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This smart garage door controller is no longer very smart

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This smart garage door controller is no longer very smart The Chamberlain MyQ smart garage door controller connects to a garage door opener so you can control it from anywhere. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The VergeThe Chamberlain Group — owners of the MyQ smart garage door controller tech — has announced it’s shut off all “unauthorized access” to its APIs. The move breaks the smart home integr…

The Verge 971 2024-02-20

Meta is investigating Quest 3 issues after controller tracking complaints

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Meta is investigating Quest 3 issues after controller tracking complaints Meta has yet to confirm the cause of the tracking issues, or provide a possible workaround. | Photo by Becca Farsace / The VergeMeta is investigating reports of tracking issues blighting its Quest 3 VR headset following user complaints that controller tracking performance is “much worse than the Quest 2” in some games. Over on the Meta community…

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Xbox is making it easier to play keyboard-focused games on a controller

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Xbox is making it easier to play keyboard-focused games on a controller Photo by Tom Warren / The VergeXbox’s latest update adds a way to map controller buttons to keyboard keys. If you have the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and the Xbox Adaptive Controller, you can now assign specific keyboard keys to buttons on your controller. This should make it easier to play games that have limited controller support…

The Verge 1.2k 2024-01-22

How to Use the PS5 Controller on a PS4

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How to Use the PS5 Controller on a PS4 The PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller is one of the best console controllers on the market. Not only does it offer a similar size and setup to Sony’s long-standing line of controllers, but it offers a ton of different features for you to take advantage of. While you can play PS4 games on the PS5 using the DualSense… Read more…

Lifehacker 970 2024-01-15

You Can Get the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller for $89

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You Can Get the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller for $89 The Elite Series 2 Core wireless controller has hit one of its lowest prices since its release in September 2022. You can get it from the Microsoft website for $88.99 (originally $129.99). The lowest price it’s been on Amazon is $98.52 this summer, according to Camelcamelcamel, but still higher than the $79 it briefly… Read more…

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The Leviton Scene Controller Could Be Smarter

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The Leviton Scene Controller Could Be Smarter Instead of a smart plug, what if the outlet itself was smart? In fact, what if all your outlets were smart? Leviton, a legacy brand for outlets, light switches, and dimmers, is adding connectivity to its products, which makes a smart home more accessible to everybody. Now, instead of installing a smart light or fan,… Read more…

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Microsoft’s new Xbox controller borrows great ideas from Stadia, Steam, and Sony

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Microsoft’s new Xbox controller borrows great ideas from Stadia, Steam, and Sony Microsoft’s new core gamepad, codenamed Sebile, may become the new default Xbox gamepad in May 2024. | Image via court documents, text removed by The VergeNew Xbox for 2024! New hybrid Xbox for 2028! But can we just appreciate Microsoft’s leaked Sebile controller for a sec? The $70 pad could arrive in 2024 chock-full of the best parts of Sony’s…

The Verge 1.2k 2023-10-19

This is Microsoft’s new disc-less Xbox Series X design with a new controller

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This is Microsoft’s new disc-less Xbox Series X design with a new controller The planned ‘Brooklin’ Xbox Series X. | Image: FTC vs. MicrosoftMicrosoft is planning to refresh its Xbox Series X console in 2024 with an all-new design and features. Codenamed Brooklin, the unannounced console refresh has been accidentally revealed in new FTC v. Microsoft documents this week. The new Xbox Series X design looks a lot more circu…

The Verge 678 2023-10-18

Xbox Wireless Controller + Xbox Digital Games from $48

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Xbox Wireless Controller + Xbox Digital Games from $48 Antonline has has select *Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Controller + Select Xbox One Digital Game Code Bundle* on sale *from* *$47.99* listed below. *Shipping is free*. Thanks to SD Staff *Red_Liz*…

Slickdeals 184 2023-10-10

PowerA is adding the wrong kind of wireless to its wired Xbox controller

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PowerA is adding the wrong kind of wireless to its wired Xbox controller It’s got nice features like hair-trigger lockouts, but what is up with these cheap-o looking LED strips? | Image: PowerAAccessory maker PowerA seems to know that RGB gamer lights are all the rage, but its new Xbox controller and LED strips have very strong “We have gamer lights at home!” vibes. PowerA’s new RGB-infused peripheral is the Advantag…

The Verge 185 2023-09-15

This Is the Best Gaming Controller for Any Console

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This Is the Best Gaming Controller for Any Console When it comes to gaming, not all controllers are equal. Some feel better in the hand, while others come with unique and exclusive features. You used to be locked into using the controller that came with your console—but now, new wireless standards and adapters make it easy to swap controllers from one system to… Read more…

Lifehacker 177 2023-08-29