Everything Is Permitted With Assassin's Creed Controllers
These Assassin’s Creed controllers were made by reader Devin Smith, and are inspired by the Ezio timeline of games. I…
Show Us Your Smash Bros. Ultimate Controller Setup
Smash Bros. players are often as particular about the controllers they use as they are which characters they pick to go…
How To Stop A Cat From Chewing On Video Game Controller Cables
My apartment has only two things in it: video game controller cables, and a cat. Okay, there’s also some furniture, but…
The Official SoulCalibur VI Arcade Sticks Look Like Candy, Work Like A Charm
While your results may vary, I’ve found that I play fighting games better with a nice arcade style fight stick. Hori’s S…
Nearly 200,000 Steam users play PC games with SNES controllers. That’s the most surprising factoid from Valve’s data…
How To Fix Your Switch Pro Controller’s D-Pad
Over the last year, the Nintendo Switch has built up an impressive collection of 2D side-scrollers and classic arcade…
Evo 2018 will allow Super Smash Bros competitors to play using the Smash Box, a controversial alternative to the aging…
I've Fallen In Love With The GameCube's Analog Stick
Last week, I set up a Nintendo GameCube to play Suda 51’s cult classic Killer7 on Kotaku’s Twitch channel. I haven’t…
How to Clean Your Video Game Consoles
Your video game console is filthy. Choked with dust, smeared with fingerprints or riddled with insects. Your game…
Marvel vs. Capcom Tournament With Special Rules Lets Pro Mess With Opponent's Controls
This weekend’s Battle For The Stones allowed players who had won past Marvel vs.Capcom: Infinite tournaments to…
Just Because Nintendo Didn't Give The Switch A D-Pad Doesn't Mean Others Aren't Trying
Nintendo launched the Switch on March 3 of this year. The system was surprisingly well received. The Legend of Zelda:…
Controller Mod Forces A Controversial Rematch During Smash Melee Major
On Sunday night, the Super Smash Brothers: Melee tournament at Shine 2017 forced a controversial rematch between…
Watch Me Open A Big Box Of Dragon Quest XI, Fresh From Japan
I spent way too much money on Dragon Quest XI merchandise. Dragon Quest being my favorite game franchise, and a…
GameCube-Only Controller Rule In Smash Melee Competition Raises Eyebrows
Five prominent Super Smash Brothers: Melee tournament organizers and players have formed a competition committee and rel…
Celebrating Our Lucky (And Well-Loved) Gaming Controllers
This deeply unintimidating GameCube controller is precious to me (and one of the last functional ones I own). It brings…
Doomfist Controller Lets Overwatch Players Catch These Hands
Today on Highlight Reel we have fatal bullets, pileups, land cruising, self-help, and much more!
I Made A Controller Using Xbox Design Lab's New Colors And Parts
During E3 earlier this month, Microsoft announced a host of new options for its Xbox Design Lab custom controllers,…
A Game Where You Slap A Watermelon To Learn About The Existential Horror Of Being A Watermelon
The Revolutionary Watermelon came out of the Watermelon Game Jam I covered a few months ago. Unlike the other games…
Smash 'God' Drops Out Of Tournament Because His Controller Isn't Properly Malfunctioning
Adam “Armada” Lindgren, considered one of the “five gods” of competitive Super Smash Bros. Melee, has dropped out of…
The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Hides A Secret Message Inside
The Nintendo Switch’s Pro Controller is partially translucent, meaning that you can look inside the guts of the…