Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories' family of podcasts: NPC: Next Portable Console This week, a quick tour of Nintendo's latest Direct, more details emerge about the Virtual Boy Switch 2 ...

If you've been patiently awaiting Nintendo 's pastel purple and green Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers since their unveiling last ...

Looking to get into fighting games? These are the fight sticks I would recommend for beginners from 8BitDo, Hori, and more.

You can use an external controller with the Steam Deck if you prefer it docked rather than in handheld mode. These third‑party controllers are great options.

Here's everything new and old coming to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, announced at today's Partner Showcase.

PC and console specs are important, but your peripherals should perform just as well. Here's what will level up your gaming ...

Nintendo's Switch 2 is faster, sharper, and packed with new features—but it also costs more. Here's how it compares with the original Switch, and what you gain (and lose) by upgrading.

From marathon play sessions to years of daily use, Switch Pro Controller owners praise its longevity. Here's how long it can ...

Powering your Switch doesn’t have to be complicated. While you technically can power your console with any third-party USB charger or a power bank, you’ll get the best performance with only a few. The ...

The Strawberry Sage Edition KontrolFreek No-Slip Thumb Grips are the perfect solution for keeping my friend's Switch 2 Pro controller sticks in top shape.

The GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron looks too good to be true, but it has the hallmarks of a perfect pad for home and on the move. We’re barely a week into 2026, and we may already have the ultimate ...

Good fun for arcade classics once built. Great joystick. An eight-button layout works for a variety of games. Utterly terrible visual design. Covered in AI slop imagery. Twitchy inputs. Hurdles to ...