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 ...

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 ...

Where things might get a little tricky is ensuring you’ve actually got the means of linking your DualSense controller and your PC. The DualSense doesn’t come with a USB cable when you buy it as a ...

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 ...

For as long as PC and console gaming has existed, gamers have debated the merits of using a gamepad vs. a keyboard and mouse to control onscreen action. While you can play games on your PC with a ...

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 ...

Most game controllers ape the Xbox controller, which is supported equally well on the Xbox consoles and Windows. The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller, however, borrows equally from the Xbox and ...

Connecting a PS5 controller to a console or PC should be an easy enough task, but problems can quickly arise with the system not recognizing the DualSense pad, especially after an update or after ...

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 ...

One of the PlayStation 5's biggest selling points was, unusually, its controller. Though it wasn't a revolution like the Nintendo Wii, the DualSense's added haptics and fancy triggers do really change ...

If your Xbox Controller keeps blinking when plugged into your PC, use the below solutions to resolve the issue. The first step you should do is check if your controller batteries are going to die or ...

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 ...