Insert the CD that was included with the joystick or gamepad into the computer's CD or DVD drive.Connect the joystick or gamepad to an available USB port on the computer.Setup joystick or gamepad and installing software See our listing of input device manufacturers.Most manufacturers allow you to download the latest drivers for game controllers. Furthermore, additional software may be needed to configure the button options.
However, some joysticks or gamepads require you to install the drivers manually. Most of today's peripheral devices are plug and play, which means they find the drivers automatically when they are attached to a USB port.
