The Xbox 360 controller ($30) is a bit cheaper, though. The Xbox 360 and Xbox One versions are both solid options-there’s very little practical difference in the designs, though the Xbox One controller ($45) does subjectively look a bit nicer. Microsoft’s Xbox controllers are the de facto standard for PC games, and they’re available in both wired and wireless models. You’ll also want some kind of controller, at least if your gaming tastes extend beyond mouse-driven fare like shooters, adventures, and strategy games. RELATED: Why You Should Get an Xbox Controller for PC Gaming Check out this article for a list of stores that should work even on old or low-power machines. You might want to look into alternatives, too, especially Good Old Games’ Galaxy and EA’s Origin, both of which are filled to the brim with older games. Any Windows-based machine (even tablets) or Mac can download the program, and creating an account and browsing the store is free.
To start, you’re going to want Steam, which is still the premier PC gaming store right now. RELATED: 10 Alternatives to Steam for Buying Cheap PC Games
