Modern game controllers are pretty robust, at least as long as you go with a first-party option. But they’re also expensive, so when one breaks, it’s a deep reach for seventy bucks (or a lot more for ...

Right to repair Microsoft is making it easier for owners of its standard Xbox Wireless Controller and the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller to repair the devices by selling official replacement ...

Gaming peripherals don't last forever, and controllers are no exception. With heavy use and frequent gaming sessions, Xbox controllers can be hit with all kinds of problems, like stick drift or ...

One of the things almost every player has encountered regardless of their chosen system is controllers breaking down. Whether it’s something prominent like stick drift or something a bit more niche, ...

Over the years, a noticeable shift in the production of electronic goods has resulted in a fall from durable, long-lasting products to fragile, issue-prone items. In some instances, this may be ...

Microsoft's warranty program can range from one to three years, and afterward, you're typically not able to receive any of the program's benefits. That's about to change, however, as Microsoft has ...

If you’re the type of person who hates the idea of giving Microsoft another $65 for a new controller (or more than $100 for an Elite Series 2) because you know there’s just one part broken, Microsoft ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Let's face it, console gamepads often have to take a fair bit of abuse - perhaps even occasionally being hurled across the living room - but if you've ...

After years of throwing away old electronics, more consumers are finally starting to care about repairability. We've seen self-repair programs pop up for Logitech Mice, Samsung smartphones, and even ...

Jo Craig (they/them) is a writer on Game Rant from Scotland and has been in the industry for nearly a decade dissecting comic book movie trailers for hours and diving headfirst into horror. They still ...

“This is a piss-poor excuse for a controller.” That’s how repair-focused YouTube channel iFixit starts its negative review of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. The repair and tech experts suggest ...

It is far too often the case that failed hardware components lead to unnecessary disposal. That means another expensive purchase for you and more stuff sitting in landfills for the Earth. Thankfully, ...