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25 Creative Gaming Controllers

From Realistic Gaming Controllers to Universal Gaming Gadgets

— March 4, 2013 — Autos
There is no shortage of variety among all of these creative gaming controllers. While video games themselves may lack originality, there is no shortage of uniqueness when it comes to the remote you use to play them. Nowadays it seems as if there is a controller for every type of game. There are guns, skateboards, swords and even tennis rackets.

Aside from originality, many of these creative gaming controllers are pretty darn high-tech. Controllers with touchscreens and controllers that can be used to control other piece of tech were the stuff of nerd dreams a mere couple of years ago. Gamers and those who enjoy technology in general are going to want to peep all of these creative gaming controllers.
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Intuitive Video Game Accessories
Intuitive Video Game Accessories
The Nintendo Wii U Gamepad Controller Unites People
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Internet Gaming Controllers
Internet Gaming Controllers
The Google Chrome Gamepad Aims to Expand Browser-Based Activities
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Universal Gaming Gadgets
Universal Gaming Gadgets
The SteelSeries Free Mobile Gaming Controller Feels Classic
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Touch Panel Motion Controllers
Touch Panel Motion Controllers
The PS4 Controller is Loaded with Ideas to Change the Way We Game
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Pedal-Less Car Races
Pedal-Less Car Races
The Simraceway SRW-S1 Steering Wheel Combines Realism with Portability
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20
Retro Tablet Gaming Controllers
Retro Tablet Gaming Controllers
The iCade 8-Bitty Turns the iPad Into an NES
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Luminous Sci-Fi Gaming Devices (UPDATE)
Luminous Sci-Fi Gaming Devices (UPDATE)
The PDP TRON Controllers Gets a Cyberspace Makeover
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18
Militarized Game Controllers
Militarized Game Controllers
Tactical Assault Commander 3 Offers High Sensitivity and Control
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17
Gaming Smartphone Docks
Gaming Smartphone Docks
The Gametel Wireless Controller Takes Mobile Gaming to the Next Level
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Skateboard Controllers
Skateboard Controllers
Activision Gives Sneak Peek of ‘Tony Hawk Ride' Video Game
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15
Cursor Controllers
Cursor Controllers
The Mus2 Computer Mouse Lets You Point and Click
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14
Gearhead Game Controllers
Gearhead Game Controllers
The HKS Racing Controller is for Gamers With a Need for Speed
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13
Analog Stickless Controllers
Analog Stickless Controllers
The Fighting Commander 3 Pro is Designed Solely for Fighting Games
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12
Smashable Gaming Accessories
Smashable Gaming Accessories
The New Guitar Hero Controllers Allow for a Smashing Good Time
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11
Bullet-Riddled Controller Mods
Bullet-Riddled Controller Mods
Rogue Modders' Bullet Xbox 360 Controllers are Perfect for FPS Fans
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10
Fusion Controllers
Fusion Controllers
Play Golf or Throw a Football in Next Gen Video Games
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9
Next-Gen Controller Concepts
Next-Gen Controller Concepts
NeoGAF Users Create Their Own Concepts for the New Controller for PS4
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8
Realistic Gaming Weapons
Realistic Gaming Weapons
The PS Move Submachine Gun Brings a Realistic Feel to FPS Games
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7
Smartphone Gaming Grapplers
Smartphone Gaming Grapplers
Tunewear GameHandle 2 Makes Mobiles More Comfortable for Gamers
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Adorned Samurai Controllers
Adorned Samurai Controllers
The Warrior Monster PC Gaming Pad Looks Like an Undead Samurai
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5
Mousey PS3 Controllers
Mousey PS3 Controllers
The FragFX PIRANHA PS3 Controller Gives You an Edge Online
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4
Hardcore Wii Controllers
Hardcore Wii Controllers
Heckler and Koch MP5 Machine Gun Wiimote Brings the Heat
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3
Video Game Controllers Go QWERTY
Video Game Controllers Go QWERTY
XBox 360 Keypad
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2
Retro Gaming Devices
Retro Gaming Devices
Hyperkin Introduces a Handheld Super Nintendo
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One-Hand Game Controllers
One-Hand Game Controllers
Ben Heck Creates World's First Right-Handed Xbox 360 Controller
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