In 1985, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) redefined home gaming, but its innovations meant nothing without a way to control them. The console’s innovative architecture, as explored in console ...

Gaming technology has advanced dramatically since the first home console launched in 1972. What started as basic, pixelated entertainment has evolved into a global industry fueled by innovation and ...

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 ...

Console fanboys are quick to highlight controller differences when arguing over “which is the better console.” A subjective argument nonetheless, but either way it’s interesting to witness the how ...

Steam Controller 2026 adds dual trackpads, capacitive sticks, and grip gyro. So you can map more actions without lifting ...

A newly unearthed Sony patent has revealed plans for an entirely touchscreen PlayStation controller, with no physical buttons.

Buying a game controller for your PC is a task fraught with uncertainty and confusion. While gaming on a console typically locks you into whatever stock controller came with the system (or a few ...

For folks looking to play their games on a smaller display, a portable console or a smartphone instantly comes to mind. Mobile gaming has steadily grown over the years, with manufacturers now ...