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First Impressions

Unboxings and first hands-on looks, before the full verdict.

The abxylute N6 and Mobapad M12 HD boxes on a red mat

First Impressions

abxylute N6 vs Mobapad M12 HD: The $60 One Is Winning, So Far

First impressions of the abxylute N6 deck and the Mobapad M12 HD Joy-Cons on Switch 2: protocol, back buttons, sticks, rumble, weight and price.

10 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

Close-up of the Gears of War E-Day Xbox controller with its translucent red front and cracked black shell

First Impressions

Gears of War: E-Day Xbox Controller: Unboxing and First Impressions

The Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition controller is a beautifully made standard Xbox controller. Is the design worth $90?

1 Oct 2026 · 7 min read

Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Ultra 4 backs side by side with the text Spot the upgrade?

First Impressions

Apple Watch Ultra 4 Unboxing: What Changed From the Ultra 2

The Ultra 4 looks almost identical to the Ultra 2. The upgrade is inside: a new heart sensor, 14 more hours of battery, 5G and satellite messaging.

30 Sep 2026 · 9 min read

CRKD Nitro Deck 2 Limited Run edition in blue and purple, covered in dust as it came out of the box

First Impressions

My “New” CRKD Nitro Deck 2 Arrived Covered in Dust

I ordered a new CRKD Nitro Deck 2 for the Switch 2 and it arrived covered in dust. The hardware underneath gets a lot right, from the grip to the adjustable sticks, with a few real compromises.

25 Sep 2026 · 7 min read

First Impressions

OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro Unboxing: A Strong First Look With One Complaint

An OLED screen, clicky controls and plenty to tinker with. The X2 Mini Pro makes a strong first impression, with one complaint about how a $2,400 handheld feels.

24 Sep 2026 · 9 min read

NYXI Hyperion 3 controllers attached to a Nintendo Switch 2, showing the home screen, held over a red mat

First Impressions

NYXI Hyperion 3 for Switch 2: More Grip, Clicky Buttons

The NYXI Hyperion 3 gives the Switch 2 larger grips, clicky microswitch buttons and a magnetic fit.

24 Sep 2026 · 5 min read

Transparent red ModRetro M64 on a red mat

First Impressions

Unboxing the ModRetro M64: Another Way to Play N64 Cartridges

The ModRetro M64 is an FPGA console for original Nintendo 64 cartridges. Here is what comes in the box, how it compares with the Analogue 3D, and how it works with the SummerCart64.

17 Sep 2026 · 5 min read

Victor holding his white UniFi Express 7

Reviews

UniFi Express 7: Expanding Wi-Fi Without Running Cable

The Express 7 extends an existing UniFi network wirelessly into parts of the house that Ethernet does not reach.

15 Sep 2026 · 8 min read

First Impressions

Because our families have heard enough about our gadgets.