Top 5 Failed Games Consoles

These systems just didn’t have what it takes to succeed

1 Nintendo Virtual Boy

In terms of games consoles, Nintendo has undoubtedly had some huge hits in its time, but the Virtual Boy was not one of them. You might think the Wii U has sold badly, but it’s been a rip-roaring success compared to this foray into 3D gaming. Not only was the Virtual Boy cumbersome, needing to be supported by a stand rather than worn, the graphics were entirely red and black and generally looked rubbish. Also, it gave people headaches – which, it turns out, people don’t really like when they’re playing a Mario game.

Speedlink Ledos Gaming Mouse

Is this budget gaming mouse actually worth it?

How much did your last mouse cost? £10? £15, perhaps. Or maybe you got yourself something in the region of 50 quid?

Whatever you paid, it was quite likely defined by what you use your computer for. Yes, you can get high-end mice for office work, but the fact remains you can get one for a tenner that does everything you need and is comfortable to use.

Speedlink Kudos Z-9

Anthony looks at a mouse that piles on the features

If you take PC gaming seriously, then the Speedlink Kudos Z-9 is aimed firmly at you. Packed with features, this mouse promises precision and the plenty of customisation features. As you can see from the photos, the Kudos has a shape that clearly defines it as a right-handed mouse, with a thumb support on the left that also includes much-appreciated browser navigation buttons.

Xebec Tech Sniper

Another low cost mouse enters our sights

We’ve already had a Xebec Tech product through our door before, its Samurai Gaming Mouse, which turned out to be an exceptionally good gaming mouse for an unbelievably low price. Now it’s the turn of another mouse, the Sniper; a six-button mouse that differs significantly from its gaming sibling. Rather than having the wide grip, splayed sides of the Samurai, the Sniper is a more streamlined, lightweight and narrow peripheral.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands

Ghost Recon gets an attitude - and an altitude - adjustment in the biggest, wildest Clancy game yet

There are two schools of thought on Wildlands. One says it’s a brash GTA wannabe that betrays Ghost Recon’s grounding in team-based tactical warfare. The other side argues it’s a muchneeded modernisation of a flagging series; one that transplants the action into an exotic, reactive open world, where stealthy stake-outs are still on the menu, but players have the agency to blaze a louder trail to their objective.