Aaron McKinley is a writer, blogger, and video game enthusiast with over six years of experience in web content and many more in playing games until the wee hours of the morning. A passion for writing ...

What if the future of gaming wasn’t just about better graphics or faster hardware, but about how you connect with your games? In this breakdown, RambleCan walks through how Valve’s Steam Controller ...

Sony's newly granted patent for a Touchscreen PlayStation controller gives a glimpse of how console input technology might evolve beyond the familiar DualSense. Unlike today's standard PS5 controller, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are plenty of different ways for people to play their favorite video games. While console players will likely spend more time searching ...

A recent Sony patent was discovered that appears to show a PS6 controller design that comes with capacitive buttons instead of physical ones. This would mark a big departure from all of Sony’s past ...

Hytale is only available on PC at the moment, but that doesn't mean you can't hook up a controller and start playing. The early access launch of Hytale has been a huge success, with over a million ...

Depending on how “hardcore” you want to be, an entire apparatus for a full-fledged gaming racing wheel and pedals is a must for any racing aficionado. Nothing will come close to a simulationist setup, ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. CES 2026 ...

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 ...

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.

A new menu found in the latest Android Canary build reveals the UI for a game controller remapping feature likely coming in Android 17. Found under Bluetooth settings, the “Game Controller settings” ...