CES 2026: Gaming Controllers Are Going Modular This Year

CES 2026 was full of modular controllers, with options for phones, the Xbox, and PC. Some even look a lot like a GameCube controller.

You can turn this modular clamp-on controller into an N64 or GameCube gamepad

The X5 Alteron works with smartphones and tablets, and it can replace faulty Joy-Cons on your Nintendo Switch.

Xbox Wireless Controllers Hit All-Time Lows After 10K+ Sold as Microsoft Clears Out Special Editions

The Xbox Core controller is widely regarded as one of the best gamepads available. Whether you’re gaming on an Xbox console, PC, or Android device, the first party Microsoft controller is always a ...

8BitDo’s new wireless Xbox controller has swappable ABXY button switches

You can also change the joysticks and D-pad on this extremely customizable controller launching later this year. 8BitDo’s ...