Built by gamers for gamers, Dunwyvern Gaming makes the SideQuest, a left-hand gaming keypad designed around a true curve rather than a flat keyboard contour. The startup developed its prototypes with feedback from gaming testers in the United States and United Kingdom, pairing an ergonomic shape with programmable keys and an analog thumbstick. Its Command Console software supports Windows and Mac computers, while SideQuest profiles can be stored for use across different games.
Custom ControllerzzFounded in 2010 while its creator was still in high school, Custom Controllerzz hand-builds personalized Xbox and PlayStation controllers from genuine Microsoft and Sony hardware. Based in East Amherst, New York, the company has shipped more than 100,000 controllers and lets customers shape their builds through millions of design combinations, with every unit tested before it leaves the shop.EAST AMHERST, NY
Turtle BeachTurtle Beach has built its name around gaming audio and now designs accessories that span headsets, controllers, PC peripherals and simulation gear. Founded in 1975, the company pioneered console gaming headsets with the X51 in 2005 and says its products have since sold more than 70 million headsets. Its global team of gamers, engineers and specialists continues to develop gear for console players, PC gamers and simulation enthusiasts.
Apex Gaming PCsApex Gaming PCs grew from its founder’s experience of finding refuge and connection in video games, a personal story that still shapes the company’s character. It builds custom computers for people who want an immersive gaming escape, alongside systems for demanding professional work. The company also develops its own Apex and Manik-branded components, using standard, upgradeable designs backed by long-term support.PHILADELPHIA, PA
ViprTechFounded in 2017, Maryland-based ViprTech hand-builds gaming desktop computers with a focus on making dependable systems affordable. The company says its designs are shaped by feedback from computer enthusiasts, and each PC is stress-tested and benchmarked before leaving its facility. ViprTech also develops its own PC cases, including open-air designs, from its Linthicum Heights operation.LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD