EasySMX, a lesser-known accessory maker, has released the S10 Lite, a budget Switch 2 controller priced at around $40 versus the roughly $70 typical for rivals and $90 for Nintendo's own Pro Controller. The reviewer found tactile buttons, Hall effect sticks, motion controls and strong haptics, but criticized a semi-transparent, magnetically attached faceplate as wonky and cheap-feeling, along with marketing language around customization options deemed misleading.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-29
8BitDo has released the Ultimate 3E, a $150 controller for Xbox and PC that includes drift-resistant TMR joysticks, extra shoulder buttons, rear paddles, motion controls, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a 1,000Hz wireless polling rate on PC. The package ships with a carrying case, a wireless charging dock that stores the USB dongle, and swappable modules including two four-button pads, two D-pads, and three joystick tops.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-28
8BitDo has opened pre-orders for its new leverless fighting controller, the Arcade Controller Pro, priced at $119.99 with shipping set for November 30. The controller refines the company's original button-only design with smaller, more tightly spaced buttons, additional programmable inputs, a 1.47-inch display for input monitoring and customization, a magnetic wrist rest with swappable button caps, and a 3,000mAh battery that fully recharges in four hours.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-25
Analogue has announced upgraded versions of its FPGA-based retro consoles, the Super Nt+ and Mega Sg+, adding built-in Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless controller support alongside wired options. The units also gain USB-C power, a USB-A port, an SD card slot, a new OS, a redesigned case, and hot-swappable cartridges. Each console plays over 2,200 region-free games, maxes out at 1080p video, and will be available for pre-order starting October 19 at $220, with shipping expected in December.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-16
GuliKit has released the TT Max, a large, multiplatform game controller for Nintendo Switch 2, PC, Android and iOS. The pad features removable metal back paddles, adjustable TMR thumbsticks, a swappable Hall effect or digital-click trigger mode, a reconfigurable floating D-pad, and interchangeable PC-style face button keycaps. It ships with extra D-pad and stick-height kits for further customization.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-15
Microsoft has introduced the Xbox Nano Controller, a smaller version of its standard gamepad measuring just over five inches and weighing 3.5 ounces. It features a rechargeable battery, a programmable action button, and Bluetooth support for use with Xbox consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and smart TVs. Pre-orders are open now, with shipping in the US starting November 4 at $50, followed by availability in 35 more countries next month.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-14
8BitDo has released the Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller priced at $30, aimed at Nintendo Switch 2 owners. The gamepad includes Hall effect thumbsticks and triggers, haptic feedback, motion control, and an extra mappable button on each shoulder, while omitting extras like RGB lighting and rear paddles.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-14
8BitDo has released the Ultimate 2, a $70 wireless controller for Switch 2 that includes a charging dock, a 2.4G USB-C dongle and spare key caps. The gamepad features TMR joysticks, Hall effect triggers with six total shoulder inputs, adjustable haptics, three custom button profiles and full remapping support.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-12
Microsoft is expanding its Xbox 25th anniversary celebration beyond the translucent green Series X console with a matching accessory collection. Third-party partners Razer, 8BitDo, Backbone, PowerA, and GameSir are releasing limited-edition peripherals like mice, keyboards, earbuds, controller docks, and mobile controllers, mostly in the same translucent green theme, available now for pre-order at a price premium over standard versions.
techspot.com
· 2026-08-26
Microsoft has partnered with Razer, 8BitDo, GameSir, Backbone and PowerA to launch a wave of Xbox 25th anniversary accessories, most featuring the translucent green look associated with the original console. The lineup includes reskinned Razer mice, keyboards and earbuds, an 8BitDo charging dock, a GameSir mobile controller, a mystery-colorway Backbone controller, and a PowerA sling bag for Xbox handhelds. All items are now available for preorder through the Xbox store and other retailers.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-25
Microsoft has launched a Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary collection featuring limited-edition peripherals in translucent 'OG Green,' matching June's Xbox Series X25 console announcement. The lineup includes Razer's Basilisk V3 Pro mouse, BlackWidow V4 keyboard, and Hammerhead V3 X earbuds, plus an 8BitDo charging dock and a GameSir mobile controller, all available for pre-order now. A Backbone Pro mobile controller is also included as a blind-box item in clear, blue, or orange variants instead of green.
theverge.com
· 2026-08-25
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