If you just got a new Xbox controller, there are just a few steps to connect it to your console or PC. You'll be gaming in no time. To start the pairing process, turn on your controller by pressing ...

The chasm between PC and console gaming has slimmed down in recent years to nothing more than a fine line, and even that line is disappearing. Gaming laptops, for example, are console-like in many ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Playing video games is a hobby that many people enjoy, and there have never been as many options for play as there are today. Back in the day, ...

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 may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Steam Deck has been a hit with PC players who want to play their favorite games on the go (or even in bed). But that portability has come ...

Sony's DualSense controller is one of the best gamepads around and courtesy of a new PlayStation 5 system update, it just ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Even though Sony's DualShock 4 controller was tailored to work best with the PS4 console, the controller can also be used with your PC; it just takes ...

Steam Deck offers affordable gaming with top-tier controllers perfect for on-the-go gaming experiences. Pairing an Xbox controller with the Steam Deck can enhance your gaming session for a ...

It should go without saying that most of the time, there’s no need to pair an external gamepad to a Steam Deck — the handheld is its own controller. But if you’ve hooked your system up to a TV or ...