In what can be described as a heartwarming Demon's Souls moment (we take them whenever we can get them!), a "first-time Souls player" named helloiamjack shared a video of them toppling one of the early intimidating bosses, Tower Knight, onl...

When the PlayStation 5 works perfectly, it's fantastic – playing games and even just navigating the UI feels dramatically faster compared to the PS4's sluggish ways – but I've experienced hiccups for sure. Sony is very much stil...

I can go years and years without a single video game Black Friday sale grabbing me. Sometimes it's a bunch of games I'm not interested in anymore, even if they're steeply discounted. Sometimes it's a bunch of games I was never interested in...

I suppose, if we're being pedantic and letting semantics get in the way, this isn't explicitly a Baby Yoda controller. It's a Mandalorian controller. But, something tells me people will just call it "The Baby Yoda controller" so let's ...

For the better part of 2020, Microsoft has faced a class action lawsuit over routine stick drift in several models of Xbox controllers. The Complaint alleges that Microsoft knows of the defects and refuses to repair the problem free of char...

Sony is inadvertently taking teasers to an all-new level. Two weeks before the PlayStation 5 shows up on doorsteps, some folks will be getting their spare PS5 controllers in the mail. Some people who ordered PS5 accessories through Sony are...

Xbox Design Lab was quietly one of the neatest offerings of the Xbox One generation. Microsoft built a portal where users could create their own controllers and every component's look could be customized. No longer restricted to official mo...

Microsoft is prepping three Xbox controller colorways for a busy November launch. Apart from the standard Carbon Black and Robot White gamepads that come bundled with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, respectively, there's also a vibrant...

As we barrel toward the next generation of Sony and Microsoft's consoles, we're faced with the looming threat of raised prices around all corners. There has been persistent talk that games will increase from $60 to $70 soon enough. Last wee...

As recently as right before lunch, we were having a dread-filled conversation about how much PS5 controllers would cost. Thankfully, our fears – our worst-case scenarios – didn't pan out to be true. Sony confirmed the pricing as...

From the outside looking in at least, Star Wars: Squadrons continues to be a pleasant surprise. It's a flight sim through and through, and that full immersive vibe is even extending to consoles. After noting that Squadrons is going to suppo...

Nintendo has clarified how the controls will work in Super Mario 3D All-Stars on Nintendo Switch, and while we don't have the full picture for every possible setup, it's nice to know that Pro Controllers are supported. After all, some of us...

Nintendo has revealed two charming new Switch controllers, which are being released  to celebrate the 35th anniversary of one of the publisher's most beloved franchises: Super Mario.The first controller is manufactured by fighting game...

This month, a selection of alternate DualShock 4 colors will "return" at participating retailers. Sony is also "bringing back some of the more recent stylish designs" on its direct-to-consumer store. The list includes Steel Black, Rose Gold...

In today's contest you can win a Switch Gioteck bundle featuring the JC-20 Cubes Joy-Con Controller and a HC2 Decal Edition Stereo Gaming Headset! Destructoid is known for giving away tons of free stuff, because we love our community. ...

Yesterday, we learned what we all assumed: that DualShock 4 remotes were not compatible with PlayStation 5 games, which were "designed to take advantage of the [new] DualSense" remote. This week, Microsoft came crashing in with the new...

Will there be other DualSense colors beyond the default white gamepad? Of course. Eventually. Sony came out with dozens of alternate colorways for the DualShock 4, so it's only a matter of time for the PS5 controller. Will we be able to pic...

Sony and Naughty Dog aren't just releasing The Last of Us Part II on June 19 – they're also coming out with a limited edition logo-filled PlayStation 4 Pro bundle the same day for $400 USD and $500 CAD. The 2TB Seagate Game Drive is s...

You may remember that a class action lawsuit was filed against in Nintendo in 2019, pertaining to the "drifting" technical issues that were bothering a bevy of Switch owners. Well, it seems that Microsoft is next in the firing line, as a si...

So the Switch Pro Controller slaps, and I've been using it weekly since it launched alongside of the system. Remember when we realized Nintendo etched a secret message into every Pro Controller? Good times. It rules. Sadly, over time, the P...

As Nintendo continues to deal with supply chain woes, the future of certain pieces of hardware is uncertain. That could include specific Joy-Con colors. Look, there's a ton of Joy-Con colors at the moment. Maybe too many? I'm sure ther...

I'm not in the market for a TurboGrafx-16 Mini – not yet. But something tells me the novelty-fueled mini console will end up at my place eventually, and when that time comes, I'll want a secondary controller for Bomberman. As Chris no...

Nintendo likes to spring updates on people and today is no different. Without any warning, the company dropped the Ver. 10.0.0 update for the Nintendo Switch. It introduces some new features, including the ability to bookmark news items and...

We still may not know what the PlayStation 5 console looks like (or when it'll release or how much it'll cost) but one thing we do know is that it'll have one slick-looking controller. A blog post on PlayStation Europe pulled back the curta...

In today's contest, we're giving away a Gioteck VX-4 Wireless Controller and TX50 Headset! Many of us are rounding out a full month of isolation. If you're anything like me, it's mostly business as usual! Sucks that my favorite bar is close...