Touchscreen controls are fine for mobile gaming, but nothing beats that feeling of analog buttons and physical joysticks. Controllers offer superior feedback, and you don't need a console to use one.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gaming has become such a widespread hobby that the sheer number of peripherals you can get your hands on to augment your gaming experience is ...

Smartphone gaming has grown far beyond simple touch-based controls. Whether you’re diving into fast-paced shooters, racing sims, or platformers, having a reliable game controller can seriously upgrade ...

The last few years has seen gaming go from being possibly as affordable as it ever has been, to being substantially more ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazon's October Prime Day sale tends to be a decent source of discounts for gaming gear, and the latest iteration of the "Prime Big Deal Days ...

If there’s one thing that developers absolutely must get right when designing a video game console, it’s the controllers. If they muck up the controller design by making it unwieldy, cumbersome, or ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The primary purpose of a Steam Deck is to be a gaming PC you can carry around, hence its built-in controls. However, if the controls don't ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Samsung P9 Express microSD Express Card (512GB) for $75 at Amazon ($25 off): If you need more storage for your Switch 2, this is a new low for ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Sony’s Days of Play sale has officially kicked off, and if you’re in ...

Whether you play on PC or console, you'll want to grab these discounted Razer peripherals on sale at Amazon. By Stan Horaczek Published Jan 9, 2026 4:44 PM EST Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) ...