The X5 Alteron works with smartphones and tablets, and it can replace faulty Joy-Cons on your Nintendo Switch.

BitDo's modernized Nintendo 64 gamepad is the official controller for Analogue 3D, but it also works on Switch 1/2, PC, and ...

Accessory manufacturers GameSir and Hyperkin have joined forces to produce a fully modular controller that's compatible with ...

The GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron looks too good to be true, but it has the hallmarks of a perfect pad for mobile and Switch ...

Hyperkin and GameSir have each made great controllers for PC, consoles and mobiles, but for CES 2026 they've teamed up for ...

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When moving from one generation of consoles to another, it’s not always guaranteed that old accessories will work with the new system. So, do old Joy-Con, Pro Controllers, and other accessories from ...

Might be worth the cost for the nostalgia. Might be worth the cost for the nostalgia. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at ...