There's no need to go out and buy a separate controller for gaming on your computer. Here's how you can use the controller that comes with your Xbox 360, Xbox One, or PlayStation 4. Dan Graziano ...

It feels like a distant memory at this point: Before the Xbox 360, using a gamepad on PC was actually kind of a pain in the butt. You'd have to manually map buttons, games wouldn't detect your ...

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 ...

Cross-platform play is the new normal, and gamers often switch between consoles and PCs to enjoy their favorite games. While you could use a dedicated controller for each gaming platform, if you're ...

CONSOLE players making the transition to PC will no doubt be inundated with opinions on how a keyboard and mouse is better than a controller. But if you'd rather stick with what you're used to and ...

The PlayStation 5's DualSense controller is an excellent gaming peripheral, boasting a comfortable, ergonomic design and lots of nifty hidden features like gyro controls and haptic triggers. Even if ...

Using a keyboard and mouse to play PC games is almost a rite of passage for any new PC gamers. However, there are some who simply prefer to use an Xbox controller, especially for games like ...

If you just got a new Xbox gamepad, you can skip this part, because you already have the most current version. And, if you got one in the last few years, you're probably good on that front, as well.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you’re new to PC gaming or simply prefer using a control pad over a keyboard and mouse, then ...

Most, if not all, of the games you play on the PC can be controlled with your keyboard and mouse. Although, you might prefer to use a controller when playing certain games, such as Monster Hunter: ...

If you just got a new Xbox gamepad, you can skip this part, because you already have the most current version. And, if you got one in the last few years, you're probably good on that front, as well.