Microsoft’s Xbox console strategy needs work, but its Bluetooth-ready controller that shipped alongside the Xbox Series X and Series S is fantastic. We think it’s one of the best Xbox controllers out ...

Overview Windows 11 can support a wide range of peripherals, from old-fashioned gamepads to the latest high-tech ones. Contemporary operating systems can i ...

Microsoft confirms Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs coming in 2026, and I tested the new console-style gaming interface on a ...

The rollout of Windows 11's new Xbox mode has been met with both excitement and skepticism.

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, ...

Buying a game controller for your PC is a task fraught with uncertainty and confusion. While gaming on a console typically locks you into whatever stock controller came with the system (or a few ...

Starting April 2026, Microsoft will roll out Xbox Mode to all Windows 11 PCs for console-like gaming, a full-screen interface, and easy controller use.

At CES 2026, 8BitDo unveiled its first modular wireless controller that could be the Elite Series 2 alternative you're looking for. 8BitDo unveiled the next generation of its flagship Ultimate ...

The official controller for the Xbox Series X and S consoles, as well as Xbox One, features a port underneath, but what exactly is it meant for?

These official Microsoft Xbox controllers are identical to the one that's bundled with the Xbox Series X and S consoles.