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 ...

October 29, 2025: I've checked over all the software and accessories mentioned in this guide to ensure they're all still up-to-date and available, and the techniques for each Xbox controller are still ...

There's no need to go out and buy a separate controller for gaming on your computer. Here's how you can use the controller that comes with your Xbox 360, Xbox One, or PlayStation 4. Dan Graziano ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you’re new to PC gaming or simply prefer using a control pad over a keyboard and mouse, then ...

The PlayStation 4 was all the rage a couple of years ago. Now, with the PS5 on the market, it may not be long before you start to consider retiring your PS4. Before you decide to get rid of it, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The controller that came with the Nintendo 64 was as iconic as it was, let's say, distinctive. To this day, people still crack jokes about ...

Thanks to services like Game Pass, the best Xbox Series X games aren't only playable on Microsoft's console. It has never been easier to jump over and play on your PC, and you don't even need to get ...

November 26: The DualSense controller can now remember multiple devices it's connected to, which should make connecting to it via Bluetooth less of a pain. Otherwise, everything's pretty much the same ...

Many people play games on PC with a mouse and keyboard, but some genres are just better suited to controllers. If you’ve got a Nintendo Switch Pro controller, you can put it to work with your Windows ...

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