by dbadmin | Dec 22, 2025 | Features, Gaming, Gaming Controller
Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority 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 good. But a few years...
by dbadmin | Dec 21, 2025 | Gaming, Gaming Controller, Reviews
It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than two years since the sliding magnetic controller that we now know as MCON was introduced to the world in a YouTube video. At the time, it was heavily focused on the Apple ecosystem, but now that the device is finally out,...
by dbadmin | Dec 12, 2025 | Android, Gaming, Gaming Controller, News
Credit: The Verge TL;DR Gamesir is launching a vertical mobile game controller called the Pocket 1. The controller features a design that clips onto your phone. It will launch on December 25 at $34.99, but you can get an early bird discount, bringing the price down to...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2025 | Android 17, Android Canary, Authority Insights, Gaming, Gaming Controller, News
TL;DR A new menu found in the latest Android Canary build reveals the UI for a game controller remapping feature likely coming in Android 17. Found under Bluetooth settings, the “Game Controller settings” page allows users to customize inputs for both buttons (“Keys”)...
by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | Emulator, Gaming, Gaming Controller, Microsoft Windows, News
Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Steam’s maker, Valve, has been playing a huge role in Windows emulation on Android. Valve has funded projects such as Pex emulator and Proton, which allow Windows games to run on Android more easily. Pex and Proton also...
by dbadmin | Nov 19, 2025 | Bluetooth, Gaming Controller, Reviews
Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Ever since I adopted the dogma of Android gaming handhelds, my smartphone has been mostly free of games. I still keep a few touch-oriented titles around, but anything that needs a controller has migrated to dedicated...
