Get a DualShock 4 controller today for $40 ($20 off)
Our top choice for a PC game controller.
Sony's DualShock 4 is our top choice for a PC controller, thanks to its sturdy build quality and excellent analog trigger feel. If you've been looking to buy a new controller, multiple colors of the DualShock 4 are now $39.99 on Newegg. That's $20 below the MSRP, and $5-10 cheaper than the usual price.
The DualShock 4 is more compact than the Xbox One controller (which is still on sale for the same price), but includes a touchpad at the top. You'll need to install the free DS4Windows utility to play some PC games, which is a minor annoyance, but it allows you to remap the buttons and use the touchpad as a PC mouse. And Steam's controller support now makes it easy to play most of your games without a utility.
You can buy the DS4 from the links below. Multiple colors are available.
DualShock 4 Wireless Controller | $39.99 ($20 off)
The DualShock 4 is our top choice for a PC controller, even though you need to install custom software to play most games. The black, silver, and blue camouflage styles are 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.