Gaming

Game streaming had far more complications than he expected, with input lag the main problem.

A cheap Kickstarter console whose Android games were made for phones and poorly suited to a TV.

An affordable, good gamepad with adjustable shoulder buttons and a fan that cools the phone.

Odd but surprisingly functional zinc alloy triggers that are well considered.

Best mobile game controller he has used, with polished software, though iOS only.

A wearable 'monitor for your face' that works with phones and consoles, but probably not as good as its 200-inch claim suggests.

The best mobile game controller he has used, with almost no input lag, though pricey and not premium-feeling.

Great concept for mouse-and-keyboard mobile gaming, but fiddly setup and patchy game support.

Affordable, not premium, but can be pressed on either side to suit any orientation.

One of the better mobile gamepads, well built and slides onto the phone so no separate holder is needed.

A phone-specific controller with shoulder buttons that feels good and is a step above cheap controllers.

An all-in-one phone controller with good metal shoulder buttons and a fan that cools a few degrees, but feels plasticky.

Accurate AR tracking and some interesting surprises, but no blockbuster games.

A comfortable phone VR headset with built-in buttons and a surprisingly good range of content.

The standout package: versatile across USB and 3.5mm, with head-tracking audio, lighting and a fingerprint-resistant coating he appreciates.

Gaming-focused in-ears with fast charging, noise cancellation, 3D audio and customisable lighting, which he calls unusual for earphones.

Hype has faded, but this is one of the cheapest, highest quality ways to try VR.

Most portable and flat-lying gamepad he has come across, though the buttons are not great.

Overkill for showing photos on a TV, but sensible if you use the phone as a workstation.

Wireless version of the desktop dock with no real latency problem, though frame rate is lower than wired.

Dock with USB-C, USB-A, full-size HDMI and Ethernet, shown without a verdict.

Controller connected directly via USB-C, so there is no noticeable latency and it feels great.

The most over-the-top phone gadget he has seen, adding a second screen, shoulder buttons and extra battery.

Detachable cooler that comes in the box and lets you game while charging.