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While Microsoft are known to produce many custom Xbox Series X|S controllers based on its various IP, Sony has mostly stayed away from the practice. It is therefore interesting to see the console manufacturer announce a special limited edition Concord controller. Making the announcement on their Twitter, the official Concord …

Microsoft are no strangers to producing odd and gimmicky Xbox controllers, with the latest generation alone seeing a ton of different and weird crossover controllers – including but not limited to a pizza-scented TMNT controller and furry Sonic the Hedgehog / Knuckles the Echidna themed Xbox controllers. Not to be …

It's always been a bit of a trend for both 1st and 3rd party manufacturers to take an existing product and slather it in metal. Just last week the FPGA-powered Game Boy handheld Analogue Pocket was announced to be getting an all-metal edition. Now, controller manufacturer 8BitDo is doing the …

SCUF is one of the biggest names when it comes to producing high-end 3rd party video game console controllers, with the manufacturer giving PlayStation and Xbox users the option for backpaddles and more far ahead of any official console offerings. SCUF now looks set to tackle the mobile gaming market, …

Microsoft has recently unveiled the Proteus controller, a customisable video game controller kit designed with accessibility in mind. Developed by ByoWave as part of the Designed for Xbox program, the wireless controller consists of modular cubes with interchangeable faceplates featuring controller buttons, a directional pad, and analogue sticks. All of …

Smartphones nowadays can do a whole bunch of stuff. From running console-quality titles like Genshin Impact to thousands of classic, retro or even modern games through emulation. Razer has been one of the core companies supporting the platform with its Kishi brand of mobile controller accessories – the latest of …

Since launch, Xbox Cloud Gaming has only supported controllers for playing games. However, for those on PC, many prefer using a keyboard and mouse for speedier response times. Now, Microsoft is finally bringing mouse and keyboard support to Xbox Cloud Gaming.  Mouse and Keyboard support is available to those in …

With Amazon's Fallout TV show now just around the corner, Bethesda and Microsoft are gearing up their own Fallout promotions. Recently, the new Fallout Anthology set was officially announced, containing all the Fallout games released to date in one package. Now, Fallout themed options have been added to the Xbox …

HP's HyperX and Omen brands plan to expand their lineups with a few new gaming products at CES 2024. Besides gaming peripherals such as keyboards, headsets, mice and controllers, HP's gaming brands are also launching a new 4K OLED gaming monitor and new laptops. According to Windows Report, there's a …

Turtle Beach recently introduced a new game controller, the Stealth Ultra wireless controller for Xbox and PC. This latest addition to their product line has various features and personalisation possibilities, featuring a built-in display, a rapid charge dock and AntiDrift thumbsticks. One of the key features of the Stealth Ultra …

I bet you didn't expect this. Sony and Xbox have collaborated (separately, we assume) with Yorkshire Tea to create two limited-edition controllers for their respective current-gen consoles. POPeArt designed both controllers, which are now available for over twice the MSRP of the standard models. Of all the unlikely partnerships we've …

HyperX has released the Clutch Gladiate RGB gaming controller, a new input device designed for Xbox and PC. With its transparent design, the Clutch Gladiate RGB offers next-level customisation options through full-body RGB lighting. The controller features six RGB panels that provide three lighting effects, five brightness levels, and seven …

It looks like Microsoft is going to start blocking “unauthorised” Xbox controllers and accessories soon. Until now, you could release a third-party controller or peripheral and connect it via USB. However, users have begun noticing a new “connected accessory is not authorised” error message. Several users on Resetera have seen …

SCUF Gaming is back with what might be its best controller yet. The now Corsair-owned peripheral maker launched the SCUF Envision today, aiming to redefine gamepad gaming with new customisation options and technology. The SCUF Envision has an extra 11 remappable buttons compared to a standard gamepad, enabling new controller …

Game controllers are typically designed with a one size fits all approach, with ergonomics designed to fit the average person. Thanks to Exogrip, soon you'll be able to easily add your own customised grip to your controllers for a more personalised gaming experience.  Exogrip is a new company, founded by …

Teaming up with SEGA, PowerA has launched an array of Sonic the Hedgehog gaming accessories. This fresh collection encompasses a duo of themed wired controllers tailored for both Switch and Xbox platforms, along with a Switch console case and a game card wallet, serving as a protective haven for your …

Microsoft has released plenty of Special Edition controllers over the years, featuring new colourways and patterns. The latest is the Stormcloud Vapor Special Edition controller, featuring a swirl of blue and navy hues to create a unique pattern for each controller.  The Stormcloud Vapour design draws inspiration from storming skies …

Microsoft’s first-party controller customisability has shined in recent generations, with players being able to control the colours of almost all aspects of the accessory. Likewise, Microsoft-designed custom controllers have never shied away from being flashy. Even so, their newest controllers are some of the oddest custom jobs yet. Making the announcement …

Last spring, Xbox released its first Summer Collection of accessories, made up of a number of gaming peripherals in soft colours. This year, we're getting a second edition of this collection following a similar approach with eye-catching designs. The new Designed for Xbox Summer Collection 2023 offers up seven products …

If you're a LeBron James fan, you might be interested in PlayStation's new limited-edition gear. In collaboration with the famous basketball player, PlayStation has launched a special DualSense controller and PS5 cover that will surely catch your eye. The LeBron James Limited Edition PS5 accessories make a visual statement, featuring …

If you're in need of a new pair of Joy-Cons for your Switch, then soon you'll have more colour options to choose from. This time around, Nintendo is rolling out Pastel-coloured controllers, which will be hitting store shelves later this month.  These delightful Joy-Con pairs will be sold in standard …

Following the addition of palette of colours in partnership with OPI in Spring 2022, Xbox is partnering up with OPI again to launch a new colourful addition to its controller lineup – the Sunkissed Vibes OPI Special Edition Xbox wireless controller. This special edition controller features four summer shades inspired …

Microsoft has been sprucing up the Xbox Design Lab recently, adding more customisation options for personalised controllers. Now with Redfall coming up, Xbox Design Lab has unveiled its latest limited edition range of Redfall-inspired gamepads.  Devinder's design mimics rust and steel from his cryptid-hunting adventures, while Jacob's highlights his sniper …

In recent months, the anti-cheat teams behind games like Rainbow Six Siege and Call of Duty have been cracking down on the use of XIM devices, allowing for mouse and keyboard controls on consoles, providing the benefit of swifter aiming with the aim assist traditionally reserved for controller users. Now, …

We've seen standard black and white versions of the Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers already but now, more options are going to be available. This week, Xbox revealed new Red and Blue colourways of the controller.  The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller will now be available in Red and …

In recent years, teams behind anti-cheat systems have been experimenting with additional ways to curb the use of cheats. In Call of Duty, those caught cheating mid-game can lose the ability to see and hear enemies. The Rainbow Six Siege team is trying something a little different – unbearable input …

When Google first introduced Stadia, one of the ways the team claimed it would alleviate latency issues related to streaming was through the technology of the Stadia controller, which connected to games using WIFI. With Stadia pretty much dead and buried, Google has finally updated the controller firmware to allow …

Each year, hundreds if not thousands of video game related patents are submitted by publishers and console manufacturers alike. While most of them are unlikely to come to fruition in any major manner, these patents do give us insight into the minds of those making games. EA has now patented …

Finally, some much needed competition in the 'stream controller' space...

Back in August, Sony announced the DualSense Edge – its own pro-grade controller to take on Microsoft's Xbox Elite Series gamepads. The controller and its features were shown at the time, but pricing and launch date were not announced. That changed today, and the DualSense Edge will be significantly more …