Touchscreen controls are fine for mobile gaming, but nothing beats that feeling of analog buttons and physical joysticks. Controllers offer superior feedback, and you don't need a console to use one.

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With Sony and Microsoft actively pushing contemporary AAA gaming into the palm of the player's hands with remote play and web-based ...

The sheer range of mobile controllers has exploded in recent years, owing to the popularity of services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now, which let you play full console and PC games on ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amidst the perennial argument between enthusiasts whether the most powerful gaming consoles can outdo PCs at playing the most GPU-intensive ...

Elvis Shida is a Tech/Hardware Writer from Kenya. He has been building PCs for a decade and is keenly interested in motherboards, monitors, and gaming TVs. When not building PCs or writing about ...

I'm a huge fan of the ecosystem of accessories that MagSafe is spawning. I'm also a huge fan of mobile game controllers like those offered by Backbone. I use them regularly when I'm on the go. Now, ...

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The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is still regarded as one of the best controllers on the market, and you can use it with a ...

The new Mcon controller balances portability and performance in a compact, MagSafe-compatible design for iPhone gamers. Gaming controllers usually come in two flavors. You'll find ones that are ...