For under $50, you can play full console-style games on your Android phone with perfect controls and a comfy cradle.

Just a month after its launch, the Backbone Pro Xbox Edition is on sale for a substantial discount at Amazon, Best Buy, and Backbone’s online storefront. Normally $180, the officially licensed ...

Smartphone gaming has grown far beyond simple touch-based controls. Whether you’re diving into fast-paced shooters, racing sims, or platformers, having a reliable game controller can seriously upgrade ...

Why this is important: For Android gamers, these changes mean your phone or tablet might finally behave more like a proper gaming machine, with your controller in hand, and no touch-only compromises.

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MCON, a unique sliding mobile controller that attaches via magnets, is now available for purchase. It features TMR sticks, analog triggers, gyro controls, flip-out handles, an optional dock for ...

If you’ve ever plugged in a controller to your Android phone, jumped into a game, and immediately fumbled a button because the layout felt off, you’re not alone. Android has supported a wide range of ...

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With Android becoming a more powerful and popular mobile gaming platform, there's one obvious question: where are all the controllers? Sure you could use a PC a PC game controller on an Android tablet ...

8BitDo has teased a new controller during CES 2026 that turns your phone into a Game Boy. The controller is not yet available, but 8BitDo says it plans to launch it later this Summer. 8BitDo has ...

The first time I got my hands on a telescopic controller, it felt like magic. Turning my phone into a Nintendo Switch made it far more fun to play, and it made me swear off touchscreen controls for ...

Android 17’s foldable gaming mode splits the screen into gameplay and virtual controller zones, making folding phones feel more like compact gaming handhelds.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your In ...