Buying a game controller for your PC is a task fraught with uncertainty and confusion. While gaming on a console typically locks you into whatever stock controller came with the system (or a few ...

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 ...

At CES 2026, 8BitDo unveiled its first modular wireless controller that could be the Elite Series 2 alternative you're ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amidst the perennial argument between enthusiasts whether the most powerful gaming consoles can outdo PCs at playing the most GPU-intensive ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Playing video games is a hobby that many people enjoy, and there have never been as many options for play as there are today. Back in the day, ...

Wired controllers have been a part of the gaming conversation for a long time. For PC gamers, this isn't any different. Wired controllers are ideal for PC gamers who want a steady connection with the ...

The answer, for some, will be Hyperkin's cheekily named The Competitor. Compatible with Xbox consoles and PCs, it adds some ...

The chasm between PC and console gaming has slimmed down in recent years to nothing more than a fine line, and even that line is disappearing. Gaming laptops, for example, are console-like in many ...

If Xbox One Controller is not recognized, not turning on, connecting, or showing up, its batteries might be dead. Replace batteries and then check again. If this works, you will save time in the ...