With a D-pad, better ergonomics, and programmable rear buttons, and no joystick drift (so far), the Split Pad Pro is almost the perfect cure for the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con drift. The Split Pad Pro ...

For gamers who’ve griped about the Xbox 360’s leveled down d-pad, Microsoft’s telling old-school controller fans ‘have it your way’. In fact: Have it both ways. On November 9, the company says you’ll ...

The reason that the Xbox Series X controller does not feature swappable D-pads is because it implements a hybrid design, instead. The new D-pad is meant to accommodate both games that require firm ...

Find out whether or not the Nintendo Switch Lite features a D-Pad or the same buttons from the original Nintendo Switch. There’s a lot to take in when it comes to the Nintendo Switch Lite, the new ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. If you have a Nintendo Switch, you’ve probably noticed your Joy-Cons ...

Over the last year, the Nintendo Switch has built up an impressive collection of 2D side-scrollers and classic arcade games. Unfortunately, those games rely heavily the D-Pad, and the D-Pad on the ...

A lot of us miss having a D-pad with the Nintendo Switch, but those of you who really want one can invest in peripheral manufacturer HORI’s new left Joy-Con that comes with a good ol’ D-pad this July.

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. In the past five years, Microsoft has encountered a number of ...

Somewhat obscured in the Nintendo Switch's launch is this fun fact: It's the first Nintendo console whose standard controller does not feature a D-pad. As Nintendo is the creator of the D-pad, this is ...

While the fact our Portable Drum Kit from Mad Catz was defective was a disappointment, as the product looked great other than the fact it didn't work, we did find a diamond amidst all that coal. You ...

The latest Google Home version 2.47.10 is now rolling out D-Pad controls for even more precise management of your Android TV or Chromecast with Google TV devices. It was not until the previous v2.46 ...

To access and use items in your inventory — things like health potions and your whetstone — you have two options: radial menus and the item bar. Press and hold L1 (on a PlayStation 4) or Left ...