Google is shutting down the Stadia controller conversion tool that allowed users to switch controllers to Bluetooth mode, with the service ending on December 31, 2025. Users are advised to convert their controllers now to ensure continued use, as the tool is unlikely to be available after this date.
A 17-year-old hacker named Kai designed and built the compact Cheetah MX4 Mini 3D printer control motherboard, featuring advanced capabilities like support for multiple firmware, sensorless homing, and high-current loads, all documented in a detailed build log.
The Backbone Pro mobile gaming controller is on sale for $134.99, matching its Black Friday lowest price, offering enhanced features like Bluetooth support, longer battery life, and improved ergonomics, making it a top choice for mobile gamers seeking a versatile and high-quality controller.
This article provides seven essential tips for optimizing your new PS5, including enabling automatic login, extending controller battery life, setting game presets, optimizing visual output, enabling remote play, adjusting privacy settings, and disabling trophy video recordings to enhance your gaming experience.
Sony has announced the 'Icon Blue' limited edition DualSense controller for PS5, inspired by PlayStation's iconic blue shades, available in select countries and exclusive to Walmart, priced at around $85-$110.
Leaked information suggests Sony may introduce a new version of the DualSense controller, called 'V3', potentially featuring replaceable batteries, possibly aligning with a new PS5 Pro. This change could address past battery life issues, moving away from the built-in rechargeable design to a more flexible solution, similar to Xbox's approach.
A new version of the PS5 DualSense controller, called the 'DualSense V3', is reportedly in development, featuring a removable battery and expected to launch alongside the new PS5 Pro console in November, although Sony has not officially confirmed these plans.
The 8BitDo Pro 3 is a highly customizable gaming controller praised for its versatility and comfort, featuring swappable face buttons, arcade-style joystick caps, and advanced trigger and stick technology. It supports multiple platforms including Switch 2, PC, and more, with extensive customization options via the Ultimate V2 app. However, it has some drawbacks like imprecise rumble effects and inability to wake the Switch 2 from standby, making it less ideal as a primary Switch 2 controller despite its many features.
To celebrate Rare's 40th anniversary, a licensed special edition controller by 8BitDo has leaked online, featuring game-inspired designs and compatible with multiple platforms, marking 8BitDo's first wireless Xbox controller. The leak coincides with Rare's social media tribute to its legacy amid recent studio challenges, including the cancellation of Everwild and the departure of veteran Gregg Mayles.
A Rare-themed Xbox wireless controller, created in collaboration with 8BitDo to celebrate Rare's 40th anniversary, has leaked online and is available for pre-order on Amazon in the US. The controller features designs inspired by Rare's popular games like Sea of Thieves, Banjo-Kazooie, Viva Pinata, and Donkey Kong Country, and is compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, iOS, and Android.
The GameSir Super Nova is an affordable, highly customizable gaming controller that offers pro-level features like Hall Effect joysticks and programmable buttons, making it a great choice for gamers on a budget, despite some minor limitations like app UI and lack of Xbox support.
8BitDo has announced the Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller, a feature-rich successor to the Pro 2, with customizable buttons, swappable face buttons, TMR joysticks, and compatibility with multiple platforms, available for preorder at $70 with an August 12 release.
8BitDo has launched the Pro 3, its first controller with swappable button layouts, featuring a PlayStation DualSense-like design, drift-resistant joysticks with TMR technology, and compatibility across multiple platforms. It includes a rechargeable battery, a charging dock, and customizable profiles, with a release date set for August 12th and a price of $69.99.
Sony is restocking the 30th anniversary PS5 DualSense controller for a limited time, available for pre-order starting July 21 for PlayStation Plus subscribers and July 23 for the general public, exclusively through the PlayStation Store, with the controller featuring a retro design inspired by the original PlayStation.
Sony is releasing a limited restock of the 30th anniversary PS5 DualSense controllers, which feature a retro PS1 design, available for pre-order starting July 23, with early access for PlayStation Plus members on July 21, but quantities are highly limited, making them difficult to obtain again.