If I were heading into a competitive gaming event tomorrow and had to choose a controller for it, the Flydigi Apex 5 would be on an immediate shortlist. This gamepad does so many things well that I ...

PlayStation has revealed a new line of PS5 DualSense controllers and console covers that are some of the coolest we’ve ever seen. Since the PS5 hit the scene in 2020, PlayStation has continued to ...

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Not everyone remembers the unique controllers that never quite made it. As third-party peripheral makers attempt to offer gamers something different to the likes of DualSense and Joy-Cons, they often ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gaming on Windows is cool, but there are countless things you need to know before building a PC — including the ridiculous pricing of certain ...

You can also change the joysticks and D-pad on this extremely customizable controller launching later this year. You can also change the joysticks and D-pad on this extremely customizable controller ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 supports a wide range of controllers, from Nintendo’s own Pro Controller to many Bluetooth gamepads you might already have. Whether you’re setting up your new console for the ...

For gaming on your phone, MCON offers full controls in a much more portable package than any telescopic controller on the market. It's not cheap, but it's the last mobile controller you'll ever need.

The smartphone should have ushered in the next generation of Game Boy-like handhelds. They’re always in our pocket. They’re powerful enough to play so many games, past and present. They have pretty ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Xbox lineage kicked off all the way back in 2001 with the release of the first Xbox console. Now, well over 20 years later, the line of ...

The government shutdown highlighted a fragile link in the nation's aviation system: finding enough air traffic controllers to keep flights on schedule. The 43-day closure, during which controllers ...

Whether on a console or on PC, playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 with a controller could easily be the way to go for most players. It’s simple, accessible, and still more customizable than it’s ever ...