From the first time you hold a Steam Controller in your hands, it’s clear that this is a well-made piece of hardware. There’s a sturdy build quality to all the pieces that makes the controller feel ...

The Xbox Series X is an excellent console is an excellent console with a ton of games. And its Game Pass gives owners access to a huge library of titles, although recent price hikes make the service ...

Young people told by their parents to stop wasting their time playing video games and get a job now have a way to meld the two together, courtesy of the Department of Transportation. As the U.S. deals ...

The Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation are targeting a new generation of air traffic controllers: video gamers. On April 17, the FAA will start accepting applications to ...

Microsoft has acknowledged that it accidentally released some Xbox controllers without included batteries. To make up for it, Microsoft is offering up compensation in the form of a free rechargeable ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The primary purpose of a Steam Deck is to be a gaming PC you can carry around, hence its built-in controls. However, if the controls don't ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. CES 2026 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Nintendo Switch 2 supports a wide range of controllers, from Nintendo's own Pro Controller to many Bluetooth gamepads you might already ...

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (or Elite 2 for short) has arguably been the industry gold standard for a pro-level game controller for the past decade. Over the years dozens of ...

So, you’ve picked up a Nintendo Switch 2 and are ready to dive into Mario Kart World, but you’re not really feelin’ the Joy-Cons (don’t worry, they’re not my thing either). Yeah, you need a more ...

The Switch 2’s Joy-Con 2 is full of extra functionality, from upgraded gyros to the slick mouse mode, but sometimes you just need a more traditional gamepad to play your games. The bigger issue users ...