You can play PC games with your PlayStation controller, but it only works with some games by default, while others will require workarounds.

We have to hand it to Atari for keeping it simple but functional early on. A lot of competing consoles around now tried to get crazy with controllers, adding things like number pads and spinning dials ...

We talked to Lost in Cult about its new book, Joysticks to Haptics, and how it explores the history of gaming controllers.