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Hyperkin’s new Xbox controller has drift-free sticks in a PlayStation-style layout

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Hyperkin’s new Xbox controller has drift-free sticks in a PlayStation-style layout A licensed Xbox controller with a bit of a PlayStation vibe. | Image: HyperkinThird-party controller makers are continuing to pick up the slack from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo when it comes to making more durable, drift-proof controllers. Hyperkin is announcing the Competition, an Xbox-licensed wired controller for Xbox Series X / S and PC wi…

The Verge 186 2023-08-23

SwitchBot says its new smart curtain controller is stronger and quieter

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SwitchBot says its new smart curtain controller is stronger and quieter The SwitchBot Curtain 3 on a telescoping rod. | Image: SwitchBotSwitchBot has announced the Curtain 3, a smart curtain controller it says will be quieter than the Curtain 2, and twice as strong. The company also claims a new, improved (and separately available) solar panel will offer “true unlimited battery power,” something the previous panel d…

The Verge 143 2023-08-21

8BitDo tests your fine dexterity with its newest keychain-size controller

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8BitDo tests your fine dexterity with its newest keychain-size controller The itty-bitty 8BitDo Micro. | Image: 8BitDo8BitDo is launching a new supersmall wireless gaming controller designed for Nintendo Switch and Android devices that could literally fit inside the palm of your hand. The company’s new Micro controller, which comes in blue and green, is available to preorder on Amazon for $24.99 each and will start sh…

The Verge 246 2023-08-17

Your PS5 Can Apparently Melt a Wired Controller’s USB Plug

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Your PS5 Can Apparently Melt a Wired Controller’s USB Plug If you’re a gaming purist, you know wired controllers are better. Or if you play competitive games, like fighters, you might have friends also plugging in to play with you. Well, when you do, you might want to think twice about using the port on the back of your PS5. It might melt your controller’s USB connector. Read more…

Lifehacker 192 2023-08-09

Netflix Launches New Controller App for iPhone in Preparation for TV Game Expansion

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Netflix Launches New Controller App for iPhone in Preparation for TV Game Expansion Netflix today released a Netflix Game Controller app, which is designed to allow users to play Netflix games on their TV sets. The App Store description says the Game Controller app will pair with a TV for playing Netflix games using an iPhone. As of right now, Netflix games are limited to the ‌iPhone‌ and iPad, with no option to play them on t…

Mac Rumors 192 2023-08-09

This Remote A/C Controller Is $67 Right Now

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This Remote A/C Controller Is $67 Right Now The Cielo Breez can turn your normal A/C into a smart A/C by connecting to your home wifi network, and it’s on sale for $66.99 (reg. $99). It’s compatible with various ductless air conditioning systems equipped with an infrared (IR)-based remote control, including mini-split, portable, and window air conditioners. Read more…

Lifehacker 178 2023-08-03

8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller with Charging Dock, Wireless Pro Controller with Hall Effect Sensing Joystick, Compatible with Switch, Windows and Steam Deck (White) $55.99

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8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller with Charging Dock, Wireless Pro Controller with Hall Effect Sensing Joystick, Compatible with Switch, Windows and Steam Deck (White) $55.99 Shop4fun via Amazon has *8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Pro Controller w/ Charging Dock* (White or Black) on sale for *$55.99*. *Shipping is free*. Thanks to community member *042* for finding this…

Slickdeals 250 2023-08-02

Microsoft has created a pizza-scented Xbox controller

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Microsoft has created a pizza-scented Xbox controller Image: MicrosoftI’m fairly sure most Xbox controllers give off a bit of a sweaty pong after hours of gaming, but Microsoft has now created one that’s supposed to smell like pizza from the get-go. The “world’s first ever pizza-scented controller” is part of a marketing effort for the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie. Mic…

The Verge 191 2023-07-24

This $49.99 wired Xbox controller has sticks that won’t drift

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This $49.99 wired Xbox controller has sticks that won’t drift It’s a basic-looking Xbox controller with a basic-ass name, but what’s on the inside makes it unique. | Image: GameSirStick drift can plague any controller still using wear-and-tear-prone potentiometers, and unfortunately for us, that includes all current first-party gamepads from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. However, after years of notoriousl…

The Verge 218 2023-07-19

PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch (Mario Medley or Animal Crossing: Hello Tom Nook) $10 + Free Shipping w/ Prime

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PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch (Mario Medley or Animal Crossing: Hello Tom Nook) $10 + Free Shipping w/ Prime Woot! has *PowerA Nano Wired Controller* (Nintendo Switch, Mario Medley or Animal Crossing: Hello Tom Nook) on sale for *$9.99*. *Shipping is free* for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your…

Slickdeals 199 2023-07-15

PlayStation’s accessibility controller goes on sale in December

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PlayStation’s accessibility controller goes on sale in December Image: SonyPlayStation’s accessibility controller finally has a release date and a price. July is Disability Pride Month, a celebration of people with disabilities established to mark the anniversary of the passage of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. PlayStation seems to be getting in on the celebration with its announcement…

The Verge 201 2023-07-14