Game controllers

EasySMX X10 Mechanic Master gaming controller review

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REVIEW – I will start this review by dropping an honesty bomb. Ready? I’m not a gamer. Yes, I know this is a review of a gaming controller, so the pre-requisite should be that a gamer reviews it. Right? But I was curious to try the EasySMX X10 Mechanic Master controller because it has hall […]

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NYXI Wizard wireless gaming controller review – Add a little retro spice to your Switch

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REVIEW – Much to my wife’s chagrin, I’ve recently gotten back into video games. Luckily for her, it’s now on the hand-me-down Nintendo my son gave me. Now I’m not hogging the TV. She can watch what she wants and I can happily spend way too many hours exploring Hyrule. Since the original Joycons are

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GameSir G8 Galileo Type-C Wired Mobile Gaming Controller review – GameSir’s done it again

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REVIEW – Mobile gaming has been an interesting product area over the years, with phones evolving from barely playing Snake™ to having full-on console and PC ports in recent years. One of the most exciting new developments for mobile gaming has been sufficient network speeds to enable cloud-based gaming, where a server farm can do

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PowerA MOGA XP-ULTRA Multi-Platform Wireless Controller review – jack of all trades, master of none

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REVIEW – There’s no shortage of gaming controller options on the market, with some designed specifically for certain consoles while others try to target both Windows and Xbox or Playstation consoles. Rarely do I see one trying to do as much as the PowerA MOGA XP-ULTRA Multi-Platform Wireless Controller though, with support for wireless and

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Backbone One gaming controller review – mobile gaming controller done right

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REVIEW – Nearly all of us carry a smartphone these days, but when it comes to mobile gaming touchscreen controls can range from slightly inconvenient to infuriating. There are quite a few high quality games (not to mention cloud streaming services) that are ported from consoles or designed for controllers and then adapted to touch

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GameSir-X2 Pro-Xbox (Android) gaming controller review – like carrying around an Xbox Series X

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REVIEW – I game on phones quite often. Much of that time has been spent using something like a Razer Kishi controller, or more recently the GameSir X2 Bluetooth that I bought personally after Julie reviewed it last year. Most of the time I play streaming games like through Xbox Gamepass, Nvidia Geforce Now, or

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GameSir X3 Type-C mobile gaming controller review

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REVIEW – Heat management for a gaming console or PC is critical to achieving optimal performance, and GameSir is bringing that concept to the mobile gaming space with their new X3 controller.  Equipped with a Peltier cooling system, this is a premium mobile gaming controller which promises peak performance for intense gaming sessions on your

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SteelSeries Stratus+ gaming controller review – game anywhere!

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REVIEW – Cloud gaming has given us the ability to play AAA games on our cell phones and tablets, but gaming with touch screen controls leaves a lot to be desired.  The SteelSeries Stratus+ aims to solve this problem with an Android/PC gaming controller that incorporates a mount for a mobile phone, so you can

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Gaming finger sleeves solve the horror of sweaty thumb slippage

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NEWS – You’re so close to completing the highest level on your favorite game when your thumb slips off the controls and you die. ARGH! There has to be a solution to this heartache, right? Yes! Razer comes to your rescue with their Gaming Finger Sleeves. These specially designed socks for your fingers are made

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Gamesir F8 Pro Snowgon mobile cooling joystick review – for all those times you need a refrigerator on your phone

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REVIEW – I play games on my phone nearly every day, and while I sometimes suffer from hand cramping after long gaming sessions, I’ve never thought “I wish I could cool my phone more to get higher framerates in this game”, but here I am testing a device designed to do exactly that. Gamesir sent

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GameSir X2 smartphone Bluetooth gaming controller review

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REVIEW – When it comes to gaming, I’m old school. I prefer a physical controller vs. onscreen touch controls. The GameSir X2 Bluetooth is a gaming controller that has been designed especially for smartphones and it effectively turns your smartphone into a gaming console in a form factor like a Nintendo Switch. Let’s take a

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GameSir VX AimBox review – mice, keyboards and consoles unite!

REVIEW – Console gaming systems provide a large library of titles and out-of-the-box stunning graphics but, compared to gaming PCs, have a small selection of compatible input devices. The GameSir VX AimBox is a programmable USB mouse and keyboard adapter for many current console systems. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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These shoes will take you to adventures on other worlds

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NEWS – If you enjoy playing Windows 10 VR games, then you need a new pair of shoes to level up your game. Cybershoes let you really walk in virtual reality games without having to deal with motion sickness. And a bonus is that you burn calories! Cybershoes feature a one size fits all design,

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GameSir X2 Type-C Mobile Gaming Controller review

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REVIEW – During this global pandemic everyone is slowly making their way through, video games have offered many a welcomed respite from the daily challenges they’re facing. Gaming subscriptions and purchases are on the rise compared to the same period pre-pandemic and this influx of interest and dollars is helping drive a lot of innovation,

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Logitech G G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals review – immersive force feedback for days!

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REVIEW – The Logitech G G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals from Logitech in the Arcade/Simulator racing gaming world is very interesting to me.  Compared to their previous offerings, they are positioning the G923 Racing Wheel as more simulator-leaning and immersive than their older similar wheels.  The biggest change is the new “TRUEFORCE” feedback engine, which

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