PC gaming is as strong as ever, with 2016 being one of the busiest years yet for game releases. There are some great PC games on the horizon, but it's likely you'll need some fancy new laptop hardware to play them on.
You pay a premium for the portability of gaming laptops, but they offer freedom to gamers that a hefty desktop PC simply can't match. You can play Call of Duty on your sofa, Fallout at your friend's house and League of Legends at a LAN party without being constrained by the size of your rig. If you're looking to play games on decent settings, you'll probably want to spend at least £800, although you can spend well in excess of £3,000 if you're in the market for super speedy desktop levels of performance.
That being said, here are the best laptops monecy can buy in 2016.
1. Aorus X7 Pro v5: The fastest laptop yet
Price when reviewed: £2,100 If you're thinking of picking up a gaming laptop for 
Obviously, you've got to fork out a lot to pay for it, but if you're a dedicated gamer looking for the best laptop performance money can buy, look no further.
Read our full Aorus X7 Pro v5 review for more details
Processor: Quad-core 2.7GHz Intel Core i7-6820HK, RAM: 32GB, Dimensions: 428x305x22.9 mm, Weight: 3.2Kg, Screen size: 17.3in,Screen resolution: 1,920x1,080,Graphics adaptor: 2x Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M, Total storage: 1TB HDD, 512GB SSD
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2. MSI GE72 6QF Apache Pro: Super-fast Skylake
Price when reviewed: £1,257
MSI's gaming laptop chassis is becoming slightly over-familiar, but it's what's inside the GE72 that counts. Freshly updated with an Intel Skylake processor, this is a gaming laptop that sets the benchmark for the new wave of systems. You're not left wanting for processor or graphics performance.
Read our full MSI GE72 6QF Apache Pro review for more details
Processor: Quad-core 2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ, RAM: 16GB, Size: 383x260x27mm,Weight: 2.7kg, Screen size: 17.3in, Screen resolution: 1.920x1,080, Graphics adaptor: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M, Total storage: 128GB SSD, 1TB hard disk
3. Gigabyte P55W v5: Best for battery life
Price when reviewed: £1,059
The Gigabyte P55W v5 is a relatively lightweight gaming monster that does several things right. First up, you've got great specs crammed inside, which paired with an excellent battery life, means you're all set for gaming on the go. Unfortunately, it is marred by a pretty lacklustre display, but I feel it really doesn't detract too much, especially considering the awesome performance output you're getting.
Read our full Gigabyte P55W v5 review for more details
Processor: Quad-core 2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ, RAM: 16GB, Dimensions: 380x269x26.8mm, Weight: 2.6kg, Screen size: 15.6in, Screen resolution: 1,920x1,080, Graphics adaptor: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M, Total storage: 1TB HDD, 128GB SSD
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4. Acer Predator 17: Excellent screen and keyboard
Price when reviewed: £1,500
While the Acer Predator 17 is expensive, it justifies its cost with top-level performance and great build quality. Both the screen and keyboard, in particular, are excellent. You also get the latest specifications in the form of an Intel Skylake processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M.
Read our full Acer Predator 17 review for more details
Processor: Quad-core 2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ, RAM: 16GB DDR4, Dimensions: 423x322x40mm, Weight: 4kg,Screen size: 17.3in, Screen resolution: 1,920x1,080,Graphics adaptor: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M, Total storage: 256GB M.2 SSD, 1TB hard disk
