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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Abxylute's new Switch 2 controller prototype has one big problem

Abxylute's N6 and N9C docks offer larger grips and Hall effect sticks as Joy-Con alternatives but may not improve ergonomics for medium-to-large hands.
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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Pocket Taco is the best way to turn your phone into a Game Boy

GameSir Pocket Taco converts smartphones into a Game Boy-style handheld, offering secure silicone grip, case compatibility, and $35 affordability but blocks the lower screen.
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fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Finally, a new controller that solves the Switch 2's "flat Joy-Con" problem

Nyxi's Hyperion 3 adds a magnetic, ergonomic grip for Switch 2 Joy-Con replacement, but it carries a relatively high price.
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fromKotaku
3 months ago

All Video Game Controllers Need Back Paddles, Damn It

DualSense Edge's back paddles fundamentally changed controller muscle memory, making standard DualSense feel inadequate and reducing use of special-edition non-modular controllers.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

The Xbox handheld showed me that handhelds are better with prongs

How do I know? I hold a lot of handhelds ( and gamepads) here at The Verge, but Microsoft and Asus's upcoming Xbox Ally X might take the cake for the most comfortable to hold. And that handheld has basically the exact same design as the existing ROG Ally X I've reviewed not once but twice - except for two big prongs that let you grip the device.
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