CES 2026: Gaming Controllers Are Going Modular This Year

CES 2026 was full of modular controllers, with options for phones, the Xbox, and PC. Some even look a lot like a GameCube controller.

You can turn this modular clamp-on controller into an N64 or GameCube gamepad

The X5 Alteron works with smartphones and tablets, and it can replace faulty Joy-Cons on your Nintendo Switch.
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