Prototype controllers can go through dozens of iterations before a final design is decided upon. Here is a look at some of the wackier designs. These are all pretty unknown, so hopefully you find some ...

If you’re like me, you’ll find this story fascinating. I love looking back at the history of how video games and hardware came to be. A lot of trial and error ...

A prototype of a Nintendo PlayStation SNES controller has sold at auction over the weekend, with the winning bid coming in at a whopping $35,000. Yes, controllers are expensive in general these days, ...

Originally a teen’s 3D-printed prototype, it’ll soon go on sale. Originally a teen’s 3D-printed prototype, it’ll soon go on sale. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets ...

GameSir's CES 2026 showcase brought multiple new concepts to the Las Vegas Convention Center, including a new way to experience your racing games.

Xbox could be all-in on the cloud. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There's just something special about an Xbox pad. The feel, ...

What just happened? In the world of video game-related rarities, the more obscure and hard-to-find an item is, the more money people are willing to pay. It's why a prototype Nintendo PlayStation ...

The X5 Alteron may be the world's first fully modular mobile games controller, with swap-out button arrays and sticks.