Gaming Articles - How-To Geek

How to Download the Amazon Games App for Twitch Prime Games

Amazon gives away several free games each month through Twitch Prime, included with Amazon Prime. You can play them through the Twitch app, but the Amazon Games launcher is a much better experience. Here’s how to downl...

Chris Hoffman Jun 28th

How to Connect GameCube Controllers to the Nintendo Switch

If you want the nostalgic feel of the classic GameCube controller, you can use an old GameCube controller in place of the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Cons. It’s the perfect accessory for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Editi...

Joshalynne Finch Jun 27th

What Is DirectX 12 Ultimate on Windows 10 PCs and Xbox?

In 2018, Nvidia rolled out its RTX graphics cards, which rocked some killer features for gaming, including ray tracing and mesh shaders. However, Microsoft needed a standard that supported these features on more than just NV...

What Is Xbox Smart Delivery, and How Does It Work?

Microsoft’s Xbox Series X will include a feature named Xbox Smart Delivery. This system lets players to seamlessly use their games across multiple console generations.

Joshalynne Finch Jun 16th

How to Sanitize Your Xbox Controllers

Xbox controllers of every variety will gather dirt, germs, and much more over time. While certain solutions will work on some controllers, most disinfectant wipes shouldn’t be used on Xbox One and Xbox Elite controllers...

Joel Cornell Jun 13th

How to Turn Off or Customize Xbox One Notifications

Imagine being immersed in an engaging emotional gaming experience—only to have the moment ruined by an obnoxiously loud achievement notification using a short pun to spoil what just happened. Instead, disable Xbox notif...

Joel Cornell Jun 7th

How to Trade with Other Players in ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’

Animal Crossing: New Horizons has thousands of items you can collect. If you’re looking for something specific, trading with another player might be your best bet.

Vann Vicente Jun 7th

How the Gravis PC GamePad Transformed PC Gaming in the ’90s

In 1992, when Nintendo’s Super NES and Sega Genesis ruled home video gaming, Gravis brought console-style controls to the PC with its PC GamePad. It sold well and opened the door to new styles of gameplay on PCs. Here&#...

How to Turn Off Steam’s Popup Ads

When you launch Steam, it normally shows a pop-up window with advertisements for updates to games you own and new games. Here’s how to turn those popup ads off.

Joel Cornell Jun 1st

Everything You Need to Know About Nintendo Switch Modding

The Nintendo Switch is a neat bit of hardware, but what if it could do more? Some people mod and install custom firmware on their Switch consoles to install homebrew software. We don’t recommend it, but we’ll expl...

How to Zoom In on the Nintendo Switch While Playing Any Game

While playing Nintendo Switch, you’ll sometimes find a game with text or interface elements that are too small for you to comfortably see. Luckily, the Switch includes a system-wide Zoom feature that lets you set the ma...

Benj Edwards May 30th

How to View and Clear Previous Aliases in Steam

Steam lets you set your name to anything within its terms of service. This can make it difficult to find people—even if they’re already on your friends list. Find out who’s who by checking aliases in Steam....

Joel Cornell May 25th

How to Back Up and Restore PS4 Save Data

Whether you’ve logged 10 hours or 100 playing a game, starting over because something happened to the save file is gut-wrenching. Don’t let this happen to you! Back up your PS4 save data, and save yourself the pai...

Tim Brookes May 24th

How to Update Nintendo Switch Games

Over time, most Nintendo Switch games receive free online updates that fix bugs and add new features. Sometimes, the updates even add major features to the game, such as new levels or characters. Here’s how to make sure...

Benj Edwards May 23rd

How to Play Steam VR Games Wirelessly on Your Oculus Quest

The Oculus Quest is a fully stand-alone headset. It’s free of the wires of PC-only headsets. However, if you want to use it on a PC to play Steam VR games, you’ll need special software to do so wirelessly....

Anthony Heddings May 23rd

How to Find Steam Friend Codes (and Add Friend Codes)

Because Steam allows you to set your username to almost anything, it can be hard to find friends when they share names with others. Instead, send a Friend Code that is always unique.

Joel Cornell May 22nd

40 Years Later, ‘Pac-Man’ Is Still Capturing Our Hearts

It was 40 years ago when Pac-Man first gobbled its way into Japanese arcades and captured our hearts with its simple, but challenging, gameplay. Even after all this time, Pac-Man still rules as a cultural icon. Let’s ...

Benj Edwards May 22nd

How to Stop Steam From Launching at Startup

Like many gaming apps, Steam will start automatically when you sign in to your computer. This can lead to clogged bandwidth, as games update automatically or appearing online when you don’t mean to. Steam’s auto-s...

Joel Cornell May 20th

How to Sideload Apps and Games on Your Oculus Quest

The Oculus Quest is a standalone VR headset that can render games and apps without a desktop PC. You normally install games and apps via the Oculus Store, but you can also sideload unofficial apps using a PC....

Anthony Heddings May 18th

Why ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Became a Cultural Phenomenon

Nintendo released Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch on March 20, and it’s quickly become a cultural touchstone. With so many people at home and gaming, its release came at a perfect time....

The Top 5 Classic Co-Op Games with Modern Remakes

Video games were always meant to be shared. Now, some of those classic experiences from decades past have been remade into more accessible modern titles. Here are a few you can start playing with your friends, locally or glob...

Joel Cornell May 16th

How to Chat With Xbox Friends on Windows 10

Connecting with your friends across different platforms is getting easier every day. By using the Xbox Game Bar app in Windows 10, you can chat by text or voice during play sessions through the in-game overlay....

Joel Cornell May 11th

These “Gamer” PC Products Are Great for Office Work

Brands often slap a “gaming” label on products to charge extra for their supposed performance benefits. Skepticism aside, some gamer-focused products can deliver a genuinely superior experience that’s worth ...

How to Update Your Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch system software updates are essential: they add new features and fix bugs. Normally, the system downloads updates automatically and asks if you want to install them. But If you’d like to trigger the proc...

Benj Edwards May 10th

5 Ways to Make More Money in ‘Stardew Valley’

When you’re first starting out in Stardew Valley, it might be challenging to figure out how to make more money. Here are five ways to generate more income for you and your farm in Pelican Town.

Vann Vicente May 9th