UK-based gaming content creator Ben Rowlands has gained a significant following by demonstrating affordable methods for enhancing the Xbox gaming experience. Rowlands, who posts regularly on TikTok under the handle @benrowlands.uk, recently shared a video detailing “the CHEAPEST Xbox Upgrades you can make,” attracting attention from the platform’s sizable gaming community.
Rowlands’ TikTok account, established in April 2022, currently boasts 266.5K followers and over 8.2 million likes, according to available data. His content focuses on technology and gaming, including equipment reviews, recommendations, and gameplay tips. A previous video, posted in February 2023, highlighted Fortnite, a game popular with streamers such as PrestonPlayz and LazarBeam.
Beyond TikTok, Rowlands also maintains a YouTube channel, where he explores topics like the viability of a fake Xbox controller and potential upgrades for PlayStation consoles. His YouTube content also includes guides on expanding PS5 storage. He began building his online presence with a TikTok video showcasing hidden features within the Xbox controller.
Rowlands’ recent focus on inexpensive Xbox upgrades aligns with a broader trend of gamers seeking to maximize their hardware without substantial financial investment. He has also published a guide on customizing Xbox controllers, including button remapping, on TikTok (@benrowlandstech).
