# Supported Controllers

All major controllers that are compatible with Windows Operating System should work with Retrobat. 

However, due to the management of controller drivers by Windows, it is recommended to use a X-Input controller for best compatibility.

The Subpages of the wiki contain information on controllers that have been tested by the team.

**Controllers will be listed in 4 categories**

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="GAMEPADS" %}
The best way to play Game Console games.

![](https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2Fktm0y0V6lUnrfHDBYhKh%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=4986f635-6d46-453d-9625-8d6232b8efba)

[GAMEPADS PAGE](https://wiki.retrobat.org/controllers/supported-controllers/gamepads)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="ARACADE STICKS" %}
The best way to play Arcade games, even more so when you are building a Gaming Cabinet.

![](https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2FQuvid2xDNQISJWdtCX6d%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=6656a946-2024-4962-af70-290f21ad7283)

[ARCADE STICKS PAGE](https://wiki.retrobat.org/controllers/supported-controllers/arcade-sticks)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="LIGHTGUNS" %}
The best way to play Shooting games.

![](https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2Fk4BOb3joBCpdfcgeY3rU%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=30258b42-2413-41e8-b682-8d5870ee2b6a)

[LIGHTGUNS PAGE](https://wiki.retrobat.org/controllers/supported-controllers/lightguns)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="KEYBOARD" %}
The best way to play old computer games & Click'n'play games.

![](https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2FY4FXTcXxMl9RV9UR4jVk%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=1384dca5-ce16-487e-9a70-68079afc8716)

[KEYBOARD PAGE](https://wiki.retrobat.org/controllers/supported-controllers/keyboard)
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}


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