The most obvious answer is that the best controller is the one you already have. But there are a ton of PC-compatible controllers on the market - which are actually worth buying? If you fancy a little local co-op, plugging in a controller is a great way to do that too.
In open-world games like Horizon Zero Dawn, controllers can offer a more comfortable way to play for long periods, while in racing titles a gamepad can offer fine-grained analogue controls to steer around corners. While PC gamers generally opt for a mouse and keyboard, millions of us also pick up a controller from time to time - and for good reason.
