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While 1st party gaming controllers from the likes of Microsoft (Xbox) and Sony (PlayStation) often are more than enough for most gamers, there are more versatile third-party options on the market.

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (or Elite 2 for short) has arguably been the industry gold standard for a pro-level game controller for the past decade. Over the years dozens of ...

When it comes to connectivity in game controllers, you have two basic options: Bluetooth and wireless. Here's how to figure ...