The Nintendo 64's trident-shaped controller went from being strange and unwieldy to retro-cool. If you want to use one with a ...

Amir is a PharmD student who loves technology and games. He enjoys building and optimizing his own PC and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in hardware technology. Amir's been writing ...

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 ...

Using controllers for PC gaming is an excellent option for games. While a keyboard and mouse can still be the top option for many, gaming controllers hold their own in a lot of ways. For one, they can ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some PC games require (or just play better with) a controller, and few controllers beat Xbox when it comes to PC gaming. Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S controllers can all be used to play ...

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 ...