To remap PS5 controller buttons, go to Settings > Accessibility > Controllers > Custom Button Assignment. Enable custom assignments, select “Customize,” and adjust buttons as desired. Save changes, ...

Sony has a new patent that imagines a PlayStation controller built around on-screen buttons you can rearrange. The concept swaps most fixed top-face inputs for a large touchscreen surface. Instead of ...

All-button controllers promise greater precision, speed, and comfort, particularly for fighting games. Although its use cases have limits, the 8BitDo Arcade Controller is an affordable and, more ...

From Xbox to Nintendo, gamepads tend to have a similar set of face buttons. A, B, X, and Y are the choice de rigueur. Early consoles like the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) used A and B buttons, ...

Any recommendations for controllers (gamepad or joystick) with ergonomic buttons? The standard gamepad buttons are under your thumb, so one button without reaching. People suggest making an awkward ...

Sony has obtained a US patent for a special controller with a touchscreen that lets players choose where the buttons should go. The patent was filed back in February 2023, but was issued last week, ...

Charming Holiday is a news article writer from the United States who has been working with GameRant since August 2023 and self-publishing since May 2025. He is a former cultural policy advisor who has ...

The Nintendo Switch allows users to remap the buttons on their Joy-Con and Pro Controllers. This is extremely useful if you’ve got various games you like to play and you don’t necessarily like the ...

There's nothing worse than having sticky buttons on your Xbox controller. Not only is a sticky controller gross, but it can also actually affect your gameplay. After all, one of the most frustrating ...

8Bitdo’s series of third-party controllers has gone from strength to strength, and the Pro 2 gamepad is the latest addition. At first glance, it looks almost identical to the Pro+ that we tested in ...

If you're in the market for a next-level third-party Xbox controller, these may be your best options.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a huge game with a lot of mechanics and an equal number of controls and keybindings. As you undertake your grand adventure, there will no doubt be questions relating to which key ...