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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The PlayStation 3's DualShock 3 controller wasn't originally designed with the PC in mind. But who cares: We're gonna do it anyway. The DualShock 3 isn't quite as easy to use on PC as a modern Xbox ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...