Tag: Controllers

With so many controllers on the market it can be hard knowing which one to pick up. Here at Thumb Culture we have the latest news and reviews of controllers, steering wheels and even mobile gaming peripherals to help you decide.

Moza Racing CM2 Dash Review
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Moza Racing CM2 Dash Review

If you are into Sim racing, then you no doubt have a decent wheel. What you might not have is a digital dashboard. MOZA Racing recently sent us their latest model to hit the online store. The MOZA Racing CM2 Dash. Well the CM2 HD Racing Dash to give it it's full moniker. Give Me All The Stats Costing around £155 is this bit of tech really going to make a difference to your sim racing gameplay? Read on to find out. Design Taking the MOZA Racing CM2 Dash out of the box, I was instantly impressed with the build quality. It felt sturdy to hold and look at. With a high-resolution, 5-inch 720p touchscreen with a 60Hz refresh rate. Ensuring that all the data you get to see is clear and precise. You can also swap between dash layouts by just swiping the screen. With an aluminium alloy casin...
Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot Wireless Smart Controller Review
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Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot Wireless Smart Controller Review

Controllers. Where would we be without them? Well, we'd be surrounded by keyboards and mice for a start, which presents a whole different problem. Speaking of problems, the one I often find with controllers is that generally they are all similar. Turtle Beach is set to change that, with the Turtle Beach Pivot Controller. You Spin Me Right Round You can tell something is different straight out of the box. There are two rotating modules with different buttons on each side. The Pivot Controller is a new beast. Does it live up to the other more important areas? Let's find out! Design The Turtle Beach Pivot Controller has the traditional Xbox layout. With asymmetric joysticks, and the A, B, X and Y buttons on the face. With the standard Xbox buttons in the middle. It is all very familiar...
Super Mario PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller Review
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Super Mario PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller Review

Pokémon Day was only a few short weeks ago and you may remember to celebrate it I reviewed the PowerA Charizard Storm Enhanced Wired Controller. Well, now it's MAR10 Day and you guessed it, I have another PowerA controller to showcase! This time it's the turn of the Super Mario PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller. More specifically the Mushroom Kingdom Pop Art edition! Here we go! What's your favourite Super Mario game to play? And did you know not at all scientifically playing a Super Mario game with a Super Mario controller improves your skills by eleventy-six points? It's true. My uncle at Nintendo told me. He lives in Canada, you don't know him. Design When this controller landed at TCHQ I was struck by the art work in the controller. The product pictures for the PowerA Enhance...
Razer Kishi Ultra Review
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Razer Kishi Ultra Review

If you are a true gamer, then you probably play the odd game on your mobile device. Whether that's a phone or a tablet, there are a multitude of devices designed to make it easier. The Razer Kishi Ultra is one of those devices. God-Tier of Mobile Gaming So what exactly is the Razer Kishi Ultra and at a price of £150 from the Razer store, how does it enhance your mobile gaming? Let's take a look. Design Imagine a controller split in half. Then add a retractable area that pinches your devices between two bits of rubber. Then you kinda get the Kishi Ultra. At least that's my poor description of it. With thumbsticks set out in the Xbox asymmetric layout, and face buttons that mirror the A, B, X and Y. The mobile controller ticks a lot of boxes. With bumpers and triggers that feel great to ...
Pokémon PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller Review
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Pokémon PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller Review

Being a gamer means any themed gaming accessory is an automatic buy. Especially when it comes to Pokémon! And Pokémon Day gives us the perfect excuse to do just that, not that we need one! We recently reviewed the Fortnite version of the PowerA OPS V1 controller and now it's the turn of the PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller. Not just any the PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller either, but the Charizard Firestorm edition! I choose you! There is no doubt, with these aesthetics PowerA power up this year's Pokémon Day. And with the Pokémon Presents Live Stream going live later, who knows we may just get that much anticipated news about Pokémon Legends: Z-A. And what better way to play a new Pokémon game than with a new Pokémon controller?  Without further ado, lets check it out. Design The...
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Controller White Edition Review
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Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Controller White Edition Review

We're back with more Razer hardware, and now it's the turn of the Wolverine V3 Pro controller. More specifically, the white edition! On the PR email I received, this controller sounds fantastic. But does it live up to its own expectations? Being a Razer fan, I'm inclined to say yes, but let's take a closer look. A serious bit of kit A good controller will always set you back a bit, and the Wolverine V3 Pro is no different with it's £199.99 price tag. These come and go in stock, so grab yours quick from the Razer store. After you've read this review of course. Design You can tell right away that the Wolverine V3 Pro is constructed from high-quality materials, and not just because it has a zipped carry case, within a box, within a box slip! Everything feels fancier when it has extra ...
PXN P5 Controller Review
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PXN P5 Controller Review

Are you in the market for a new controller? Fancy something from a company you may not have heard of? Well, you could do worse than check out the PXN P5 Wireless Gaming Controller. Coming in at around £30, it's pretty well-priced in the hardware market. The real question is what can it do for that price? Controller, Ready! Coming in a white and black colourway, this is a 2025 update for the controller. So let's find out why this controller might be exactly what you are searching for. Design There is a lot of good to say about the design of the PXN P5. Mostly because it takes queues from other existing controllers on the market. With asymmetric sticks, A, B, X, and Y face buttons, a round D-pad, as well as a bunch of other PC / Switch-specific buttons. All beautifully wrapped up in a bl...
CRKD NEO S Purple Wave Edition Controller Review
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CRKD NEO S Purple Wave Edition Controller Review

You may remember back in November of 2024 we shared the news about a new controller from CRKD that was changing the game for rhythm games. That's the NEO S Purple Wave Edition and it was designed for use with Fortnite Festival and other rhythm-based games. And, I got my hands on one to review! The controller is available now on the CRKD website and will set you back £59.99. Beat Drop As I'm back in my Fortnite era, I knew that the best way to test the NEO S Purple Wave Edition was playing Fortnite Festival. Well, it couldn't be anything else surely, the controller itself says Fortnite Festival on it! Lets see how I got on. Design With its rectangular design, you could be fooled into thinking this won't be comfortable. Well, you would be partially right. If you are just picking ...
Moza Racing R3 Review
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Moza Racing R3 Review

Have you wanted to dive into the realm of sim racing? Ever been confused with all the wheel manufacturers out there? You may have heard of Thrustmaster, Logitech, and maybe even Fanatec. However, have you heard of Moza Racing? Because they may well be my favourite manufacturer out there. I was incredibly fortunate to be sent the Moza Racing R3 bundle. It comes with a nice set of pedals, a wheelbase, and a steering wheel. The Moza Racing bundle has incredible features, with something that might make it speed to the top of your wishlist. I Am Speed. As with every piece of hardware, you need to ensure it fits in your setup. The R3 is no different, but we will check out the design and then move on to some of the killer features of this small but mighty wheelbase. R3 Wheelbase The powerhous...
Aerosoft Truck & Bus Wheel System Review
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Aerosoft Truck & Bus Wheel System Review

We love racing games here at TC, well any type of vehicular experience. When we heard that Aerosoft were releasing the Aerosoft Truck and Bus Wheel System, well, we were intrigued. After a few emails with the ever-helpful PR, we were on the waiting list to receive one of these pieces of hardware. So what exactly is this hardware package? Let's dive into the rest of the article and find out what the features are, and find out whether the package is worth spending your hard-earned money on. In the bundle in the box comes three elements, steering wheel, gear stick and pedals. We will take a look at each individually, then give our final thoughts and give our verdict. Steering Wheel Toted as a "High-Performance Features" wheel, you might think this is going to be something incredibly s...