Victrix Pro BFG for Xbox review - the best high-end Xbox controller By Rhys Wood published 22 March 24 Consider the Victrix Pro BFG if you’re after an Xbox controller that’s as high-end as it is modular.
GameSir Kaleid review: one of the best PC controllers, now available for Xbox By Rhys Wood published 24 June 24 The GameSir Kaleid is an Xbox-compatible version of one of our favorite PC controllers, and it’s just as excellent here.
Turtle Beach Recon Cloud Controller review: excellent for Xbox, awful for Android By Dashiell Wood last updated 13 June 24 The Turtle Beach Recon Cloud Controller is a solid choice for Xbox and PC, but is let down by lackluster wireless performance.
The PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless Controller for Xbox frustrates with distracting RGB lighting and trigger locks that aren’t fit for purpose By Rhys Wood published 18 October 25 Some handy inclusions can’t save the unsatisfying play experience provided by the PowerA Fusion Pro for Xbox.
Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra review - one of the best Xbox pro controllers yet By Dashiell Wood published 5 January 24 The Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra not only features a full color display but also performs well across the board.
Thrustmaster eSwap X2 controller review - small improvements to a brilliant pad By Rob Dwiar published 22 February 24 The Thrustmaster eSwap X2 controller is a superb wired pad for Xbox and PC, although it doesn’t revise too much.
The Nacon Revolution X Unlimited is the first controller with a built-in screen that I actually like By Rhys Wood published 30 April 25 The Revolution X Unlimited and its built-in display offer a sublime premium controller experience on Xbox and PC.
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro review: a must-have premium Xbox controller By Rhys Wood published 28 August 24 The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is quite simply the best premium third-party Xbox controller you can buy.
Thrustmaster Heart controller review: a competent Hall effect gamepad that fails to stand out in a competitive space By Rhys Wood published 23 November 24 The Thrustmaster Heart prizes itself on peak responsiveness, but it ends up falling short among its peers.
GameSir Kaleid Flux review: a wired controller with good performance but a few limitations By Lewis Maddison published 1 March 25 The GameSir Kaleid Flux looks and feels a lot like an Xbox controller – does anything set it apart?
Nacon Evol-X Pro controller review - you get what you pay for By Rhys Wood published 1 December 23 The Nacon Evol-X Pro controller is an affordable Xbox gamepad with a few too many flaws to recommend wholesale.
The GameSir T7 Pro Floral is another solid controller from the brand, but I’d still recommend other gamepads instead By Rhys Wood published 21 July 25 The GameSir T7 Pro Floral is solid, but some of the brand’s other controllers shine brighter.
The Thrustmaster eSwap X2 H.E. is, by default, the best Xbox controller from the brand to date - but the lack of improvements is disappointing By Rhys Wood published 6 November 25 The Thrustmaster eSwap X2 H.E. remains a great controller, but one you don’t need to buy if you already own a previous eSwap pad.
Manba One review: a tweakable controller with a few design issues By Lewis Maddison published 24 November 24 The Manba One promises a lot for a reasonable price – but will every gamer enjoy using it?
DualSense Wireless Controller review By Tom Regan last updated 9 September 24 The DualSense controller for PS5 is an innovative gamepad capable of providing an unmatched experience.
Luna Wireless Controller review: a decent gamepad for Amazon Luna aficionados By Dashiell Wood published 27 May 24 The Amazon Luna Wireless Controller is good, but not quite good enough to win over those not fully invested in the service.
Steelseries Stratus Duo review: a compact and versatile controller with plenty of performance – if you can get to grips with it By Lewis Maddison published 3 March 25 The SteelSeries Stratus Duo is more versatile than its rivals - but is it too small?
Rainbow 2 Pro wireless controller review - a superb Pro Controller alternative By Rhys Wood published 27 February 24 The excellent Rainbow 2 Pro proves to be an unlikely contender for one of the best Nintendo Switch controllers.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is so good that I wish I could use it on anything By Rhys Wood published 27 June 25 The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is a seriously impressive follow-up to the already superb original.
GameSir Tarantula Pro review: one of our favorite brands goes symmetrical - and it’s rad By Rhys Wood published 5 November 24 The GameSir Tarantula Pro controller is another hit from a brand that seems simply incapable of missing.
Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot review: neat ideas with some clumsy execution By Rhys Wood published 22 December 24 The Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot is impressively versatile, but the axiom of ‘too many cooks’ applies here.
PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller with Lumectra review - a dazzling alternative to the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller By Rhys Wood published 11 April 24 The PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller with Lumectra brings lovely, customizable RGB to Nintendo Switch.
I was worried Retro-Bit’s modern Sega Saturn controller would be a cheap gimmick, but it left me pleasantly surprised By Rhys Wood published 28 April 25 Retro-Bit’s Sega Saturn Wireless Pro Controller is a solid option for arcade classics and fighting games.
The 8BitDo Arcade Controller is a great introduction to leverless fighting game controllers By Rhys Wood published 6 October 25 Leverless controllers for fighting games can be intimidating, but the 8BitDo Arcade Controller is a solid newcomer option.
PowerA OPS v3 Pro review: a decent PC controller with some notable flaws By Rhys Wood published 21 September 24 The PowerA OPS v3 Pro controller for PC has some neat design touches, but falls short in a few too many areas.
Razer Kishi Ultra review: the best mobile controller on the market By Dashiell Wood published 12 May 24 The Razer Kishi Ultra cements itself as the best mobile controller thanks to its comfortable, full-size grips and top-of-the-range buttons and thumbsticks.
PlayStation Access controller review - an accessibility Swiss Army knife By Rob Dwiar published 4 December 23 The PlayStation Access controller is a jack of all trades and succeeds in reaching its goal: to make gaming more inclusive.
8BitDo Ultimate C Bluetooth controller review - a quality, affordable Switch gamepad By Rhys Wood published 4 January 24 The 8BitDo Ultimate C Bluetooth controller is a superb budget option if you’re after a Nintendo Switch controller for less.
The Mobapad N1 HD feels great and works well with multiple platforms – I just wish it had analog triggers By Lewis Maddison published 29 March 25 The Mobapad N1 HD is a more advanced gamepad for the Switch – but does it live up to its promises?
PDP Riffmaster review - rock’s back on the menu By Rhys Wood published 23 April 24 The PDP Riffmaster isn’t perfect, but is worth considering as a modern, readily available guitar controller.