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Following the launch of every new console comes a deluge of third-party controllers looking to make a splash. Often times, these controllers are less expensive than the standard first-party options, making them particularly appealing if you have children in the house and need some extras on hand. Officially licensed controllers make a great addition to any collection, as they feature popular characters and unique designs.For Pokémon fans, there are currently only a few controllers designed exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, but expect that number to grow significantly in the coming years with

Microsoft is releasing a new limited-edition controller decked out with Gears of War: E-Day imagery to coincide with the game's release.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has published an intriguing patent for a new type of controller whose buttons can alter their resistance and tactile feel - becoming harder or softer - to adapt to what's being shown on screen. Sony initially filed the patent application with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the United Nations' patents agency, in November 2024. It was officially published in May this year, as uncovered by Cheat Happens. Read more

As we creep closer to another generation of PlayStation consoles, Sony is exploring potential additions to its controllers that could set it apart in a similar way to the DualSense with the PlayStation 5. According to a new patent, that could include buttons that harden, or soften, according to what is happening on screen. The patent application, which was filed in November 2024 with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and published in May earlier this year (and found by Cheat Happens), details several different ways that buttons on a controller can have their physical properti