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GamesRadar+'s best of CES 2026: all the gaming gadgets you need to know about this year

CES 2026 is just about wrapping up, so here are the ten best gaming gadgets on the showfloor this year.

GamesRadar

It seems everyone wants to turn your phone into a Game Boy – now it's GameSir's turn

GameSir is also about to enter the smartphone retro gaming scene with the Pocket Taco

CES 2026 day 3: the 11 best gadgets we've seen today, from IKEA smart lights to the Motorola Razr Fold

The news, announcements, and discoveries from CES 2026 are continuing – here are our picks from Day 3.

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"Two Premier Brands. One Mobile Controller" - GameSir and Hyperkin's modular gamepad could take over the market

GameSir and Hyperkin have revealed the X5 Alteron at CES 2026, a modular mobile controller that I think could easily take over the market.

GamesRadar

The world's first fully modular mobile controller has been revealed at CES 2026

This GameSir x Hyperkin mobile controller looks like a game changer for emulation thanks to its modular design.

TechRadar

CES 2026: GameSir, Hyperkin Reveals X5 Alteron, World's First Fully Modular Mobile Gaming Controller

Here's the latest X5 Alteron, the world's first fully modular mobile gaming controller, which lets you swap sticks, buttons, and modules for ultimate customization.

Player One

GameSir is putting a Direct Drive sim racing wheel on a controller, all because a high schooler developed it in their dorm room

GameSir's Direct Drive controller was only developed because a high schooler created it, then secured commercial funding from the brand to do it properly.

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I test gadgets for a living and this mobile controller is so good I bought one with my own money

The GameSir G8 Plus has become my go-to mobile controller and it's all down to the sheer versatility it offers.

Tom’s Guide

How to assign back buttons on a new pro controller, and the settings I recommend based on 20+ reviews

If you've just received a new pro controller, the first thing I'd recommend is mapping its additional buttons. Here's how to set it up to get the most out of it

GamesRadar

"We make touchpad controllers as well" - After Valve reveals the new Steam Controller, GameSir is teasing a new trackpad gamepad of its own

After Valve revealed its new Steam Controller, GameSir has hinted it may work on a touchpad controller of its own to take on the Valve accessory.

GamesRadar

GameHub makes surprise Play Store appearance, making it easier than ever to play Windows games on Android

GameSir GameHub has been released onto the Play Store, offering an easy solution for those interested in trying to play Windows games using hardware powered by Android.

Android Central

The GameSir X5 Lite is comfortable, cheap and capable — as long as you’re okay making some compromises

The GameSir X5 Lite is ergonomically designed and comes with responsive Hall Effect thumbsticks and passthrough charging, but it has a few flaws.

Tom’s Guide

Huzzah! Microsoft no longer makes the best PC controller and it's been dethroned by a brand you may not have heard of

Twas a long reign.

PC Gamer

I’ve finally found the perfect gamepad for the Switch 2 — and it isn’t the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

With Hall Effect sensors in its thumbsticks as well as triggers, the GameSir Super Nova upstages the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller in a few ways.

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I never thought a $49 gamepad would top the Switch 2 Pro Controller — and now that I’ve tried this GameSir pad, I won’t be going back

The GameSir Super Nova features responsive Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers, back buttons, an ergonomic design, and costs just $49.

Tom’s Guide

I spent the weekend playing PS5 and Switch 2 games using the GameSir G8 Plus — and its performance and versatility blew me away

The GameSir G8 Plus is a fantastic phone controller with Hall Effect sticks and triggers, and it's compatible with smartphones and the Nintendo Switch 2.

PC Gamer

GameSir G7 Pro Tri-Mode review

Only slightly pricer than an Xbox controller, but packing almost every pro feature you could want.

GamesRadar

GameSir basically just remade the Backbone controller for half the price, and says it works with Switch 2 as well

GameSir has launched an even more feature-rich version of its X5 mobile controller. This time, there's compatibility with Switch 2, and a $50 price tag.

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I pitted two elite controllers against each other, and one key feature sets them apart

The GameSir G7 Pro and Mobapad Huben 2 are two new multiplatform controllers promising top-line features and performance – but which is best?

PC Gamer

GameSir's G7 Pro has removable faceplates, TMR sticks, and 1000 Hz polling rate for under $80

Do we trust the quality of this one?

GamesRadar

The GameSir G7 Pro is finally available to buy, bringing TMR thumbsticks to the Xbox masses for under $100

The GameSir G7 Pro is finally available at Amazon. Here's why I think it gives you great value for money versus the other officially licensed Xbox pads.

TechRadar

The GameSir T7 Pro Floral is another solid controller from the brand, but I’d still recommend other gamepads instead

The GameSir T7 Pro Floral is solid, but some of the brand’s other controllers shine brighter.

Windows Central

This would be my favorite wireless controller of all time if it wasn't STILL wired-only on Xbox — but that could actually change

I've been using the GameSir G7 Pro, and this is one of my favorite controllers of all time — especially for just $80. It's still not wireless with Xbox, though.

GamesRadar

This controller just stole the "best value for money" award from all the other Xbox gamepads

I wish the GameSir G7 Pro were a little more ambitious, but it’s still easily the best value Xbox Series X controller money can buy right now.

Windows Central

This new third-party Xbox controller is more than just a floral reskin

The GameSir T7 Pro is actually a big improvement on the T7, and it looks pretty too, which helps.

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