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Two of the best PC joysticks, the Thrustmaster Warthog flight stick alongside a Logitech G X56 HOTAS, on a two-tone grey background

Best PC joysticks in 2025: these are my top picks for everything from flight sims to space shooters

By Dave James last updated

Locked On The best PC joysticks take you to new heights.

Locked On
A Classic Clear CRKD NEO S rectangular controller sits on a desk between one black keyboard and one grey keyboard. The controller takes up much of the frame, but is clearly much smaller than both of the keyboards. The controller body is made of cloudy, clear plastic, allowing the viewer to see the internals.

CRKD NEO S Wireless Collectible Controller (Classic Clear Edition) review

By Hope Corrigan published

Neat-o Looks a little square but is actually one of the coolest dudes you know.

Neat-o
The PC Gamer buying guide to the best racing wheels

Best PC racing wheels in 2025: my favorite direct drive and budget steering wheels for sim racing

By Jacob Ridley last updated

Driven Speed away with the best PC racing wheel for gaming.

Driven
The Logitech G RS Wheel Hub and RS Track Wheel on a desk and installed on a sim racing wheel base.

Logitech G RS Wheel Hub and RS Track Wheel review

By Jacob Ridley published

Wheely good The wheel upgrade I've been waiting for.

Wheely good
A GameSir Nova Lite and Microsoft Xbox Wireless pair of controllers against a coloured background with a PC Gamer recommended logo

Best PC controllers in 2025: the pads I recommend for PC gamers

By Dave James last updated

Total control Grab one of the best PC controllers for when your keyboard and mouse simply won't do.

Total control
8BitDo Ultimate 2C controller on a desk

8BitDo Ultimate 2C wireless controller review

By Jacob Fox published

Cheap sticks The gorgeous and premium-feeling 8BitDo Ultimate 2C could rule the budget controller roost.

Cheap sticks
A mug with a trigger

New beverage technology unlocked: this gaming controller mug keeps your drink warm and has a trigger so you can sip and shoot at the same time

By Christopher Livingston published

News "The Trigger Mug integrates existing mobile gaming technology into an elegantly designed tea mug, allowing players to maintain full gaming control."

News
The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro on a desk with the PC Gamer hardware awards logo in the top left.

The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro has replaced my Xbox Wireless Controller in 2024 and I couldn't be happier about it

By Andy Edser published

Gear of the year It might be expensive but I reckon it's the controller to beat right now.

Gear of the year
Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot

Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot controller review

By Shaun Prescott published

Spin cycle A great "pro" gamepad with hall effect sticks and a novel modular design.

Spin cycle
Gulikit KK3 Max controller

Gulikit KK3 Max controller review

By Kizito Katawonga published

Shoestring Elite A budget pro controller for those who want to use all their fingers or maybe even none of them.

Shoestring Elite
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