https://loadoutdad.com/ Gaming gear picks for dads who play in short windows. en-us Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://loadoutdad.com/articles/gta-6-storage-ps5-xbox/ https://loadoutdad.com/articles/gta-6-storage-ps5-xbox/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT GTA 6 storage space is the problem: reports put the PS5 download at 210GB. Here's how to clear room on PS5 or Xbox before pre-loading opens November 12. Storage & Streaming https://loadoutdad.com/articles/notion-life-os-setup-upgrades-game-backlog/ https://loadoutdad.com/articles/notion-life-os-setup-upgrades-game-backlog/ Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Life OS is a free Notion template with five linked databases. Here's how to run your setup upgrades, your game backlog and your settings notes in it. Desk & Room Setup https://loadoutdad.com/articles/mic-for-discord-and-work-calls/ https://loadoutdad.com/articles/mic-for-discord-and-work-calls/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A dad's take on the HyperX SoloCast for fast, silent muting when a kid walks in, plus a clip-on alternative for daytime calls on PC and phone. Headsets & Audio https://loadoutdad.com/articles/wireless-mouse-gaming-and-work/ https://loadoutdad.com/articles/wireless-mouse-gaming-and-work/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Most office mice choke your gaming monitor at 125Hz polling. Here are two wireless mice that work for gaming and work, including one that pairs with two computers at once. Controllers & Input https://loadoutdad.com/articles/rechargeable-batteries-xbox-controller/ https://loadoutdad.com/articles/rechargeable-batteries-xbox-controller/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Xbox Wireless Controller runs on AA batteries. 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