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 ...

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 ...

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

When trying to use the Xbox Elite Controller on a Windows PC, we started noticing an input lag. Input lags are not acceptable anywhere, let alone in gaming, where every second of your time matters. In ...

Russ Boswell has been playing games ever since he was old enough to hold a controller. He started his love for gaming with the NES and Super Mario Bros. specifically. Over the years, he has collected ...

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 ...

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 ...

Game consoles have long since moved to wireless controllers as the standard, but there are still reasons to consider a wired version. For one, you don’t have to worry about connection issues or ...

The PowerA Advantage wired controller with Lumectra is a stark reminder of how far we've come since the days of cheap-feeling, third-party licensed game controllers. While the flimsy pieces of plastic ...

Most of the attention on PC and console gaming controllers gets centered on Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's DualSense wireless gamepads, but those are not the only options. One that flies under the radar ...