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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 ...

The Steam Controller design phase involved rapid iteration in its early stages, despite a tiny team working on its initial ...

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, ...

As manufacturers continue to improve gaming-focused smartphones, so do the needs of gamers for better experiences. Input is always a critical area, and for the dedicated gamer, using a physical ...

When IO Interactive and Sony announced a 007 First Light PS5 controller inspired by the game, people quickly pointed out that ...

The design is meant to mirror the game's art style, and not just the iconic James Bond barrel rifling.

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Backbone One USB-C game controller adds real buttons, sticks and triggers to the newest iPhone models, and Androids too. This is second-generation version of the wrap-around gaming accessory that’s ...

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 ...

The GameSir Pocket Taco is an interesting, single-purpose game controller built for retro gaming on iPhone via emulation. Its ...