There is something so incredibly frustrating about typing on a digital keyboard with a controller. Whether for streaming or gaming, the slowness with which you often have to find each letter is just ...

TL;DR: Windows 11 is introducing a new Gamepad keyboard layout for Xbox controllers, as seen in testing for some time. The feature is now in the latest Release Preview build, so should arrive ...

Today Briony takes a look at the new Cooler Master MK850 keyboard - which is a little more than just a simple keyboard. It ...

Several weeks ago, Microsoft introduced the gamepad keyboard for Windows 11, which allows gamers to input text faster by controlling the on-screen keyboard with a gamepad. After some testing with the ...

The nifty innovation for those of us who like to use an Xbox controller with their PC has been introduced with the latest Windows 11 preview build in beta. Build 22635 actually came out last week, but ...

Gaming handhelds are the hottest form factor on the block right now. It seems like every manufacturer is eager to get a Windows-powered alternative to the Steam Deck in their catalog… whether or not ...

A lot of people want both an iPhone and a physical QWERTY keyboard, but they don’t want the extra bulk. Similarly, some people want a physical control pad, but they don’t want to ensconce their device ...

I applaud the absurdly high polling rate, six extra remappable buttons and TMR sticks, but let me tell you why I'm sticking with my keyboard and mouse for most games I play.

ExtremeTech's Ryan Whitwam started with a number pad kit, made some layout tweaks, added some smooth linear switches, and ended up with a rather adorable little mechanical gamepad. Here's how he did ...

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In 2002 Nintendo released a ridiculous-looking GameCube controller with a keyboard embedded in it so that Phantasy Star Online players could type to their friends. In 2021 someone’s modded it into an ...

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