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The Hyperkin Competitor might be a better DualSense than Sony's
By Duncan Robertson published
Review HyperKin's Competitor controller for Xbox and PC is more than a knock-off DualSense controller, and Sony must be livid.

GameSir Pocket Taco Review
By Phil Hayton published
Review The GameSir Pocket Taco has the power to turn your phone into a Game Boy, but it turns out it's also a pretty nifty Bluetooth controller for other devices.

Where to pre-order the Hyperpop PS5 DualSense controllers and console covers in the US and UK
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
News You can add a pop of color to your Sony setup as the new PS5 Hyperpop Collection is starting to land at PS Direct.

GameSir is going all in on the G7 Pro controller with two new special editions and a carry case
By Duncan Robertson published
News GameSir has issued multiple updates to the GameSir G7 Pro controller, including a new carry case, a ZZZ special edition, and an upcoming Aimlabs 8K model.

8BitDo's new Xbox pro controller looks like the Elite Series 3 we never got
By Duncan Robertson published
News 8BitDo has unveiled its new officially licensed Xbox Series X controller, and it's the kind of gamepad that makes me think an Elite Series 3 is never coming.

Nintendo reveals first set of new Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers, and underwhelming is putting it lightly
By Scott McCrae published
News We're far removed from the fancy 3DS designs

The first new Switch 2 Joy-Con controller colors are here, and here's where to get them
By Rosalie Newcombe published
News Nintendo has unveiled the first freshly-colored Joy-Con 2 controllers, and here's where to buy them.

The 8BitDo Pro 3 brings back one of the cardinal sins of any gaming controller
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The 8BitDo Pro 3 is a highly stylish, nostalgic controller for modern gaming platforms, but it's hiding a lot of great potential behind its retro aesthetic.

GameSir and Hyperkin's modular mobile controller could take over the market
By Duncan Robertson published
News GameSir and Hyperkin have revealed the X5 Alteron at CES 2026, a modular mobile controller that I think could easily take over the market.

GameSir is putting a Direct Drive sim racing wheel on a controller, all because a high schooler developed it in their dorm room
By Duncan Robertson published
News GameSir's Direct Drive controller was only developed because a high schooler created it, then secured commercial funding from the brand to do it properly.
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