I’ve been using the same smartphone controller on my iPhone for years. That’s partly because most options are so similar.

Hall Effect sticks have been highly sought after in controllers after stick drift issues have been popping up across several ...

At CES 2026, 8BitDo unveiled its first modular wireless controller that could be the Elite Series 2 alternative you're ...

8BitDo, once known exclusively as a purveyor of Nintendo-infused nostalgia, has expanded in recent years into all sorts of gaming controllers and accessories. The company’s latest foray is into mobile ...

You might be wondering what Hall Effect Sticks are, and if you've ever heard about or experienced the phenomenon known as 'stick drift,' then all you need to know is that Hall Effect sticks are ...

What are Hall Effect controllers? The implementation of Hall Effect joysticks - and more recently, triggers - has been a huge leap forward when it comes to the performance and longevity of PC game ...

There are, quite literally, hundreds of different gaming controllers you can pick from these days. From the most basic and affordable options to the price-doesn't-matter best, there's something for ...

This week I've been: Playing the Steam Next Fest demo of Pacific Drive. Travelling around a wasteland in a broken-down family car? I'm hooked already. This month I've been: Taking a look at some brand ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For the last few generations of video game consoles, one of the mortal enemies of the comfortable, consistent gaming experience has been stick ...

I have not forgotten the numerous RRoD Xbox units I have paid for (and warranted via BestBuy) that I would not buy another Xbox. Even their controllers, whether inherent drift or not, are designed TO ...

The Sega Saturn's second controller design has become the stuff of legend over the course of the last 25 years. The original Saturn pad was a bit clunky, but wide, while the second offering was more ...

Miri is a creative writer with a passion for gaming and animation. She started gaming way back in 1994 on the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis and has been a console gamer ever since. She's currently a ...