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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Razer has opted to lose the joystick with its new Kitsune arcade controller in favor of buttons. The all-button optical arcade controller is designed to be used with the PlayStation 5 and PC. When ...