<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Game-controllers ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/game-controllers Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:03:41 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Is the Asus ROG Raikiri II the premium Xbox controller that actually improves competitive play? Here's my verdict. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/asus-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller-review CgFA5Fww2RtRmkatGthyE Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:03:41 +0000 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:28:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played Microsoft Flight Simulator with this revolutionary joystick disguised as a controller — and I'm in love with it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/honeycomb-echo-aviation-controller-review YFAw5xmjUUuUQyYFM8Rc6b Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:57:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ This new controller has a heart rate sensor so you can see how sweaty you're getting — it's also boasting 1000Hz polling rates and anti-drift sticks ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/this-new-controller-has-a-heart-rate-sensor-so-you-can-see-how-sweaty-youre-getting-its-also-boasting-1000hz-polling-rates-and-anti-drift-sticks JiYwwCSSz5sn32MfVW4QuB Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:26:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t Google the "Pocket Taco" while at work — but you need to check it out if you love retro gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dont-google-the-pocket-taco-while-at-work-but-you-need-to-check-it-out-if-you-love-retro-gaming sdbk8divk9fZuEDYfYKKtW Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:05:00 +0000 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:40:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Razer makes one of the fastest controllers on the planet, so why was it feeling sluggish? Turns out not all the settings are worth it. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/razer/razer-makes-one-of-the-fastest-controllers-on-the-planet-so-why-was-it-feeling-sluggish-turns-out-not-all-the-settings-are-worth-it rCNVL8gitcMG8ZKik7ouHC Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This clever transforming controller is great for FPS and fighting games on Xbox — but it's a different story on PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/turtle-beach-stealth-pivot-review D2CHzTQHG569GefMnAMige Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:29:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8BitDo's new "Ultimate 3E" controller for Xbox has it all — TMR joysticks, Hall-Effect triggers, and you can try it at CES 2026 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/8bitdo-ultimate-3e-controller-for-xbox-ces-2026 eSknvLoe6jSWmyBLEXH9qd Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:15:27 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:11:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ A hologram AI companion, a haptic gaming chair, “smart” headphones — Razer’s hardware at CES was a little different this year ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/razer/razer-hardware-announcements-ces-2026 7NQfYyVaRN3QnPdZfq4JcZ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:23:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ There's a new truly wireless Xbox controller on the block, and it was designed with the Xbox Ally in mind ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/asus-rog-raikiri-ii-controller-availability ijFdgzkF8bzjAeve3JSU6f Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:23:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best controller for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — play like a pro on Xbox and PC, whatever your budget ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/best-controller-for-call-of-duty-black-ops-7 UYxn4QvTsZteiwMyEGPyqV Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:11:41 +0000 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:11:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC is the ultimate unfair advantage — your perfect controller for Black Ops 7 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/razer-wolverine-v3-pro-8k-pc-review Yfpr7dTiB52sPMnJi4kpSm Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why the ‘Duke’ controller remains a must-have for Xbox fans – now on early Black Friday sale ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-duke-controller-retro-deal nqTXnb62kKBSx7FvzvgEJ4 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:46:00 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:14:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ What are "TMR" sticks, and do you really need them in a controller? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/what-are-tmr-sticks wcULso2KdxkGXzZZUUmcBf Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hyperkin Competitor review: The $50 Xbox controller that finally nails 2D gaming with a PlayStation‑style twist ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/hyperkin-competitor-controller-review ZYy3cmRb6dRQG4JVbasQWR Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:10:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Razer's new controller is like the forbidden fruit — I adore it even though I probably shouldn't ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/razers-new-controller-is-like-the-forbidden-fruit-i-adore-it-even-though-i-probably-shouldnt TrRTRLAtsex8wkjJAq9LQc Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:04:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Wireless Controller: Still the Top Choice at 23% off — Here’s why you need it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/official-xbox-wireless-controller-performs-marvellously-deal teg4vXZMMdyRgQQEdQ4vfS Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:30:00 +0000 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:19:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ From marathon gaming nights to quick matches, the Razer Wolverine V3 never lets us down, which is why it's our favorite upgrade ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/from-marathon-gaming-nights-to-quick-matches-the-razer-wolverine-v3-never-lets-us-down-which-is-why-its-our-favorite-upgrade NSQRTMfP8L3eAQR2L5J8jg Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:43:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Design Labs debuts Ninja Gaiden 4-style Xbox controllers — a fun design for series fans and hack and slash fanatics alike ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/design-your-xbox-controller-ninja-gaiden-4 zYTGeTedLr6DAY9pVqqxVA Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:42:00 +0000 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox unveils new 'Breaker' controllers: Ice Breaker, Storm Breaker, & Heart Breaker designs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-breaker-special-edition-controllers-september-2025 UrneXgmz27N9kqdir3h5hh Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:27:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:29:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ GameSir G7 Pro wireless controller review: STILL wired-only with Xbox, but I love it anyway ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/gamesir-g7-pro-review LTKuyN633MKQsr9qh79Kba Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:30:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon is discounting my favorite wired Xbox controller — but it's $2 cheaper at Walmart, and you don't need a membership ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/gamesir-g7-se-july-2025-prime-day j6nwXrp66QrdvFtQ3hD9Z9 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Xbox controller anti-Prime Day discount is truly a standout — and "audio features sweeten the deal" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/this-xbox-controller-anti-prime-day-discount-is-truly-a-standout-and-audio-features-sweeten-the-deal Rt8GMqexT7a9GqALQFzPfQ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:15:00 +0000 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:18:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ My favorite Xbox and PC controller is a 3rd-party device that trounces Microsoft's official controller — and it's now on a big 41% discount thanks to Amazon Prime Day ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/my-favorite-xbox-and-pc-controller-is-a-3rd-party-device-that-trounces-microsofts-official-controller-and-its-now-on-a-big-41-percent-discount-thanks-to-amazon-prime-day TKr9tJux85UA86cFs9NLoT Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:30:00 +0000 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:24:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've already published 58 reviews in 2025 — These are my top 10 favorite laptops, accessories, and other tech so far ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/ive-already-published-58-reviews-in-2025-and-these-are-my-top-10-favorite-laptops-accessories-and-other-tech nwvYuHN68BejB8cSeAvtCX Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I bought the Xbox Adaptive Joystick for my fiancée and it changed her PC gaming life — Microsoft wins my praise ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-adaptive-joystick-review gnEjdvieYPHvSYcHn4Gezh Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:30:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:06:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Backbone Pro review: This is one of the most expensive Xbox Cloud and NVIDIA GFN controllers you can buy right now — is it worth it? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/backbone-pro-review gH5TFNBANik4D9E83fTYvR Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:27:53 +0000 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:12:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Razer Kishi V3 Pro mobile controller review: My favorite is better than ever, even with tablets ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/razer-kishi-v3-pro-review u6RqQM7jVwzwVe6FAbUTsS Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:19:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ As game prices rise, this excellent Hall Effect controller just dropped in price ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/as-game-prices-rise-this-excellent-hall-effect-controller-just-dropped-in-price u65eBdyabZKcdQ6kURukEX Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:15:02 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:04:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ My absolute favorite Xbox and PC controller is on sale for under $90 while it lasts — So good, it "almost feels like cheating" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/razer-wolverine-v2-chroma-deal-may-2025 WY8RzEXN2Gd9KzDovbnyzc Wed, 28 May 2025 11:37:34 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:04:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ NACON Revolution X Unlimited review: A solid Xbox controller that nails the basics, but not the details ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/nacon-xbox-revolution-x-unlimited-controller-review gSUwLU65zPUpGtbSJaxFNX Tue, 20 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 29 May 2025 15:36:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ GameSir Super Nova review: I would expect to pay much more for this controller and its Hall Effect sticks ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-controller-review ZbTsCEbmG8tWjTK2YhPbLg Sat, 10 May 2025 13:30:00 +0000 Mon, 12 May 2025 17:14:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't pay an Xbox premium for PC gaming. This wireless Hall Effects controller is now just $41. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/this-usd41-controller-with-hall-effect-sticks-converted-me-to-pc-gaming TswcNWPyXmmHdmDT7MJ94h Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:54:39 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:04:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Abxylute S9 Mobile Controller review: A win for Xbox Cloud Gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/abxylute-s9-mobile-controller-review EPqWf8pM5RX98afMfNeg6L Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:14:33 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 10:34:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best Xbox controller money can buy just got even better thanks to one update from Razer — especially if you're also a PC gamer ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/the-best-xbox-controller-money-can-buy-just-got-even-better YeM4KkRnGKtKCYLNc6kqHU Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:11:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ GameSir X3 Pro Deadpool Edition review: I wanted to love this mobile controller, but it couldn't replace my go-to ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-wanted-to-love-this-deadpool-mobile-controller-but-it-couldnt-replace-my-go-to r3nUtLdLvdDqZ8XyiZLHUT Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:37:12 +0000 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:24:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ GameSir just showed off its G7 Pro "Xbox Elite" controller, and it looksspectacular ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gamesir-just-showed-off-their-g7-pro-xbox-elite-controller idYQeMRwbwEh6fAygMu8h3 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:51:59 +0000 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:12:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox "Adaptive Joystick" launched at Microsoft Ability Summit — Now available exclusively in the Microsoft Store ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-latest-xbox-accessibility-accessory-is-available-now-exclusively-via-the-microsoft-store S6KxVGxWcKgYjVcnvQDmGj Wed, 19 Mar 2025 03:11:32 +0000 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:40:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'll always recommend my favorite Xbox controller when it's on sale, and this 50% discount is an absolute no-brainer ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/my-favorite-xbox-controller-wolverine-v2-chroma-deal-no-brainer x6QrktQA2Jh3SmKQ5dsThe Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:37:21 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:04:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I upgraded a million-dollar live streaming camera setup with this $50 game controller ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/how-i-upgraded-a-million-dollar-streaming-setup-with-this-controller E7t94Ta8tKhKxuL8TsBfwR Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:49:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Scuf Valor Pro review: I didn't expect to like this hall-effect Xbox controller, but it won me over anyway ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/scuf-valor-pro-review fG7KmxpW9KgT4TquRqJe29 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:08:49 +0000 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:01:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Our favorite Xbox controller might get dethroned by this new $200 gamepad ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/our-favorite-xbox-controller-might-get-dethroned-by-this-new-usd200-gamepad HPxtAJRUcKb7Vwg6T2rzrk Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:12:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best wireless Xbox controller now comes in white, but the grips may not stay that way ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/razer-wolverine-v3-pro-white-edition-hands-on 2hhxU2hTtMAXALz4JQyqTL Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:07:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ SCUF drops a hot new Xbox controller designed by pros for pros (and those of us who think we are) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/scuf-drops-a-hot-new-xbox-controller inT47HxUxGyfWt2ydGKCyJ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:00:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ GameSir G7 HE review: A great option, but when will GameSir go wireless for Xbox? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gamesir-g7-he-review Z6mKfnQuMu9ANF5DYDZwj Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:31:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ My all-time favorite wired controller (with superior input latency vs. Xbox's) is on sale for under $71 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/my-all-time-favorite-controller-with-superior-input-latency-xboxs-is-on-sale-for-under-usd71 TEdNSebo5hYPUNdivqsnVh Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:57:57 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:04:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ This controller may look like I found it in a Fallout vault— but the TMR sticks are even better than Hall Effect ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/this-controller-may-look-like-i-found-it-in-a-fallout-vault-but-the-tmr-sticks-are-even-better-than-hall-effect 3u75BTfwuTv6xVpWRWHxx5 Sat, 04 Jan 2025 13:22:46 +0000 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:25:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is the PowerA Fusion Pro 4 the best affordable controller for 'professional' gaming? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/powera-fusion-pro-4-review 8YsGKvcCqSnvP5yDJ74ggj Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This wireless Xbox controller is stunning, but at $150 I need more than just a pretty faceplate ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/powera-fusion-pro-wireless-review yQmY3CcMV5caWHzHFMqdgQ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:33:37 +0000 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 15:35:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Xbox Wireless Controller deal is better than Black Friday, dropping the gamepad to its best price ever ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/this-xbox-wireless-controller-deal-is-better-than-black-friday-dropping-the-gamepad-to-its-best-price-ever 9ruHnGMZ9Af9QrRadEtDVX Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:14:57 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Christmas has come early because my favorite Xbox controller is having a limited-time discount on Amazon that will save you over $90 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/christmas-has-come-early-because-my-favorite-xbox-controller-is-having-a-limited-time-discount-on-amazon-that-will-save-you-over-usd90 d95tbgTyHV5k6jwQiyHjb4 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:57:26 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:00 +0000