To start, connect the DualSense to your PC via wire or Bluetooth as described above. Once you have it connected, open Steam ...

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 ...

How do you use an external controller on Steam Deck? There is no shortage of PC controllers that are compatible with the Steam Deck, but connecting them to Valve's portable is done in a number of ways ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Adam Corsetti is a Commerce Writer from the United States. An avid gamer since childhood, Adam became hooked on video games after using the original Nintendo NES console. During college, he created a ...

Nintendo's Joy-Con controllers are both versatile and comfortable—so it's a good thing you're no longer limited to using them to only playing the best Switch games! Joy-Cons are now able to function ...

Steam's extensive controller support means you can use almost anything on the Steam Deck. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When I ...

Some PC gamers choose to use the PS5 controller over other options. While that’s all well and good, it’s important for those PC gamers to keep the DualSense controller updated. This will ensure it has ...

Connecting a PS4 controller to a gaming rig lets you enjoy a console-like experience while playing your favorite PC games. Here's how to do it in a few easy steps. I’m PCMag’s home theater and AR/VR ...

Before the Xbox 360 arrived in 2006, using a gamepad on PC was a pretty annoying experience. You'd have to manually configure buttons, games wouldn't detect the controller or show the correct icons, ...