Because attempting to drop Tilted Towers with greasy touch-screen controls is a form of self-sabotage.

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 ...

CES is the home of all kinds of weird inventions and cool upcoming products, and the 8BitDo FlipPad controller is in the latter category with its launch beginning the week of August 14. 8BitDo first ...

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 ...

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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[Gil Yankovitch] noted that playing games on a touchscreen phone gave up a certain something in terms of the tactile feedback one gets from real buttons. To that end, he was inspired to build a ...

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.

Android beta code hints at native mouse-style cursor control with gamepads. There's no confirmed release date or supported-device list yet.

Have you ever encountered such a situation: lying in bed, wanting to stay cozy but still itching to play Elden Ring on your phone; or when on a business trip and staying in a hotel, missing the ...

8BitDo has launched its FlipPad game controller for smartphones after having announced it earlier this year. The controller retails for a modest price and is compatible with tons of devices. Both ...