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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...