Touchscreen controls are fine for mobile gaming, but nothing beats that feeling of analog buttons and physical joysticks. Controllers offer superior feedback, and you don't need a console to use one.

The GameSir Pocket Taco is a new Bluetooth phone controller that combines Game Boy aesthetics with a slightly modernized design.

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.

Which gaming triggers are best for phones? Mobile gaming is growing at a rapid pace. In 2020, users played more than 5 billion hours per week of mobile games. Due to this increase in playtime, many ...

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 ...

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 ...