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 ...

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 ...

Many users prefer playing games on Xbox in pairs for added entertainment, and hence, it’s important to know how to change the Xbox controller to Player 1 on Windows PC. However, the Xbox PC controller ...

Microsoft is experimenting with changes to how the Xbox button on your controller works when connected to a PC, giving users ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...