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The GameSir Tarantula 8K controller being held in two hands in front of a keyboard with green glowing backlight
GameSir's Tarantula 8K controller is up there with the best, without the high price

By Richard Devine Published

Review The GameSir Tarantula 8K is a mindblowing controller for PC players, boasting high-end tech and performance at a budget-friendly price.

Review
Folded, compact Razer Prio mobile controller resting next to a smartphone displaying the main menu of the game Brotato on a white surface.
Razer Prio review: A foldable $99.99 mobile controller built for real travel gaming

By Daniel Rubino Published

REVIEW This clever foldable controller solves a problem most mobile gaming accessories ignore: they're usually too bulky to bring with you.

REVIEW
A photo of an orange GameSir Tarantula 8K controller being held in front of a white wall.
GameSir defends its controllers against misinformation about "built-in cheats"

By Richard Devine Published

News GameSir has come out and defended itself against misinformation about "built-in cheats" in its controllers, because the internet is a terrible place.

News
A black Xbox wireless controller against a dark background with a digital overlay showing profile, system select, and connectivity menu settings.
SteelSeries' Aeon Pro controller seems totally perfect for Xbox and PC

By Alexander Cope Published

Gaming SteelSeries unveils the Aeon Pro Controller, which features the world's first QuickSwitch Dock System for Xbox and PC, an Infinite Power System, Hall Effect Thumbsticks, and more.

Gaming
Ben Wilson of Windows Central holds a white Xbox Adaptive Joystick close to the camera, featuring a black thumbstick and four round buttons.
One year later, the XBOX Adaptive Joystick has changed our gaming life

By Ben Wilson Published

Xbox XBOX's Adaptive Joystick transformed console and PC gaming in my home, and now it looks like Microsoft's accessibility efforts are facing some uncertainty.

Xbox
A prototype of the GameSir TR640 game controller in white with Assetto Corsa in the background.
This new controller is going to change everything for racing games

By Richard Devine Published

Gaming I finally got my hands on GameSir's Swift Drive prototype, and it's beyond any of my expectations. This is a truly game-changing product.

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Gaming
Valve Steam Controller (2026) held in two hands against a magenta card background
I bought Valve's new Steam Controller, and you only need to know about one downside

By Ben Wilson Published

Review Valve takes another shot at a PC gaming controller that tempts players away from their consoles, and it convinced me to buy. So, was it worth the asking price?

Review
Steam Controller is positioned diagonally on a vibrant background showing colors of the Microsoft logo.
Tested: Valve's Steam Controller does not work with Xbox PC Game Pass

By Ben Wilson Published

PC Gaming Game Pass titles from the Xbox PC app can't communicate properly with Valve's new controller via Steam Input, an issue that's currently only fixed with fan-made apps.

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PC Gaming
Footrest with a curved black cushion on wood flooring. An orange-colored button on the top adds contrast. The design suggests ergonomic comfort.
A working TrackPoint foot controller exists and the creator explains why

By Cale Hunt Published

Hardware Almost every ThinkPad ever made has had a TrackPoint pointing system, and one engineer wants to repurpose them to create affordable accessibility controllers for PC gaming and more.

Hardware
ASUS RAIKIRI II XBOX WIRELESS CONTROLLER
ASUS ROG Raikiri II: build quality, input tech, and who benefits most

By Jez Corden Last updated

Review Our review of the Asus ROG Raikiri II: precise TMR sticks, crisp micro switches, and premium extras—who benefits and when it’s worth the cost.

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