The iPhone and iPad can be incredible gaming devices, but some types of games simply don’t play well with touch screen controls. For these types of games — sports, first person shooters, classic platformers — you’ll get the best experience with a physical iOS game controller. Here’s how to find an iOS controller, set it up, and start playing controller-enabled games.
How to Use Custom Button Mapping on the Xbox One
The latest Xbox One system update introduces custom button mapping for standard Xbox One controllers, meaning that you’ll no longer need to drop $150 on an Xbox One Elite controller just to get the button layout you want. Here’s how it works.
How to Use an Xbox One Controller with a Mac
It’s easy to connect a PS4 controller to your Mac, but what about the Xbox One controller? The good news is that it works great, but the bad news is that it requires a bit more setup thanks to Microsoft’s use of proprietary wireless technologies. But don’t worry, Xbox One gamers, we’ll show you how to get up and running with an Xbox One controller and your Mac.
Microsoft Releases Windows Drivers for the Xbox One Controller
Microsoft on Thursday finally released Windows drivers for the Xbox One controller, allowing gamers to use the company’s latest console controller on their PC. The drivers allow the Xbox One controller to work automatically with any games or applications that already support the Xbox 360 controller.
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Xbox One Controller to Add PC Support in 2014
The Xbox One controller, to be released alongside the next generation console this fall, will continue the tradition set by its predecessor and be compatible with Windows PCs, according to company representatives speaking with Penny Arcade Monday. However, gamers will likely have to wait until early 2014 for the required software. The Xbox 360 controller was embraced by console gamers after its 2005 launch, but quickly became one of the best gamepads for PC gaming. Xbox 360 owners with the…