The good news is that there is more to this great controller than just its looks. The PowerA Advantage Wired Controller comes equipped with two mappable back buttons that are super easy to assign.

When trying to use the Xbox Elite Controller on a Windows PC, we started noticing an input lag. Input lags are not acceptable anywhere, let alone in gaming, where every second of your time matters. In ...

The PlayStation 3's DualShock 3 controller wasn't originally designed with the PC in mind. But who cares: We're gonna do it anyway. The DualShock 3 isn't quite as easy to use on PC as a modern Xbox ...

Before the Xbox 360 arrived in 2006, using a gamepad on PC was a pretty annoying experience. You'd have to manually configure buttons, games wouldn't detect the controller or show the correct icons, ...

8Bitdo makes some of our favorite controllers for all manner of consoles and gaming rigs, and now you can pick an Xbox controller of theirs up for only $30. The 8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller for ...

Not bad considering Microsoft just increased the price of its first-party gamepads. Not bad considering Microsoft just increased the price of its first-party gamepads. is a deputy editor with 18 years ...

SCUF has been in the business of premium third-party controllers for a long time. It takes a lot to stand out in a crowded field of high-end controllers, but the SCUF Valor Pro Wired Xbox controller ...

I have 2 Xbox One controllers. Paired with Bluetooth, there are a couple of issues. (1) They will randomly forget they are paired to the PC. Sunday everything will be working fine, when I go to play ...

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 ...

The GameSir Kaleid wired game controllers, officially licensed for Xbox, feature GameSir’s signature Hall Effect sticks, which deliver unparalleled anti-drift glide and reliable, precision-tuned ...

At CES 2025, accessory and controller maker Hyperkin revealed its upcoming Xbox gamepad that is inspired by Sony’s PS5 DualSense controller. However, this new wired controller is much more than just ...

There aren't many ports on an Xbox controller. Both the wired and wireless varieties come with a USB port at the top of the controller, which is used for either connecting your controller to your ...