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July 05, 2023 2 min read
8BitDo, the purveyor of fine third-party controllers, has revealed the design for their next controller. This one is more than just a slight nod to the Neo Geo CD’s legendary mash-up between arcade stick and joypad.
By “more than just a slight nod,” I mean it’s pretty much exact. In fact, the company themselves say it is “a perfect recreation of the original SNK...
April 05, 2023 2 min read
As we whittle down the week to the launch of Capcom's rad-looking scrapper Street Fighter 6, longtime hardware maker HORI has opened pre-orders on a brand new fightstick, now available to pre-order for anyone with the spirit of the fight (and $230 plus) calling in their heart (and wallet).
The HORI Fighting Stick Alpha Street Fighter 6Edition...
January 13, 2023 2 min read
Katamari Damacy is one of those games that you don't hear about a lot these days, and yet someone everyone seems to have played it at some point in their lives. The premise is simple, but it's so engaging that it'll keep us coming back for more every time. Just when I thought it was impossible to improve on the tried-and-true Katamariformula, a modder came along and proved me wrong in...
January 05, 2023 2 min read
Perhaps the most important bullet point from Sony's 2023 Consumer Electronics Show presentation is the publisher's unveiling of a new customizable controller — Tentatively named Project Leonardo, the new controller is aiming to redefine accessibility options for users on the PS5 platform.
"At CES, we announced the next step in our...
November 21, 2022 2 min read
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are out in the wild, and players have been discovering all kinds of weird glitches and tricks. One in particular involves not just a copy of the new Pokemon, but two controllers too.
As discovered and shared over on Reddit, you can use two controllers to make your Trainer in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet run faster than usual. Others,...
September 27, 2022 2 min read
In my opinion, Trombone Champis one of the best things to happen to gaming all year. It's easy for anyone to pick up, it's well-designed, and it's laugh-out-loud goofy. I was skeptical when I heard someone say it's a Game of the Year contender, but it only took a few minutes into playing it to make me a believer. Now that the game's popularity has launched into the...
September 13, 2022 1 min read
We aren't yet at a point where Sony is slinging game-themed PS5 consoles like in the PS4 days, but at least God of War fans are getting a special controller variant. Announced during this afternoon's State of Play, Sony will release a God of War Ragnarok DualSense controller for PS5 on November 9, 2022 — the same day Ragnarok is out on PS4/PS5.
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September 12, 2022 2 min read
Retro Fighters is coming out with a new version of the Brawler64, a modernized N64-inspired controller, and it should pair well with the Switch Online library thanks to its button placement. The Brawler64 Wireless Bluetooth Switch Edition is compatible with Nintendo Switch and PC and it's currently drumming...
September 01, 2022 2 min read
Unconventional controllers are one of my favorite gaming content niches. They're something I've enjoyed out of the corner of my eye for years, with my personal favorite being Rudeism's full-body goose costume/controller to play Untitled Goose Game. The Twitch streamers are back at it again, but this time the spotlight is on an Elden Ring streamer MissMak...
August 22, 2022 3 min read
While attaching the PlayStation-branded Backbone One to my phone, I immediately felt some serious nostalgia. It took me back to the good old days of gaming on the troubled and misunderstood PlayStation Vita — Sony’s last swing at a dedicated handheld device. Thankfully, Sony hasn’t completely deserted mobile gaming fans, and has team...
July 28, 2022 1 min read
Yesterday, the Steam platform released its newest client update, which adds a compatibility function for the Nintendo Switch Online range of classic controllers. The new-school/old-school gamepads can now be used for a plethora of Steam games, bringing further options to the massive library of PC titles.
The Nintendo Switch NES, SNES, Nintendo 64,...
July 28, 2022 2 min read
Sony has partnered with Backbone to create an official PlayStation mobile controller for iPhone users, and if you're a fan of the PS5's DualSense, you might dig the aesthetic. Like similar products on the market, Backbone One — PlayStation Edition will fit around your phone for on-the-go gaming. It's out now for $100 directly...
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