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Title: HLPLANET Confirms 2025 Recipients for the Annual Controller Awards Program

Manchester, United Kingdom, 28th Jan 2026 - HLPLANET, a leading authority on gaming hardware and engineering-focused tech reviews, today announced the winners of its inaugural 2025 Controller of the Year Awards. Following a rigorous year of testing 25 different gaming controllers, the HLPlanet editorial team has identified the standout devices that defined the industry over the past twelve months.The awards highlight the shift toward high-performance third-party hardware, featuring brands that have pushed the boundaries of low latency, Hall Effect sensors, and TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) technology.“Our goal this year was to cut through the marketing hype and focus on the technical specs that actually matter to gamers—polling rates, build quality, and precision,” said Marcus Richardson, Editor-in-Chief of HLPlanet. “With so much innovation in the third-party space, 2025 was the most competitive year for gamepads we've ever seen.”The 2025 Controller of the Year WinnersHLPLANET Controller of the Year: Flydigi Vader 5 Pro Taking the top spot for its "extremely well-rounded" performance, the Vader 5 Pro edged out the competition with its superior balance of speed, features, and comfort for under $100.Premium Controller of the Year: Flydigi Apex 5 Crowned the "Apex of controllers," this flagship device was recognized for its innovative adaptive triggers, customizable screen, and elite build quality.Budget Controller of the Year: GameSir Nova 2 Lite At just $30, the Nova 2 Lite won for offering high-end features like a mechanical D-pad and back buttons that rival controllers five times its price.Specialist Excellence Controller AwardsHLPlanet also recognized several controllers that mastered specific engineering niches:Fastest Controller of the Year: GuliKit ES ProMost...

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