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If there’s one thing that developers absolutely must get right when designing a video game console, it’s the controllers. If they muck up the controller design by making it unwieldy, cumbersome, or ...

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 ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. When IO Interactive and Sony announced a 007 First Light PS5 ...

Corsair is the latest company to enter the fighting game controller space and they have certainly come out of the gate strong with the Novablade Pro. This is one of most feature packed leverless ...

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 ...

GameBaby from Bitmo Lab is both an iPhone case and a game controller. Combined with the Delta retro game emulator, the accessory’s clever design allows you to play classic games on your phone with ...

Looking to elevate your PS5 gaming experience? Custom controllers add style and function to your setup, giving you a unique edge in your favorite games. Custom PS5 controllers come with upgraded grips ...

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From Xbox to Nintendo, gamepads tend to have a similar set of face buttons. A, B, X, and Y are the choice de rigueur. Early consoles like the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) used A and B buttons, ...