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Best Xbox Controller for 2025: Series X and Series S

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-21 11:33:00

CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. With prices going up everywhere, including Microsoft raising prices on its Xbox console and accessories, it's more important than ever to spend your money in the right place. When it comes to getting a new Xbox controller, that means finding the best one for your play style and the types of games you play the most. There are doze

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New PS5 Update Lets DualSense Controllers Pair With Multiple Devices at the Same Time

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-21 15:32:55

All you PlayStation 5 players can now pair your wireless DualSense controllers with up to four devices at a time and toggle among them. For some time, you've been able to pair your DualSense controllers not just with PS5s and other PlayStation consoles, but also with PCs, Macs, smartphones and other Bluetooth devices. But that pairing could happen with only one device at a time; using a different device with a DualSense required pairing all over again. That changes now, with system update 25.0

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Sony’s PS5 update adds controller swapping and Power Saving mode

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-09-22 03:28:25

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. PS5 users can now run select games in “Power Saving” mode and pair DualSense controllers with multiple devices. Sony started beta testing these features in July, but they’re now rolling out to everyone today in the version 25.06-12.00.00 console software update. The new Power Saver mode will reduce the power consumption of PS5 consoles in exchange for scaling back game performance, according to Sony’s PS5 u

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The PS5 update that adds DualSense multi-device pairing rolls out soon

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-23 23:52:12

Starting on Wednesday, it'll be much easier to switch between devices with your PlayStation controller. That's when the PS5 update Sony promised in July begins rolling out. Jumping between your console and, say, Windows will be as simple as pressing a button combo. Up to this point, you've had to unpair and repair your DualSense controller each time. After installing tomorrow's system update, it will only take a few steps to set up multi-device switching. With your DualSense controller powered

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GuitarPie: Electric Guitar Fretboard Pie Menus

news.ycombinator.com Frank Heyen 2025-09-25 09:45:45

TVCG 2023 Tiffany Luong, Yi Fei Cheng, Max Moebus, Andreas Fender, Christian Holz Virtual Reality (VR) systems have traditionally required users to operate the user interface with controllers in mid-air. More recent VR systems, however, integrate cameras to track the headset's position inside the environment as well as the user's hands when possible. This allows users to directly interact with virtual content in mid-air just by reaching out, thus discarding the need for hand-held physical contr

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8Bitdo's Pro 2 controller with travel case is on sale for $40 for Prime members

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-27 08:52:55

It has been just over a month since 8Bitdo released its Pro 3 controller. While the new model is a great option, its predecessor shouldn't be kicked to the wayside — especially when it's on sale. Right now, Prime members can get the 8Bitdo Pro 2 wireless Bluetooth controller and a travel case for $40, down from $60. The 34 percent discount solves our biggest gripe about the device: that it's too big to carry around sans case. Plus, it gives you a cheaper option that's also compatible with the n

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This Pop-Out Phone Controller Could Reinvent How We Think of Mobile Gaming

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-09-29 09:00:17

Today’s retro recreations are so good at replicating the Game Boy’s look, feel, and portability. The problem is, my pockets are already occupied with my mobile supercomputer that contains my life behind a 6.3-inch pane of glass. If my phone has a powerful processor and excellent AMOLED display, why can’t it also become my gaming device when I’m on the go? MCON, the controller hyped to hell and back by young engineer Josh King and brought to market by phone peripheral makers OhSnap, could be enou

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The key to getting MVC correct is understanding what models are

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-08 02:26:44

Smalltalk MVC is defined in Design Pattern as: MVC Consists of three kinds of objects. The Model is the application object, the View is its screen presentation, and the Controller defines the way the user interface reacts to user input. However this definition has been abused over the years - Back in 2003 I gave a talk citing how bad Apple’s definition was. At the time it stated: A view object knows how to display and possibly edit data from the application’s model… A controller object acts a

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The MVC definition has been abused

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-08 07:26:44

Smalltalk MVC is defined in Design Pattern as: MVC Consists of three kinds of objects. The Model is the application object, the View is its screen presentation, and the Controller defines the way the user interface reacts to user input. However this definition has been abused over the years - Back in 2003 I gave a talk citing how bad Apple’s definition was. At the time it stated: A view object knows how to display and possibly edit data from the application’s model… A controller object acts a

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8BitDo's Ultimate 2 controller for Switch 2 is on sale for only $54

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-08 04:09:40

8BitDo makes some of our favorite gaming accessories, and right now you can get one of its Nintendo Switch 2 controllers for the lowest price we've seen yet. A deal on Amazon shaves 14 percent off the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 controller's usual $70 price tag, bringing it down to $60 — and with a coupon you can apply before checkout, it drops a bit more to $54. The discount only applies to the white color option. The Ultimate 2 Bluetooth controller is one of the best Switch 2 accessories out there. (It

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Vetinari's Clock (2011)

news.ycombinator.com Simon Inns 2025-10-06 10:29:09

Contents In the excellent Discworld series the character Lord Vetinari has a clock in his waiting room which is designed to tick irregularly in order to make his visitor feel ill at ease. Inspired by a post featured on Hackaday I decided to build my own version of this clock with a simple and easy to make design. Vetinari’s Clock Akafugu.jp have released a kit version of this clock based on the ATtiny25 complete with open-source and open-hardware documentation, so if you want to get you

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8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller Review: For Human Hands

wired.com Matt Kamen 2025-10-30 19:00:00

The Nintendo 64 was a fantastic console, home to generation-defining games such as Super Mario 64 and GoldenEye 007. With its four built-in controller ports, it revolutionized multiplayer gaming in front of the TV, and it was the first mainstream console to introduce an analog stick, essential for navigating the burgeoning 3D worlds the medium was starting to deliver. Unfortunately, the controller it did all that with was an abomination, an unholy three-pronged monstrosity that earned my lifelo

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Overwatch 2 will allow KBM on console, but you'll be up against PC players

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-30 18:00:34

Overwatch 2 console players will officially be able to use a keyboard and mouse starting with the release of Season 18. In patch notes posted ahead of the new season, the Overwatch 2 team says matchmaking pools will be tweaked slightly so players are sorted into a Mouse and Keyboard Pool and a Controller Pool. Those playing on a console using keyboard and mouse (KBM) inputs will be paired with PC players and other KBM console players, while the Controller Pool will be reserved only for console p

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Bose’s compact TV Speaker is more than $100 off right now

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-10-30 19:41:24

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you’re looking to upgrade your movie night, a soundbar is an easy way to beef up the audio. While there are some high-priced options out there, you don’t have to spend a lot to actually hear a movie’s dialog. Right now, the Bose TV Speaker is down to $163.45 (about $115 off) at Amazon, the lowest price we’ve seen yet. The Bose TV Speaker is a solid starter soundbar that can easily integrate into existing

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This MagSafe gaming controller is giving LG Wing vibes, and we are here for it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-31 06:57:53

TL;DR Abxylute is planning to release a Bluetooth gaming controller that takes advantage of MagSafe/Qi2. When attached to your phone, the controller can live out of way on the back, and pivot down for a quick gaming session. Sales are set to begin this October, but pricing has yet to be revealed. Who doesn’t love it when phones get a little weird? Foldables are cool and all (especially when we start getting into multi-fold territory) but when it comes to one-of-a-kind designs, there’s nothing

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You can fine tune the resistance of the joysticks on GuliKit’s new controllers

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-11-04 11:57:03

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. GuliKit was the first company to address the original Switch’s drifting issues with a Hall effect Joy-Con upgrade kit, and it released one of the first controllers that can remotely wake the Nintendo Switch 2. Its latest first, announced at Gamescom 2025 in G

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8BitDo's charging dock for Xbox controllers costs just $20 right now

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-06 21:30:55

8BitDo is predominantly known for its excellent gamepads of all shapes and sizes , but it makes other accessories too, including a charging dock for the Xbox Wireless Controller that is currently 20 percent off. Right now you can grab the officially licensed dock for $20, down from its regular price of $25. 8BitDo’s charging dock is compatible with the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One variants of the Xbox Wireless Controller and uses magnetic contact charging to juice up your pad. It comes with a 1

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Microsoft reportedly fixing SSD failures caused by Windows updates

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-07 17:26:30

Recently released Windows 11 24H2 updates are reportedly causing data corruption and failure issues for some SSD and HDD models on up-to-date systems. This issue was first reported on Friday by a Japanese PC building enthusiast who saw drives with Phison NAND controllers disappearing from the OS during heavy write operations (like writing large files or many files at once) after installing the KB5063878 security update and the KB5062660 preview update. While some of the impacted drives were re

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Hyperkin’s DualSense-inspired Xbox controller is finally launching this fall

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-11-07 18:30:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. There’s good news if you’re an Xbox gamer who’s longingly stared at the sleeker design of Sony’s DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5. After revealing the final form of its Competitor gamepad at CES 2025, Hyperkin has announced it will be available some

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Months After Switch 2 Launch, Most Controllers Still Lack This Vital Feature

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-11-09 11:09:06

Switch 2 gamers who come home bone tired after a long day of drudgery will collapse on the couch and want to take their mind off life’s worst entanglements with a few hours of gaming. These working stiffs necessarily have to reach for the now more expensive first-party controller first if they don’t want to get up and hit the Switch 2 power button. All but a paltry few third-party devices can remotely wake the console from sleep. Peripheral maker Gulikit is currently the only third-party brand w

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GuliKit’s new anti-drift Switch 2 controllers are budget-friendly alternatives to Nintendo’s

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-11-17 15:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. After debuting its affordable $29.99 Elves 2 controller last month, GuliKit is back with another budget-friendly alternative to Nintendo’s Switch 2 Pro Controller — if you prefer an asymmetrical joystick layout. Both the $24.99 GuliKit ES and $29.99 ES Pro c

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These are my favorite Switch 2 accessories

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2025-11-25 00:30:25

The Switch 2 can be enjoyed right out of the box, but it’s even better with the right accessories. Some of these add-ons are more crucial than others, especially if you’re deciding what to buy early on. For example, a case and a screen protector can keep your console safe from scuffs, scratches, and drops, so both are what I’d consider to be essential. On the other hand, a microSD Express card lets you add even more digital games to your library, although the console’s somewhat generous 256GB o

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The 8BitDo Pro 3 Is So Dang Customizable, You’ll Never Need Another Controller

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-11-28 00:00:59

2025 Of all the lower-cost, pick-up-and-play controllers I tested for the Nintendo Switch 2, 8BitDo’s $60 Ultimate 2 easily felt the best in hand. At a steep discount from Nintendo’s now-$90 Switch 2 Pro Controller, it’s an easy recommendation. What else do you need? When we take a step up and look at the $70 Pro 3 wireless controller, we should consider just what we gain and what we’re still missing. No, unfortunately you can’t wake the Switch 2 from sleep with the Pro 3. What you get instead

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Samsung’s inexpensive Galaxy Buds FE are even more affordable at over 50 percent off

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-11-30 05:32:14

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Samsung’s latest Unpacked event came and went with no major announcements related to the company’s Galaxy Buds lineup. However, if you don’t want to wait for what’s next, you can currently save on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE, which are down to $46.99 ($53 off) at Woot. That’s their best price yet and a deal that will run until September 2nd or while supplies last. Despite being nearly two years old, the Buds

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Titan sub implosion caused by absolutely bonkers “toxic workplace environment”

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-04 11:29:05

In a 300-plus page final report released today, the US Coast Guard analyzed the 2023 Titan sub implosion from every conceivable angle and came to a clear conclusion: OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush was a dangerous and deeply unpleasant boss. His company used "intimidation tactics" to sidestep regulatory scrutiny, it was a "toxic" workplace, and its safety culture was "critically flawed." The Titan itself was "undocumented, unregistered, non-certificated, [and] unclassed." As for Rush, he managed to

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8BitDo’s first wireless Xbox controller is a surprise Rare collaboration

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-12-09 05:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. 8BitDo has created its first wireless Xbox controller in partnership with Rare, a game studio acquired by Microsoft. The officially licensed controller features a gold and blue design, with plenty of Easter eggs to celebrate Rare’s 40th anniversary. The $89.99 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Contro

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The Razer Kishi Ultra controller drops to a new record low of $95

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-09 10:35:57

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . A mobile gaming controller into which you can slot your phone — or even a tablet — is a great option to play your favorite titles on the go without the need for a dedicated console or handheld PC. Razer makes one of the better-known premium options in the form of the Kishi Ultra, and n

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Rollercoaster Tycoon (Or, MicroProse's Last Hurrah)

news.ycombinator.com Jimmy Maher 2025-12-11 10:10:33

I think it touches on two of the most fundamental aspects of human nature. We all like doing something constructive, where we can see that we are creating something from virtually nothing, and we all have a desire to nurture or look after things. This is what the game is all about. You spend hours painstakingly building your park and roller coasters up piece by piece, and then it becomes your own baby, which you want to look after and keep running smoothly, watching it grow in popularity and del

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8BitDo's Ultimate 2C controller is on sale for only $18

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-14 10:08:02

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . The well-regraded 8BitDo Ultimate 2C controller is on sale for just $18 via Amazon . This is nearly 40 percent off and a record-low price. Typically, this controller doesn't go any lower than $25 , so this is one heck of a deal. There's one major caveat. The deal only applies to the p

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The Best Travel Strollers for All Your Family Adventures (2025)

wired.com Nena Farrell 2025-12-15 00:06:00

Honorable Mentions There are a lot of strollers out there. Here are a few more I like but aren't my top recommendations for one reason or another. Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 for $400: This is another city stroller like the Thule Shine, but its nearly flat fold reminds me of a travel stroller. It comes with a car seat attachment that works with many popular car seat makers, so it's a great pick if you want something to work with a car seat right away and still has a great, lightweight fold. It h

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Best Xbox Controller for 2025: Series X and Series S

New PS5 Update Lets DualSense Controllers Pair With Multiple Devices at the Same Time

Sony’s PS5 update adds controller swapping and Power Saving mode

The PS5 update that adds DualSense multi-device pairing rolls out soon

GuitarPie: Electric Guitar Fretboard Pie Menus

8Bitdo's Pro 2 controller with travel case is on sale for $40 for Prime members

This Pop-Out Phone Controller Could Reinvent How We Think of Mobile Gaming

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Overwatch 2 will allow KBM on console, but you'll be up against PC players

Bose’s compact TV Speaker is more than $100 off right now

This MagSafe gaming controller is giving LG Wing vibes, and we are here for it

You can fine tune the resistance of the joysticks on GuliKit’s new controllers

8BitDo's charging dock for Xbox controllers costs just $20 right now

Microsoft reportedly fixing SSD failures caused by Windows updates

Hyperkin’s DualSense-inspired Xbox controller is finally launching this fall

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GuliKit’s new anti-drift Switch 2 controllers are budget-friendly alternatives to Nintendo’s

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Titan sub implosion caused by absolutely bonkers “toxic workplace environment”

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The Razer Kishi Ultra controller drops to a new record low of $95

Rollercoaster Tycoon (Or, MicroProse's Last Hurrah)

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