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Revolution PS5 DualSense controller $69 at Amazon Pros Light bars moved Adaptive triggers Haptic feedback USB-C charging Built-in microphone Create button Cons Symmetrical thumbstick layout Triggers are not as ergonomic The DualSense doesn't completely diverge from the DualShock lineup, but it is Sony's biggest departure in design in well over a decade. The handgrips are more ergonomic than the DualShock 4's, and it adds haptic feedback and adaptive triggers to make it more tactile and add a level of immersion that wasn't present on its predecessor. Evolution Xbox Series X/S controller From $50 at Microsoft Pros Improved ergonomics Impulse triggers Share button Asymmetrical thumbstick layout Hybrid 8-directional D-pad Compatible with Xbox One Cons AA batteries Microsoft's philosophy appears to be, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." The Xbox Series X controller is almost identical to its predecessor, apart fro

Also opens support for more third-party controllers. What you need to know Stadia players can use their smartphones or third-party controllers to play Stadia games on TV. Works with Android and iOS smartphones, and requires the mobile Stadia app to pair. Can be used with Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast with Google TV, or any Android TV device. Google announced today that Stadia players can now use their smartphones as controllers to play Stadia games on a television alongside opening support for more third-party controllers. Any Stadia-enabled device can use a Bluetooth controller or pair an Android or iOS smartphone itself to play games with touch gamepad controls. The process can be done through the Phone Link option in the mobile Stadia app. With the smartphone and TV tied to the same Wi-Fi network, players can choose a controller from the list or "Phone touch gamepad" to control games directly with the smartphone for the TV. Google outlined the entire process in

The perfect controller for the PlayStation VR (PSVR) depends on the type of game you want to play, your preferred playstyle, and how much immersion you want for your game. Shooting games are the most popular style of game in the VR community, and the PlayStation Aim controller adds a level of immersion you can't get with your Move controllers. Check out all your options here! Best overall: PlayStation Aim Controller There are plenty of games for the PSVR that revolve around holding a gun to shoot your enemies. While you can play all of these games with the Move controllers, and some of them with the DualShock controller, the PlayStation Aim controller offers the best immersion for your shooting games. Once you put on your PSVR headset, you're met with a whole new world. Instead of playing in a first- or third-person view while staring at a TV screen, you're playing with the screen directly on your face. This places you into the experience first hand, with the abili

The Touch Controllers for the Oculus Quest 2 ship with one disposable AA battery each, but once those run out of juice, you should invest in the best Oculus Quest 2 replacement batteries to fill in for them. While the Touch Controllers last much longer than the headset's limited battery, it's still wise to invest in some rechargeable batteries or a stack of disposable batteries to stop your VR sessions from getting disrupted. Here are the batteries and chargers we recommend for your Oculus Touch controllers. Best rechargable batteries + charger Panasonic K-KJ55MCA4BA 3 Hour Quick Charger with 4 AA eneloop Rechargeable Batteries Staff Pick These rechargeable batteries store up to 2,000 mAh of power and can be recharged up to 2,100 times. They can be charged completely from dead or partially charged without damaging the energy storage memory. We recommend buying them with the quick charger accessory, which will get your AAs recharged in no time, but you can also purchas

One relatively common issue with PS4 DualShock controllers seems to be the jitters (thankfully, this doesn't appear to affect the PS5 DualSense). It's as if your controller has had too many cups of coffee. If you are experiencing this issue, you will find that input from your sticks (usually the left) will start to stutter. When you push the stick forward, instead of seeing smooth movement on the screen, you'll see a movement that starts and stops with no rhyme or reason. Have no fear. Before you toss that dual-stick in the trash and buy another of the best PS4 controllers out there, let's take a look at what you can try to remedy your problem. Products used in this guide Blow out the dust-bunnies: 2-Pack Dust-Off Compressed Air ($12 at Amazon) Adieu dust: AmazonBasics Microfiber Cloth 24-pack ($14 at Amazon) Grime be gone: Babyganics Alcohol-Free Sanitizing Wipes ($9 at Amazon) Get crafty: Joystick Wireless Controller Rocker for PlayStation 4 PS4 Controller