8BitDo unveiled the next generation of its flagship Ultimate controller series at CES 2026--and it now makes sense why the manufacturer hasn't released an Xbox version of the Ultimate 2. Officially ...

BitDo introduces an evolved Ultimate 3 controller, with a focus on swappable sticks and buttons and other premium features.

This GameSir x Hyperkin mobile controller looks like a game changer for emulation thanks to its modular design.

Mobile gaming peripherals took a step forward at CES 2026 with the reveal of the X5 Alteron, the world's first fully modular mobile gaming controller. Developed in collaboration between GameSir, known ...

Not all peripherals are created equal, be they mice, keyboards, or controllers, and the Thrustmaster eSwap X 2 Pro aims to be the pad that caters to your playstyle whatever the situation. Improving on ...

The GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron looks too good to be true, but it has the hallmarks of a perfect pad for mobile and Switch players - especially GameCube and N64 fans.

Gamesir and Hyperkin, the two companies, have shown off the X5 Alteron, the world's first fully modular gaming controller for mobile, PCs, and Nintendo devices!

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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