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 ...

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 ...

October 2025: Steam doesn't yet support the Switch 2 Pro controller, but I've added a workaround to make the new pad usable on PC, along with the steps to set it up. Nintendo may still be the lone ...

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 Stadia controller is a great gaming controller for many reasons, but did you know that you can easily use it with PC games? If not, then you’re in for a treat. Because Google designed the ...

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Around the world, gaming is growing in popularity. The number of esports tournaments held worldwide has already increased. Wouldn’t gaming be so much better if you could connect your gaming controller ...

The Sony DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 is a versatile controller that’s surprisingly compatible with many devices. If you already have a DualSense controller, you can follow a simple process ...

Different controllers offer various levels of appeal, depending on your budget and taste. We help you pick the right one from the many available for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. I’m ...

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 ...

When Google announced it was shutting down its cloud gaming platform, Stadia, in September 2022, it left a small group of fans disheartened. But, like most things in life, there’s a silver lining. In ...