xbox accessories

A controller that drifts, pulls off-center, under-reports a trigger press, or sends erratic motion data can make an otherwise healthy PC or console feel broken. In 2026, the correct remedy depends less on the game and more on which input layer is producing the error: controller firmware...

If an Xbox Wireless Controller or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller appears connected but its buttons do nothing, first prove that the controller can send input over USB, then repair the wireless connection and update its firmware. This guide covers Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, Windows 11...

Windows 11 makes it fast and forgiving to use a gamepad on a PC — whether you want the low-latency reliability of a wired pad, the freedom of Bluetooth, or the full feature set of the Xbox Wireless radio. In this feature I’ll walk you through exactly which controllers Windows 11 supports...

Turtle Beach’s Stealth Pivot attempts something audacious: a single Xbox‑licensed controller that physically transforms between a traditional pad and a compact 2D/fighting layout, and in doing so it forces a serious rethink about what a premium Xbox controller can — and should — offer to modern...

CES 2026 opened with a familiar kind of hardware headline: 8BitDo has pushed its customization-first strategy into the premium Xbox‑licensed space with the new 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox, a fully modular, pro‑grade gamepad that pairs TMR magnetic sticks, Hall‑effect impulse triggers...

Windows 11 Insiders on the Dev Channel are getting a small but significant usability upgrade: Dev build 26220.6682 introduces a new three‑state behavior for the Xbox (Guide) button on connected controllers — a quick tap opens the Xbox Game Bar, a long press now brings up Task View, and a...

For serious gamers and PC enthusiasts alike, few pieces of hardware inspire the kind of fervor reserved for the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller. Since its introduction, Microsoft’s top-tier gamepad has distinguished itself with premium materials, deep customization options, and adaptability not...

I've had windows 7 for a couple of weeks now on a brand new computer. I'm impressed with it but I'm having a problem. Twice now, I've powered up my computer to find that my saved game files were missing and my wife was missing documents that she had been working on. The games were still...