How to connect a joystick to a PC?

It's no secret that a large number of gamers will prefer consoles to the same computers. But it is the computer that boasts the best performance and features. But what to do if you are chasing performance, but do not respect the keyboard? Why not connect the gamepad directly to the computer? Now you can understand all the nuances and answer all your questions about how to connect the joystick to a PC.

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Device for Xbox 360

Any self-respecting gamer should try the gamepad at least once in his life. Have you still not tried? Then run for the device! You already have it, but you don’t know how to connect the joystick to a PC? There are two main ways to connect a control to a personal computer.

Wireless

First you’ll have to get a receiver that helps you pair the two devices without using wires. You will also need to install drivers, but do not be afraid, because it happens automatically. To connect you need:

1. Connect the Bluetooth adapter to a personal computer.
2. Launch the receiver and gamepad.
3. Press and hold the connect button on the receiver and gadget.
4. Wait for the connection and drivers to be installed.

Important! This connection scheme is relevant for gamepads from Xbox 360 and newer.

Wired method

Everything is very simple here. To establish a connection between devices, you must:

1. Connect the gamepad using a USB cable.
2. Download and install the necessary drivers if the installation did not start automatically.
3. Reboot the computer if the system issues an alert.

Important! Find out in our article "How to connect speakers to a computer without an amplifier?"

How to configure a gamepad on a PC, if it is from newer models? Read on!

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Xbox One device

Working with new devices is much easier:

1. We take a suitable wire from the gadget and insert it into a free USB port.
2. Drivers will start to install automatically, and you won’t have to look for anything.
3. Working with wireless devices is based on the same principles as the previous generation gadget would have a receiver at hand.

Important! It’s hard to say something bad about Microsoft, because they put a lot of effort into working together between the PC and their products. The functionality of Xbox gamepads is quite wide, but does not meet the requirements of all users.

Let's talk a little about Sony. No, there will not be a word about the war of giant companies, just pay a little attention to working with products from another manufacturer.

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We connect the device from the PlayStation 3 to a personal computer

Here things are more complicated than in previous cases. The main problems are related to the fact that when working with gamepads from the PlayStation 3 console, you will have to install special drivers in order for the Windows operating system to be able to recognize the device and work correctly with it.

But here its own “easy path” has long been trodden:

1. Download a small archive with drivers, which you can find by search query in any of the well-known services.
2. We connect the device to the computer.
3. Using the device manager, we find the device and open its properties through a call to the context menu.
4. Go to the “Drivers” menu and click the “Update” or “Driver Installation” buttons, indicating the path to the drivers that you downloaded in advance.
5. After proper installation, you will have a fully working device in your hands.

Important! Does the sound of the game interfere with your household? Plug in your headphones! Our separate post will help you. "How to connect wireless headphones to a laptop?"

But is it so easy to work with next-generation devices? How to set up a gamepad on a PC? Let's get it right.

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Connect the gadget from the PlayStation 4 to a personal computer

You can safely breathe out, because the device is connected from the PlayStation 4 in the most usual way and is recognized by the Windows operating system without unnecessary procedures and manipulations. With equal ease, you can connect the gamepad with either wires or a Bluetooth wireless transmitter. Windows will not even “swear” and will install drivers automatically. Now no one will stop you from using console controls on your personal computer in any games.

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Customization

Now let's talk about how to configure the joystick on a PC? Is it difficult to set the key assignment? Not at all! Setting up any device is carried out directly through the settings of the running game, and the standard key assignment will be set at the first start. Change management is recommended only if it does not satisfy your comfort.

If the information is quickly and easily acquired, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the two most popular games using controllers for control:

• Mortal Kombat X is an excellent fighting game with excellent graphics and good controls. In the game, all the canons of the legendary saga are observed, and a lot of brand new chips of a good gamer will only please. Mortal Kombat is a great choice for friends!
• FIFA 17 is the best soccer game simulator ever. It is in this game that you can try yourself in the role of a world star in football sports or buy a whole football team. FIFA is an excellent choice for spending time in a good company.

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Stock footage

Now you can safely join the game and enjoy it, because, as you have seen, it’s not difficult to figure out how to connect and configure the headset.