One of the greatest benefits of owning very distinctive PS4 controllers is that you’ll always have “your” controller. There’s just something about knowing which wireless controller is yours that provides a feeling of personality to your gaming. Logging hour after hour with a unique Dualshock 4 can help you feel more connected with games you play, much like the custom skin on an avatar can make you feel more connected to your character. With Walmart’s Memorial Day sale offering a wide array of options at just $47 right now, it’s a great time to pick one up for a PlayStation 4 controller at a discounted price.
This Walmart sale is one of the best Memorial Day sales we’ve seen — though Gamestop is also having a sale. With nice discounts on Nintendo Switch games, Xbox One bundles, and 4K TVs, the retail giant has discounted items left and right. If a new Dualshock controller is all your after, however, we’ve found the best deals below:
If you’re looking for something that is just gray or black, but still subtle, Midnight Blue is an excellent option. Like all wireless Dual Shock controllers, this version comes with precision control, a share button, and efficient charging via the Micro USB port — you just need to remember to plug it in from time to time. Though it only deviates slightly from the standard black model, it still provides a sleek, customized look. If you want something a bit more flashy, the options below will most likely be more your style.
If you like the idea of a blue controller, but need something a bit more tactical than a solid color, then maybe you just need to add a bit of camouflage. Built with warriors in mind, this Blue Camo controller offers a unique look that will blend in with any water-based environment.
Do you enjoy the finer things in life? This golden controller offers a shiny and luxurious look for anyone who fancies that fancy living. Though a lot of Sony PlayStation 4 controllers tend to be more rugged than flashy, the beautiful gold finish on this model brings a dose of eye-popping color to your game.
Some players like to keep it cool, while others tend to run hot. This Magma Red PS4 controller offers a bright, fiery look that stands out among many of the others on this list. Much like a Ferrari in the jungle. It may look like you need don a pair of oven mitts to handle this piece of gaming equipment, but it’s actually cool to the touch.
While the Blue Camo option seems a little bit more Marine, this Green Camo version exudes more of an Army vibe. If you’re a gamer who likes to get through first-person shooters by hiding in the bushes and ambushing fools, this is a solid choice. Just make sure you leave this wireless controller in plain site — considering it’s prone to invisibility among the clutter.
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Acer’s Predator Atlas 8 finally has a US release date and price, several months after the company first showed off the handheld in May. The highlight is the Intel Arc G3 Extreme chip inside, which has been adopted by only a couple of other consoles besides the Atlas 8. This version will go on sale exclusively at Best Buy on November 1 for $1,299.99.
Acer originally said the Atlas 8 would arrive in North America in October, but left pricing open at the time. The launch came amid the ongoing DRAM crunch, which has made memory more expensive across the PC industry and complicated pricing for hardware makers.
Gaming laptops and I have a complicated relationship. One of my first gaming rigs was an Acer Predator that was already outdated when I bought it. I was a broke college kid, and that was the best I could afford. So trying out high-end gaming laptops is always fun. But ASUS' ROG Zephyrus G14 is a lot more than a laptop that can run AAA games. It is portable, so you're not lugging around a 2.5kg machine everywhere you go. It is built well, none of that plastic chassis, and can even function as a normal laptop outside of just gaming.
Google Play is borrowing one of the Nintendo Switch’s most useful little tricks. A new Sidekick tool called Playbacks captures a short clip after something interesting has already happened, sparing players from running a screen recorder throughout an entire game.
Playbacks is part of Google Play Store v53.8 and keeps saved clips on the phone. Google first announced it earlier this month, but the new Play Store update marks its arrival for players. Anyone who has watched a perfect win vanish because the record button came too late already understands the appeal.