Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Jagneaux is a writer and analyst, covering MMOs and retro games. To me personally, there is nothing better than cracking ...

If holding a vintage D-pad in your hands feels like a slice of heaven, you're not alone. Here are five reasons why retro game ...

We have to hand it to Atari for keeping it simple but functional early on. A lot of competing consoles around now tried to get crazy with controllers, adding things like number pads and spinning dials ...

The history of gaming is stacked full of legendary consoles and the controllers that made it all work. Here are 13 of the most beloved retro game controllers.

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Doom fans can save big on The Dark Ages-themed Xbox Wireless Controller at Walmart. Normally $80, this limited-edition official Xbox controller is on sale for only $54. Walmart doesn’t list an end ...

If there’s one thing that developers absolutely must get right when designing a video game console, it’s the controllers. If they muck up the controller design by making it unwieldy, cumbersome, or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A British writer who specializes in indie gaming and LEGO. You’ve got to admire companies that like to get things done right, even ...

With the arrival of the Steam Controller, PC players now have a gamepad that is designed specifically for those who use Valve's site, which is basically everyone. However, is it worth getting or using ...