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One of the best features on Android is controller support. It’s especially enjoyable in emulation and cloud gaming, but also in native Android games that support the peripheral. However, for native ...

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While numerous premium and excellent Android controller options exist, if you own a Sony PlayStation 4 or 5, you can connect and use your DualShock 4 controller on your Android device. The best part ...

Android 17 introduces a new Foldable Gaming Mode: a 50/50 layout that places your game on the top half of your foldable’s inner display and a virtual gamepad on the bottom half. Google says Foldable ...

Why this is important: For Android gamers, these changes mean your phone or tablet might finally behave more like a proper gaming machine, with your controller in hand, and no touch-only compromises.

There's something satisfying about being able to pick up a phone or tablet, and getting in a quick gaming session when you just have a small window of time. It's never going to replace a home console ...

With Android becoming a more powerful and popular mobile gaming platform, there's one obvious question: where are all the controllers? Sure you could use a PC a PC game controller on an Android tablet ...

Whether your last high score was in GoldenEye or you just want a more satisfying joystick for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller brings old-school vibes to your modern gaming ...

Last year, peripheral maker Power A introduced the Android-gaming world to the MOGA controller system with a pocket-sized game pad with a clip for holding your phone. It’s a nifty little device, but ...