[ad_1] If you’re serious about Nintendo Switch gaming, chances are you probably own a Pro Controller. It’s been our favorite Switch controller here at Engadget pretty much from the start, with senior editor Devindra Hardawar calling it “a solid alternative for gamers” and “a must-have if you’re into fighting games.” We appreciate its built-in D-pad […]
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PowerA’s cute Nano Switch controller is great for small hands
[ad_1] Kris Naudus / Engadget Despite the Nano’s diminutive size, the D-pad, thumb sticks and buttons are all the same size as a standard controller, just pushed closer together. This is actually a huge advantage for those like myself with small hands, since a recurring issue I have with both Nintendo’s Pro Controller and PowerA’s […]
Modder makes the GameCube Joy-Cons you’ve always wanted for your Switch
[ad_1] He even created a center piece that lets you reunite both halves in a single gamepad that’s the same width as the original Wavebird. The creator expects to provide CAD files for those who want to attempt their own mods, but be warned: this definitely isn’t for first-timers. Shank cautioned that a lot more […]
Nintendo’s SNES-style Switch controllers are now available
[ad_1] There’s not much mystery to the design — it’s a mild modernization of the classic pastel-colored controller with a wireless connection and USB-C charging. That might be enough for some, mind you, and it might be appealing if you’re more interested in faithfully recreating the SNES experience than including present-day bells and whistles. [ad_2] […]
The story behind every Xbox One controller ever made
[ad_1] The clip walks through ‘common’ controllers based on themes, whether it’s colors, laser-etched patterns or the many game-themed models (did you know the Sea of Thieves pad was inspired by a gem in a shop?). You’ll often know why Microsoft chose a certain material or visual element. However, the real highlights are the rarities. […]
Google built a controller for its Stadia gaming service
[ad_1] Google is backing up its new Stadia game streaming service with some honest-to-goodness hardware — but not a box. The internet giant has unveiled a gamepad built with Stadia in mind, and it borrows a few cues from its earlier design patent. The wireless gamepad connects over WiFi, not Bluetooth, giving it access to […]
Xbox One ‘Phantom’ controller lineup adds an option in White
[ad_1] If you need a new controller for your Xbox One, Microsoft has just introduced the second model in its “Phantom” series, this time as a white special edition release. It’s slated to go on sale for $70 April 2nd, following the black Phantom controller released late last year. Both of them feature a two-tone […]
Google shows how it could make a cloud-savvy game controller
[ad_1] The gamepad could also store your account and host device settings (like brightness and volume), not just familiar hardware options like game-specific button bindings and general gamepad settings. You could visit a friend and instantly pick up where you left off. Google originally filed the patent in 2014 (hence the Android KitKat-era “home” and […]