How to: Game Controllers
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[Xbox Wireless Controller + USB-C® Cable](https://www.xbox.com/en-us/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controller-usb-c)
Xbox Controller
* [Xbox Game Bar](https://aka.ms/controllerbar) is a tool for Windows 10 and 11 that can be opened with Win+G, or by pressing the Xbox button on an Xbox controller. It has quick shortcuts for taking screenshots or screen recordings, checking CPU and GPU usage, changing audio levels/outputs, and more.
Game Controller Bar. Image Credit: [Microsoft](https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2022/05/05/windows-insiders-can-now-try-out-an-early-preview-of-controller-bar/)

[Xbox Adaptive Controller](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controller) is a unified hub for devices that helps make gaming more accessible. Designed primarily to meet the needs of gamers with limited mobility.
Xbox Adaptive Controller. Image Credit: [Microsoft](https://www.xbox.com/)

[PlayStation 5 DualSense™ Wireless Controller](https://www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller/)

* [Update the wireless controller firmware](https://controller.dl.playstation.net/controller/lang/gb/fwupdater.html)
PS 5  DualSense™ Controller
[Nintendo Switch Pro Controller](https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Switch-Pro-Controller/dp/B01NAWKYZ0)
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
[8BitDo SN30 Pro+ Controller](https://www.8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-plus/)
8BitDo SN30 Pro+ Controller
8BitDo SN30 Pro+ Controller Button Mapping
[Google Stadia Controller on ebay](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=google+stadia+controller&_sop=12&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5336728181&customid=&toolid=10001)
 
 **Switch your Stadia Controller to [Bluetooth mode](https://stadia.google.com/controller/)** to keep gaming wirelessly on your favorite devices and services after Stadia shuts down.
[Steam Contoller](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=steam+controller&_sacat=0)

 * **Note:** Steam Controllers were discontinued on November 26, 2019, though, you can still buy them on ebay.

 * [Steam Controller Setup](https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/41C5-7D8C-1671-411E)
[Amazon Luna Controller](https://www.amazon.com/luna/getting-started)

* **The Luna Controller** is made for Amazon's cloud gaming service. Powered by Cloud Direct technology Connect directly to Amazon's custom game servers when playing on Luna, reducing roundtrip latency by 17 to 30 milliseconds vs. a local Bluetooth connection among Windows PC, Mac, and Fire TV.