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Computer Controllers
Wireless Controllers
Wireless controllers are controllers that do not need to be connected to your computer with a cable.
They offer much more freedom of movement and portability than their wired cousins. Their downside is that they rely on batteries to work.
Some are compatible not only with the PC but with other consoles as well. Click on their model or picture to go to the offsite store page for each one.
Keep in mind that most of these controllers connect to your PC via Bluetooth. If your computer doesn´t have Bluetooth (like many home computers) you will need an adapter in order to play with them.
Model | Characteristics | Consoles | Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Steam Controller | Completely programmable buttons and inputs. Has trackpads and motion controls. Can vibrate. | PC | Valve | |
Wireless Controller with Adapter | The Xbox Controller with an adapter to play on a PC without Bluetooth. | Xbox and PC | Microsoft | |
T4 | Clear faceplate with LED backlight. Has Vibration functionality | PC | GameSir | |
Wireless Controller | Has motion controls and can vibrate. | PC and Switch | JmeGe | |
Pro Gamepad | 15-20 hours of battery life. | PC,Switch, Android, PS3 | Bowei | |
Wireless Controller | Can Vibrate. Comes with rechargeable battery. | PC,PS3 and android. | EasySMX | |
Mobile Gaming Controller | 20 hours of battery life. | Android, PC, IOs | SteelSeries |
Wired Controllers
Wired controllers are connected to the computer by a cable, usually a USB one. While they have a more limited range than the wireless counterparts, you don´t have to worry about battery life with these ones.
Imagen | Model | Characteristics | Consoles | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
C40 TR | Has wired and wireless modes. Has extra remapable buttons and a headphone jack.. | PC and PS4 | ASTRO | |
Revolution Unlimited Pro V3 | Has customizable sticks and a heaphone jack. Can vibrate and has a directional pad. | PC ,Mac and PS4 | NACON | |
Neo Geo Pocket | Wired retro controller with 20 classic SNK games pre loaded. | PC, Android, NEOGEO mini | SNK | |
Wolverine Tournament Edition: 4 | Has "Hair Trigger Mode" for rapid fire and remapable buttons. | Xbox and PC | Razer | |
Wireless Controller with cable | The Xbox Controller with a cable to connect to your PC | Xbox and PC | Microsoft | |
Wired Gaming Controller | A regular wired controller. | PC,android, PS3 | EasySMX | |
ZD T | A regular wired controller. | PC,android, PS3 | ZD | |
V108 | A regular wired controller. | PC,android, PS3 | IFYOO | |
ZD-V | A regular wired controller. | PC,android, PS3 | ZD | |
ZD-C | A regular wired controller. | PC,Android, PS3 | ZD | |
Tribute 64 (clear) | Wired retro controller. Transparent faceplate. | PC, Switch | Retro-Bit | |
T4w | Clear faceplate with LED backlight. Has Vibration functionality | PC | GameSir | |
Steam Game Controller | Can vibrate and has a backlit decorative board. | PC, android and PS3 | IFYOO | |
Tribute 64 | Wired retro controller. | PC,Switch | Retro-Bit | |
XONE | A regular wired controller. | PC,android, PS3, Switch | IFYOO | |
Gamepad F310 | A regular wired controller with a switch to change between input standards (Xinput/DirectInput) | PC and Mac | Logitech | |
Wired Controller | A regular wired controller. | PC and android | IHK |
Retro Controllers
These are controllers made to look and feel like the classic gamepads of the NES and SNES era. Made to play emulators, these gamepads don´t have thumbsticks and have fewer buttons, so they are not compatible with most modern games. Click on their model to go to the offsite store page for each one.
Model | Consoles | Company | |
|---|---|---|---|
Classic USB Gamepad | PC | iBuffalo | |
SNES Retro Controller | PC and Mac | iNNEXT | |
SNES Retro Controller | PC and Mac | iNNEXT |
Keypads
When it comes to aiming with precision, nothing beats the mouse. Likewise, you can´t control a MOBA quite the same without having a keyboard in your hands.
However, some people find the keyboard to be a tad too big and cumbersome. If you are interested in having access to the keys but don´t want a whole keyboard in front of you, what you need is a keypad.
These controllers are basically stripped-down keyboards made to be controlled with one hand.
Model | Characteristics | Consoles | Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Orbweaver Chroma | Has backlit keys that can be reprogrammed with macros. | PC | Razer | |
Aimswitch | Has a wireless mode and 4 extra programmable keys. Comes with a mouse. | PC,Xbox,PS4 and Switch | GameSir | |
Tartarus v2 | Has 32 backlit keys, a thumbstick and macros. | PC | Razer | |
Motospeed | Comes with a mouse and is compatible with gaming consoles. | PC,Xbox,PS4 and Switch | ZJFKSDYX | |
K585 | Has backlit keys and seven programmable macro keys. | PC | Redragon | |
V100 | Compact and with backlit keys. | PC | HXSJ |
Mobile Controllers
These are controllers made primarily to play with a smartphone, but they can also be used to play on PC (or rather, most of them can). The main difference with a regular controller is that they have a small stand that holds your smartphone in place so that you can comfortably look at the game at the top of your gamepad.
Model | Characteristics | Consoles | Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Phantom ShoX Blaster | A special controller made for shooters that takes advantage of the gyro. | PC,Android,IOs | iPega | |
Mobile Gamepad | Mobile controller for Apple smart devices | IOs | Megadream | |
Apex Wireless Controller | Has vibration, four extra buttons on the back and RGB backlights | PC,IOs and Android | Flydigi | |
Mobile Game Controller | Mobile control for smartphones | IOs andAndroid | Megadream | |
ipega gamepad | Mobile control for smartphones | PC,IOs and Android | Bigaint | |
G3S | With vibration and "Turbo" functionality | PC,PS3 and Android | GameSir | |
PG9021 | With rechargeable built-in battery. | PC and Android | PowerLead |
Horizontal Mobile Controllers
An offshoot of regular mobile controllers. Instead of putting your phone on a stand atop the gamepad, these ones let you put it in the middle of the grips.
The result is something not unlike the Nintendo Switch, with your buttons and sticks at the sides and the screen in the middle.
Model | Characteristics | Consoles | Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bluetooth Gamepad | Integrated gyro for better motion controls. | IOs andAndroid | Flydigi | |
Wireless Remote Gamepad | Mobile controller for smartphones. | IOs andAndroid | Game-Yorker | |
PG-9023 | Controller for Android devices | PC and Android | Bigaint | |
Android Game Controller | Controller for Android phones | Android | Daqi | |
PG-9087S | Has Turbo function. | PC,IOs and Android | Mutop |
Controller Adapters
If you already have a current-gen gaming console, and you don´t want to buy a new gamepad for your PC, you can buy these adapters to play with your already owned controller on your computer.
Model | Characteristics | Company | |
|---|---|---|---|
DUALSHOCK 4 USB Wireless Adapter | Allows you to play on your PC or Mac with the Dualshock 4 | Sony | |
Xbox Wireless Adapter | Allows you to play on your Windows 10 with Xbox Wireless controllers | Microsoft | |
USB-C Charger Cable | A USB cable that can be used to connect your Switch Pro Controller into your PC | Agvee |
Conclusion
There are a variety of controllers available to play on PC. There is no default option, but you have a great selection to choose from. You can even use the official Xbox controller, the Pro Controller or the Dualshock (as long as you have an adapter) on your PC.
It doesn´t matter how you prefer your gamepad, there is an option for you.
If you are tired of the keyboard or find it too uncomfortable, there should be something on this page made for you. If not, you can check our selections of Keyboard and Mice on this here.
Or you might want some more specialized controllers, like wheels or fighting sticks, in that case, here we have another great collection.