We break down the best Hall Effect controllers for PS5, Xbox, PC, and mobile, from budget to pro-level performance.

For as long as I can remember, Nintendo's gamepads have been a core part of my life. The NES's original rectangular controller was awfully unergonomic, but I still loved it, and it set me down the ...

With prices going up everywhere, including Microsoft raising prices on its Xbox console and accessories, it's more important than ever to spend your money in the right place. When it comes to getting ...

The PDP Riffmaster guitar controller has reawakened Guitar Hero nostalgia in many a gamer in recent years. It's been over a ...

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The difference between an average mobile gaming experience and a legendary mobile gaming experience often comes down to the hardware you're using. Thankfully, we've seen a whole slew of dedicated ...

The Razer Kishi V3 Pro feels far too similar to the Kishi Ultra, which released only a year ago. It might have improved aspects that make it a better investment overall, but its carried-over price of ...

The Hyperkin Competitor is one of the best wired-only Xbox controllers I've ever held. It feels good to hold; its controls have excellent input response, and it feels so much more natural to play 2D ...

Hexgaming's Phantom takes the internals from Sony's controllers, throws in customisation such as stick-drift calibration, all tucked into a high-quality shell that rivals Sony's DualSense Edge. This ...

I already felt like the Victrix Pro BFG Controller was one of the best on the market to date, especially if you're looking for an ergonomic, modular controller for those long gaming sessions. So when ...