Transportation Secretary Says ‘No Early Retirement’ for Air Traffic Controllers The new secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, appeared to walk back an enticement to retire, saying F.A.A. safety workers were exempt from the offer for federal workers.

Everything we know about the Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers Image: The Verge, NintendoThe arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2 heralds some much-needed improvements over its predecessor, especially its Joy-Con controllers. Here’s a quick breakdown of what the announcement trailer showed us about the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons. Before the official reveal of the console, there were rumors alluding to how the new Joy…

Sony is still slashing prices on consoles, controllers, and more for the holidays Sony’s “cosmic red” DualSense Wireless Controller is down to $54.99 ($20 off) for a limited time. | Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The VergeBlack Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but Sony’s ongoing holiday sale lives on, giving you a chance to save on various PlayStation 5 consoles, games, and accessories through January 2nd. Now until December…

Apple and Sony are working on Vision Pro support for PSVR2 controllers Sony’s PSVR2 controller support may be coming to the Vision Pro through a special partnership. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeThe Vision Pro could gain support for Sony PSVR2 controllers soon, according to Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter for Bloomberg. Apple and Sony apparently planned to announce support for the control…

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers (L/R, Neon Red/Blue) or Pro Controller $44 each + Free S/H for Plus Members Sam’s Club has for its *Members*: *Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers* (L/R, Neon Red/ Neon Blue) on sale for *$44*. *Shipping is free* for Plus Members, otherwise shipping cost varies by…

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers (L/R, Neon Red/Neon Blue) $60 + Free Shipping Various Retailers have *Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers* (L/R, Neon Red/Neon Blue) on sale for *$59.99*. *Shipping is free* as noted below. Thanks to Deal Hunter *phoinix* for finding this…

Nintendo’s Black Friday sale has discounts on Switch games and controllers Image: NintendoNintendo games rarely see big discounts, but the holiday shopping season always proves a good opportunity to save on some contemporary classics. After initially offering special holiday bundles of its Switch consoles, Nintendo has also announced a Black Friday sale on various games and controllers set to begin November 24th and ru…

Sony PlayStation VR2 Headset w/ VR2 Sense Controllers (PSVR2) $350 + Free Shipping Various Retailers have *Sony PlayStation VR2 Headset w/ VR2 Sense Controllers* (PSVR2) on sale listed below for *~$350*. *Shipping is free*. Thanks to Deal Hunter *phoinix* & Community Member…

FAA Will Require More Rest for Air Traffic Controllers The agency announced new rules to address the dangers of exhaustion for controllers, who often work grueling round-the-clock schedules.

iPhone emulators are allowed now so here are some great iOS controllers It’s time, friends. | Photo by Alix Diaconis / The VergeYesterday afternoon, I was playing Mario vs. Donkey Kong on my Vision Pro (using the visionOS testflight version of app developer Riley Testut’s GBA4iOS) with an official Nintendo NES controller for the Switch. All the while, I was thinking about what a shame it was that Apple doesn’t allow…

Nintendo’s latest Switch OLED has Smash Bros.-themed controllers Image: NintendoNintendo is giving its OLED Switch a Smash Bros.-themed paint job. The latest version of the console comes as part of a new bundle with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and includes gray Joy-Cons that feature the game’s logo. The makeover still isn’t as exciting as the Super Smash Bros.-inspired Switch that Nintendo launched when Ultima…

Microsoft starts blocking ‘unauthorized’ Xbox controllers and accessories Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeMicrosoft is starting to block “unauthorized” Xbox controllers and accessories from being used on Xbox consoles. Resetera posters spotted a warning about the block last week, with some third-party Xbox controllers now throwing up a “connected accessory is not authorized” warning when connected to an Xbox co…

‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’ Makes Your Switch Controllers Sing Nintendo’s Pro Controller for Switch is great, especially if you find the Joy-Cons to be a bit small for extended gameplay. But whether you prefer the larger Pro Controller or the convenience of the Joy-Cons, they both have something in common: a lack of speakers. As such, any accompanying gameplay sounds must come… Read more…

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Google Play Games for PC is getting support for 4K and some console game controllers Illustration: The VergeGoogle is adding some new features to the Google Play Games Beta on PC, its service that lets you play Android games on a PC, including support for 4K screen resolution on “supported monitors” and for popular console gaming controllers. Google detailed the updates in a blog post from Arjun Dayal, Google Play Games’ directo…

Meta’s Quest 3 wireless charging dock juices up your headset and controllers Image: MetaMeta is releasing a charging dock for its new Quest 3 headset. For $129.99, the all-in-one charging station allows you to neatly mount and charge the Quest 3 headset and controllers when you’re not immersed in virtual reality. This charging station is the first of its kind for Meta. While the company offered a charging dock for the Qu…

PDP Play & Charge Kit for Xbox One/Series X|S Controllers $9 + Free Store Pickup GameStop has *PDP Play & Charge Kit for Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One Controllers w/ 2 Rechargeable Batteries, 4 Battery Doors & 10′ Cable​* for *$8.99*. Select free store pickup where available or…

Samba de Amigo just isn’t quite the same without maracas controllers The cutely deranged monkey mascot is back, and this time, he’s dancing with Joy-Con-powered maracas. | Image: SegaThe halcyon days of plastic instrument controllers may be long gone, but there hasn’t been a moment in recent memory where I yearned for it more than while playing Samba de Amigo: Party Central on the Nintendo Switch. The new music r…

Today is the last day to save on the PS5 and its colorful DualSense controllers Multiple retailers are discounting the PS5 right now, too, meaning you don’t necessarily need to buy it from Sony. | Image: SonyDeals on the PlayStation 5 come once in a blue moon. That’s why we’re here to remind you that Sony’s excellent PS5 promo — which has been running since August 6th as part of Sony’s larger summer sale — is set to end ton…

Sony’s DualSense controllers for the PS5 are still on sale for just $49 The ongoing PlayStation promo drops the price of nearly every color, including the classic white model. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The VergeThe PlayStation 5 is fun to play by yourself, but nothing beats some local co-op with a friend. Like most gaming consoles, however, Sony’s next-gen offering only comes with a single controller — which is what…