Marshall Honorof
Marshall Honorof is a senior editor for Tom's Guide, overseeing the site's coverage of gaming hardware and software. He comes from a science writing background, having studied paleomammalogy, biological anthropology, and the history of science and technology.
After earning a B.A. in Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University, Marshall started his journalism career at The Escapist as a news writer and game reviewer. Since then, he has covered a variety of topics for Tom’s Guide, including security, streaming and productivity.
Over the past decade, Marshall has helped establish Tom’s Guide as a top destination for gaming hardware reviews. After launching the site’s very first buying guide, which was about gaming mice, he branched off into keyboards, headsets, monitors, desktops, laptops and gaming consoles. So far, he has covered the launch of the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, as well as the flagship games for each system.
Marshall is also a veteran of tech industry trade shows, having covered CES, E3, IFA, GDC, NYCC, PAX East, PAX West, SXSW and a variety of smaller events.
After hours, you can find him practicing taekwondo or doing deep dives on classic sci-fi. When he’s not reviewing games for work, he prefers to play RPGs and strategy titles.
Latest articles by Marshall Honorof
Get the Zotac GeForce RTX 3090 Ti for $999 before GPU prices spike again
By Marshall Honorof published
If you want a Zotac GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, you can get one for just $999 from an Amazon Prime Day sale. The device has dipped below $1,000 only once before.
SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless costs just $69 on Prime Day, and it works with everything
By Marshall Honorof published
A Prime Day deal sees the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless for Xbox at just $69 — a steep savings over its usual $99 price. And it will work with (almost) every system you own.
Streaming games on PlayStation Plus works well, except when it doesn’t
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The streaming features on PlayStation Plus are off to a strong start, with only a few quibbles to mar otherwise-excellent gaming experiences.
Razer Kishi Prime Day deal drops one of our favorite phone accessories to $44
By Marshall Honorof published
The Razer Kishi, one of the best mobile game controller mounts you can buy, is currently available for less than half of its usual price.
Diablo Immortal can (sort of) help pass the time until Diablo 4
By Marshall Honorof published
While Diablo 4 is about a year off (give or take a few months), you can play Diablo Immortal right now while you wait. And it’s not the worst way to pass the time.
Final Fantasy V is a joy to play — and a disaster to buy
By Marshall Honorof last updated
There are so many different versions of Final Fantasy V available, and some of them are unnecessarily hard to get.
Logitech G Pro X Superlight review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Logitech G Pro X Superlight marries a stylish design with excellent lightweight functionality, although it’s extremely expensive.
Logitech G502 Lightspeed Review: The Top Gaming Mouse Goes Wireless
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Logitech G502 Lightspeed is still one of the best gaming mice ever made, but now it comes without any inconvenient wires.
PS5 exclusives vs. Xbox exclusives — which games are better?
By Marshall Honorof last updated
We compare PS5 exclusives to Xbox exclusives, from Gran Turismo 7 and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, to Forza Horizon 5 and Halo Infinite.
Horizon Zero Dawn could be Sony’s latest unnecessary remake
By Marshall Honorof published
After remaking The Last of Us and charging gamers $70 for the privilege of playing it, Sony may take a similar tack with Horizon Zero Dawn — a much newer game.
7 upgrades I want from the Nintendo Switch 2
By Marshall Honorof last updated
If Nintendo really does have a Switch 2 or Switch Pro in the works, here are some features we’d really like to see implemented.
PS6 — 8 upgrades we want to see
By Marshall Honorof published
When Sony eventually releases the PS6, we expect it to fix some of the PS5's pernicious problems. Here are some PS6 features we'd love to see.
A guide to mechanical keyboard switches
By Marshall Honorof published
Mechanical keyboard switches come in a variety of flavors (or colors). From Cherry Red to Razer Green, here's what you need to know about each switch.
How to Use Google Chromecast
By Marshall Honorof last updated
If Google's Chromecast is throwing you for a loop, Tom's Guide's list of tips and tricks can help you make the most of it.
Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro is one of the lightest wireless gaming mice on the market, which comes with a unique set of benefits and drawbacks.
Logitech G502 X Lightspeed review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Logitech G502 X is a superlative gaming mouse, offering a comfortable design and a variety of useful features, just like its predecessors.
Logitech G203 Lightsync review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Logitech G203 is one of the best bargains in gaming mice, with a functional design and a low price.
Google Stadia — 3 big reasons why it failed
By Marshall Honorof published
Google Stadia’s performance was impressive, but without a compelling advantage over traditional consoles and gaming PCs, it was always going to be a tough sell.
Google Stadia review
By Marshall Honorof published
Google Stadia is an impressive cloud gaming service but it's half-completed and full of inconveniences.
Razer Blade 15 (2022)
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Razer Blade 15 (2022) provides powerful components and excellent performance — which is fitting, given the device’s premium price.
HP Omen 30L Gaming Desktop review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The HP Omen 30L runs games beautifully, thanks to its powerful hardware and quiet cooling system. It's expensive, though, and packed with a lot of extraneous software and accessories.
Dell XPS 8940 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Dell XPS 8940 isn't the most powerful gaming desktop on the market, but its reasonable price and smart design help it stand out from the competition.
How to build a gaming PC for beginners: Putting it all together
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Once you have the parts for your gaming PC, you'll have to put it all together — which is a labor-intensive process that requires some on-the-spot decision-making.
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