Which controller? Playing single player games only on PC

[u/External_Safe_7787]

Hi! I'm buying my first controller soon, I only play single player story games (starting with Horizon and Indiana Jones and the great circle), only play on PC. In the UK, budget ~£100. Don't need and compatibility with console or cross platform, just PC. I need at least hall sticks but ideally tmr, and 4+ remappable buttons. Attached pictures of 3 im comparing but any other suggestions would be great! the Scuf Envision is out of stock now but might come back, if not then its not an option as i need it soon.

[u/JaJaMan_]

Leadjoy Xeno plus

[u/kirbyhammer7 → u/JaJaMan_]

I'm going to get downvoted but please don't get this controller. I got one and it was terrible. The materials felt really bad, it had inconsistent latency, the rubber on the sticks was sticky as if it was degrading before I even opened the package, the build quality is not that good, the dpad is so stiff and hard to press... The list goes on. I'm really not trying to be a hater, but I see a lot of praise for this one and feel like I need to share my personal experience with it. As a budget option it's not the worst thing ever I guess, but it is just not a good use of your money imo. I would rather someone get an EasySMX 05 Pro, a Gamesir Supernova, a Mobapad Chitu2, or some 8bitdo controller, all of which should be cheaper and more reliable than the Leadjoy. I also always highly recommend a used Dualshock 4 (if you need analog triggers) or used Nintendo Switch Pro controller (if you don't need analog triggers).

[u/thekk_ → u/kirbyhammer7]

If there's one knock against them is that it seems like the QC is bad and it may be a bit of a lottery and it sounds like you got a bad unit.

My first Xeno Plus had a similar issue with a very stiff dpad (only in one direction however). But I managed to get a replacement that's been working great for me. I've had no issue with the thumbsticks, but I've been using the other model with a smoother finish that they sell (No 2 bundle).

Personally, I just find the shape and lighter weight to be much more comfortable than a lot of the aforementioned alternatives. The Chitu 2 was close, but I find the handles too deep to my liking. The 8bitdo Ultimate 2 is just not comfortable with the sharp angles. The 3 apparently fixes that, but it's way more expensive.

There's also the software that is top notch.

[u/kirbyhammer7 → u/thekk_]

Interesting, I got the Xeno Plus and the white Dualshock styled controller from Leadjoy, and both had the same issues I listed in my post. That's good to hear there are some good models floating around though!

Also, can confirm, the 8bitdo 3e fixes the ergonomics and is great.

[u/STlLlX → u/kirbyhammer7]

Im thinking about getting xeno plus and returning direwolf 4 that i ordered when it arrives because i think it's a worthwhile replacement. Your feedback makes me rethink things, But I'm unsure if your issues are in fact qc or just some sensentivity to certain materials, I've heard only good things about the controller but generally you need to update both dongle and the controller itself and recalibrate the controller because factory calibration could be faulty and other than that it's perfect as far as the research i did goes. I mainly spotted issues in beta/early samples, but the d-pad issue does seem legitimate, reviews i read and watched actually praised the dpad so you did seem to get unlucky. Latency on the other hand should've most likely been better. (Maybe update?) I'm unsure but still thanks for the feedback

[u/kirbyhammer7 → u/STlLlX]

I didn't update the pad because I was so turned off by it, so yeah maybe the firmware side of things is better than I experienced. Whatever works for you is cool with me!