We recently told you why the Nintendo 64 controller was actually terrible, contrary to any flawed childhood memories you may have. Now let's take a look at why the GameCube controller is quite the ...

We have to hand it to Atari for keeping it simple but functional early on. A lot of competing consoles around now tried to get crazy with controllers, adding things like number pads and spinning dials ...

Your phone is a gateway to an increasingly large swathe of gaming options. However, using a touchscreen to control a game, especially one that requires precise inputs, isn't for everyone. So a ...

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The GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron is the world’s first fully modular mobile game controller. A variety of buttons and sticks in removable modules can be swapped in and out from either side. Plus, the ...

I’ve been using the same smartphone controller on my iPhone for years. That’s partly because most options are so similar. Announced at CES 2026, the X5 Alteron couldn’t be more different. It’s a ...

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If you're playing video games on your PC and are noticing some input lag, it might not be a hardware problem you're facing, but a well-known Steam issue.

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