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CRKD’s follow-up to the Nitro Deck is the NES-style Neo S controller
CRKD launched a new gamepad on Thursday that’s like a modern NES controller. The wireless CRKD Neo S has Hall effect thumbsticks, swappable stick tops and a $50 retail price.
8BitDo stuffed 16 buttons into its hand-crampingly small Micro controller
Measuring a mere 72 x 40.7 x 14.1 mm — just over half the length of the original NES controller — the 8BitDo Micro is a spiritual successor to the company’s Zero line of similarly minuscule gamepads. It also hurts my hands just to look at it.
8BitDo’s latest Retro Receiver brings modern controller support to PS1 and PS2
8BitDo's latest Retro Receiver lets you play games on a PlayStation 1 or PlayStation 2 with the likes of the Switch Pro Controller, Xbox Elite Series 2 and the DualSense Edge. The $25 dongle includes Windows 10 and 11 support as well.
Nacon’s MG-X Pro smartphone gamepad is comfortable but a little too basic
Nacon has introduced two mobile controllers, including, most recently, an iPhone-compatible model that lands in the middle of smartphone gamepad pricing. It’s cheaper than Backbone and Razer’s smartphone controllers, but unfortunately, Nacon made some sacrifices to get to that price.
8Bitdo launches a $30 version of its Ultimate controller
Gamepad maker 8Bitdo unveiled a cheaper version of its beloved Ultimate Controller today. The new Ultimate C 2.4G Wireless Controller is a $30 wireless accessory in purple or green color options.
Xbox's Sunkissed Vibes OPI collaboration controller makes me want to play outside
Imagine if a day at the beach was a gamepad.
PlayStation DualSense Edge review: Sony's pricey but powerful sidekick for the PS5
While the DualSense Edge is definitely pricey and its battery life could be better, it offers a number of features that more demanding gamers will appreciate including customizable rear paddles, button remapping, replaceable joysticks and more.
Your Google Stadia controller won’t be a paperweight after the service shuts down
Now that Stadia is shutting down, Google is unlocking Bluetooth support on the service's controller.
ASUS' new Xbox controller has a tiny, customizable OLED screen
ASUS has introduced an Xbox controller with its own OLED screen that can show info and art.
HyperX leans into 3D printing for its next wave of gaming accessories
In an expansion to its gaming accessories, HyperX is turning to color 3D printing as a way to create more personalized peripherals in 2023.
Dell's Concept Nyx gamepad sure is... something
Dell and Alienware have returned with another Concept Nyx accessory: A truly baffling PC gamepad.
The Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is now customizable in Design Lab
For the first time, you can choose the color of the thumbstick base and ring.
Xbox controllers are up to 26 percent off at Amazon
Amazon is selling Microsoft's Xbox controllers for up to 26 percent off.
Razer's second-gen Kishi controller is now available for iPhone
Like the Android version, the latest model for iOS costs $100.
You can update your DualSense controller through Windows
Sony now lets you update the DualSense controller from your PC, with no PS5 required.
SteelSeries made small but welcome improvements to its Android gamepad
SteelSeries' Stratus+ is a solid mobile gaming controller.
HyperX’s first game controller is built for your Android phone
The HyperX Clutch is a Bluetooth and USB-C gamepad compatible with Android phones and PCs.
Scuf's first PS5 controllers include one built for first-person shooters
Scuf has unveiled a Reflex line of PS5 controllers that includes a model built with first-person shooters in mind.
Google Stadia on TVs will let you use your phone as the gamepad
Stadia on TVs now supports your phone as a gamepad, and you can enable third-party controllers with your phone as a conduit.
Scuf Gaming one-upped Microsoft with its new Xbox Series X/S controllers
Scuf's first controller for the Xbox Series X/S is a real beauty.
