The Nintendo 64's trident-shaped controller went from being strange and unwieldy to retro-cool. If you want to use one with a ...

One of the PlayStation 5's biggest selling points was, unusually, its controller. Though it wasn't a revolution like the Nintendo Wii, the DualSense's added haptics and fancy triggers do really change ...

We'll start with the easiest way to connect an Xbox controller to the PC and that's via a wired USB connection. Plug the USB cable into the computer. Plug the other end into the Xbox controller. Push ...

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Wired controllers have been a part of the gaming conversation for a long time. For PC gamers, this isn't any different. Wired controllers are ideal for PC gamers who want a steady connection with the ...

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Some games are better played with a controller than with a keyboard or mouse. I personally find it convenient to enjoy genres similar to Cyberpunk 2077 with a controller, especially when i’m driving ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Playing video games is a hobby that many people enjoy, and there have never been as many options for play as there are today. Back in the day, ...

Many PC gamers prefer the venerable keyboard and mouse, but controllers aren’t just for consoles anymore. Controllers can actually improve the experience in certain games, particularly those ported ...

Buying a game controller for your PC is a task fraught with uncertainty and confusion. While gaming on a console typically locks you into whatever stock controller came with the system (or a few ...

The classic keyboard-and-mouse setup has long been a staple choice for PC gaming. However, interest has grown considerably in console-style gamepads over the last few years. Their popularity surge is ...