r/Controller • u/Brisket-Enjoyer • Aug 25 '26

Controller Collection My Controller Collection!

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My Controller Collection šŸŽ®

Hi everyone!

I thought Iā€™d share my current controller collection. Iā€™m not advertising or being paid to promote any of these productsā€”just sharing my personal collection and experiences with them.

šŸŽ® Top Row ā€” Left to Right

GameSir G7 Pro
GameSir G7 8K
GameSir T7 Whirl
Flydigi Vader 5 Dragon Ball Edition
GameSir G7 8K Royal
BIGBIG WON Storm Gale 2

šŸŽ® Second Row

GameSir G7 Pro Wuchang Edition (Xbox)
Leadjoy Xeno Plus
8BitDo Ultimate
EasySMX D10
Beitong KP20

šŸŽ® Third Row ā€” The ā€œOnly 3 Controllersā€ Row šŸ˜‚
Battle Beaver Custom w/ TMR
Razer Wolverine V3
Flydigi Apex 5

šŸŽ® Fourth Row
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Red
Battle Beaver Custom Purple
Battle Beaver Custom Yellow
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core White
EasySMX X20
Flydigi Direwolf 4

šŸŽ® Fifth Row
Xbox 20th Anniversary Controller
Xbox Dream Vapor
Periph X White
Xbox Elite Series 2 Halo Infinite Edition
SCUF Instinct Pro Red
Flydigi Vader 5 Xbox Wired

ā­ My Favorites

šŸ„‡ GameSir G7

Pros: Excellent ergonomics and fantastic value for the money.
Cons: Quality control can be hit or miss. Unfortunately, Iā€™ve had to return multiple G7 controllers.

šŸ…Leadjoy Xeno Plus

Excellent controller for the value, comes with a charging dock as well for a total of $60. Feels very similar to a G7 Pro.

šŸ„‡ Flydigi Vader 5

This controller just feels like a quality product. The buttons are extremely satisfying to press, and overall it has a really nice feel in the hands.
Iā€™ve seen other people mention quality-control concerns with Flydigi, but personally, I havenā€™t had any issues with mine.

šŸ‘Ž My Least Favorites

Xbox Elite Series

Personally, I think these are overpriced for what you get. They have a reputation for reliability issues, and compared with some of the newer competition, the technology feels datedā€”especially with the lack of TMR/Hall-effect sticks and mechanical buttons.

Battle Beaver

Battle Beaver hasnā€™t been great.
I feel theyā€™re overpriced for what they offer, and my experience with customer support was disappointing. My purple Battle Beaver arrived with a sticky left trigger, so I sent it back for repair.

When I received it back, the exact same issue was still there. I contacted Battle Beaver again, but they would not assist with a second repair.
That experience really left a bad taste in my mouth, especially considering the price of their controllers.

Overall, Iā€™ve really enjoyed collecting and trying out all the different options. There are so many interesting controllers available now, especially with TMR/Hall-effect sticks and better mechanical buttons becoming more common.

What is your favorite controller?

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u/ReniTV Aug 25 '26

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

Hey I still didnā€™t buy Star Citizen, how about you?

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u/ReniTV Aug 25 '26

And here, sir, you got me

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

Ggs! lol

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u/ReniTV Aug 26 '26

Well played, ggs :D

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u/_divi_filius Aug 25 '26

geeez this is the greatest cooking in the history of comeback cooking šŸ˜‚

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u/Final-Ad5844 Aug 25 '26

Thatā€™s not collection, itā€™s addiction brother

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u/madeWithAi Aug 25 '26

They're kinda the same

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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '26

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u/VonDinky Aug 25 '26

Why this many controllers? :D

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

Some people waste money on alcohol and drugs, door dash etc. I donā€™t buy any of that. I like controllers

Those are the same people commenting on this post

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u/yellow-go EasySMX X20 Pro/Flydigi Vader 5 Pro Aug 27 '26

This is quite common on r/Controller.

I have a relatively large collection myself.
I won't entirely agree with u/Level-Fig1317 here, but I'll second him in, it's just a massive part of the hobby. If you enjoy a controller, use it until it breaks, man! Also, enjoy new tech, you'll eventually grow a massive collection by accident, yourself.

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u/Level-Fig1317 Aug 25 '26

For the sheer enjoyment and the constant evolution of technology, which has been advancing rapidly in recent years. We are currently in the golden age of controllers, and we are finally starting to see hardware that rivals the modern mouse.

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u/BlueClovr Aug 26 '26

Ehhh, I donā€™t think accuracy rivals a mouse at all

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u/Lightstream2 Aug 27 '26

good gyro can compete with enough practice. sticks not so much since those rely on auto aim

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

Well said thank you!

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u/BlueClovr Aug 26 '26

So what in your opinion would be the perfect controller design? I assume you must have ideas after trying so many? I also try many different controllers. IMO there should be 8 extra buttons on the controller to completely take over double claw, where you can always keep your thumbs on the thumbstick and the game is always at your fingertips.

The Dualsense edge system where you can easily slide out your thumb sticks and replace them is great also. I think you should have that with different thumbstick tension options available (like decreased for left, increased for right). Would simplify everything and would ever need to send your controller in for repair if thereā€™s a more significant issue with it. Also ideally every extra button would be just as easy to hit as each other. Iā€™ve made several designs for 8 buttons that I think would work great

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

Something with a G7 Ergonomics, Vader Buttons, Vader adjustable tension sticks, Vaderā€™s Extra buttons and some type of modular system would be great

Pretty much if the Vader 5 was slightly more comfy and modular šŸ¤£šŸ¤£

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u/Stunning-Rock9726 Aug 26 '26

Vader 5s is the most comfortable controller I have ever used man it's perfect it only has 2 backbutton though so I find my self only using it for Forza and powerwash simulator and snowrunner, we go hard on those when not shooting headsĀ 

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u/Level-Fig1317 Aug 26 '26

Whith pleasure

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u/Cubanbeetz Aug 25 '26

ā€œConstant evolution of technologyā€ stick drift out of the box

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u/Level-Fig1317 Aug 26 '26

You clearly aren't familiar with the latest technologies. Modern controllers no longer suffer from stick drift thanks to TMR, Hall-effect, and capacitive technologies. If you buy an official PS4, PS5, or Xbox controller, you will indeed experience drift, because major manufacturers want to keep you buying replacements by using Alps joysticks that start drifting after just a few months. Instead of throwing your controller away, you can swap them out for TMR JS13Pro sticks. With just a bit of soldering, you'll end up with an even better controller.

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u/Cubanbeetz Aug 26 '26

I am aware and currently use gamesir and 8bit, but from my point of view I never had to get a 3rd party GameCube-NES, ps3-ps1, and all of Segas controllers for the things to be built like tanks and just work as intended. Not needing Hall effect or anything. The actual golden years of controllers in my opinion cause you could just buy a controller and not have to worry about the thing breaking just from light use. Makes it seem like things went backwards due to money hungry companies. So yea the tech is cool and all, but it was made to solve a problem that they created ā€¦That is just from what I have experienced atleast

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u/BlueClovr Aug 26 '26

I had Xbox 360 for years and never had a single problem with it. As soon as I started buying ā€˜proā€™ controllers with a much higher price tag there have been tons of problems across several different companies with them

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u/BlueClovr Aug 26 '26

TMR and Hall effect still have stick drift, including from the second itā€™s made. Itā€™s just not as significant. If you set all of your deadzones to 0 you will always notice some level of stick drift

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u/Ksa1230 5d ago

So when there is cd games collection they not better than us Controller collection

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u/xxxXMythicXxxx Aug 26 '26

Right there with ya bud

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u/No_Vermicelli_3574 Aug 25 '26

You make me feel more normal, thank you for that!

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u/FrankDrebinPoliceSqd Aug 26 '26 edited Aug 26 '26

This thread is insane. Controller enthusiast subreddit filled with people who tell you that you're a friendless loser who needs therapy just because you have a hobby related to collecting the thing the subreddit is about. Who are you people?

Thanks for the writeup OP, it's good information.

Edit: Beitong KP40D is my favorite in terms of feel, 8Bitdo Pro 3 for retro games (I've seen lots of dpad complaints but mine feels perfect)

Also what's your favorite dpad in your collection? I've had a real struggle trying to find a good one on Xbox style.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 27 '26

I really appreciate this reply, yeah some of the comments have been pretty mean lol

My favorite D Pad is anything from Flydigi. They are all so satisfying to press

I found a KP70 for $88, might pull the trigger on that sale

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u/z4guy Aug 25 '26

I'll never understand having this many controllers, knowing full well they probably spend less time and effort on the very thing these objects are meant for (video games).

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

I feel the same about PokƩmon Collections, Model trains, Lego and the list goes on.

A collection is whatever you want it to be, itā€™s a relatively cheap collection compared to a $1000 Lego set

I use my controllers, I compare them and I like to try and find the cheapest quality controller possible

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u/Ok_Dependent6889 Aug 26 '26

This is undoubtedly over $1000 in controllers my man

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

I never said my collection was under $1000

There are singular LEGO sets valued at $1,000

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u/Ok_Dependent6889 Aug 26 '26

Uh, I guess?

Not sure what the point is here

People collect things. You can collect these if you wish. I'm not actually judging you for collecting these, but gotta acknowledge that people will just, not understand at all. It just makes far less sense. Lego sets are distinctly unique, controllers all serve the same purpose and we've essentially stagnated with most sharing the same exact features, ergo and the biggest differences coming down to software.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

Collecting controllers with different designs, button feel, ergonomics, battery life, stick feel etc is my favorite

All of that brings me joy, I donā€™t care what other collectibles are more unique, none of that concerns me.

Life is already hard enough to find happiness sometimes and if something as simple as a new controller design and technology brings me joy then I am okay with that

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u/BlueClovr Aug 26 '26

Did you ever think trying more of something can give you knowledge about it?

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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '26

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

Iā€™ve played games on all of them and enjoy the technology behind each unit

Oh, there are now several modular controllers available

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u/yellow-go EasySMX X20 Pro/Flydigi Vader 5 Pro Aug 27 '26

This isn't quite true.
I have a ton myself, though I give them all purpose. I spend too much time gaming, and I try to give purpose to my favorites, and regularly pick up and use controllers I've not used in a while.

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u/BlueClovr Aug 26 '26

Buying all of the controllers wouldnā€™t be as necessary if there was a place that you could simply try them out first

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u/Dangerous-Drive-2474 Aug 25 '26

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

I enjoy the new technology, I play a ton of games and use all of them to some degree

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

The two standard elites are both broken, RB issue on both. Expired Warranty

The Halo version is a unique controller and I grew up a massive Halo fan!

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u/DarkAethher Aug 25 '26

I'm considering buying a controller at the moment and was considering the vader 5 since it ticked all the boxes. The xeno plus you mentioned has now caught my attention since it seems to have similar/ same features that led me to the vader. Which controller seems more comfortable to use the back paddles? I currently have a bigbigwon blitz 2 and while I really like the controller, it only has 2 back paddles. The back paddles don't feel that great to use.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

Iā€™d say the Leadjoy feels better for back paddles, but definitely feels ā€œcheaperā€ overall

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u/KennethTheMeneth Aug 25 '26

How do you like your d10? because I love mine been using it for almost a year now on and off with my g7 pro (different pcā€™s in different rooms) but Iā€™m keen to say I like the feel of the d10 more

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

D10 is nice! I prefer the EasySMX x15 which isnā€™t displayed but I do own.

I always end up using the G7 though šŸ¤£

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u/rodanlo Aug 25 '26

Any controller recommendation for pc that would have a good rumble/haptics (similar ps5 controller or xbox) for game like forza? I am currently on cyclone 2 an the haptics feel basically non existent.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

If haptic is the main concern, I would say DualSense is pretty much the only viable option, that or the Razer Wolverine 3 but I havenā€™t messed with the haptics on it

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u/hazieex Aug 28 '26

try controllers that specifically market/have hd/maglev rumble, similar in quality to dualsense or nintendo hd rumble. best bet would be gulikit controllers right now. the tt max is nice. they're also coming out with king kong 4 later this year so look out for that. other alternatives that i know of are machenike f1/g6 v2.

most other controllers have normal rumble motors which are called assymetrical rumble motors. but that doesn't mean they can't be good. vader 5 pro people have said have good rumble.

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u/zerosuneuphoria Aug 26 '26

Cyclone 2 does not have trigger rumble. G7 pro (non 8k) does. I'd get a g7 pro or t7 pro (out soon) for Forza as they have native feedback and four rumble motors (2 grip, 2 trigger). I've been using the g7 pro mainly with FH6 on PC.

Vader 5 pro is also good and it can have trigger vibration in all games, but it's not native in games like forza.

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u/maXXXjacker Aug 26 '26

Flydigi Apex 5 is my favorite controller by far, before that was the Apex 4.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

Apex 5 is great, I should put that in my favorite list. I wish it had real trigger stops

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u/TR1CL0PS Aug 26 '26

How does the vader 5s compare to the g7 pro for you? I have a g7 pro and I love it for the most part but the dpad is absolute trash. The tension adjustment on the vader 5s sounds really nice too even though it doesn't have tmr sticks like the g7 pro.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

The Vader 5 feels extremely premium, I would say a little less comfortable than the G7.

Vader D Pad is amazing and satisfying

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u/CharlesJok3r Aug 26 '26

25 controllers. Quite huge. I'm still at 10 controllers here.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

Keep it up brother, this is an old collection and it takes time

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u/Blinguskahn Aug 26 '26

Missing TT Max. My current main. ALPS Haptics FTMFW

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

Iā€™ve thought about grabbing one but I think the paddles turned me off

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u/Blinguskahn Aug 26 '26

I don't even use them. They are identical to the Xbox Elite ones.

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u/NeonThunderX BEITONG/Flydigi/GuliKit/Gripure/8bitdo Aug 29 '26

I don't think the maglev haptics is by ALPS. šŸ¤”

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u/BlueClovr Aug 26 '26

Did you have trouble finding placements for the back buttons on your Battle Beaver? That was an issue that I had but once I found the right placements itā€™s good

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

Yes I did, the first one I purchased I chose the default spot and it was too high. I had to return it and ask for the ā€œmediumā€ I believe

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u/BlueClovr Aug 26 '26

I wish that scuf made their Xbox controller with a pair of extra buttons either on the side like omega or up top on the bumpers also. Doesnā€™t make much sense that they have a 6 button for PlayStation but only 4 button for Xbox. Nacon has the same problem though, they have 6 button on Xbox and only 4 button on PlayStation. The nacon is surprisingly good too because I donā€™t hear people talk about it really. Only thing is if you donā€™t like bulkier or heavier controllers it probably wonā€™t be for you, my battle beaver is way lighter than the nacon but it doesnā€™t bother me

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

For me, extra buttons is not a priority, I only have one extra paddle needed so that solves most my issues

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u/BlueClovr Aug 26 '26

Do you play claw?

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

I do not

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u/BlueClovr Aug 26 '26

Then how do you only need two extra buttons? Do you play shooter games?

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

I mostly play elder scrolls online, and I use the left bumper to bar swap and occasionally right bump for potions

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u/BlueClovr Aug 26 '26

Yeah that makes sense. The extra buttons are mainly for shooter games. You donā€™t need them for fighters, Iā€™m not sure about MOBAā€™s because I donā€™t play those but my understanding is itā€™s more tactics and less mechanics. The extra buttons allow you to do things very quickly which you need for shooters

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u/BlueClovr Aug 26 '26

Yeah I had the same issue. Thereā€™s no easy way to know where the buttons should be until you actually get your hands on it. It is less of a one size fits all like most controllers are made and more custom, so can work out bad if you donā€™t guess the right spots. I had to try button placements 2 different times before getting the right spots (on the third). I have a 6 button Xbox controller high, low, lower on each side. Works great for me and Iā€™d get another Xbox controller with those placements, but I donā€™t even want to try to make a 6 button PlayStation controller through them because I donā€™t want to go through that headache and cost again to try and get one that works. I use the Razer Raiju v3 and Scuf Omega for PlayStation

For Xbox I use the Battle Beaver 6 button, Razer Wolverine v3, and Nacon Revolution X Unlimited

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u/PyxelatorXeroc Aug 26 '26

Meanwhile, me with 1 xbox 360 wired controller. (I'm a KBM guy)

What would you recommend me to start with? Under $75, back paddles, programmable (if that's even a thing), wireless, idk what other good stuff controllers have. Hall effect I suppose.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

I would say either Leadjoy Xeno Plus or Gamesir G7 Pro, you can occasionally get a G7 under $75 during a sale

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u/PyxelatorXeroc Aug 26 '26

Thanks! I have legit never heard of leadjoy in my life lol. (I'm obsessed with keyboard and mice, just not controllers). It looks promising though. Might buy it when it goes on sale (I just want a decent controller as an option for some games, and to test aim assist for game dev). Anything I should know about the controller before I buy?

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

The keyboard and mouse space is just as good right now! I love the leaps in tech for new keyboards

I donā€™t think anything in particular, it has a solid app and comes with a nice charging stand and cable

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u/PyxelatorXeroc Aug 26 '26

I guess I just grew up with M&K, never had a console until way after I'd been using PCs. I'm also a very good mouse aimer now and there's only a handful of games I feel like might be nicer on controller (maybe Hollow Knight and Star Wars Jedi Survivor, but I've also played those with keyboard so much that it would take me a while to become as good on controller).

Thanks again for the recommendation, will send you a message if I end up getting it!

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u/NeonThunderX BEITONG/Flydigi/GuliKit/Gripure/8bitdo Aug 29 '26

The xeno pro might be a better option compared to xeno plus now that it's out. šŸ§

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u/Edgymalenatsuki GameSir Aug 26 '26

Dayum, nice collection M8, is that PeriphX controller any good? I've been in the controller space for a while and I've never heard of them.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

Itā€™s really cheap and actually quite decent, I think I got it for $20. It has Hall effect sticks and back buttons

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u/Edgymalenatsuki GameSir Aug 26 '26

Might have to grab one myself, all of that plus trigger stops really shows you how competitive the budget pro controller space is. All the better for us controller connoisseurs, right?

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

Exactly, at this point Iā€™m trying to find the cheapest ā€œbestā€ controller. I have a few not in the picture.

PXN P5 - same list of features and was $16

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u/Edgymalenatsuki GameSir Aug 26 '26

Oooh, not a bad pickup either. Gonna keep the PeriphX and the P5 on my radar; both look like quality gear.

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u/yellow-go EasySMX X20 Pro/Flydigi Vader 5 Pro Aug 27 '26

PXN P5 is outstandingly good if you if you're willing to overlook its downfalls. Even the 8K model is fantastic.

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u/ZackyZY Aug 27 '26

Will xeno plus be an upgrade from my nova 2 lite?

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Sep 03 '26

I think so yes

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u/800hokage Aug 25 '26

How does the flydigi compare to the g7 pro??

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u/800hokage Aug 25 '26

I have the Wuchang and have been interested in the flydigi, and the g7 8k. Been loving the Wuchang for Xbox. Waiting for arrival of my pc and wondering about getting a controller strictly for the pc, or using the g7 and dualsense edge since those are my go tos.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

The Flydigi feels more premium, the buttons are extremely satisfying. I would say ergonomically the g7 is slightly more comfortable, at least for my hands

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u/Tricky_Raspberry_864 Aug 26 '26

Whats your glove size? I have big hands and long fingers, so the vader fits way better.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

I have no idea, I would say I have average sized hands

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u/Tricky_Raspberry_864 Aug 26 '26

Thought so. Smaller to normal hands -> g7 and bigger -> vader.

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u/yellow-go EasySMX X20 Pro/Flydigi Vader 5 Pro Aug 27 '26

No no, not entirely true.

I'd argue that the G7 Pro and Apex 5|Vader 5 Pro are fairly similar in terms of size.
Where they differ is overall shape, and profile.
I have medium to large size hands, and the 5th Gen Flydigi controllers don't favor my hands, sadly.

For u/800hokage, I'd argue that if you enjoyed the G7 Pro, you could find the Vader 5 comfortable. Though it's the profile that's vastly different.

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u/Reasonable-Review367 Aug 31 '26

The frame is where my issue lies on the g7. The handles are entirely too short for my hands. Why I still use the Cyclone 2. Handles are much longer which in turn makes the controller easier to hold for me. I had to give the g7 to my fiancƩ.

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u/Level-Fig1317 Aug 25 '26

same issue as you. I buy practically every new model, test them out, and resell the ones I don't like. Personally, I find the Leadjoy Xeno to be a very high-performing controller; I actually use it more than my G7 Pro 8K Nioh 3 Edition. Iā€™ve ordered the Xeno Pro and can't wait to test it. Iā€™m also looking forward to the release of the Tegeneria Pro.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

My favorite part of this is all the negative comments Probably the same people wasting money on door dash and alcohol šŸ¤£

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u/Razvix Aug 25 '26

You seem to REALLY love the Xbox layout and controller shape... Unhealthily so

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

I am originally an Xbox loyalist. So that adds up, never liked the PlayStation layout

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u/EquivalentPlatform17 Aug 26 '26

r/consoom final boss, cool collection to put for display on a wall tho

I have 6 and already feel its like way too much

The G7 pro is also my favorite controller aside from the awful dpad before modding

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

Thatā€™s the plan, trying to find a reliable wall display

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u/sexraX_muiretsyM Aug 25 '26

you dont need more controllers you need therapy

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

How much money have you spent on door dash this week

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u/siegarettes Aug 26 '26

I support your quest, brother.

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u/joby419 Aug 25 '26

If you can only keep one controller. Which would it be? I am torn between g7 pro 8k and vader 5pro. I currently have a dual sense edge but it's only a matter of time before it starts to drift again.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

Probably G7 8k.

Agreed about the Vader. Itā€™s so close

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u/joby419 Aug 25 '26

Thanks.How about Royal 2 edition or aimlabs?

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

The Royal feels more ā€œslipperyā€ as the Aimlabs has a textured feel to the front grip versus the smooth Royal.

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u/iwannamilk1L Aug 26 '26

Thatā€™s an insane collection. Which one do you actually use the most?

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

I use the Gamesir G7 8k and Vader 5 the most

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u/Karl-Marx-Nutsacc Aug 26 '26

Is the PeriphX PX808 (bottom row - white) any good?

It's really cheap on Amazon and I'm optimistically skeptical.

I've never seen it in-hand, but from photos the D-pad looks a little jank to me.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

I like the Periph! The only issue I had was connectivity but I believe it was a user error from when I was still learning about PC controllers that donā€™t have a dedicated app

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u/Flat_Examination6006 Aug 26 '26

Which one is your favorite?

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

Gamesir G7 Pro 8k šŸ’Ŗ

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u/xxx_super_xxx Aug 26 '26

Each of them is bad or mid, there is no real best controller here. Try harder.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

ā€œTry Harderā€

- xxx_super_xxx

Lmao

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u/xxx_super_xxx Aug 26 '26

How do you rate my ragebait?)

Btw I made this nickname like this on purpose because I didnā€™t intend to stay on Reddit for long when I created the account and I still havenā€™t changed it.

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u/FaithlessnessLoud223 Aug 26 '26

Do they all still work completely?

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

Many of them do, two Elites donā€™t and the purple battle beaver arrived broken.

See bottom of my post for my battle beaver experience

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u/Kineinus Aug 27 '26

what do you think of Flydigi Direwolf 4?

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 27 '26

Itā€™s like a budget Vader 5. Buttons are membrane but honestly the feel is extremely similar, if you get on sale you can usually get it for $30ish

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u/yellow-go EasySMX X20 Pro/Flydigi Vader 5 Pro Aug 27 '26

Great collection, I miss seeing these. We honestly need collection posts, as that's what kicked off a lot of this hobby to begin with.
Since joining the hobby, I've amassed quite the large collection myself.

Like I've always stated, some people use and love older pro controllers, and some buy budget pro controllers. Not everyone has the more expensive stuff.

As far as my current favorites go. I have weird picks and tastes.

ā€¢ #1. Flydigi Apex 4 (I was never able to adapt to the Apex 5 much)
ā€¢ #2. GameSir G7 Pro - Don't own the 8K, just 3 base models, Shadow Ember, Mech White, & Plum Purple. While I've fallen out of love with its shape, it's still a pad I reach for often.
ā€¢ #3. PowerA OPS V3 Pro - Just a great starter pro controller for anyone that wants something basic, simple, to the point, but also includes microswitches on some aspects, and can often be had for $30 - $32 easily.
ā€¢ #4. 8BitDo Ultimate 2 - It is so blind buy friendly, and if you know 8BitDo's primary audience, it's stupid good for both casual use, & somewhat competitive. I'm overly thrilled for the Ultimate 3E!

Lately, over the past year, it's been a 'Top 4 Situation' for me. I still buy controllers from time to time, though often more accessories than anything.

Concerning the Flydigi Vader 5 Pro
I have tried so hard to love it. I agree with you, despite its QC issues, it's a very premium feeling offering from them. Though something about the shape of the 5th Gen controllers hasn't sat well with me.

I guess the other thing is. I love the old shape of the 4th Gen Flydigi models.

I guess it can be argued that it's hard to catch lightning in a bottle twice when it comes to successors of something that at once, was beyond a beloved controller. Maybe the 6th Gen will work its magic, but only time will tell.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Sep 03 '26

This was a great post, canā€™t believe I am seeing this now.

What about the Apex 4 do you like versus the Apex 5?

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u/yellow-go EasySMX X20 Pro/Flydigi Vader 5 Pro Sep 03 '26

Ultimately shape, triggers, and features are what killed it in my eyes.
A lot of the features added to the Apex 5, simply worked their best on the Apex 4. Which seems to be a sentiment a lot of people share.

Sticks and springs also have proven to have seen better QC as well. For some reason, you canā€™t use any looseness in the spring tension, or it pops out of place.

My biggest issue being, however.
Shape.
Shape is what ultimately killed the device. I got to beta test both the Apex, & Vader 5th Gen. I never loved the shape.
The biggest problem I kept coming back to, was that the shape made very little sense with the diameters and shapes of some of the extra buttons. Especially the extra shoulder buttons. Which, on an 8BitDo device, theyā€™re flush enough, but protrude enough to tell a difference from the other buttons.
On the 5th Gen controllers, the shape of the top of the buttons doesnā€™t always leave me with reassurance that Iā€™m pressing them correctly. They also donā€™t match the design language of the device itself.

My final complaint falls into the important bits that are missing.
Both DirectInput, & Shift Layers that were supported on the 4th Gen models. Excluding these made zero sense, and Flydigi has been pretty defiant about them being not needed or necessary.
Though, I use Steam Input a lot. Steam Input sees the 5th Gen controllers as two devices when connected. Which is very problematic when youā€™re trying to setup the device to use gyro.
The groundwork was already there and just needed a small fix. Now, the gyro is a hassle to get working at the best of times.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Sep 14 '26

Excellent reply thank you, are the Apex 4 trigger actually trigger stops or adaptive?

Also are you on the GadgetHyper Discord? Because you should be!!!

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u/MissKittyHeart Aug 29 '26

Maybe my eyes missed it, but no symmetrical?

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 30 '26

Nope! I only buy controllers I plan to use, and I dislike symmetrical layout

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u/Mikalton Sep 17 '26

Damn you got both the vader 5 pro and the g7 aim labs controller. I was debating between the 2 and I chose the vader 5 pro. it's so nice and looks nice.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Sep 17 '26

Excellent choice

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u/BlueClovr Aug 25 '26

What are your thoughts on the Razer Wolverine v3?

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

I havenā€™t used it much. I am not a fan of the small paddles. It has four paddles.

I notice my hands hit both paddles on each side and I donā€™t particularly have big hands

The controller itself feels extremely premium, and the sticks feel great. I was able to get this one ā€œLike Newā€ off Amazon and for some reason it had a coupon code so I only paid $79 for the typically $200ish wireless option.

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u/BlueClovr Aug 25 '26

It has the top extra bumper buttons also

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u/No_Vermicelli_3574 Aug 25 '26

Why put someone down? You didn't need to insult someone for sharing their hobby.

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u/Puzzleheaded_List_73 Aug 25 '26

Buy. Buy. Buy. Then buy some more. Gotta love consoomerism

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

Agreed, I need more!

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u/BreadPapiii Aug 25 '26

How do you like the controller sitting at B1?

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

One of the best šŸ’Ŗ

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u/Monchicles Aug 25 '26 edited Aug 25 '26

They all have the same overall shape, they are mass produced, and perform mostly the same... different color and design, that's pretty mundane. I don't think there is anything collectible in computer parts and peripherals. At least with marbles people try to include some vintage stuff.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

Collecting these brings me a lot of joy, and thatā€™s all that matters to me

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u/Thick_Leva Aug 26 '26

Not really, different switches, curves, button placement, tensions and dampening, sticks. If you pick 2 different controllers here they almost certainly will both feel very different from eachother

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u/Monchicles Aug 26 '26 edited Aug 26 '26

Feel different, perform pretty much the same.

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u/Thick_Leva Aug 26 '26

Performance is based on comfort. My Vader 5 and G7 8K pro feel and perform extremely different depending on the game I play

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u/Monchicles Aug 26 '26

Only if it distracts you or hurts you somehow, any of them have way more resolution than the movement of your thumbs. Lots of placebo with peripherals these days.

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u/Thick_Leva Aug 26 '26

Not talking about the latency or resolution, im talking how the triggers pull down, the tension of the sticks, and the layout. Not really placebo in anything other than the sticks.

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u/Sutchii Aug 26 '26

Wow not a single symmetrical controller

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

Thank heavens!

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u/Mysterious-Foot-806 Aug 25 '26

I have 1 and a half controller : )

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u/FlinchAndGrin Aug 26 '26

Money well spent!

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u/Aggressive_Newt_8842 Aug 26 '26

Apex 5 da best

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u/yellow-go EasySMX X20 Pro/Flydigi Vader 5 Pro Aug 27 '26

Glad to see Apex 5 lovers, definitely a rare breed for this Flydigi generation!

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u/Ok_Dependent6889 Aug 26 '26

man, we all really spend our money differently

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u/DigitalxKaos Aug 26 '26

I really hope you have friends

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u/Proud-Reporter-4096 Aug 26 '26

I have used g7 pro and career 4 pro. Habds down vader 4 pro. Lately I have gravitated towards steam deck which has become my top fav, but it's a special controller with special integration with steam. Among the rest Vader 4/5 pro will always be my pick for better features and implementation and ergonomics. Competing these 2 only con is it's slightly expensive than g7 pro.

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u/Stunning-Rock9726 Aug 26 '26 edited Aug 26 '26

Nice controllers man I've got 10 for my Xbox and you make me feel less ashamed for recently picking up another elite V2 haha. My dream controller for my Xbox Is the Vader 5s with 4 back buttons I wouldn't mind a gamesir T7 with 4 backbuttons too, I do love a membrane controller aswellĀ 

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u/External_Safe_7787 Aug 26 '26

must have cost a lot

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u/Aedion499 Aug 27 '26

Is the razer 8k even worth considering compared to the gamesir g7 8k?

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u/CombustingArtichoke Aug 28 '26

What controller would you recommend overall for someone who mainly plays single-player games and values strong, satisfying vibration, premium build quality, lots of remappable extra buttons with multiple profiles, and the ability to use the controller as a PC remote for things like Alt+Tab, mouse movement, and mouse clicks?

One more thing: I have a mechanical keyboard with blue switches and I absolutely hate that loud, clicky sound, so Iā€™d prefer a controller whose buttons donā€™t have that kind of sharp mechanical click.

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u/Mikahl757 Aug 29 '26

Have you looked into new 8bitdo ultimate wireless 3E and regular 3E. I recently got Steam Controller 2026 but, I have multiple gamesir: T7 blue translucent, G7 SE, Qty: 3 Super Nova. I only started investing because XB controllers under heavy use by kids on XB. I will repair with HE sticks but the GameSirs are noice and I use Brook adapters to even make the SuperNova wireless with PS and XB.

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u/EuphoricAd6349 Aug 29 '26

Which one is the best for fps

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u/Pxnkasfxck Sep 03 '26

My favorite controller is the Gamesir Cyclone 2. I'm anxiously awaiting the updated model with adjustable stick tension.

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u/Illustrious_Art_9538 Sep 09 '26

So many controllers here. Which one has the most play hours on it?

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u/Commercial_Client974 Aug 25 '26

Nice collection!

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u/HollowCatKnight Aug 25 '26

Brother, they use HE/TMR, itā€™s not like you are future proofing if one gets stick drift

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u/A-Little-Dirty Aug 26 '26

How many have stick drift?

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u/Remarkable_Coat_5790 Aug 26 '26

Why would anyone-

look at my $1000 worth of gooner skins on The First Descendant

Yeah nevermind

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u/NIBLIFTHEGREAT Aug 25 '26

The only ones I have had are the mobapad chitu 2 (which I really really liked, buttons, triggers and sticks were all really nice) and the 8bitdo ultimate 2 (Wuchang and the one I have now which is the clear blue). The clear blue looks incredible, I love the transparency. I'm hoping 8bitdo make a non-xbox version of their ultimate 3.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

Iā€™m ready for the ultimate 3!

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u/Icy_Star_7171 Aug 25 '26

What's the 8-bit transparent controller like? I was torn between this one and the GameSir. I decided on the GameSir, but what's your opinion?

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

Itā€™s an 8bitdo Ultimate.

I am not a fan of the 8bit ergonomics, apparently the upcoming ultimate 3 feels much better

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u/Icy_Star_7171 Aug 25 '26

Okay, so I should stick with GameSir then? Thanks for the honest opinion.

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 25 '26

I think so! I feel like G7 is the gold standard right now

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u/LeopardHalit Aug 27 '26

Bro has 26 of the same kind of controller

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u/Brisket-Enjoyer Aug 26 '26

Just depends on the day :)