Customization is one of the pillars of accessibility in gaming, so it's reasonable to expect that you should be able to decide the mapping of your controller buttons. However, not every game allows ...

Cross-platform play is the new normal, and gamers often switch between consoles and PCs to enjoy their favorite games. While you could use a dedicated controller for each gaming platform, if you're ...

If you play Fortnite on a controller, you might have noticed that there are multiple different pre-set configurations for you to choose from, as well as an option for custom mapping. To change your ...

Six tips and tricks to get the most accurate controller experience possible with Microsoft's luxury peripheral When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

One of the conveniences of playing games through Steam is the app’s built-in controller support. The client automatically recognizes dozens of controllers when you connect them to your PC, and more ...

Standard controllers can now switch functions between pairs of buttons. If you’re used to Japanese PlayStation controls, for example, where circle rather than X acts as the de facto “confirm selection ...

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This is part of our ongoing series about games and trends of the upcoming next generation. For the PlayStation 4 version of this article, go here. The Xbox One controller: Part 1: Projectors, smells ( ...

We never noticed until Morris pointed it out to us, but the old LT and RT buttons aren’t quite lined up with your index fingers in a natural, comfortable manner. “You’ll see on the Xbox 360 controller ...