A step-by-step guide to using the DualShock 3 in Windows via Bluetooth or plain old USB.

In order to play video games, you need a control input. Kind of obvious, but the input you use primarily depends on the platform. If you own a PlayStation 5, then you know all about the DualSense ...

If you visit certain forums, you will inevitably find reports of people who claim that Steam doesn't recognize controllers linked to the PC, be they Xbox One or PS5 DualSense (yes, you can connect PS5 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The primary purpose of a Steam Deck is to be a gaming PC you can carry around, hence its built-in controls. However, if the controls don't ...

A Sony-filed patent jhas revealed designs for a "buttonless" controller It would use touchscreens instead of the traditional buttons, d-pad, and more Elements could be resized and moved around at will ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. CES 2026 ...

SSX Tricky is one of my favorite games of all time. I have two PlayStation 2’s nearby so I can play it whenever I want. What I can’t do, however, is play it on them without the drive squealing or ...

For gaming on your phone, MCON offers full controls in a much more portable package than any telescopic controller on the market. It's not cheap, but it's the last mobile controller you'll ever need.

Five weeks into the government shutdown, controllers across the country, forced to work without pay, are taking second jobs to stay afloat. By Gabe Castro-Root Gabe Castro-Root reached out to about ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. If you pick up the new Metroid Edition PowerA Nintendo Switch Enhanced Wireless Controller, you might want to pair it with the new Metroid Edition ...