# Wired Vs. Wireless Controllers: Which Is Better For Gaming?

> We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When home video game consoles first started to appear back in the 70s and 80s, wired controllers were the norm.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2105069/wired-vs-wireless-controllers-which-is-actually-better-for-gaming/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=699d1f36e83a215073e28011)
- **Published:** 2026-02-24
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #microsoft #gaming #controllers #wired #wireless #better #appear #atari
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