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SteelSeries launches a seriously impressive controller for Xbox and PC, but at $259 / £229, the Aeon Pro has an…
SteelSeries has launched the Aeon Pro, a new multi-platform controller for Xbox and PC, featuring an OLED display, microswitch back paddles, and a hot-swappable battery system. However, its high price point of $259.99 / £229.99 positions it as a premium peripheral, with the reviewer questioning its value proposition despite its impressive features.
Meet Voidjoy, the new controller brand and side hustle from JSAUX, one of the biggest names in the gaming accessory…
JSAUX, a prominent gaming accessory brand, is launching a new sub-brand called Voidjoy dedicated to PC controllers and accessories. Voidjoy will debut at IFA in Berlin, showcasing portable controllers, PC controllers, and various controller accessories. This expansion into the controller market builds on JSAUX's established reputation for practical and player-focused gaming hardware.
PC players can get our favorite controller for $50 less than PS5 and Xbox gamers right now
The Victrix Pro BFG controller, considered a top choice for PC gaming, is currently available for $50 less than its PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X counterparts. This discount is attributed to the PC version not requiring expensive official licensing, unlike the console editions. While the console versions are cross-compatible with PC, the PC-specific model is locked to PC gaming.
8BitDo opens up pre-orders for its new Ultimate 3E controller, which refines one of this brand's most beloved peripherals for Xbox players - just brace yourself for the price
8BitDo has opened pre-orders for its officially licensed Xbox controller, the Ultimate 3E, priced at $149.99 and launching August 31. This refined gamepad offers improved grips, swappable thumbstick tops and D-pads, and additional back buttons, positioning it as a premium alternative to existing Xbox Elite controllers. A less customizable standard Ultimate 3 model is also available for $99.
Best Buy’s Memorial Day Sale – Save Up to 75% On Handhelds, Controllers, Games, And More
Best Buy is holding a Memorial Day sale with discounts on over 1,300 gaming products, including handhelds, controllers, and games. Notable deals include the ASUS ROG Ally for $500 and various titles for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The sale runs until May 25.
NACON Connect 2026 Unveils Dark Fantasy Games, Racing Sim Updates, And Controllers
NACON Connect 2026 showcased new titles like Hunter: The Reckoning: Deathwish, Dracula: The Disciple, and Werewolf: The Apocalypse: Rageborn, alongside updates for existing games and new hardware. Several racing simulations received updates, including Tour de France 2026 and Endurance Motorsport Series, and new controllers from the Revo X range were revealed.
It all makes sense: GameSir's bizarrely discontinued TMR controller is being resurrected as an officially licensed Xbox peripheral, but a new 8K polling model is perfect for PC players
GameSir is resurrecting its discontinued Tarantula Pro controller as an officially licensed Xbox Series X peripheral, alongside new models like the Tarantula Ultra 8K PC. The new Tarantula Series controllers feature updated microswitch face buttons and TMR thumbsticks, with the 8K models boasting Gen2 TMR sticks for enhanced accuracy. Both the Tarantula Pro for Xbox and the Tarantula Pro 8K PC are available for pre-order at $69.99.
Should Nintendo be worried? The maker of the best Switch accessory just announced the 'ultimate' Switch 2…
Accessory maker CRKD has announced the Ult Pro controller, designed for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The controller features customizable inputs, Hall effect sensors, and drift-resistant thumbsticks, and is priced at $69.99, undercutting Nintendo's official Pro Controller. It is expected to ship in June.
Razer refuses to pick favorites between PS5 and Xbox, dropping its Wolverine V3 Pro and Raiju V3 Pro controllers to…
Razer has reduced the prices of its flagship Wolverine V3 Pro and Raiju V3 Pro controllers for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, respectively. The company, which supports both platforms, is offering these high-performance controllers at new record lows, emphasizing their ergonomic design and fast actuation buttons inspired by esports mouse technology.
