Gaming

Best gaming monitors for the PS5 and Xbox Series X

Play at 120 FPS while having mercy on your wallet

File photo: Legion Y27gq-25 Gaming Monitor

Published

November 2, 2020

Gab Orlina

A new chapter is unfolding for the console wars of the next generation. In one to two weeks time, people will decide on whether they like the boxy Xbox Series X, or a massive PlayStation 5. Both consoles give you a relative game changer in playing games at 120 FPS in full 4K resolution! It’s just that, well there’s a catch to achieving that.

See, in order to achieve 120 FPS in 4K, both consoles come with an HDMI cable with HDMI 2.1 support. HDMI 2.1 is the latest version of high-definition display technology that supports high refresh rates for higher resolutions. You mostly find these in the latest TVs, but they’re just too expensive. So, the next best thing on the list are gaming monitors but you’re out of luck there.

As of writing, only two monitors currently have HDMI ports with HDMI 2.1, but still in production. One of them is by ASUS ROG, with a 43-inch gaming monitor that has no name, no price, and no release date. The other is the Eve Spectrum, a crowdfunded gaming monitor that comes in at US$ 689 (roughly PhP 33,000) for the 4K, 120Hz option.

In the meantime, which gaming monitors can you roll with that can give you that 120 FPS, but won’t break your wallet any further? Here are some monitors we have in mind:

Lenovo Legion Y27q-20 Gaming Monitor

Recently, Lenovo Legion launched gaming monitors with refresh rates greater than 120Hz. Essentially, this is a great thing to feature with the next-gen consoles coming up because most of them are capable of giving you 120 FPS gameplay. However, keep in mind that these don’t support 4K at 120 FPS. If you just want the 120 FPS, they have one monitor in mind.

The Lenovo Legion Y27q-20 is a gaming monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate, and equipped with a 1ms response rate. For most competitive PC gamers, this would be a great pickup if they want smoother gameplay at higher frame rates. This monitor comes with HDMI 2.0, which in theory supports 120 FPS gameplay at 1440p.

However, this monitor supports NVIDIA’s G-SYNC Technology which is incompatible with the next-gen consoles. If you still want to get it, you can get your hands on the Lenovo Legion Y27q-20 through your local resellers or Lazada PH.

27” ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG279QL1A

Apart from the ROG line, ASUS also leans on their much more affordable TUF Gaming lineup of peripherals. Some of their TUF Gaming monitors serve up the same level of performance on paper, but at a more affordable price than most ROG monitors in the market. When sifting through the monitors they’re offering, one particularly stands out suited for next-gen consoles.

ASUS’ 27” VG279QML1A TUF Gaming Monitor also comes with a 165Hz refresh rate, and comes with FreeSync support. With Adaptive Sync, it promises to bring smooth gameplay for AMD GPUs, which the next-gen consoles bring. Like the Legion Y27q-20, this monitor also comes with HDMI 2.0 ports.

For this monitor, it comes natively in FHD resolution, with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. With next-gen consoles, it’s very possible that you will achieve close to 120 FPS gameplay with this monitor. To get this monitor, you can visit your local ASUS outlet or on Datablitz PH.

MSI Optix MAG274R Esports Gaming Monitor

When you first hear MSI, the first things you think of are usually laptops and gaming peripherals. The gaming brand also has a great list of gaming monitors, mostly focused on competitive Esports players and teams. Another great thing about these monitors is that they’re relatively affordable, as well.

One of such options is the MSI Optix MAG274R Esports Gaming Monitor. Compared to the others, this only comes with a 144Hz refresh rate but with FreeSync support. Still, what stands out for this particular monitor is its support for a HDMI 2.0b port. Although it’s the same HDMI 2.0 port, it provides HDR support, which next-gen consoles accommodate.

You can purchase this monitor through MSI’s concept and affiliate stores. They also sell the monitor through Datablitz PH.

Gaming

Dunk City Dynasty update adds new NBA stars, cosmetics

Jrue Holiday, Draymond Green added to roster; cosmetics available across title

Published

April 3, 2026

GadgetMatch

Dunk City Dynasty Season 6 Vol. 2 update has arrived with new NBA stars, Jrue Holiday and Draymond Green.

Aside from the new stars, there is a broad refresh of cosmetic content, as well as a multi-week slate of seasonal events though late April.

Players can also use a special Redemption Code for vouchers and coins, giving them a jumpstart for Season 6 Vol. 2.

Adding Holiday and Green to the roster means more elite defense and high basketball IQ for 3v3 squads. They are strong team utility role players, with Holiday offering controlled playmaking and two-way guard impact.

Green, meanwhile, brings versatile frontcourt presence, defense, and lineup flexibility. Green has won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award back in 2017.

And although Holiday hasn’t won the same trophy, he has been an elite defender throughout his career and has been named to NBA all-defensive teams numerous times.

On the other hand, a large wave of cosmetic content across multiple in-game systems will be made available by the update. This includes rotating themed sets, treasure-hunt rewards, and an exclusive jersey release.

The update also rolls out a full progression cycle, featuring timed pass content, weekly quest activities, festival-themed missions, and login reward programs. These push players toward continuous goals and opportunities to stock up on resources throughout the event windows.

Gaming

Nintendo might be working on an Ocarina of Time remake

It will reportedly launch in the second half of 2026.

Published

March 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

What is the greatest game of all time? There’s a substantial chance that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be on the board. Even beside the Switch’s critically acclaimed Breath of the Wild duology, the Nintendo 64 title is one of the most quintessential games you can ever play. That said, it’s pretty dated. But maybe, not for long.

According to Nintendo insider NatetheHate, the company is working on a rerelease of Ocarina of Time. The title is scheduled for launch within the second half of 2026.

The wording is important here. “Rerelease” can mean anything. To be fair, NatetheHate, through his latest podcast, says that it’s likely we’ll get either a like-for-like remake or a full reimagining of the essential game. However, he does not discount the possibility that it’s just an HD remaster for the new consoles. Either way, Ocarina of Time is coming back this year.

If you can’t wait, the title isn’t exactly missing from the shelves. You can play the original from the list of available games through Nintendo Switch Online. The game also got a remaster for the 3DS.

There is no shortage of Zelda-related news lately. The franchise is getting a live-action adaptation next year, which now becomes a worthy follow-up to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie coming early next month.

Gaming

Life is Strange: Reunion now available on consoles and PC

Max and Chloe return for an emotional finale

Published

March 27, 2026

GadgetMatch

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and Square Enix have officially launched Life is Strange: Reunion, the latest entry in the narrative adventure series. Developed by Deck Nine Games, the title is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. A physical PlayStation 5 edition is also available across Southeast Asia.

The launch comes with an official trailer, marking the return of one of the franchise’s most beloved storylines.

A long-awaited reunion

Set 11 years after the original events, Life is Strange: Reunion brings back Max Caulfield and Chloe Price as they reunite to solve a new timeline-spanning mystery. This time, the stakes center on a devastating inferno threatening Caledon University–Max’s workplace as a photography teacher.

Returning from a trip, Max discovers the campus engulfed in flames, with lives lost across the university. She survives only by using her Rewind ability, a power that allows her to reverse time.

The situation takes an unexpected turn with Chloe’s sudden arrival–an outcome tied to the timeline-merging events of Life is Strange: Double Exposure. Now dealing with fractured memories and an unstable sense of reality, Chloe once again finds herself relying on Max.

Dual perspectives, new gameplay dynamics

For the first time in the series, players can take control of both Max and Chloe, switching perspectives as the story unfolds.

Max’s Rewind power lets players revisit decisions, reshape conversations, and manipulate environments to solve complex, time-based puzzles. Meanwhile, Chloe brings her signature Backtalk ability, allowing her to push conversations in her favor and access situations Max cannot.

This dual-character approach expands both narrative depth and gameplay variety, offering different ways to uncover clues and influence outcomes.

A character-driven finale

Life is Strange: Reunion continues the series’ focus on grounded, emotional storytelling, with choices that carry meaningful consequences. The game builds toward a dramatic climax that aims to close out Max and Chloe’s journey.

As the final chapter in their story, Reunion positions itself as both a continuation and a conclusion–tying together years of narrative threads while delivering a new mystery shaped by time, loss, and choice.