The PS5 controller uses a USB-C connection, so you'll need a USB-C cable to make it happen. One important thing to note: not all USB-C cables are created equal.

Heck, who needs a Switch? Thanks to Steam, getting the Switch Pro controller working on PC is so quick it's a perfectly suitable dedicated PC pad.

How to connect an Xbox controller to a PC using a USB Step 1: Use a USB cable to connect your Xbox controller to your PC. Step 2: If you have a wireless controller, simply use your charging cable.

A step-by-step guide to using the DualShock 3 in Windows via Bluetooth or plain old USB.

I'll guide you through the Steam Input setup process to help you connect your PS4 controller on PC via Bluetooth or wired USB, which will only take a minute or two.

Image used with permission by copyright holder Step 3: Connect your PlayStation 3 controller to your PC using a Mini USB cable (aka Mini Type-B).

The Nintendo 64's trident-shaped controller went from being strange and unwieldy to retro-cool. If you want to use one with a PC, it's surprisingly easy.

To connect an Xbox controller via an adaptor, you'll (obviously) need an adaptor--specifically, the Microsoft Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10. It will plug into a USB port on your PC.

PS5 DualSense controller works both wired and wirelessly if your PC supports Bluetooth, but if you want to use it wired, make sure you have a USB-C to USB-A lead.

Even though Sony's DualShock 4 controller was tailored to work best with the PS4 console, the controller can also be used with your PC; it just takes a few steps to do so.

Here's how to use your Google Stadia gamepad as a PC controller and switch from Wi-fi to Bluetooth mode using the online activation tool.

You could go and buy a custom PC control pad, but that would be stupid. Chances are you already own a control pad you can use on the PC: the ones that came with your Xbox 360, PS3 or Nintendo console.