PC Video Game Controllers Buying Guide

Contents[Hide]

Gaming on a PC  with a game pad  can be a whole lot easier than manipulating controls with a mouse  or keyboard.   However, know that each controller  is made with a specific gamer in mind.  If your passion lies in shooting games,  you will certainly have different requirements in mind than those playing racing games.   We are here to help you figure it all out.  

What to Look For

If you are looking for a game pad,  you will want to find one that provides the ultimate comfortability and durability, while packing in a bunch of features.  You will also want to be sure that the controller you choose is compatible with your operating system,  as a lot of them aren't Mac-friendly.

  • Simplicity:   Think about what you need.  If a standard controller with the 4 or 6 button set-up is ok for you, then opt for an inexpensive yet functional game pad.  
  • Cords:  You won't want to ruin your gaming experience because of tangled up cords or a cluttered computer space.  Look for a cordless controller  with a simple USB connection,  so that you won't be chained to your machine. 
  • Feedback:  Some gamers want to feel the rush of the G-force when flying around a curve, and others want to get that jolt that comes with a crash.  Force feedback game pads  will give you that realistic feeling. 
  • Programmability:  Decide how many pre-programmed buttons  you will want to have for your favourite games.

Your Choices

When it comes to controllers, your options are endless.  Explore these guides to learn more about what works best for you and your gaming needs. 

Joysticks

Dance Pads

Video Game Steering Wheels

Gaming Mice

Gaming Keyboards

External Links

Related Searches

 best pc game controllers black game car racing game computer controllers computer game computer joystick consoles consoles video games controller controllers driving games first game console first video game console first video game system game game arcade game connection game console game console history game console wiki game consoles game controller game controllers game cube controller game demo game pad game play game playstation 2 game port to usb game pro game review game shop game system game x box game zone store gamecube controller gamecube controllers gamepad pc gamepads gamepod gameport usb games games console games consoles gaming gaming console gaming consoles gaming controllers gaming game gaming pc gaming seat gaming seats gaming systems guitar hero controller history of game consoles history of games consoles history of video game consoles interface controllers joypad joypad pc joystic joystick joystick controllers joystick midi joystick review joystick reviews joystick to midi joysticks joystik logitech controllers pad controllers pc computer pc controller pc controllers pc demo pc game pc game controller pc game controllers pc joystick pc pro pc review pc reviews pc steering wheel pc video game controllers playstation 1 games playstation 2 controller playstation 2 controllers playstation 2 pc playstation controller playstation controllers playstation game playstation pc ps2 ps2 accessories ps2 controller ps2 controllers ps2 game ps2 games ps2 juiced ps2 pc ps2 racing games ps2 steering wheel ps2 to usb adapter racing game racing game seat racing games racing video game rally games red octane reviews game screenshots game screenshots pc systems game thrustmaster joystick usb adaptor usb controllers usb game controller video game chairs video game console video game console history video game consoles video game controller video game controllers video game racing seat video game system video game systems video games wireless controllers wireless gamecube controller wireless ps2 controller wireless xbox controllers x box 360 controller x box controllers xbox 360 controllers xbox 360 joystick xbox controller xbox controllers xbox crystal controller xbox game xbox games xbox pc xbox wireless controller