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DIY arcade stick builders are pulling high-spend gamers out of the retail controller market for good, and the infrastructure making it possible has never been more accessible.

Corsair’s overhauled iCUE software is winning back peripheral enthusiasts with reduced CPU overhead, a cleaner interface, and more reliable profile syncing.

Dota 2’s declining player numbers are quietly feeding Deadlock’s early access growth, as Valve retains its own audience within the Steam ecosystem.

Handheld fighting game controllers are finally adding analog triggers, closing a long-standing gap for competitive and casual players who want portable precision.

Fighting games like Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 are pulling competitive players away from battle royales – here’s why the format shift is sticking.

The Asus ROG Ally X’s premium specs and $799 price tag are forcing Valve to reconsider how it positions and prices the Steam Deck lineup.

Valve’s Proton compatibility layer is eroding the value of Windows-exclusive game deals by letting Linux and Steam Deck users run titles without native support.

Steam Deck’s massive success is pushing Microsoft to seriously consider building Xbox handhelds, potentially reshaping portable gaming competition.

Sony appears ready to challenge Nintendo’s handheld dominance with a new portable console after years away from the market.

PlayStation Portal defied critics to become a surprise hit, driving competitors to develop their own remote play handhelds as demand exceeds Sony’s supply.