Windows PCs feature native support for Xbox-branded controllers — it's a given since both Windows and Xbox are Microsoft products. For a long time, only Xbox or generic controllers were permitted, but ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While the Switch 2 shows that Nintendo learned its lesson with the Wii U, the Wii U itself was a failure. 13.56 million Wii U units were sold throughout the console's lifetime. While that sounds like ...

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 gaming in 2026 demands a combination of performance, graphics optimization, and reliable system utilities. Free gaming tools enable gamers to monitor hardware, fine-tune settings, and maintain ...

Sometimes good ideas aren't fully formed when they're put into practice the first time around. The original Steam Controller that came out back in 2015 was a uniquely designed gamepad for PC gaming, ...

8BitDo unveiled the next generation of its flagship Ultimate controller series at CES 2026--and it now makes sense why the manufacturer hasn't released an Xbox version of the Ultimate 2. Officially ...