"Important question," I prefaced as I stomped into the Destructoid team's Slack channel with no regard to whatever conversation might have been going on beforehand. "What is the big rectangular touchpad button on the PS4 controller called?"...

Mouse and keyboard support on consoles can be a tricky thing to sort out, particularly when it comes to competitive games like shooters. Do you let keyboard and mouse users take on gamepad players? Do you split them up? Do you even have a b...

[Update: During the direct, Nintendo posted the news about these d-pads to its Twitter account and a confusing bit of wording has come up. Apparently, these controllers will only be available to paying customers of Nintendo's online service...

As part of a marketing promotion for PUBG, Microsoft has whipped up a super-limited-edition "greaseproof" Xbox One controller with a "patented coating that is resistant to chicken grease." That's all well and good. It's a silly idea, and I ...

Xbox is finally diverging from the all-black aesthetic for its best console and controller. Later this year, the Xbox One X and the Elite controller will be available in white. The centerpiece of this announcement is the Xbox One X Fallout...

As we've talked about at length before, Mega Man is having one hell of a comeback in 2018. In addition to the first game in years, not to mention the first non-retro styled classic Mega Man title in roughly two decades (Mega Man 8) in Mega ...

Three years after the Xbox One Elite controller debuted, it seems as though Microsoft will be ready to release a revamped version. There have been reports in the past that Microsoft is working on a new Elite controller, but recent informati...

PlayStation has cleared the 500-million-systems-sold mark and then some: Sony's worldwide console sales are sitting at just over 525 million. In celebration of this feat, Sony is making a limited edition PS4 Pro system that's blue and trans...

I do love that big green A button. Hori has announced a line of GameCube-inspired controllers for Nintendo Switch in Japan. They have a semi-translucent design and connect to the Switch via USB. The controllers will be out this October in ...

Razer (popular PC peripheral maker) and Capcom are teaming up to create the official Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite arcade stick. Priced at $219.99/€239.99, this PS4 exclusive piece of tech will be based on the Razer Panthera and include ...

It looks like your current amiibo collection won't be going to waste. Nintendo revealed that all available amiibo figures will work in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Along with that, Gamecube controller support is coming to the game. This is a...

For years within the competitive console FPS gaming scene, unless you were a master of the claw grip, customizable controllers were simply the best answer for quick and easy grenade throws or crouch jumping while still keeping your thumbs o...

Limited mobility gamers are an underserved segment of the video game-playing populace. There are controllers out there to serve different needs but they're often highly-specific, in short supply, and/or prohibitively expensive. Xbox just t...

If you play PC games and you're looking to make extra use of your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, some great news: Valve is going to officially support the device on Steam. The company is currently beta testing Pro Controller support, which...

Enough people wanted to see a return of the original Xbox's massive "Duke" controller that the dream has become reality. Xbox designer Seamus Blackley and Hyperkin teamed up to make a new Duke for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC, and that produc...

[Update: Kustom looked at their kingdom they were finally there To confirm their controller, the Prince of Bel-Air.] Now this is a story all about how These controllers got flipped-turned upside down And I'd like to take a minute, just...

If you're like me and play the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode far more than you do in docked -- that face button style of d-pad isn't exactly great for 2D platforming and fighting games. Honestly, when the Switch was first showcased, I wa...

From being at the forefront of the industry, to publishing games on other platforms, and even making speaker hats -- Atari has been places. But it seems they're going back to basics and taking another stab at the hardware market, with the n...

Nintendo has made it clear that they aren't planning to make a revised version of the Switch any time soon. That said, they still love to find new ways for people to use the console, with their Nintendo Labo initiative being a recent exampl...

A new gadget has been released by third-party peripheral makers 8bitdo will allow you to use various controllers with the Nintendo Switch, including Sony's DualShock 3 & 4 PlayStation pads.The 8bitdo Wireless USB Adapter also works with...

When I first opened the Power Stick by Retro-Bit, nostalgic memories came flooding back. Images from my childhood of playing games in front of the glow of the television screen in the middle of the night cuddled up under a blanket, and toss...

Official controllers come in one shape, and one size. Most of us either aren't bothered by the fact, or have learned to work around it over the years. Being in the former camp, I've never really considered the need to help extend the grip o...

First a motherboard and now an external hard drive. Against all odds, 2018 is shaping up to be the year that I'm extremely into the aesthetic of certain hardware. Accompanying the recent reveal of the Sea of Thieves Xbox One controller...

I'll admit it: I'm a total sucker for alternate controller colors. Not to the point where I unnecessarily stock up on gamepads to "collect" them -- that'd get way too expensive even with just one console -- but if I'm in need of a replaceme...

One of the biggest pitfalls holding back PlayStation VR is its reliance on PlayStation Move controllers. They usually get the job done, but getting them to consistently track your movement is a struggle. I've learned to live with their limi...