SteelSeries Free Touchscreen Gaming Controls and Free Mobile Gaming Controller aren't free, we go hands-on (video)

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The capacitive touch capabilities of today's devices are perfect for a great many things -- but traditional gaming just isn't among them. When it comes to "fixing" gaming controls on touch devices, there are two avenues of approach, and SteelSeries is headed down both of them: [touchscreen augmenting](http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/fling-joystick-lets-you-get-physical-with-super-megaworm-on-the/) nubs, and [wireless gamepads](http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/gametel-bluetooth-controller-for-android-and-ios-hands-on/). The firm lumps both of these solutions into its new "freedom to play" line of accessories -- and though both of them echo products we've seen before, these peripherals play their roles exceedingly well.


**Gallery: [SteelSeries Free Mobile Gaming Controller hands-on](http://www.engadget.com/photos/steelseries-free-mobile-gaming-controller-hands-on/)**

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