Grab a DualShock 4 controller for just $44 ($16 off) today
Our top pick for a PC controller is on sale at multiple retailers.
Even though the DualShock 4 was designed for the PlayStation 4, it's still our top choice for a PC controller thanks to its sturdy construction and analog trigger feel. If you've been wanting to buy one, some versions are now $44 at multiple retailers—$16 below the usual price.
The DualShock 4 is a wireless Bluetooth controller (though it can also work wired) with two analog sticks, a D-Pad, four main buttons, two sets of triggers, and a touchpad in the middle. It's a comfortable way to play PC games that aren't the best with a keyboard and mouse.
The only catch is that most games don't support the DS4 natively (Steam's 'Big Picture' mode is one exception), so you'll need third-party software that can trick games into thinking you have an Xbox controller. DS4Windows is the most popular option.
Sony DualShock 4 Wireless Controller | $43.99 ($16 off)
Our favorite controller for PC gaming is discounted at Best Buy. Amazon also has the Jet Black and Magma Red colors on sale.
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Corbin is a tech journalist, software developer, and longtime PC Gamer freelance writer, currently based in North Carolina. He now focuses on the world of Android as a full-time writer at XDA-Developers. He plays a lot of Planet Coaster and Fallout and hosts a podcast all about forgotten stories from tech history.