We break down the best Hall Effect controllers for PS5, Xbox, PC, and mobile, from budget to pro-level performance.

Many gamers across the world rely on their Xbox controllers for playing games on PC. And now, their experience might just receive a small but meaningful upgrade. Microsoft is reportedly testing a new ...

Before the Xbox 360 arrived in 2006, using a gamepad on PC was a pretty annoying experience. You'd have to manually configure buttons, games wouldn't detect the controller or show the correct icons, ...

Nacon's Revolution X Unlimited might be the best third-party controller for the Xbox, and arguably the best Elite-style pad outright. When it was announced in August 2024, Nacon’s Revolution X ...

At CES 2026, 8BitDo unveiled its first modular wireless controller that could be the Elite Series 2 alternative you're looking for. 8BitDo unveiled the next generation of its flagship Ultimate ...

Looking past the two-tone DualSense color scheme (it is also available in all-black), the Hyperkin Competitor is a smartly designed controller. Starting with the analog sticks, the anti-friction rings ...

It wasn't that long ago that Xbox Series X|S owners could only use official Microsoft controllers for wireless play. Outside of modded options from brands like Scuf, the Xbox Wireless Controller and ...