Twinfinite

Here’s What Different Prototype Controller Designs Look Like

Prototype controllers can go through dozens of iterations before a final design is decided upon. Here is a look at some of the wackier designs. These are all pretty unknown, so hopefully you find some ...
Gameranx

YouTuber Uncovers A Rare Xbox Controller Prototype

If you’re like me, you’ll find this story fascinating. I love looking back at the history of how video games and hardware came to be. A lot of trial and error ...
HotHardware

Super-Rare Nintendo PlayStation Prototype Controller Fetches $35K At Auction

A prototype of a Nintendo PlayStation SNES controller has sold at auction over the weekend, with the winning bid coming in at a whopping $35,000. Yes, controllers are expensive in general these days, ...
TechSpot

Ultra-rare Nintendo PlayStation prototype controller fetches $35,000 at auction

What just happened? In the world of video game-related rarities, the more obscure and hard-to-find an item is, the more money people are willing to pay. It's why a prototype Nintendo PlayStation ...

CES 2026: Hyperkin and Gamesir made a modular game controller for your smartphone, tablet and even your Switch

I’ve been using the same smartphone controller on my iPhone for years. That’s partly because most options are so similar. Announced at CES 2026, the X5 Alteron couldn’t be more different. It’s a ...