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There are many different touchscreen control schemes you can choose, but which is best?

The release of the much-anticipated battle royale PUBG: New State will have garnered interest from new and experienced players alike. With a surprising lack of a tutorial, many new players will be wondering which control set up to go with, while PUBG veterans will be keen to compare how the game controls when compared to PUBG mobile.

In PUBG: New state, there are three main control schemes whilst on foot, with three more to choose from when in vehicles. The option to move on-screen buttons and customize your controls are detailed and allow for a tailored control scheme, yet it can be overwhelming. Here are the best touchscreen controls for PUBG: New State.

Which touchscreen controls are best in PUBG: New State?

Unless you’re a PUBG expert, the default first option is definitely the one to use, the setup giving you more freedom in terms of where to place your thumbs on a screen more cluttered…

Xbox Game Pass’s cloud gaming option on Android (also known as xCloud or Xbox Cloud Streaming) has been steadily expanding ever since Game Pass launched. At the time of writing, you can play over 250 games on your Android device if you’re a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber — check out our list of the best games. So if you want to turn your Android phone or tablet into a Game Pass machine, here are a few of the things that will make your gameplay experience better.

Best controller attachment

Razer Kishi Gamepad

Staff Pick

Some of the games on Game Pass work with touch controls, but for versatility, it’s always best to get a controller of some kind. Assuming you’re playing on a phone or a phone-sized device, then you can’t go wrong with the Razer Kishi. This attachment turns your phone into a Switch-like handheld, has a USB passthrough for charging purposes, and also folds into a small device for easy storage when you’re on the move.

$55 at Amazon $55 at Best Buy $80 at Microso…

Heroes of the Dark throws in a lot of features, but balances them surprisingly well.

One of the biggest strengths of mobile RPG Heroes of the Dark is how well it ties together and balances its many different ideas. On the surface, Gameloft’s new horror-themed game appears to be juggling far too much at once, its base-building mechanic at odds with the hero collecting, its multiple currencies, and resources clashing with the simplicity of sending your heroes into battle. This is not the case, however, as not only does each mechanic work well together, each element of the game offers something that keeps you entertained. The game also runs very well on Android devices, its stability and smoothness remarkable considering its size.

Renovations

Heroes of the Dark is set in the fictional land of Tenebris, one that has been taken over by the ominous-sounding High Council. The player is tasked with taking it back using your horror-themed heroes, and there are many different parts of the…

Gaming on the go can be much better when you have a bit of an upgraded screen to play on. For this reason, many players turn to tablets when it comes to playing some of the best mobile games on the market. However, with the tablet world filled to the brim with so many choices, it can be kind of tough to choose just what might be the best one for your gaming needs. When it comes to Android-based tablets, a handful of contenders made the cut for some of the best possible choices, but only a handful are really suited for gaming needs. To help, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best Android gaming tablets you can find. If you’re looking for a place to start, look no further than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus.

Best overall: Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 has a ton of the punch of the more premium Galaxy tablets without the extremely high price usually associated with a premium tablet. Sporting a 10.4-inch IPS LCD screen, you’ll get some great visuals on this no ma…

A new NBA mobile game has been announced and is out now, allowing you to keep up with the real season and build your dream roster.

What you need to know

Developer Com2uS has announced NBA NOW 22, an officially licensed mobile game.
Players can create a dream team from 6,000 current and retired pros, and enjoy a range of game modes.
The game is out now for all mobile devices.

South Korean mobile developer Com2uS has announced that NBA NOW 22, a new game developed in partnership with the NBA, is available to download. The game promises a new way to follow the basketball season, with multiple modes for players to enjoy.

Perhaps the biggest of these is the ability to build a team from both current and retired NBA players, competing in real courts against others from around the world. Any current players that you choose can change throughout gameplay, as their live card stats evolve to reflect their performance on the court, giving you a new way to engage with the NBA season.

This …

These features are a must for Battlefield Mobile to feel authentically Battlefield.

With EA set to release a mobile version of Battlefield next year, it is surprising that there are so few details about it. While there are screenshots available as well as a leaked playtest, fans are eager to learn how the mobile version of the beloved shooter will compare to previous releases.

EA will want to make Battlefield Mobile feel as close to the console and PC games as possible, which has worked well in the past with competition, like Activision and Call of Duty Mobile. However, with developer Industrial Toys mostly taking the reins from DICE, as well as a fanbase largely unsatisfied with the changes observed during the Battlefield 2042 beta, it’s unclear what features will be present in the mobile release and how closely it will resemble the Battlefield fans love. We think we know what needs including though. Here are five features we want to see in Battlefield Mobile.

Large weapon roster…

Controller giving you problems by not syncing up to your PlayStation correctly? Luckily, DualShock 4 controllers are made so that players can resync their controllers with extreme ease, thanks to a tiny hole on the back of the controller. So if your controller isn’t connecting, this is the best way to try and fix it, barring the use of a USB cable all of the time because no one wants to be tethered to their console when they don’t need to be.

How to resync your PS4 controller

On the back of your controller, find the tiny hole next to the L2 button.

Use a pin or paperclip to poke in the hole.
Push the button on the inside for a couple of seconds and then release.
Connect your DualShock 4 controller to a USB cable that is connected to your PlayStation 4.
Press and hold the PlayStation button on the center of your controller. This will prompt another attempt to resync.

This method only works if you’re using a DualShock 4 controller. If you have a third-party controller like the …

So, you want a keyboard to use with your PS4 or PS5. If you’re going to use it with games, know that most PS4 games only support keyboards for sending messages to other players in-game, not as an alternative controller. Because of this, you should probably save your money and don’t go all-out on a fancy mechanical gaming keyboard. A compact or lightweight keyboard can sit next to you on the couch while you play games and is just as easy to pull into your lap for a quick message. Here are some of the best PS4 keyboards (that also work with PS5) you can get right now.

Small, but complete

Logitech K360

Staff Pick

If you’re looking for a simple, wireless, compact keyboard that works and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, you might want to consider this one from Logitech. Its small size makes it ideal for storing away easily as well.

From $19 at Amazon $20 at Best Buy

Itty bitty

Macally USB Wired Keyboard

The tactile keys on this one offer a satisfying feel. Since drivers or dongl…

Best answer: Despite Battlefield Mobile currently being playtested in Indonesia and the Philippines with gameplay footage leaking online, there’s no concrete news of controller support. However, Call of Duty Mobile does feature controller use, so it’s fairly safe to deduct that Battlefield Mobile will follow suit to stay competitive with its nearest rival.

Why so sure?

With Call of Duty Mobile seeing massive success since its launch, it makes sense that EA would keep tabs on its direct competitor and implement some popular features into its game. Currently, COD Mobile supports the PS4 and Xbox One controllers and third-party offerings, though some functionality may be reduced. A popular option for both casual and hardcore shooter fans, controller support would likely be a consideration for EA, at the very least, the successful implementation on COD mobile being a clear reason for its inclusion.

There is other evidence, too, with Battlefield Mobile targeting the same demographic …

A truly great Samsung SSD is compatible with PS5, with a cool addition coming soon.

What you need to know

Samsung’s flagship SSD, the 980 Pro, has been confirmed to be PS5 compatible.
Currently PS5 owners will have to install a separate heatsink or other cooling structure when fitting the 980 Pro, as per Sony’s M.2 SSD requirements.
Samsung will ship the 980 Pro with its own built-in heatsink later this year.

Alongside the recent PS5 update which, amongst other things, allows M.2 SSDs to be installed into the console internally, Sony have released a series of performance and size requirements. Samsung has confirmed that the excellent 980 Pro SSD falls within these boundaries, something that will be sure to please PS5 owners looking to upgrade their storage space with something reliable and fast.

The Samsung 980 Pro is one of the bestPS5 SSDs out there, and is sure to be a great addition to your console, whenever you are ready to upgrade the storage. Installing the SSD is simple…