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Get the Excellent 8Bitdo Ultimate Wireless Controller for Just $25 Today
8Bitdo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller $26 $30 Save $4 The 8Bitdo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller is a terrific game controller that sports Hall Effect sticks, a pair of programmable buttons next to the shoulder buttons, impressive battery life for a budget controller, and compatibility with PC, Android, iOS, and macOS. The 8Bitdo Ultimate 2C wireless controller is currently on sale,…
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It’s Now Easier to Use Your Xbox Controller to Type on Windows 11
Typing with a keyboard is second-nature to most of us at this point. Typing on a game controller, however, is not. For as long as I’ve played games, I’ve loathed having to slowly hover my on-screen cursor over each key with a joystick. It just isn’t fun. It seems Microsoft agrees with the challenges of game controller to keyboard inputs—especially…
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New Nintendo Switch 2 FCC filing suggests this beloved Nintendo controller could make a comeback
We’re fast approaching the April 2 Direct livestream on the Nintendo Switch 2 console, and the rumor mill just keeps right on chugging. Just a few weeks after an FCC filing seemed to reveal the Switch successor will feature WiFi 6 and NFC support, a new filing for a “game controller” has been spotted by the good folks on Famiboards.…
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Microsoft may be designing a new Xbox controller with DualSense-like features — here’s what we know
We may be a couple of years away from a new Xbox console — handheld or otherwise — but an upgraded Xbox controller may be on the way. Recently, the leaker eXtas1s, popped up to talk about the rumored Sebile controller, allegedly thanks to datamined XCloud files (via NotebookCheck). The Sebile isn’t totally new. In September 2023, it leaked alongside…
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A Value-For-Money Hall Effect Controller
Summary The 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Controller costs $50, an unbeatable price for a great wireless controller with Hall Effect joysticks and software customization. Undocking the controller immediately turns it on and connects it to the 2.4 GHz receiver, leading to a seamless, console-like experience. Despite some minor drawbacks, it’s easily the best 8BitDo has to offer, and a true joy…
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PDP’s Riffmaster guitar controller is receiving a rare $20 discount
Last month, Fortnite Festival, the game’s Rock Band-like music mode, rolled out local multiplayer on PlayStation and Xbox. It’s a great addition if you and up to three buddies want to relive the halcyon days of ‘07 on a single TV, particularly if you’re using a nostalgia-inducing peripheral like the PDP Riffmaster — which is now available from Amazon, Best…
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4 Problems I Had With My Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (And How I Fixed Them)
Summary If the Pro Controller is unresponsive, plug it into the Switch console (or dock when in docked mode), turn the console on, then press a button on the controller until it connects. If a Pro Controller doesn’t work with a specific game, but works fine with everything else, the problem is most likely a lack of Pro Controller support…
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8BitDo Just Made a Mini Xbox Controller
8BitDo has started taking pre-orders for the Ultimate Mini Wired Controller, a smaller and lighter version of its Ultimate C controller. It’s specifically designed for people with smaller hands, like children and teens. This new Xbox controller from 8BitDo is 20% smaller and 10% lighter than the previous model, weighing only 189.6 grams, making it much lighter than standard Xbox…
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Xbox Elite Series 2 controller drops to record low $124
With the holiday season in full effect, you can expect a fresh stream of Christmas noobs entering your multiplayer lobbies. If you’re on an Xbox or PC and looking to keep the pressure on during ruthless initiation rites, the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Gaming Controller can help maximize your effectiveness. It’s usually a pricey spend at $179.99, but you…
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This mod turns the PSP into a tiny PS2 with Bluetooth controller support
What if you could turn a PSP with a broken screen into a miniature PS2, connect a Bluetooth controller to it, and play PSP games on your TV? That’s the idea behind Retro Mod Works’ PS Placeable, a mod that “consolizes” the PSP and was featured yesterday in a video from the YouTube channel Macho Nacho Productions. Retro Mod Works…
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