Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about video games, technology and pop culture. Xbox has introduced a brand new trio of limited edition wireless ...

So many third-party controllers for PC exist that it’s hard to argue for a clear-cut winner. One controller has better haptics, the other back buttons, while another just possesses that premium feel ...

The controller ABXY design originates from CAD: A/B marked primary buttons, X/Y marked secondary buttons. A 1993 Nintendo Power Q&A confirmed the CAD origin of the ABXY labeling. Nintendo kept ABXY; ...

Valve's Steam Controller demand has exceeded expectations, pushing new reservations into 2027 as the queue grows faster than production can handle.

Even though a standard DualSense is one of the best controllers money can buy, it does not compare to some of its rare special edition counterparts. Since the console launched in 2020, Sony has ...

So, you’ve picked up a Nintendo Switch 2 and are ready to dive into Mario Kart World, but you’re not really feelin’ the Joy-Cons (don’t worry, they’re not my thing either). Yeah, you need a more ...

If you tried syncing an 8BitDo controller to the Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day, you were probably disappointed when the console refused to recognize it. I know I was. But my disappointment didn’t ...

This page contains instructions on how to sync and pair controllers, such as Joy-Cons or Pro Controllers from both the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 era with your Nintendo Switch 2. It’s ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Nintendo Switch 2 supports a wide range of controllers, from Nintendo's own Pro Controller to many Bluetooth gamepads you might already ...