The Cyclone 2 looks and feels great, it's priced well, its performance is excellent, and the GameSir Connect software makes things easy. If you prefer the Xbox layout, then this may be perfect.
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One of these has a trick up its sleeve, one leaves much to be desired, and one tried its best. An unusual games controller head-to-head with a free giveaway thrown in. What are you waiting for?
The Manba One boasts Hall Effect sticks, deep customization, a built-in display, and RGB lights, all for a quite affordable price. Here is our review.
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Exclusive: PB Tails Defender Limited Edition review, the world's first TMR stick controller [Update]
The new Crush Defender is special, this one is the first to go into production using TMR technology for the joysticks. Housed in a hand-finished limited edition housing, I put it through its paces.
GameSir recently released the Kaleid and Kaleid Flux, one using mechanical face buttons, the other using all membrane buttons. They are almost the same price, yet very different in other ways.
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Review: So cheap, so good - The EasySMX X05 games controller offers multi-platform fun [Update]
EasySMX is back with something new aimed at those who don't want to break the bank, but also don't want to skimp out on quality and performance. The X05 seems to deliver these in spades.
Valve has announced that 15 percent of gamers on Steam use controllers daily. While that's still a small percentage of Steam gamers, that's up from around 5 percent of gamers in 2018.
GameSir's portfolio seems to be growing rapidly as of late, the X4 Aileron is the latest controller that attaches to your phone, and features hall effect sticks, mechanical face buttons and RGB.
Thrustmaster is taking pre-orders for a special edition version of its eSwap X 2 Pro Controller for Xbox and PC platforms with official art from the hit FromSoftware game Elden Ring for $199.99.
The Turtle Beach REACT-R wired Xbox and PC game controller comes with quick-access audio controls and two extra mappable buttons. It's available at a new all-time low price of $29.99 at Amazon
At £41, the X10 is not only affordable, but the specs are respectable, too, and the craftsmanship and performance reflect that of more expensive controllers. There must be a catch though, right?
Razer has just released a new mobile phone and tablet game controller, the Razer Kishi Ultra. The design is similar to what PC and console gamers get in a controller. It's now on sale for $159.99.
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Gulikit KK3 Max - A premium controller with refined performance plagued by QC issues [Update]
The KingKong 3 Max is the result of what gamers asked for since the KingKong 2 Pro released. A few quirks aside, the KK3 Max offers a 1000Hz 1ms wireless experience with oodles of customisation.
Hot on the tails of competing controllers, GameSir's Nova and Nova Lite offer excellent value for money in a premium look and feel package without cutting corners on the specifications.
On paper the Crush controller appears to tick a lot of boxes, most especially the hall effect sticks and triggers which means no drift or wear over time. But do the performance and features stack up?
8BitDo has announced the Micro Controller for Switch and Android, which is its smallest controller yet. The company says it is highly portable and weighs only 24.8 grams. You can pre-order it now.
Microsoft's Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core is now at its lowest price. You can grab the gamepad in two color variants with a 21% discount for only $109.99 on Amazon US.
Get the best price on PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller in different colors. The controller features haptic feedback, dynamic trigger effects, and a built-in microphone and speaker.
The OceanGate submarine taking five people to the Titanic that went missing underwater last weekend may have been using a decade old Logitech G F710 gaming controller with 3D printed thumbsticks.
Sony has officially confirmed that its new DualSense Edge controller - available next year - has shorter battery life than the original DualSense gamepad, despite its premium price tag of $199.99.
Monday's updates to macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS have quietly added support for Nintendo's Bluetooth-enabled modern recreations of classic controllers designed for the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Another video showcasing Microsoft's alleged two-toned Xbox Elite Controller and its packaging in more detail has leaked. It is important to note that this is a Series 2 controller, not Series 3.
Microsoft is giving away thirty Bad Decisions Xbox controllers to celebrate the launch of the new single with the same name. You just have to retweet a post on Xbox's Twitter feed.
Microsoft today launched its hardware customizing service in 11 more countries. Besides bringing Xbox Design Lab to these regions, Microsoft has added several new colors for extra personalization.
Today, Xbox Insiders received a controller firmware update that adds better connectivity and reduced latency to existing Xbox controllers. The features are already available on Xbox Series X|S inputs.
The new black and red controllers continue the two-tone approach of the original white DualSense controller. Both controllers will go on sale next month, but release dates will vary by region.
Razer has unveiled its latest wired controller, the Wolverine 2, which is designed for Xbox consoles and PC. It features a more ergonomic design and Mecha-Tactile buttons and D-pad.
Razer's latest take on mobile gaming controllers, the Kishi, is now available to buy from the company's website. It features a USB Type-C or Lightning connection and a near-universal fit.
8BitDo has made some interesting controllers in the past, but the Sn30 Pro+ is its most ambitious yet, with support for button remapping, adjustable trigger sensitivity, and more for just $50.
SteelSeries recently debuted the Stratus Duo, a gaming controller that offers support for PC, Android, and VR headsets. Join us for a quick unboxing and first impressions of the device.
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Fornite recently announced its latest version update, which not only brings vast improvements but also adds controller support. Gamevice is one of the first out of the gate to announce compatibility.
SteelSeries has updated its controller line with a new offering, the Stratus Duo. The controller offers a variety of different connection options and can be used on PC and Android devices.
If you need a controller that can be highly customized, ASTRO Gaming's latest device might be just the thing. The Astro C40 TR offers swappable and removable D-pad, analog sticks, and buttons.
Ahead of the release of the anticipated Steam Link app for iOS and Android mobile devices, Valve has rolled out Bluetooth LE support to Steam Controllers in beta form via a new firmware update.
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The latest custom controller for Microsoft's gaming console features a futuristic and tactical-looking design on a military green background, available for purchase later this month for $69.99.
Leaked images coming out of China purport to show the follow-up to the Xbox One Elite controller that focused on bringing high-end and highly customisable hardware to 'hardcore' gamers.
There have been a lot of great tech gadgets and products unveiled in 2017. And while you want to reward the best, sometimes - for better or worse - you need to recognize the best attempts to innovate.
If you were holding out to design and own your customized Xbox Design Lab controller, now might be a perfect time. Microsoft is offering up free engraving to anyone that orders a controller.
Microsoft revealed that it would be updating its color offerings and bringing the Xbox Design Lab to Europe. We got to take a closer look at the new colors while attending E3 2017.
In a recent update to its controllers, 8bitdo has brought Nintendo Switch compatibility with a new firmware version. The controllers come in a few different varieties and start at $34.99.
