While companies in the video game hardware industry tried to push motion controls several times, they all quickly realized that the best way to provide input is with a good old-fashioned controller.

Xbox controllers don't have a ton of features, but users have found third-party controllers that are just as reliable and expand how you play your games.

A green Xbox controller on a green background. - iama_sing/Shutterstock An Xbox controller is, of course, primarily designed for use while playing games on an Xbox entertainment console. There are ...

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (or Elite 2 for short) has arguably been the industry gold standard for a pro-level game controller for the past decade. Over the years dozens of ...

Dalton Cooper is the Managing Editor of GameRant. Dalton has been writing about video games professionally since 2011. Having written thousands of game reviews and articles over the course of his ...

This official Microsoft Xbox controller is identical to the one that's bundled with the Xbox Series X and S console. Standard features include textured grips, hybrid D-pad, button mapping with the ...

Tips for connecting Microsoft's Xbox controllers via USB, wireless adapter, or Bluetooth.

8BitDo unveiled the next generation of its flagship Ultimate controller series at CES 2026--and it now makes sense why the manufacturer hasn't released an Xbox version of the Ultimate 2. Officially ...