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DualSense teardown exposes the gears behind Sony's 'adaptive triggers'
One of the PS5’s most intriguing features is its controller’s capability to make you feel various in-game scenarios with its adaptive triggers. Now, TronicsFix has pulled a DualSense controller apart to give us a look at how its adaptive triggers work and at the device’s other inner components. Aside from giving us a glimpse of the complex trigger mechanism, the teardown also compares the controller to DualShock 4.
Nintendo is cutting the price of single Joy-Cons to $40
A separate left or right controller will cost $10 less.
Microsoft extends Xbox Elite Controller warranty amid hardware problems
Microsoft has extended the warranty on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 amid a lawsuit and complaints over glitches.
Nacon's new mobile controllers are built for Microsoft xCloud gaming
Nacon's two handheld controllers are designed for xCloud on a smartphone.
Microsoft keeps the same price for its new wireless Xbox controllers
The new Xbox Wireless Controller goes up for pre-order along with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S tomorrow for $60.
8BitDo is making a customizable arcade stick for Switch and PC players
8BitDo has unveiled a new arcade stick that looks like the lovechild of a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Street Fighter V cabinet. The peripheral, which supports PC and Switch, has a bunch of customisation options to suit different players. It also supports 8BitDo’s Ultimate Software so that, unlike the company’s old N30 arcade stick, you can change the button mapping, save custom profiles, and execute macros with the P1 and P2 options in the top right-hand corner.
PS5 developers explain how the DualSense controller changes gameplay
Developers share how they'll put the PS5 DualSense wireless controller to use.
'Xbox Series S' console revealed by controller packaging
Just before Microsoft revealed its next-gen Xbox Series X console, rumors surfaced of a second cheaper, possibly disc-less console code-named “Lockhart.” It looks like that device will be called the Xbox Series S, according to a controller packaging leak and report from Ars Technica.
Sony explains how PS4 accessories will work on PS5
First, let's get the old DualShock 4 out of the way: it'll work with PS4 games that are backwards compatible on the PS5, but it can't be used for next-gen video games. The reason, Sony explained in a blog post, is that many PS5 games will be using the "new technologies and features" offered by the DualSense controller, such as the adaptive triggers and 'haptic feedback' rumble.
Where do you stand on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller?
Did you buy a Pro Controller for your Nintendo Switch? Tell us all about your experiences with it.
PowerA’s cute Nano Switch controller is great for small hands
PowerA's diminutive Nano controller is perfect for small hands.
PreSonus' Atom SQ is a MIDI controller built for its DAW
PreSonus's Atom SQ is a performance and production MIDI controller built to integrate with Studio One and Ableton Live.
Watch Geoff Keighley go hands-on with the PS5 controller at 12PM ET
Hopefully Geoff Keighley, the creator of The Game Awards, will be able to answer at least some of these questions today. The journalist and presenter will be hosting "a first look (and play)" of the new controller on YouTube at 12PM ET/9AM PT.
Amazon discounts the Xbox One controller to its lowest price in months
It's a rare sale on a popular piece of gaming hardware.
Researchers trained a quadruped robot to cross a balance beam
A team of Italian robotics researchers created a quadruped robot that can balance on two feet.
Google's Stadia controller gains basic Assistant functionality
The Stadia controller has gained some basic Google Assistant functionality.
PowerA's Nano Enhanced is a compact Switch controller with pro features
The Nano Enhanced Wireless Controller is a compact gamepad for the Nintendo Switch.
Stadia's game controller finally works wirelessly on your computer
Google's Stadia controller now works wirelessly when you're playing on the web -- you won't have to plug in just to play on your PC.
8BitDo is making a wireless controller for the TurboGrafx-16 mini
When Konami's TurboGrafx-16 mini becomes available sometime later this year, you'll be able to buy a wireless controller for the retro console courtesy of 8BitDo.
Sony's PS5 DualSense controller has a built-in mic and adaptive triggers
Sony suggests that the DualSense, along with the console’s Tempest 3D AudioTech, “will deliver a new feeling of immersion to players.”