New videos show off the oddball Android handheld you should be keeping an eye on

Royibeila, an online store that sells handhelds, was the source that first revealed the GAMEMT E5 Modx. Now it is back with a ...

The Steam Controller no longer needs Steam to get the most from it

Thanks to the addition of SDL support, Linux and Windows users can access the full suite of Steam Controller features in ...
9to5google

8BitDo Flip Pad looks like the perfect portable controller for Android emulators [Gallery]

Announced at CES 2026 this week, the new 8BitDo Flip Pad is a USB-C controller for Android phones (and iPhones too) that sits on top of your display and seems just perfect for emulators. Bluetooth ...
Engadget

8BitDo's Ultimate 3E gamepad for Xbox offers swappable button modules and joysticks

8BitDo just revealed a new gamepad at CES and it's a doozy. The Ultimate 3E Controller for XBox is a modular marvel that should suit just about any configuration preference. That's because many ...
9to5google

Ayaneo’s ‘Pocket Play’ is an Android phone with slide-out gamepad controls [Gallery]

Ayaneo is no stranger to Android handhelds, but now it’s turning attention towards an arguably less competitive landscape: smartphones. The Ayaneo Pocket Play combines a fairly modern-looking Android ...
Android Authority

First look: Android 17 may finally let you remap buttons on your game controller

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” ...
Gizmochina

Android 17 leak reveals native controller-remapping tool

A new report from Android Authority suggests Google is quietly cooking up some big gaming improvements for Android 17, and they could make life a lot easier for anyone who prefers using a physical ...
Android

Android 17 May Bring Forced Controller Support for Every Game

Android 17 is set to revolutionize mobile gaming with major controller upgrades. Features include native button remapping and a “virtual gamepad” that allows physical controllers to work with ...
InfoQ

Running Java on iOS

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
BGR

You Can Use Your Old Nintendo Wii U GamePad With Your PC - Here's How

While the Switch 2 shows that Nintendo learned its lesson with the Wii U, the Wii U itself was a failure. 13.56 million Wii U units were sold throughout the console's lifetime. While that sounds like ...
Game Rant

The Top Budget Android Controllers in 2025 So Far

For folks looking to play their games on a smaller display, a portable console or a smartphone instantly comes to mind. Mobile gaming has steadily grown over the years, with manufacturers now ...
Android

Genshin Impact on Android gains long-awaited controller support

Summary: The Android version of Genshin Impact now natively supports the use of a controller to play the game. Support was added in the most recent update, so it should work for you as soon as the ...