Commodore re-releases TAC-2 joystick after 40 years for just $49 — says retro-controller is tougher than ever and now comes in five colorways
Commodore re-releases TAC-2 joystick after 40 years for just $49 — says retro-controller is tougher than ever and now comes in five colorways

After 40 years, Commodore has brought back the ‘Totally Accurate Controller’ joystick, better known among C64 and Amiga aficionados as the TAC-2.

Modder turns Steam Controller trackpad haptics into stereo speakers with custom HID tool — Wired connection transmits 16-bit audio that sounds surprisingly full

A modder has figured out how to send an audio stream to the Steam Controller’s haptic motors in order to make them play pretty much anything. While the wireless connection over the puck is limited, audio quality over a USB cable is genuinely impressive for a device with no speakers.

Enthusiast reverse-engineers Steam Controller 2 puck, creates DIY ‘OpenPuck’ that works without Steam Input — custom firmware can emulate Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox controllers
Enthusiast reverse-engineers Steam Controller 2 puck, creates DIY ‘OpenPuck’ that works without Steam Input — custom firmware can emulate Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox controllers

OpenPuck is custom, open-source firmware that can turn a microcontroller into a DIY Steam Controller puck in minutes. You can then use your Steam Controller as a native Xbox, PlayStation or Switch controller without even having Steam open in the background.

8Bitdo’s wireless Pro 2 gaming controller falls to all-time low price — hall-effect gamepad is 38% off, just $37.19
8Bitdo’s wireless Pro 2 gaming controller falls to all-time low price — hall-effect gamepad is 38% off, just $37.19

Hitting an all-time low price at Amazon, 8Bitdo’s wireless Pro 2 gaming controller with hall-effect joysticks is 38% off for Prime members.

Modded Steam Controller can automatically charge itself like a robot vacuum — enthusiast creates GitHub program that uses the vibration motor to walk it back to its docking station

Ray Foss built this program that uses computer vision to let your Steam Controller slide back towards its charging puck by just using its built-in haptic motors. You can also try it for yourself by visiting the web app and using a webcam so it can see your controller and charging puck.

SCUF Prime Day sale brings pro control and precision savings of up to 26% for gamers
SCUF Prime Day sale brings pro control and precision savings of up to 26% for gamers

SCUF has slashed the prices of the Envision and Valor Pro controllers by up to 26% for this Prime Day.

New web app can make Valve’s Steam Controller drift across your desk like an RC car — web app drives the gamepad using its rumble motors

A developer has created a Chromium browser-based tool that turns Valve’s second-gen Steam Controller into a self-propelled RC car.