Controllers

Discover in-depth reviews and guides for gaming controllers across all platforms. From wireless innovations to competitive-grade precision, explore the latest controller technology and customisation options.

Thrustmaster TCA Sky Yoke flight controller with throttle and rudder controls

Peripherals

Thrustmaster’s New TCA Sky Yoke Works Across PS5, Xbox, PC and Mobile

Thrustmaster's TCA Sky Yoke is an all-in-one flight controller that works on PS5, Xbox, PC, iOS and Android.

8BitDo Ultimate 3E controller shown with its modular ABXY buttons and charging dock

Peripherals

8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller Lands With Modular Parts

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3E controller brings modular face buttons, Hall-effect triggers and a charging dock to Xbox and PC.

Illustration representing the Sony accessibility patent turning game audio into visual cues on screen

Gaming

Sony Accessibility Patent Turns Game Sounds Into Visuals

Sony's newly published patent would translate in-game sounds into visual cues and DualSense lighting, helping deaf and hard-of-hearing players follow the action.

Close-up of MIT's soft shape-sensing skin embedded with optical fibres inside a silicone sheet

Gaming · Peripherals

MIT’s Soft Shape-Sensing Skin Could Reshape VR Controls

MIT engineers built a soft shape-sensing skin that tracks its own 3D form and touch, aimed at gaming, VR and physical therapy.

Analogue Super Nt Plus retro console shown beside a wireless controller and SNES cartridges

Hardware

Analogue’s Super Nt Plus Adds Wireless Controllers to SNES

Analogue's Super Nt Plus and Mega Sg Plus bring built-in wireless controller support and a reworked design to its FPGA-powered SNES and Genesis consoles.

Gran Turismo DualSense controller with carbon-fibre style front plate and racing stripes

Peripherals

Gran Turismo DualSense Controller Celebrates Franchise’s 30th Year

PlayStation has revealed a Gran Turismo DualSense controller with racing-inspired styling to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary.

Xbox Nano controller held in one hand next to a smartphone to show its pocket-size footprint

Peripherals

Xbox Nano Controller Shrinks Gaming Down to Pocket Size

Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox Nano controller, a pocket-size gamepad smaller and lighter than an iPhone 18 Pro.

Razer Wolverine V4 Pro controller showing capacitive thumbsticks and magnetic back buttons

Peripherals

Razer Wolverine V4 Pro Leads New Esports Controller Lineup

Razer has launched the Wolverine V4 Pro and Tournament Edition controllers for Xbox and PC, built around capacitive thumbstick sensors and fast polling rates.

Sailor holding an Xbox-style controller used to operate the Navy laser weapon system on a ship

Peripherals

US Navy Laser Weapon System Now Fires With an Xbox Controller

The US Navy has swapped bespoke control panels for Xbox-style gamepads to operate its shipboard anti-drone laser weapon.

Nacon Revolution 5 Unlimited PS5 controller showing its built-in settings screen

Gaming · Peripherals

Nacon Revolution 5 Unlimited Mixes Phone Audio With PS5 Games

The Nacon Revolution 5 Unlimited adds a built-in screen to a licensed PS5 controller, letting players mix game audio with phone sound.

Gamer using a mouse and keyboard in front of a monitor to reduce input lag while gaming

Gaming · Guides

How to Reduce Input Lag on Your Gaming PC

Reducing input lag on a gaming PC mostly comes down to disabling V-Sync, using a wired connection, and matching frame rate to refresh rate.

8BitDo Tomb Raider anniversary controllers featuring Lara Croft artwork and Hall-effect triggers

Peripherals

8BitDo’s Tomb Raider Anniversary Controllers Add Hall-Effect Tech

8BitDo has released a pair of Tomb Raider anniversary controllers with Hall-effect triggers and TMR sticks, built in partnership with Xbox.

A gaming controller sitting next to a PC keyboard with a game settings menu visible on the monitor

Guides · Peripherals

How to Configure Controller Settings for PC Games

A clear, step-by-step guide to configure controller settings for PC games so every button, stick and trigger works the way you expect.

Gaming setup with a PC, capture card and microphone ready to stream gameplay to YouTube

Gaming · Guides

How to Stream Gameplay to YouTube: Full Setup Guide

A complete walkthrough for setting up your channel, software and hardware to stream gameplay to YouTube reliably and in good quality.

Xbox app open on a phone showing console settings next to an Xbox console

Gaming · Guides

How to Set Up Xbox App Console Settings

A clear walkthrough for setting up Xbox app console settings, covering pairing, power mode, storage and notifications from your phone or PC.