So you want to connect an Xbox controller to your PC? Allow me to help.

Plenty of PC games on Steam, or any other gaming marketplace, natively allow for controller support. Heck, some games are even better that way. The only problem is that there are a few different ways to connect an Xbox controller to a PC — and it can be a little tough to know which way is best.

Here's how it works.

How to connect an Xbox controller to a PC

There are three main methods for connecting an Xbox controller to a PC, according to Microsoft.