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.

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 ...

If you’ve ever plugged in a controller to your Android phone, jumped into a game, and immediately fumbled a button because the layout felt off, you’re not alone. Android has supported a wide range of ...

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The Backbone One is a great controller for smartphone gaming, and it's currently on sale during Amazon Big Deal Days. The other big deal we’ve spotted is for 8BitDo’s own Android smartphone controller ...

Just a month after its launch, the Backbone Pro Xbox Edition is on sale for a substantial discount at Amazon, Best Buy, and Backbone’s online storefront. Normally $180, the officially licensed ...

For under $50, you can play full console-style games on your Android phone with perfect controls and a comfy cradle. You can play a lot of games on your phone, old and new. I’ve gone through Skies of ...