<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ in Gaming-controllers ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:16:59 +0000 en <![CDATA[ A leaked Steam Controller review claims Valve will charge you $99 for it, which is both too expensive and good value for money, depending on who you ask ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/a-leaked-steam-controller-review-claims-valve-will-charge-you-usd99-for-it-which-is-both-too-expensive-and-good-value-for-money-depending-on-who-you-ask/ E5LQBudBSPY3PyKhgBg9Bk Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:16:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ We still have no word about the Steam Machine and Steam Frame, but a Steam Controller unboxing video has emerged that could point to Valve's new gamepad launching soon ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/we-still-have-no-word-about-the-steam-machine-and-steam-frame-but-a-steam-controller-unboxing-video-has-emerged-that-could-point-to-valves-new-gamepad-launching-soon/ Va5MBTgAmabSuPWRgxaim6 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:40:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ It all makes sense: GameSir's bizarrely discontinued TMR controller is being resurrected as an officially licensed Xbox peripheral, but a new 8K polling model is perfect for PC players ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/it-all-makes-sense-gamesirs-bizarrely-discontinued-tmr-controller-is-being-resurrected-as-an-officially-licensed-xbox-peripheral-but-a-new-8k-polling-model-is-perfect-for-pc-players/ UTrs3oBduLYrvn2kHup7uc Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:25:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ This mobile controller has fixed a 24 year gripe in one simple solution ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/this-mobile-controller-has-fixed-a-24-year-gripe-in-one-simple-solution/ YRkUMbsx5RdsonacV9stDQ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:53:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ CRKD's adorably tiny Switch 2 controllers are on sale, but you're better off waiting for the new Atom+ instead ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/crkds-adorably-tiny-switch-2-controllers-are-on-sale-but-youre-better-off-waiting-for-the-new-atom-instead/ yfoo9HGpvn5gWR8XWCCTfF Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:35:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you want a 007 First Light controller palate cleanser, the limited edition Marathon DualSense just received a rare discount ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/if-you-want-a-007-first-light-controller-palate-cleanser-the-limited-edition-marathon-dualsense-just-received-a-rare-discount/ QtJ5PJyXjF45PAGcKSKA4a Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:55:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft forgot to include batteries with its Xbox controllers for over four months ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/microsoft-forgot-to-include-batteries-with-its-xbox-controllers-for-over-four-months/ 3g8cxf8AiRzUZc97FTE3YU Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:06:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 007 First Light DualSense has the license to kill my future excitement for all limited edition PS5 controllers ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/the-007-first-light-dualsense-has-the-license-to-kill-my-future-excitement-for-all-limited-edition-ps5-controllers/ c8cFctg4SYdKjZN6gZZxL Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:07:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don't have to choose between a controller and a keyboard; there's a secret third option, and I may not have become a full-time PC gamer without it ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/you-dont-have-to-choose-between-a-controller-and-a-keyboard-theres-a-secret-third-option-and-i-may-not-have-become-a-full-time-pc-gamer-without-it/ kCfvDxUmikr5gTJXSTujtC Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The GameSir X5s is a solid budget mobile controller you can also use with the Nintendo Switch 2 ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-x5s-review/ WYzWag7t9DvYroeSxfFv68 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm an RGB defender, and this Mario and Luigi Switch 2 controller is prime reason why ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/im-an-rgb-defender-and-this-mario-and-luigi-switch-2-controller-is-prime-reason-why/ CUfeH6sLLCij955c4LwXr8 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ "One stick movement = 10 pushups" - GameSir teases a controller with four back buttons and up to 40kgs of adjustable stick tension for April Fools, but its commitment to the bit is puzzling me ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/one-stick-movement-10-pushups-gamesir-teases-a-controller-with-four-back-buttons-and-up-to-40kgs-of-adjustable-stick-tension-for-april-fools-but-its-commitment-to-the-bit-is-puzzling-me/ sCd5cP6hVzzgPqEzzmo7V3 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:24:59 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:13:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the fastest two Xbox controllers on the shelves right now, but which should you buy? ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/these-are-the-fastest-two-xbox-controllers-on-the-shelves-right-now-but-which-should-you-buy/ AcYAgJkyVq4jwZiaaT9qzD Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:41:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ My excitement for Rosalina's big screen debut has reached galactic proportions thanks to her new Switch 2 controller ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/my-excitement-for-rosalinas-big-screen-debut-has-reached-galactic-proportions-thanks-to-her-new-switch-2-controller/ iP5arN2rqK62At9W2zFoQ6 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:32:57 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:33:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ The EasySMX S10 Lite Switch 2 controller has such satisfying buttons that my gaming sessions sound like I'm in an ASMR video ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/easysmx-s10-lite-review/ epQMdfVZkCPDzvk25Ktrc4 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:23:44 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:38:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found the Sonic the Hedgehog Switch 2 Joy-Cons of my dreams, and I'm willing to learn how to mod to make them mine ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/i-found-the-sonic-the-hedgehog-switch-2-joy-cons-of-my-dreams-and-im-willing-to-learn-how-to-mod-to-make-them-mine/ xrE4VzD2ScapoLHVUNexpM Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:59:20 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:18:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a controller reviewer with a gap in my testing schedule, and this is the gamepad I'm reaching for now that I have some spare time ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/im-a-controller-reviewer-with-a-gap-in-my-testing-schedule-and-this-is-the-gamepad-im-reaching-for-now-that-i-have-some-spare-time/ 5NFqNzenaCDcykyN3xYcpZ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:04:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finally, CRKD is launching a pro controller that's shaped like a regular gamepad, and it promises TMR thumbsticks, six extra buttons, and a sub-$100 price tag ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/finally-crkd-is-launching-a-pro-controller-thats-shaped-like-a-regular-gamepad-and-it-promises-tmr-thumbsticks-six-extra-buttons-and-a-sub-usd100-price-tag/ 2Dz7ht4vUFskDokZtapg2T Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:23:59 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ We gave this "truly excellent" Xbox controller five out of five stars, now it's $70 off at Amazon ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/we-gave-this-truly-excellent-xbox-controller-five-out-of-five-stars-now-its-usd70-off-at-amazon/ zyefegk7nZGeAYazDVMEQ6 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:16:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ The CRKD Pro Edition Guitar controller is almost perfect, and lets you rock out to all of the classics along with the most recent hits ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/the-crkd-pro-edition-guitar-controller-is-almost-perfect-and-lets-you-rock-out-to-all-of-the-classics-along-with-the-most-recent-hits/ xZC6R4G7rnpAHR4TpVJ6r9 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:01:41 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:41:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Razer refuses to pick favorites between PS5 and Xbox, dropping its Wolverine V3 Pro and Raiju V3 Pro controllers to record low prices at the same time ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/razer-refuses-to-pick-favorites-between-ps5-and-xbox-dropping-its-wolverine-v3-pro-and-raiju-v3-pro-controllers-to-record-low-prices-at-the-same-time/ c7SeDTrvqzGYjst5kp6Ya3 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:13:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ This controller lets you swap between Xbox and PlayStation thumbstick layouts without a toolkit, and it only costs $50 ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/nyxi-flexi-review/ JZfCNU6Q4PKjqqzruc4vFH Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:39:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Logitech G is finally launching a new gear shifter for its sim racing ecosystem, and it took so long to make because "it underwent months of rigorous stress testing on every gear transition" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/logitech-g-is-finally-launching-a-new-gear-shifter-for-its-sim-racing-ecosystem-and-it-took-so-long-to-make-because-it-underwent-months-of-rigorous-stress-testing-on-every-gear-transition/ ArBH6f9xYSGNvkev8GQkuE Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:46:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon is going zero profit mode on the best PS5 controller right now with an £80 discount ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/amazon-is-going-zero-profit-mode-on-the-best-ps5-controller-right-now-with-an-gbp80-discount/ 585EjLLvi7usu8bqq8sC2U Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:40:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Thrustmaster T248R is making me question where a sim racing wheel with no direct drive and no modular wheelbase fits in the market in 2026 ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/thrustmaster-t248r-review/ tkLW3RXQxof8K5GiVPN9xg Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:47:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Move over Mario, this Rosalina Switch 2 controller is so stellar that it deserves its own day too ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/move-over-mario-this-rosalina-switch-2-controller-is-so-stellar-that-it-deserves-its-own-day-too/ WVbE5HR48ADFjdFWownEmS Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:25:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ PowerA is rolling out a Mario Kart World Switch 2 controller in time for Mario Day, and I wheely like it ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/powera-is-rolling-out-a-mario-kart-world-switch-2-controller-in-time-for-mario-day-and-i-wheely-like-it/ Bktu7zcgHxJvQaEtXCdjWH Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:59:56 +0000 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:10:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Asus ROG Raikiri II's microswitch buttons are on par with the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro for less money, but they ask how far you're willing to go for a competitive edge ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/asus-rog-raikiri-2-review/ 6cTLkuQooDg6HUdSmACQSd Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:35:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Riffmaster Guitar controller is a great vehicle for your gaming nostalgia, but it already feels like it's in its "greatest hits" era ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/pdp-riffmaster-guitar-controller-review/ heVWg6uQVJ6GHdA7J34Lqk Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:38:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ The NSO N64 controller isn't the most authentic option, but its made me feel like a kid again in the best possible way ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/nintendo-switch-online-n64-controller-review/ qagM5CpTu3LapgnLWNgEaX Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:39:48 +0000 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:44:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Abxylute's new Switch 2 deck-style N6 and N9C controllers are here, and GameCube fans are in for a treat ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/abxylutes-new-switch-2-deck-style-n6-and-n9c-controllers-are-here-and-gamecube-fans-are-in-for-a-treat/ dmGtrrhxXeJzEpVoJZrwaj Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:30:46 +0000 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:30:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I bought the NSO N64 controller purely for Ocarina of Time, and I've never been a happier Zelda fan ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/i-bought-the-nso-n64-controller-purely-for-ocarina-of-time-and-ive-never-been-a-happier-zelda-fan/ RACUT2WamqvuEnHHqQ2waY Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:44:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I finally understand the hype for Flydigi controllers because it doesn't get much better than the Apex 5 ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/flydigi-apex-5-review/ HHYfXeY5d3fKXkykKoYiQn Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:45:27 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:10:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Hall effect controller with six extra buttons is supremely underrated, and it's half off right now ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/this-hall-effect-controller-with-six-extra-buttons-is-supremely-underrated-and-its-half-off-right-now/ y37viTDmM5H3hDnA2ycAmi Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:01:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Someone put a force feedback wheel on an RC-style controller, and with GameSir's Swift Drive on the way, I hope this sim racing trend continues in 2026 ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/someone-put-a-force-feedback-wheel-on-an-rc-style-controller-and-with-gamesirs-swift-drive-on-the-way-i-hope-this-sim-racing-trend-continues-in-2026/ huzsHXqm9PGMT7cvzEvMYh Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:51:09 +0000 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:51:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm the voice of your Guitar Hero nostalgia, and I think you should look at the price of the PDP Riffmaster guitar controller right now ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/im-the-voice-of-your-guitar-hero-nostalgia-and-i-think-you-should-look-at-the-price-of-the-pdp-riffmaster-guitar-controller-right-now/ JVaX3XscisBLpwaiWW5Jbc Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:39:11 +0000 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:39:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ There's a difference between back buttons and back paddles, and the Gulikit KK3 Max controller will prove it to you ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gulikit-kk3-max-review/ mWUi3Zsah5uN8f23C8eMqG Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:17:43 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:12:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ The PS6 controller might not even have buttons on it as a new patent hints Sony is going all-in on haptic feedback ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/the-ps6-controller-might-not-even-have-buttons-on-it-as-a-new-patent-hints-sony-is-going-all-in-on-haptic-feedback/ Ln8VTGJzGRqoSZcRaasTgD Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:57:19 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:57:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sweatlord gamers, listen up: this new controller tracks your heart rate as you play, but it's giving me Wii Fit flashbacks ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/sweatlord-gamers-listen-up-this-new-controller-tracks-your-heart-rate-as-you-play-but-its-giving-me-wii-fit-flashbacks/ bNAWWTU4FRa43SRk7PpXCA Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:45:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro just reached a new record-low price, here's why I'd recommend it over the 8K, TMR, PC version ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/the-razer-wolverine-v3-pro-just-got-cheaper-heres-why-id-recommend-it-over-the-8k-tmr-pc-version/ 7hb9UHifbwhFFaVQZ4yii3 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:22:20 +0000 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:15:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Hyperkin Competitor might be a better DualSense than Sony's, which really makes you question if the PS5's controller has ever lived up to its potential ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/hyperkin-competitor-review/ TwzhbvzvpfvzQTBvoXWg7h Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:47:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ GameSir Pocket has transformed my phone into a tasty Game Boy alternative, but it's more than just a mobile controller ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/gamesir-pocket-taco-review/ VMLt3wkGPwtN6h4qebZjjW Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:19:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Where to pre-order the Hyperpop PS5 DualSense controllers and console covers in the US and UK ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/where-to-pre-order-the-hyperpop-ps5-dualsense-controllers-and-console-covers/ PWbRADtdUDhAMiHM5j8a2B Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:10:28 +0000 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:12:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ GameSir is going all in on the G7 Pro controller with a new carry case, Zenless Zone Zero tie-in, and an upcoming 8K model to rival Razer ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-is-going-all-in-on-the-g7-pro-controller-with-a-new-carry-case-zenless-zone-zero-tie-in-and-an-upcoming-8k-model-to-rival-razer/ KB9TPtX73deB3fdTymQ8NE Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:10:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8BitDo's new Xbox pro controller looks like the Elite Series 3 we never got ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/8bitdos-new-xbox-pro-controller-looks-like-the-elite-series-3-we-never-got/ FtpSZdcfQo2XiGNLtFxVEh Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo reveals first set of new Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers, and underwhelming is putting it lightly: $100 for a different ring around the analog stick ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/nintendo-reveals-first-set-of-new-switch-2-joy-con-controllers-and-underwhelming-is-putting-it-lightly-usd100-for-a-different-ring-around-the-analog-stick/ t2rP8VvfAasTrBKyy4LJQS Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:46:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ The first new Switch 2 Joy-Con controller colors are here, and here's where to get them ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/the-first-new-switch-2-joy-con-controller-colors-are-here-and-heres-where-to-get-them/ 6gcUqushuJmXp9UwJaK5tM Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:08:52 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:13:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 8BitDo Pro 3 has so much nostalgic charm, but it brings back one of the cardinal sins of any gaming controller ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/8bitdo-pro-3-review/ KHrJfry9FCYG8Rk4BPgq7V Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:40:28 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:12:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Two Premier Brands. One Mobile Controller" - GameSir and Hyperkin's modular gamepad could take over the market ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/two-premier-brands-one-mobile-controller-gamesir-and-hyperkins-modular-gamepad-could-take-over-the-market/ XrEjaKgSX8gkszoyWZsN3g Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:55:31 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:04:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ GameSir is putting a Direct Drive sim racing wheel on a controller, all because a high schooler developed it in their dorm room ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-is-putting-a-direct-drive-sim-racing-wheel-on-a-controller-all-because-a-high-schooler-developed-it-in-their-dorm-room/ vJdTaZ4aLKCTMu927ZFuKi Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:58:32 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:42:35 +0000