CRKD added TMR thumbsticks to its tiny Atom gamepad.

The new $29.99 Atom Plus, shipping in late June, isn’t quite as compact or cheap as CRKD’s original Atom gamepad that launched in 2024 for $19.99. But it’s a massive upgrade that adds a pair of drift-resistant TMR thumbsticks, motion controls, vibration feedback, and button remapping through CRKD’s mobile app. If you buy something from a link, The Verge may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A free daily digest of the news that matters most. The Verge is a part of PMX Global, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 VM Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Sign in to see your notifications or create an account to join the conversation.