The Competitor is a symmetrical, pro-grade controller from Hyperkin designed to deliver esports performance at a competitive price point. From Hall effect sticks and triggers to its sleek, ...

The peak eras of Rock Band and Guitar Hero may be behind us, but rhythm gaming is still alive and well. Whether you play Fortnite Festival or have built a library of tracks in Clone Hero, there are ...

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I’ve been using the same smartphone controller on my iPhone for years. That’s partly because most options are so similar. Announced at CES 2026, the X5 Alteron couldn’t be more different. It’s a ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Xbox lineage kicked off all the way back in 2001 with the release of the first Xbox console. Now, well over 20 years later, the line of ...

More often than not, game consoles only ship with with a single controller, leaving it up to you whether or not to buy a second one for local co-op play. The problem is, controllers are not cheap ...

The holiday season is just about here and it's officially the time of year to ask: What presents am I going to get everyone? Thankfully, there are a ton of early Black Friday deals for the tech lover ...

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Duke basketball dominated Army for a 114-59 win on Tuesday in a Veterans Day meeting at Christl Arena. The No. 4 Blue Devils (3-0) shot 56.9% from the field, going 70% in the second half, while ...