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Two offerings for vastly different gaming scenarios.

CRKD, the company that is known for the Nitro Deck and modern rhythm game controllers (guitars), just introduced two new product lineups today. The first is the ULT PRO, a "next-generation professional wireless gaming controller" for Switch, PC, mobile, tablets, and Smart TVs. The second offering is the ATOM+, the next iteration on their collectible keychain controllers. ULT PROThe new ULT PRO lineup from CRKD packs a lot of ...

It can also apparently be used with the Switch.

GameSir and Hyperkin joined forces to create what they're calling "the world's first fully modular mobile gaming controller." The X5 Alteron includes several different modules that you can swap in and out for basically unlimited configuration potential. The X5 Alteron is designed for mobile devices, such as your Android phone and iPhone, but it can also work with things like your iPad and even both generations of the Nintendo...

Just a couple of deals I was emailed about.

I received a couple of emails today about some Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. The emails are from SCUF Gaming and Stormcraft PC.

First up, SCUF Gaming will have a Black Friday deal on their Valor Pro Wireless. Normally priced at $189.99, the Valor Pro Wireless will be on sale for $159.99. This deal will run from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. The offer will be available on select colors through Amazon, Best Buy, and...

Extra buttons, customization, and Hall-effect for $50? Yep.

Hyperkin just announced that their premium gaming controller, The Competitor, is now shipping out across North America and select global territories. This controller, which somehow retails for just $49.99 comes packed with Hall-effect sensors in the sticks and triggers, swappable thumbsticks, and dual programmable back buttons. The Competitor's price brings it well under the MSRP cost of first-party controller offerings...

Can also work on Windows devices.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller is now available throughout Europe. The latest from 8BitDo already released in North America, but now it's time for our friends across the pond to have a new option for their Nintendo Switch 2.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller is compatible with the Switch, Switch 2, and Windows devices. The package include a Charging Dock, TMR (Tunnelling Magnetoresistance) joysticks, Hall-effect triggers,...

Featuring an LCD screen for quick access to important information.

For the first time ever, Nacon's Revolution X Unlimited (RXU) is now available for the first time in the good ol' United States of America. This new controller is said to be "particularly suited for shooting games."

Before we get into the details of the controller, you probably want to know how much it is. The Nacon Revolution X Unlimited will set you back $199.90. You can purchase the RXU from...

A $100 controller with Hall effect sticks and back triggers.

Another entry into the affordable yet "premium" controller landscape was just announced. SCUF Gaming unveiled their SCUF Valor Pro Wired Performance Controller for Xbox and PC. Featuring premium features such as Hall effect sticks, remappable back paddles, and dedicated audio controls this controller has a retail price of just $99.99.

The SCUF Valor Pro Wired controller will be available in a variety...

Will begin shipping in about a month.

Hori just went live with pre-orders for their Horipad Wireless for Steam controller. This is being billed as as spiritual successor to the Steam Controller that is no longer being sold by Valve. The Horipad Wireless for Steam was already released in Japan as of October 2024, but it's now headed Stateside for release on December 16, 2024.

Priced at $59.99, this pad is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. The Horipad Wireless...

HexGaming addresses one of the minor gripes I had with the non-Pro variant.

A few months back, HexGaming announced and released the Phantom PlayStation 5 controller. In my review of the Phantom controller, I thought it was a fantastic device save for a couple of "wishlist" items that would elevate it to perfection.

One of those wishlist items was Hall effect analog sticks. While HexGaming's solution was a smart one, it still would have been great to see Hall...

A new feature update designed for FPS players.

The Revolution 5 Pro controller from NACON has been available since November 2023. The company says that thanks to "thousands of units already sold," the Revolution 5 has "become the most successful NACON accessory launched to date."

Not content with releasing an already feature-filled controller with Hall effect sticks, NACON added yet another feature via an update this week. The controller's customization...

Will feature four mappable back buttons, various profiles, swappable joysticks, and more.

HexGaming is about to open a Kickstarter campaign for an upcoming PlayStation 5 and PC compatible controller. The controller is named "Phantom" and it will initially launch in four different color schemes, though the feature set on each will be identical.

The Kickstarter officially begins on May 28, 2024 and is expected to end on July 12, 2024. This Kickstarter appears...

This officially licensed controller works with PS5, PS4, and PC.

NACON just announced their new Revolution 5 Pro controller, an officially licensed PlayStation controller that is compatible with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.

The Revolution 5 Pro includes a number of added features not found on first-party DualSense controllers. First and foremost is the inclusion of Hall Effect technology in both the analog sticks and the triggers. The trigger accuation point can...

Cheaper than the Elite Series 2 but still feature packed.

Microsoft announced a new Xbox controller today that they're calling the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 CORE (or Elite 2 Core for short). This new controller is based off of the rather pricey Xbox Elite Series 2 controller but will be cheaper and will include fewer features than the Elite 2 but more features than the basic controller. As such, the Elite 2 Core is priced at $129.99 (USD). In comparison, the Elite Series...