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 ...

Microsoft’s Xbox console strategy needs work, but its Bluetooth-ready controller that shipped alongside the Xbox Series X and ...

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 ...

A step-by-step guide to using the DualShock 3 in Windows via Bluetooth or plain old USB.

To communicate with a device connected via universal serial bus (USB), a computer needs the driver, not just for the device itself, but also for the USB controller. Microsoft Windows uses USB ...

Overview Windows 11 can support a wide range of peripherals, from old-fashioned gamepads to the latest high-tech ones. Contemporary operating systems can i ...

Around the world, gaming is growing in popularity. The number of esports tournaments held worldwide has already increased. Wouldn’t gaming be so much better if you could connect your gaming controller ...

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 ...

When it comes to connectivity in game controllers, you have two basic options: Bluetooth and wireless. Here's how to figure ...

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 ...