Note: A little change of pace this week. Today's HOW-TO is a little special, so we're running it over at Joystiq, our sibling site which is just as obsessed with video games as we are with gadgets.

Which joystick for PC IS best? Using a joystick is a unique and old-school way to enjoy your favorite video games. PC gamers have an advantage because of the huge variety of games they can play and ...

Wired controllers have been a part of the gaming conversation for a long time. For PC gamers, this isn't any different. Wired controllers are ideal for PC gamers who want a steady connection with the ...

When it comes to gaming on a desktop or laptop computer, many players use mice and keyboards designed for gaming. But many games — like racing titles, sandbox adventures, platformers, and arcade ...

While most gamers stick to the first-party controller that comes with their consoles, there are plenty of other options available that range from budget to premium offerings. Even though they are ...

Although the Xbox Core Controller doesn’t necessarily revolutionize the standard Xbox controller we once knew and loved, it does offer some necessary updates that PC gamers will appreciate, which ...

Although the new games are still pretty exciting, it does not quite hit the spot as nostalgia does when playing an epic ROM game which most early gamers grew up on. Although some of the newer gamers ...

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