Articles by Quentyn Kennemer

It’s no secret that the DualShock 4’s weak point is its analog sticks. The surfaces are slippery and domed, and the grip material isn’t very durable. Some players also find them to be too stiff. Thumb grips for your PlayStation 4 controller can help with all of that. We’ve highlighted the best options here, from grips designed to give you an edge in first-person shooters to entire collections of grips that can be used for matching your style — or simply protecting the controller from wear and tear.

Ultimate Control

KontrolFreek Galaxy Performance for PS4

Staff Pick

KontrolFreek’s Galaxy Performance offers superior grip and security thanks to its clasp-like mounting mechanism and studded surface. Heightened raise also gives you greater control, offering greater accuracy and range of motion.

$15 at Best Buy
$15 at GameStop

For FPS Gamers

KontrolFreek FPS Freek Vortex for PS4

Here’s something specifically for those who love playing first-person shooters. These grips vary…

Set sails, matey. Booty’s awaiting.

Ubisoft reintroduced the world to Skull & Bones at E3 2018. Assassin’s Creed fans will be familiar with what the game aims to be: a sea-dwelling pirate simulator. That’s the high-level definition, but what, exactly, are we getting with this game? That’s what we’re here to find out. Everything you need to know about Skull & Bones is straight ahead.

What is Skull & Bones?
Is there a story in Skull & Bones?
What is the gameplay in Skull & Bones?
Skull & Bones will always change with seasons
Are there microtransactions in Skull & Bones?
Sign up for the Skull & Bones beta
Is Skull & Bones cancelled?
When is the Skull & Bones release date?

What is Skull & Bones?

We weren’t sure what to think of Skull & Bones before Ubisoft’s E3 2018 press conference, because at that point we only knew that it was a pirate ship game. Thanks to new info and our first look at gameplay, however, we now have a bit better o…

It’s no secret that the DualShock 4’s weak point is its analog sticks. The surfaces are slippery and domed, and the grip material isn’t very durable. Some players also find them to be too stiff. Thumb grips for your PlayStation 4 controller can help with all of that. We’ve highlighted the best options here, from grips designed to give you an edge in first-person shooters to entire collections of grips that can be used for matching your style — or simply protecting the controller from wear and tear.

Ultimate Control

KontrolFreek Performance for PS4

Staff Pick

KontrolFreek’s Performance offers superior grip and security thanks to its clasp-like mounting mechanism and studded surface. Heightened raise also gives you greater control, offering greater accuracy and range of motion.

$17 at Amazon

For FPS Gamers

KontrolFreek FPS Freek Vortex for PS4

Here’s something specifically for those who love playing first-person shooters. These grips vary both in height and surface design…