The easiest method is Microsoft’s official kit. Connect the rechargeable battery pack to your controller. Plug the USB-C cable into the controller and a powered USB port. Charge while you play or when ...

Press and hold the Xbox button to turn on the controller. Plug the official Xbox Wireless Adapter into a USB port on your laptop. Turn on the controller and press the Pair button on the adapter and ...

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The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller is on sale for the first time at Amazon. Released at the end of July, the reimagined N64 wireless controller is discounted to only $27.69 (was $40). Only the white ...

In this video, I unbox and test a rare $300 PS3 Alpha Rev 3 prototype controller purchased from eBay, exploring its unusual design, hidden features, and differences from standard DualShock models. I ...

You can get the PlayStation 5 controller to work on your PC, and Sony's DualSense controller is one of the best for playing games. Several big-budget games take advantage of the DualSense's haptic ...

PC gamers helped keep the spirit of Guitar Hero and Rock Band alive through programs like Clone Hero. The reward for this heroic effort? The return of Les Paul guitar controllers, courtesy of CRKD. We ...

While most PC players opt for keyboard and mouse, some like to use a controller. Those that choose a PlayStation 5 controller are often looking for ways to turn off the Adaptive Triggers of the ...

Use a USB cable if you want the most stable and responsive connection. The Xbox Wireless Adapter is the best option for wireless use, as it supports headset audio and multiple controllers with lower ...

PlayStation has given us more details about Project Defiant, the brand's first-ever arcade fight stick. It's going to be called FlexStrike, and it'll arrive in 2026. While there's no confirmed release ...

For a long time I've been jealous of my fellow gamers who were smarter than me and bought a PC controller that can easily swap between multiple devices. My Xbox controller has served me well, but it's ...

Xbox controllers are still some of the most-used gamepads for PC gaming, and for good reason. They're affordable and the quality is pretty great for the price. So this one will likely apply to more ...