<![CDATA[ Latest from PC Gamer in Controllers ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:22:57 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Father's Day is fast approaching, so I've picked out 12 awesome gift ideas for gaming dads without a single pair of socks to be found ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/fathers-day-is-fast-approaching-so-ive-picked-out-12-awesome-gift-ideas-for-gaming-dads-without-a-single-pair-of-socks-to-be-found/ u2aopUq2ZHjGsRThG47co9 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:22:57 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:23:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forza Horizon 6 is better when you're in the driving seat, so I've picked out some of our best racing wheels, pedals, and chairs to put you in pole position ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/steering-wheels/forza-horizon-6-is-better-when-youre-in-the-driving-seat-so-ive-picked-out-some-of-our-best-racing-wheels-pedals-and-chairs-to-put-you-in-pole-position/ 96kz7bxdJpKp2RzBUfWYJG Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:13:11 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:13:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Basically Lego for gamers': This new game controller has modular buttons, sticks, grips, and even vibration motors ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/basically-lego-for-gamers-this-new-game-controller-has-modular-buttons-sticks-grips-and-even-vibration-motors/ NgVdCuckfL32UyFLPF7N2A Fri, 29 May 2026 11:22:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Controller's main competition isn't from Microsoft or Sony: It's from third-party vendors ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/arguments-that-the-steam-controllers-competition-is-from-microsoft-or-sony-is-categorically-wrong-its-from-third-party-vendors/ vezz6b83Z7dZwtEmYZVDBn Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You need to know the Steam Controller's charging puck is always live, so if you accidentally touch it with something conductive, you're in for a shock ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/you-need-to-know-the-steam-controllers-charging-puck-is-always-live-so-if-you-accidentally-touch-it-with-something-conductive-youre-in-for-a-shock/ yJpDucP8dQkJJ8TdpxZm8o Fri, 22 May 2026 10:26:50 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2026 16:45:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't buy an Xbox controller when you can get one with drift-free TMR sticks, 8x the polling rate, and a charging stand for less at Amazon ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/dont-buy-an-xbox-controller-when-you-can-get-one-with-drift-free-tmr-sticks-8x-the-polling-rate-and-a-charging-stand-for-less-at-amazon/ cBVHRNqRUBeFRKqrM3bKiT Wed, 20 May 2026 12:18:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hear the Steam Controller sing whole songs with haptics, including the Wii Store soundtrack, Still Alive, and even attempt a Rick Roll ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/hear-the-steam-controller-sing-whole-songs-with-haptics-including-the-wii-store-soundtrack-still-alive-and-even-attempt-a-rick-roll/ yw3oLW8un3JcQr3SGBzNoA Fri, 15 May 2026 13:23:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Average Valve W': After some Steam Controller packages were sent to the wrong country, Valve is reportedly giving 'any standard-edition title' to affected shoppers ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/average-valve-w-after-some-steam-controller-packages-were-sent-to-the-wrong-country-valve-is-reportedly-giving-any-standard-edition-title-to-affected-shoppers/ dbwuzoxCEmvcEUiGgBhQLm Fri, 15 May 2026 11:54:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Leaked Xbox Elite 3 controller images show at least one oddball addition, but it'll struggle to compete in a radically changed market ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/leaked-xbox-elite-3-controller-images-show-at-least-one-oddball-addition-but-itll-struggle-to-compete-in-a-radically-changed-market/ qaT6DtsnjEHBcZpp8FjbgH Thu, 14 May 2026 23:14:27 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:41:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's when the Steam Controller will be available again in Australia, and I hope you like being awake at 3am ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/heres-when-the-steam-controller-will-be-available-again-in-australia-and-i-hope-you-like-being-awake-at-3am/ xwe8megd55zr9atz7kKDUa Fri, 08 May 2026 03:33:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Controllers to come back in stock with reprise of Steam Deck reservation system ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controllers-to-come-back-in-stock-with-reprise-of-steam-deck-reservation-system/ KA2h2KumLg2gEGYFQhpXsC Thu, 07 May 2026 18:32:04 +0000 Fri, 08 May 2026 10:59:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve releases the CAD files for the Steam Controller and its Puck, no doubt ushering in an era of unholy 3D printed creations ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/valve-releases-the-cad-files-for-the-steam-controller-and-its-puck-no-doubt-ushering-in-an-era-of-unholy-3d-printed-creations/ FDTsw6BBMeysFqkQtDqDt9 Wed, 06 May 2026 14:11:33 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:55:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve says Steam Controller sold out 'faster than we anticipated' but previously told us it has knobs it can turn to get more ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/valve-says-steam-controller-sold-out-faster-than-we-anticipated-but-previously-told-us-it-has-knobs-it-can-turn-to-get-more/ W3ZmhyacvomBhkeRNBK7B3 Tue, 05 May 2026 16:53:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Controller is sold out in most regions, but Australia—you still have a chance (Update: Too late it's gone) ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-is-sold-out-in-most-regions-but-australia-you-still-have-a-chance/ xCdxJvQoH9GiRNfmwGs4kF Mon, 04 May 2026 23:17:11 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 01:01:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ eBay resellers are turning a tidy profit on Steam Controllers ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/ebay-resellers-are-turning-a-tidy-profit-on-steam-controllers/ Z7Xh7g6gCt8YKiLpNkFhUR Mon, 04 May 2026 22:03:19 +0000 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:03:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Controller sold out in 30 minutes, utterly breaking Steam in the process ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/the-steam-controller-sold-out-in-30-minutes-utterly-breaking-steam-in-the-process/ mLkvLAu5TomJNYvocH9yug Mon, 04 May 2026 17:52:06 +0000 Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ GameSir G7 Pro 8K Aimlabs Edition review ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-aimlabs-edition-review/ LxaJz5yKcWogc5hm5z84mj Fri, 01 May 2026 11:37:15 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:41:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Raspberry Pi-based homebrew dongle enables full wireless Sony DualSense controller functionality on the PC including haptics ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/raspberry-pi-based-homebrew-dongle-enables-full-wireless-sony-dualsense-controller-functionality-on-the-pc-including-haptics/ N9aktUyZKnRUeNgh5vy4CN Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:56:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We've never met a cult we didn't want to be a part of, so we're getting in on the ground floor': Dbrand announces skins for the new Steam Controller in the most Dbrand way ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/weve-never-met-a-cult-we-didnt-want-to-be-a-part-of-so-were-getting-in-on-the-ground-floor-dbrand-announces-skins-for-the-new-steam-controller-in-the-most-dbrand-way/ JxxRbUeuCxsxmjRsxjQ2mF Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:05:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Controller Australian price revealed ahead of May 5 release ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-is-au-usd149-in-australia-and-launching-day-one-with-the-rest-of-the-world/ EsprmtoaZEREmySe2GQacZ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:06:25 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:02:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve on the $99 Steam Controller: 'I do know price has gone up from where we originally wanted it to be' ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/valve-on-the-usd99-steam-controller-i-do-know-price-has-gone-up-from-where-we-originally-wanted-it-to-be/ XhnPH2aeDNDMEiQA5i9BZa Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve is bullish on global Steam Controller availability: 'We have knobs we can turn to try to get things to people faster' ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/valve-is-bullish-on-global-steam-controller-availability-we-have-knobs-we-can-turn-to-try-to-get-things-to-people-faster/ Rw7Gp4VNeFbKutcUJZbgEm Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 14:09:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve will be providing Steam Controller replacement parts via iFixit after launch ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/valve-will-be-providing-steam-controller-replacement-parts-via-ifixit-after-launch/ TCfYTfoQaAw6ouJ6ysnZFV Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 14:13:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve's Steam Controller goes on sale next week, May 4. It's pricier than you might have hoped, but more reasonable than I expected ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/valves-new-steam-controller-goes-on-sale-next-week/ yvoS8xEi5dK52bgMpHqnE4 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:01:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:07:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Controller (2026) review ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-review/ B4p3aPJNV2Ckc47kSywXKQ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:16:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Controller teardown: simple to open, easy to fix ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-teardown-simple-to-open-easy-to-fix/ WwDdwjyFLzp727AM7tRhX4 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:06:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Steam Controller reportedly $99 ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/new-steam-controller-reportedly-usd99/ 3L5eXH3NjHxfNwo5qXMrkh Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:59:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Whoopsie: Microsoft has been shipping Xbox controllers without batteries and is now compensating customers with rechargeable kits ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/whoopsie-microsoft-has-been-shipping-xbox-controllers-without-batteries-and-is-now-compensating-customers-with-rechargeable-kits/ pjtqBC9CuP8EEyXqoVS9d3 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:41:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ There's only one budget wireless hall effect controller I'd recommend right now, and my current favorite is only $30 ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/theres-only-one-budget-wireless-hall-effect-controller-id-recommend-right-now-and-my-current-favorite-is-only-usd30/ TXXLvrjxiCQkjSt3VrnmqR Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:15:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ EasySMX D05 review ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/easysmx-d05-review/ WRLnnowV6sabshmTC8HujQ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:00:43 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:15:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ EasySMX D10 review ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/easysmx-d10-review/ fM5EQd4AH6qDUADhLjdeqe Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:14:14 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:47:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ This simple gaming chair bracket could have saved me years of sim racing with two wooden blocks holding my pedals in place ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/steering-wheels/this-simple-gaming-chair-bracket-could-have-saved-me-years-of-sim-racing-with-two-wooden-blocks-holding-my-pedals-in-place/ h9Edc8nEiNweF7nGiMgyq5 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:31:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hyperkin Competitor review ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/hyperkin-competitor-review/ euxMmPNTRBtjcL6Rz4W3kD Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:59:23 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:21:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ The future of Nacon gaming accessories looks uncertain as the company files for insolvency ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/the-future-of-nacon-gaming-accessories-looks-uncertain-as-the-company-files-for-insolvency/ mhqbAsTSV8HqG4Xm8gEjBc Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:40:35 +0000 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:40:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Moza AB9 FFB Base + MH16 Flightstick + MTP Throttle review ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/moza-ab9-ffb-base-mh16-flightstick-mtp-throttle-review/ fjGZ5xcK8LaBGjLhbCCzjU Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:48:01 +0000 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:50:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Controller re-review: A fresh look at Valve's flawed but influential 10-year-old controller ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/steam-controller-re-review-a-fresh-look-at-valves-flawed-but-influential-10-year-old-controller/ ugGjzn4dHDykcHhGWYEMvN Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:57:12 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:57:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Open source Steam Controller-a-like is a beast with new screens and gyro controls: 'there's so much more I can add' says creator ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/open-source-steam-controller-a-like-is-a-beast-with-new-screens-and-gyro-controls-theres-so-much-more-i-can-add-says-creator/ nS3mH4APDKYWDyxMGhHrMF Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:08:31 +0000 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:20:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Quick—Amazon is flogging the best PC gaming controller for just AU$135 ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/quick-amazon-is-flogging-the-best-pc-gaming-controller-for-just-aud139/ ELAUBwK4SPggC2bTdGrGU9 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:43:51 +0000 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:45:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Arc Raiders' overpowered aim assist gets stronger at high frame rates, and I feel like I'm cheating when I use it ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/arc-raiders-overpowered-aim-assist-gets-stronger-at-high-frame-rates-and-i-feel-like-im-cheating-when-i-use-it/ JrwpdJUENfykSBp6DVUkRW Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:30:35 +0000 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:39:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I enjoy touching all the hardware bits that pass through PCG's offices, but this bit of kit was all but made for my upsettingly small baby hands ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/i-enjoy-touching-all-the-hardware-bits-that-pass-through-pcgs-offices-but-this-bit-of-kit-was-all-but-made-for-my-upsettingly-small-baby-hands/ tQB6qhX4BpbDRbDGhUFxrE Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Varmilo releases mildly cursed looking 'foot keyboard' designed to give you an edge in competitive games ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/varmilo-releases-mildly-cursed-looking-foot-keyboard-designed-to-give-you-an-edge-in-competitive-games/ BVHrMvwHbnfjwRCbr3ZhJU Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:14:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ From TMR sticks to budget picks, these are the nine best game controller deals in the Cyber Monday sales ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/from-tmr-sticks-to-budget-picks-these-are-the-nine-best-game-controller-deals-in-the-cyber-monday-sales/ 8XEnvZ7fYJFYzwLTKAA289 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:52:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Switching to a leverless fighting game controller is the smartest thing I ever did, and one of the best in the biz is at its lowest-ever price ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/switching-to-a-leverless-fighting-game-controller-is-the-smartest-thing-i-ever-did-and-one-of-the-best-in-the-biz-is-at-its-lowest-ever-price/ NpyeQTnsvfDfF2sL3E7kfJ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:28:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Tis the season to curl up for a spot of cozy gaming—shop the setup to match this Cyber Monday ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/tis-the-season-to-curl-up-for-a-spot-of-cozy-gaming-shop-the-setup-to-match-this-cyber-monday/ D3Sz3fBvUcAFRsXdZGdcHA Sat, 29 Nov 2025 18:48:18 +0000 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 18:50:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $16 controller is one of the best Cyber Monday stocking fillers, and the cheapest route to no-drift Hall effect sticks ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/the-best-budget-controller-ive-reviewed-is-also-the-most-reasonably-priced-way-of-getting-hall-effect-this-black-friday/ 7RuCKFd3MfLx2BqeeBd6w6 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:42:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ TMR sticks, 1000 Hz polling and a charging stand top the spec sheet of one of Cyber Monday's best PC controller deals ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/tmr-sticks-1000-hz-polling-and-a-charging-stand-top-the-spec-sheet-of-one-of-black-fridays-best-pc-controller-deals/ m3DWfVUcsEJTfduauH9rG5 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:27:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ My beloved Razer PC controller is finally on discount this Cyber Monday and I implore you to behold its shapely frame ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/my-beloved-razer-pc-controller-is-finally-on-discount-this-black-friday-and-i-implore-you-to-behold-its-shapely-frame/ d2bR9h6JxxpdgFLvWLsmZK Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:36:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ GameSir is offering up its stick-drift resistant and very lovely looking G7 Pro controller for only $60 for Cyber Monday ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gamesir-doesnt-disappoint-this-black-friday-offering-up-its-g7-pro-controller-for-only-usd60/ cYDYFP8XNS72zuHUf6JMgJ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:01:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ A proper wireless Hall effect controller for under $19: It's hard to say no to this Black Friday gaming deal ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/a-wireless-hall-effect-gaming-controller-from-a-good-brand-for-less-than-usd20-its-hard-to-say-no-to-this-early-black-friday-deal/ LS7TsWfWjaMkR8fr7gzTta Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:22:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Black Friday, the nostalgic 8BitDo Pro 3 controller is only $56—its lowest ever price ]]> https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/this-black-friday-the-nostalgic-8bitdo-pro-3-controller-is-only-usd56-its-lowest-ever-price/ yosVt5L29AaQ6Xc3zvwuhX Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:01:47 +0000