The Xbox Core controller is widely regarded as one of the best gamepads available. Whether you’re gaming on an Xbox console, PC, or Android device, the first party Microsoft controller is always a ...

At CES 2026, 8BitDo unveiled its first modular wireless controller that could be the Elite Series 2 alternative you're ...

The answer, for some, will be Hyperkin's cheekily named The Competitor. Compatible with Xbox consoles and PCs, it adds some ...

The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles did not launch with great controllers in terms of build quality. In hindsight, while both devices had their upsides, they feel cheap. Microsoft and Sony have ...

For console gaming, your game is only as good as how you interact with your controller. While the controller that comes with the Xbox console is quite good, Microsoft’s isn’t the only game in town; ...

The folks over at 8BitDo have unveiled their latest Xbox controller today in the form of the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller ...

About the Expert: Alex McCumbers has personally owned lots of Xbox-style controllers over the years that qualify as budget-friendly options. His website, ForeverClassicGames.com, is a celebration of ...

Miri is a creative writer with a passion for gaming and animation. She started gaming way back in 1994 on the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis and has been a console gamer ever since. She's currently a ...

For Xbox and PC gamers, there aren't many gamepads more iconic than a standard Xbox Controller. And it's hard to improve on a classic. But the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 manages to do ...

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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 ...

Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including ...