KontrolFreek has a range of officially licensed thumbsticks starting from $16.99 at Amazon, and sticks that'll add a well-needed pop of color into your gaming setup. I've somehow managed to avoid ...

Ever since Jonathan first laid his eyes on level 1-1 in Super Mario Bros., he has been hooked on all things video games. A self-proclaimed Nintendo nerd, Jonathan has owned every single Nintendo ...

The worst you could say about Nintendo’s Wii U controller before was twofold: It’s really big (for a console game controller), and the thumb-sticks are actually thumb-nubs, set flush against the ...

Despite primarily being a console player for my entire gaming life, I’ve always thought controller grips and add-on thumb grips or sticks were for those pretending to be ‘pro gamers.’ Or, to put it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about video games, technology and pop culture. Yesterday, Atlanta-based gaming accessory creator KontrolFreek announced an ...

The latest GameSir controllers, the T4 Cyclone and Cyclone Pro, feature Hall Effect thumbstick and triggers, tri-mode connectivity, and more. Full Hall Effect sensors in the thumbsticks on the GameSir ...

While shopping for a new controller these days, you might find yourself asking, "What are TMR thumbsticks?" In short, TMR is the current champ of the thumbstick arena, and I'm on hand to explain why.