Game controllers

GameSir X4 Aileron gaming controller review – a split design gamepad for Android

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REVIEW – If you told me in 1999 that one day I’d be able to play my beloved Quake 2 on a mobile phone connected to the internet, I’d think you were crazy.  Here we are though, and mobile gaming is alive and well thanks to game streaming, high speed mobile internet service, and capable

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GameSir Kaleid and Kaleid Flux gaming controllers review – a surprising new Xbox controller

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REVIEW – GameSir is at it again, building on the Kaleid series with two new Xbox controllers.  These controllers pack a surprising amount of features in a familiar package, but are not as expensive as you might think.  I’ve been doing my part and gaming away on these for the last month, and am excited

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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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GameSir T4 Pro multi-platform game controller review

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REVIEW – Gaming has taken a hard turn into mobile of late. Used to be, you had to get a fancy PC rig or a console to have the speed and video rendering capabilities needed for action-filled, high-processor games. Now, many phones or tablets can play pretty heavy-duty titles. But what about the control aspect

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