offering the processing power to handle modern graphics without losing the portability that defines the series.

Just twenty-four hours later, on February 6th, the intensity spikes with the launch of Nioh 3 on PS5 and PC. To survive this lightning-fast samurai sequel, casual setups won’t cut it. Serious players are looking toward precision tools like the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro, utilising its AI-driven tracking to ensure every parry and strike lands with frame-perfect accuracy.

The month reaches a chilling finale on February 27th with Resident Evil: Requiem. As a frontrunner for Game of the Year, this ninth instalment is designed to be a sensory overload. To truly experience the survival horror atmosphere, pairing the game with high-fidelity gear—like the HyperX OMEN OLED 34 monitor for those deep, terrifying blacks or the Logitech G Pro X Wireless headset for spatial audio—will be the difference between a close call and a “Game Over” screen.

Whether you are gaming on the go with the Switch 2 or at a high-end workstation, February’s releases are the perfect excuse to ensure your tech is up to speed.