More than 20 years ago, Microsoft released software that allowed Xbox controllers to work with PCs. Now, they're used for a lot more than gaming.

8BitDo's charming officially licensed Xbox controller celebrating Rare's 40th anniversary is back in stock at Amazon as of August 14.

Right now, Amazon has a 17% discount on the Xbox Wireless Gaming Controller. That means that instead of the usual price of $65, you can get it for just $54 instead.

Xbox has confirmed why the controllers for the Series X/S still use removable batteries when Microsoft’s competitors ditched them long ago.

Asus ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller offers 1KHz polling, TMR joysticks, tri-mode connectivity, and 30-hour battery.

As with all of the latest PowerA controllers I’ve tested over the past year, the Borderlands 4 Special Edition Wireless Controller is incredibly responsive and provides excellent feedback.

Gamesir Another controller sporting TMR sticks is the GameSir G7 Pro. Announced more recently, it’s an $80 mid-tier option for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Android.

Xbox will label whether a game is “handheld optimized,” which means it works with the default controller layout, or “mostly compatible,” which will require a few adjustments.

GameSir makes some of the nicest gaming peripherals out there, and they have just announced the new G7 Pro "next-gen" game controller.

While we have dedicated lists for the best PS5 controllers, best Xbox controllers, best PC controllers, and more, 2025 has seen a variety of excellent new gamepads hit the market. As such, I’ve ...

Another difference from the Steam Deck is that the Xbox Ally controls will be more similar to the Xbox controller. Microsoft and Asus have a large hill to climb if they plan to have the Xbox Ally ...