Ben Wilson
Ben is a Senior Editor at Windows Central, covering everything related to technology hardware and software. He regularly goes hands-on with the latest Windows laptops, components inside custom gaming desktops, and any accessory compatible with PC and Xbox. His lifelong obsession with dismantling gadgets to see how they work led him to pursue a career in tech-centric journalism after a decade of experience in electronics retail and tech support.
Forever a Windows XP fan who cut his teeth by helping his family transition from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95 with a stack of floppy disks and paper manuals, he's dedicated to Microsoft's operating system and everything remotely compatible. If he isn't covering AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm processors or dabbling in Valve's Linux-based Steam Deck handheld, he's probably playing Euro Truck Simulator 2 for some low-speed (but realistic) thrills.
Latest articles by Ben Wilson
![The Razer logo displayed at the company's booth during CES 2023.](jpg/6iurm7uvxlhag7pcnthcay-320-80.jpg)
Razer at CES — A history of wild gaming concepts with successful product launches, sample theft, and what to expect in 2025
By Ben Wilson published
Gaming Looking back at Razer's prototypes before the company potentially reveals another at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in 2025.
![AFMF 2 on/off comparison in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 running on an ASUS ROG Ally](jpg/jnhqfkefdzm2z7665modph-320-80.jpg)
Does AFMF 2 increase FPS in MSFS 2024 on an ASUS ROG Ally?
By Ben Wilson published
Handhelds AMD's Fluid Motion Frames 2 provides smoother gameplay on my ASUS ROG Ally with the correct settings and tweaks.
![Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 screenshot from career mode](jpg/q2k6utwfghptnrguxbhwmo-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 review: Admirable post-launch recovery
By Ben Wilson last updated
Review Patches and bug fixes return this legendary series to a stable flight path, and the future looks bright.
![Quake mod The Immortal Lock running on Steam Deck with performance settings overlay](jpg/quhc5vhjyrxtmuu8ehvosn-320-80.jpg)
How to increase VRAM on Steam Deck
By Ben Wilson published
How-to Changing VRAM allocation doesn't magically increase Steam Deck performance, but it can affect the stability of specific games.
![Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck with Windows Central 'The Best' award](jpg/xva9gkz3apyzc7emzsqyaj-320-80.jpg)
The best flight sticks for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
By Ben Wilson last updated
Gaming Introducing a joystick to your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience further adds to the realism, and I've rounded up the best you can buy.
![Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition unboxed](jpg/xrnj4ksddrjydnphkb4zak-320-80.jpg)
Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition review: Best on a budget
By Ben Wilson published
Review A fantastic flight stick and throttle combo at an entry-level price for beginners interested in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
![Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered screenshot](jpg/bnxh5kpkgzxgxfy3psqk2w-320-80.jpg)
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered review — I wanted more
By Ben Wilson published
Review Both games flaunt fantastic character models, but this legendary series receives only a passing-grade port rather than an overhauled remaster with much-needed visual options.
![Microsoft Copilot as a virtual copilot in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024](jpg/wx7pvglb7uxntvhnmoyvxy-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 misses an obvious 'Copilot' feature
By Ben Wilson published
AI Copilot Adding Microsoft Copilot AI into my virtual cockpit in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 seems like an obvious matchup.
![Las Vegas in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024](jpg/4ygqajggyf4yw28tkw5sk9-320-80.jpg)
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 worth playing after its update?
By Ben Wilson published
MSFS 2024 Developers are hard at work fixing its bugs, but is Microsoft Flight Simulator worth your time yet?
![Cyber Monday mini PC deals](jpg/yboyakvakgx4ccoyfxserj-320-80.jpg)
Mini PCs start as low as $179 with these last-chance Cyber Monday deals
By Ben Wilson last updated
Deals Some of the best mini PCs we've ever tested at Windows Central are still on sale after Cyber Monday.
![Cyber Monday deals on Xbox at Windows Central](jpg/tbhykvtyhsutxlyezpvvor-320-80.jpg)
LIVE Xbox deals on Series X|S and accessories are still available
By Jez Corden, Ben Wilson last updated
Xbox LIVE Highlighting our favorite Xbox discounts still live after the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal season ends.
![Live Cyber Monday deals on Razer at Windows Central](jpg/gxnfkqunyhhc8qmhqyr58t-320-80.jpg)
LIVE Razer deals for Cyber Monday 2024 on top-rated gaming accessories
By Zachary Boddy, Ben Wilson last updated
Razer Find the hottest Cyber Monday deals on my favorite Razer hardware and accessories.
![Dell G16 7630 gaming laptop](jpg/ikw5czner39y9bccssm92w-320-80.jpg)
This 16-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop is back for Cyber Monday
By Ben Wilson last updated
RTX 4070 With a high-end Intel CPU and RTX 4070 GPU, Dell's G16 (7630) is back on sale and offers incredible performance-per-dollar value for gamers on the move.
![Steam Deck LCD in JSAUX docking station](jpg/makxg35u5gm7d84kspx4jp-320-80.jpg)
Don't buy the official Steam Deck docking station on Cyber Monday
By Ben Wilson last updated
Dock this JSAUX offers exactly the same functionality as Valve's official Steam Deck Docking station at a much lower cost, and now it's even cheaper.
![Ben Wilson from Windows Central wearing a Meta Quest 2 VR headset with stick-on cartoon eyes](jpg/tnfrbavoq9mk8dek8v6tcb-320-80.jpg)
The keyboard I used for 858+ days is still a steal after Black Friday
By Ben Wilson last updated
Apex deal SteelSeries' Apex Pro Mini Wireless keyboard was too expensive at launch, a problem solved by this deal extending to Cyber Monday.
![Black Friday deals at Windows Central](jpg/ps78tcf7ocfacm9vnpxlcj-320-80.jpg)
Top 13 Cyber Monday deals trending with Windows Central readers
By Ben Wilson last updated
Deals I'm curating a list of price-crunching savings on Windows PCs and gaming hardware that's resonating with our audience.
![Streets of Rage 4 on ASUS ROG Ally for Cyber Monday](jpg/zxtoxem5gfyoet4fmceqoa-320-80.jpg)
My all-time favorite gaming sequel is still 69% off for Cyber Monday
By Ben Wilson published
Streets of Rage 4 Streets of Rage 4 is a chemically perfect beat 'em up that's ideal for playing on handhelds like ASUS' ROG Ally and Valve's Steam Deck.
![Amazon Kindle in front of a Windows 11 desktop](jpg/dwerjxhai8pguf9lcsbgrz-320-80.jpg)
Amazon just dropped the price of its eReaders for the holidays
By Ben Wilson published
Kindle Cyber Monday discounts hit multiple Amazon Kindle eReaders and make them one of the easiest gifts to give over the holidays.
![HP Victus Black Friday deal](jpg/birzu5q33fsn6w937tldcd-320-80.jpg)
This heavily discounted RTX 4050 gaming laptop back in stock
By Ben Wilson last updated
RTX 4050 After selling out when priced at $499, the HP Victus 15.6 with an RTX 4050 is back in stock, but with a smaller discount.
![Thrustmaster T248X and T128X](jpg/92qgxeuave25689ssruivb-320-80.jpg)
Best PC and Xbox racing wheels in 2024 for Forza Horizon and even Truck Simulator
By Ben Wilson last updated
Updated The best racing wheels for Xbox offer tremendous versatility. Throw in PC cross-compatibility, and you're off to the races.
![Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 displaying 'loading unusually long' message](jpg/b57io8ieczxky7tsbt3aan-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 stuck 'loading unusually long'
By Ben Wilson last updated
MSFS 2024 Comments from players around social media lament the same problems with loading into Microsoft's simulation game as progress bars halt at 97%.
![Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 cover art cropped](jpg/japegqqhfd8kxrmbuzutyk-320-80.jpg)
Here's when Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches on Xbox and PC
By Ben Wilson published
MSFS 2024 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the globetrotting hit from Asobo Studio, is about to land on Xbox and PC, and this is exactly when you can play it.
![Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Yosemite](jpg/qutd3vozcrb89fhitt5jqx-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 only pre-installs 330.09MB before launch
By Ben Wilson published
Compressed Earth? Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is available for early installs on PC and Xbox Series X|S consoles before release, but the reported storage size doesn't make any sense.
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