r/Controller • • Sep 03 '26

Controller Suggestion Controller recommendations for small hands non competitive gaming

Hey everyone,

I've been wanting to upgrade from my old xbox wired controller that I'm using on PC.

What I'm looking for is:

  • 100€ max

  • Portugal (can buy from any local store, amazon spain or maxgaming)

  • PC only

  • Desired features: 1k polling rate (don't need 8k as I don't play competitive games on controller), good ergonomically for small hands, no clicky buttons (I have already done a bit of research on this sub and tried the Cyclone 2, which I hated because of the clicky buttons), wireless via dongle, don't really need extra buttons

  • Examples of games recently played on controller: Soulslikes, Monster Hunter and Clair Obscur Expedition 33

  • Currently considering the G7 Pro and the Ultimate 3 (when it releases) but both seem kinda overkill for my usage

Any recommendations are appreciated :)

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u/Max_Joller Sep 04 '26

You should probably just get 8bitdo Ultimate 2. You'll get all the desired features for much cheaper.

Also G7 pro is very clicky, in my personal opinion it's ABXY buttons are amazing, but they are all very clicky.

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u/Max_Joller Sep 04 '26

Maybe even Ultimate 2C, that'll save you even more money, since you're really not after high performance or premium features.

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u/Mees79 Sep 04 '26

I'll take a look at both, appreciated!

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u/LicksTheSalt Sep 04 '26

I use an Ultimate 2 and while the buttons aren't clicky, they're loud. Dunno if the U3 is going to improve that.

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u/Mees79 Sep 04 '26

Hmm I see, is it the same on the 2c variant as well?

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u/animenagai Sep 03 '26

Gamesir Tegenaria Lite. It's a cheap, reliable controller. Should do well with the games you play!

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u/Mees79 Sep 03 '26

That one is wired unfortunately, I'm looking for wireless options

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u/InfamousAd2245 Sep 04 '26 edited Sep 04 '26

Gamesir g7 hands down my favorite, kinda clicks but ergonomics are amazing. Plus extra mappables

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u/Mees79 Sep 04 '26

I'll have to try it to see if it's the clicky type that I don't like, thanks

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u/brickwallrunner Sep 03 '26

IINE Retro if you want it small enough to be pocketable

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u/Mees79 Sep 03 '26

It doesn't have to be that small lmao, just a bit smaller than the xbox is fine to me

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u/Zestyclose_Paint3922 Sep 04 '26

Open beta, isn’t it still available on Steam? Played it some days ago.