video game controllers
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PS5 Accessory Makers Just Won’t Stop Taunting Sony’s Lawyers
Dbrand, a tech accessories brand that my roommate described to me as “being for dudes who like new iPhones,” has decided to wage a very loud legal war with Sony Entertainment regarding their totally fine PS5 plates and cases. A few months ago, Dbrand made their first attempt at making black PS5 plates, called Darkplates,…
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Cleverly Complex 3D-Printed Adaptor Turns an Xbox Controller Into a Flight Simulator Joystick
Microsoft Flight Simulator has finally come to the Xbox, and if you’ve already taken to the skies you’ve probably realised two things: the Xbox controller isn’t the best tool for flying, and there are no affordable wireless flight sticks available for the console. Instead of tearing up their pilot’s licence, Akaki Kuumeri’s solution to the…
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How to Use Your Next-Gen Console Controllers With Other Devices
The gaming controller that came with your PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S can do double-duty on other devices, too. This means you can take advantage of your next-gen controller’s ergonomics and adaptability to play games on your computer, your smartphone, your tablet, and other devices, too. Here’s how to set it…
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8BitDo’s Pro 2 Is Closer Than Ever to Being the Perfect Nintendo Switch Controller
There’s still not a perfect controller for the Switch (even Nintendo’s own Pro controller has its flaws) but 8BitDo’s new Pro 2, an upgrade to its SN30 Pro+, comes about as close as you’re going to get. By addressing some of the more glaring shortcomings of its predecessor, 8BitDo has made the Pro 2 a…