The Horipad for Steam controller has its highlights, but it's let down massively by a cheap feel and underwhelming ...

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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 ...

Sony patents a PlayStation controller with adaptive buttons that can grip players' fingers and change resistance in game.

Designing a modern gaming controller is a balancing act between ergonomic comfort, battery efficiency, and immersive tactile response. When engineering a next-generation game pad, developers ...

Looking to elevate your PS5 gaming experience? Custom controllers add style and function to your setup, giving you a unique edge in your favorite games. Custom PS5 controllers come with upgraded grips ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...

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 ...

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, ...

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GameBaby from Bitmo Lab is both an iPhone case and a game controller. Combined with the Delta retro game emulator, the accessory’s clever design allows you to play classic games on your phone with ...