Controllers

Surprisingly ergonomic 1990s-style controller that was an unexpected delight.

Odd controller with haptic feedback that he found satisfying despite the reimagined button layout.

Calls thumbstick covers one of the quickest, easiest ways to customise a Switch, and says they improve grip.

Shown as the final part of the build, and he is pleased with how neatly it fits together.

A good-looking mod, but he found it far more of a DIY project than expected, especially connecting the battery.

A souped-up Xbox-style controller with RGB and an OLED display that he finds cool and a bit daft.

The prototype PS3 controller drew such vocal backlash that Sony dropped it before launch.

Impressed by the hidden PlayStation shapes in the grip texture, calling it real attention to detail.

A custom modded Switch controller that puts every button within reach of one hand, which he rated nine out of ten.

It does let you drink while playing, but he thinks it's ridiculous and little more than a party gimmick.

Lets you play PS5 games on a phone, and it's the first gadget he'd buy himself, rated 9 to 9.5.

Surprised to see Wii remotes used to train medical students in keyhole surgery.

A chrome-trimmed Xbox controller that he called his favourite-looking one ever.

Clever technology that nobody found fun to use, given 4 out of 10.

The gold finish came out a dusty tortilla colour and ruined the look of the controller.

Odd but surprisingly functional zinc alloy triggers that are well considered.

An affordable, good gamepad with adjustable shoulder buttons and a fan that cools the phone.

Best mobile game controller he has used, with polished software, though iOS only.

The best mobile game controller he has used, with almost no input lag, though pricey and not premium-feeling.

One of the better mobile gamepads, well built and slides onto the phone so no separate holder is needed.

A phone-specific controller with shoulder buttons that feels good and is a step above cheap controllers.

An all-in-one phone controller with good metal shoulder buttons and a fan that cools a few degrees, but feels plasticky.

Most portable and flat-lying gamepad he has come across, though the buttons are not great.

Controller connected directly via USB-C, so there is no noticeable latency and it feels great.