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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Out of all of Nintendo's controllers, one of the most fondly remembered is the one that came with the Nintendo GameCube. It had a nice, ...

If you enjoyed this story, be sure to follow IGN on MSN. The latest PS5 system update will finally allow your DualSense controller to pair across multiple devices without having to de- and re-pair ...

The controllers are so similar, in fact, that you won't see one labeled "Xbox One" or "Xbox Series X" when you purchase a new controller. Instead, they're labeled "Xbox Wireless Controller" and can be ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Google released a browser-based tool that’ll allow you to get more use out of your Stadia controller now that the ...

Windows PCs feature native support for Xbox-branded controllers — it's a given since both Windows and Xbox are Microsoft products. For a long time, only Xbox or generic controllers were permitted, but ...

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is widely regarded as one of the best wireless controllers you can buy. However, you may be surprised by how many people initially struggle to get their Nintendo ...

In most circumstances, there’s no reason to pair an external gamepad with a Steam Deck — after all, the handheld has its own controls, much like a Nintendo Switch. But there are certain situations ...

The Switch 2’s Joy-Con 2 is full of extra functionality, from upgraded gyros to the slick mouse mode, but sometimes you just need a more traditional gamepad to play your games. The bigger issue users ...

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