When you set up your Windows 8 game controller, after you will have found the needed drivers, you can get on with your favorite games. If Windows 8 doesn’t automatically find the drivers when you plug in your controller,  you will need to download drivers for your gamepad that are compatible with Windows 8. You can use Windows Update to check for the needed gamepad drivers.

Windows 8 compatible gamepads

It looks like this Windows 8 gamepad works like it’s supposed to. Many Windows customers are happy with it – good vibration, batteries lasting up to a couple of months – but you should be aware that it takes some extra-time to set up the controller, so arm yourself with patience. You can also opt for the wired version of Logitech RumblePad 2.

Dual Action Gamepad (suggested)

This Windows 8 gaming controller is a classic and perfectly functional gamepad to be used with your many games that are installed on your Windows 8 laptop, computer or even tablet. The layout of 12 programmable buttons makes it a very suitable gaming device and for less than $80, it’s quite the bargain.

Gamepad F310

Rumble Gamepad F510, F710

The F510 is a good choice if you prefer your controller to be wired and it currently retails for less than $70. You can customize its button controls and functions by using the Profiler software. The Gamepad F710 is cheaper, having a listed price of less than $50. Read also: 10 best Windows 10 gaming controllers for a perfect play

Sony DualShock 4

Microsoft Xbox Wireless Game Controller

Of course, Microsoft had to make the Xbox gaming controller compatible with Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, but at the moment the Xbox One controller drivers are yet in the works. Read also: Best PC gaming controllers for Windows 10 to use in 2018

Razer Wildcat

This is an amazingly well-designed controller. You can enjoy its amazing visual design as well as its great construction which is created for people who pass many hours in front of their console. From its most notable features, we have to mention the built-in control, carbon steel analog necks, optional palm grips for a better control. Read also: XBox One SmartGlass App realeased in Windows Store

Name * Email * Commenting as . Not you? Save information for future comments
Comment

Δ