controllers

PDP announced a new white variant of its modular Victrix Pro BFG wireless controller for PlayStation. We're already huge fans of the Victrix Pro BFG, naming it one of our favorite pro controllers available for consoles and PC, and this new model looks to have all the same features as the other Victrix Pro BFG controllers--albeit with a new white color scheme and neon purple accents.…

After hours of routine operations, an air traffic controller gets a radio call from a small aircraft whose cockpit indicators can't confirm that the plane's landing gear is extended for landing. The controller arranges for the pilot to fly low by the tower so the controller can visually check the plane's landing gear. All appears well. “It looks like your gear is down,” the controller tells the pilot. The controller calls for the airport fire trucks to be ready just in case, and the aircraft circles back to land safely.…

The last time we had a new plastic instrument hit the Rock Band scene, it was the Fender Jaguar controller that PDP launched alongside Rock Band Rivals in late 2016. With Harmonix’s Fortnite Festival now on the music gaming scene, a new contender is headed toward the stage in the wireless Riffmaster from PDP. PDP announced its Riffmaster guitar controller today. It looks to be a generational leap for video game guitars (that’s a weird sentence to write). No release date has been announced, but it’s intended for both Rock…

The is neat in that you can customize the colors of your controller pretty much however you like. is more customization options for their controller with the Vapor series. These six top case options have swirling color patterns that will provide your peripheral with your ideal look if you're aiming for that bowling ball aesthetic.The variants include Nocturnal Vapor, which blends dark green and grey; the bold pink and purple Cyber Vapor; and the red and orange Fire Vapor. You'll still be able to customize the button…

Every now and then, you just need a fresh look. Whether it’s kicks, some additions to your wardrobe, or a slick-looking new controller design. I’m talking a little more fashion-forward; fewer shades of black and white or gamer green. Folks looking for the latter, Xbox is adding a little more variety to your collection. A new line of Xbox Vapor controllers is rolling out. The best part is that you can choose the one that Microsoft has already cooked up. Or, you can concoct one for yourself in the Xbox Design Lab.…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain After hours of routine operations, an air traffic controller gets a radio call from a small aircraft whose cockpit indicators can't confirm that the plane's landing gear is extended for landing. The controller arranges for the pilot to fly low by the tower so the controller can visually check the plane's landing gear. All appears well. "It looks like your gear is down," the controller tells…

Hyperkin just launched limited-edition wireless controllers for Nintendo Switch and PC inspired by Sriracha hot sauce, Kool-Aid, and Oscar Mayer hot dogs, of all things. All three models are part of Hyperkin's Pixel Art series. If you'd prefer a controller that's just a tad more related to video games, Hyperkin also released a pair of officially licensed Tetris controllers. You can check out the five controllers and matching Nintendo Switch carrying cases in one place by clicking the button below.Hyperkin…

Pinball is a nostalgic arcade game played all over the world. But the standard design of most machines makes it difficult, if not impossible, for people with mobility issues to get in on the fun. A group of Colorado entrepreneurs wants to change that. Six friends have invented a controller that can be hooked into a pinball machine to make the game more accessible to people with disabilities, injuries or other physical challenges. Their small hexagonal-shaped device features three round buttons on one side, which a player…

The Amazon Great Republic Day sale, which began January 13 for all customers, is offering deep discounts on a wide range of products. The sale was supposed to end on January 18, but was extended for another day. Today is the last day of the Amazon sale, so it's the last chance to grab the best deals on products across different categories. The sale brings lucrative offers on mobile phones, tablets, laptops, ACs, washing machines, PC accessories and more. Gamers, too, have a lot to pick from during the Great Republic Day…

Air traffic controllers need help. We don’t yet know what caused the recent Japan Haneda airport runway collision earlier this month, but there is evidence, both abroad and in the U.S., that air traffic control is stretched too thin. And that could have disastrous consequences on planes’ and passengers’ safety. Last month, the New York Times reported that air traffic controllers have become “an exhausted and demoralized workforce that is increasingly prone to making dangerous mistakes.” While there are more flights,…