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 ...

BitDo, GameSir and Hyperkin have reignited retro game controllers but I think they need to clear one final level ...

A GameCube kiosk sits in a corner between a maximalist glass display of NES games and the front counter. Two black controllers protrude at waist level, shiny from myriad hands that have graced them — ...

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 ...

I’ve been using the same smartphone controller on my iPhone for years. That’s partly because most options are so similar. Announced at CES 2026, the X5 Alteron couldn’t be more different. It’s a ...

Whether you're extra careful with them or constantly slamming them on tables and couches in fits of gamer rage, even the best of the Xbox Series X|S controllers on the market are bound to break down ...

Free Online tool to Test controller online with problems like stick drift, Vibration motors without download. NY, ...

Gaming peripherals don't last forever, and controllers are no exception. With heavy use and frequent gaming sessions, Xbox controllers can be hit with all kinds of problems, like stick drift or ...

Have you ever wanted to play Resident Evil 2 with a Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Controller?

The best controller for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate can turn the tide of the game in your favor. No, it’s not going to be able to play the game for you, but we are lucky enough to have a choice of ...

Season 2 of Battlefield 6 has been pushed back, and as the game continues to lose players, I'm not ready to give up on it ...