Before the Xbox 360 arrived in 2006, using a gamepad on PC was a pretty annoying experience. You'd have to manually configure buttons, games wouldn't detect the controller or show the correct icons, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Steam Deck has been a hit with PC players who want to play their favorite games on the go (or even in bed). But that portability has come ...

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