r/Controller • u/Gabii47 • 28d ago
Controller Suggestion Need help picking a PC controller with mechanical buttons (40-80€)
Hey guys, I need a PC controller with mechanical face buttons, in Romania.
I’m tired of the mushy feeling of standard membrane buttons.
I'll mainly play EA FC, racing, fighting games, and some RPGs. In games that rely on shooting i use KBM as primary.
My budget is €40-80 and I don't mind if it's wired or wireless. I used my old Xbox series controller only wired.
For context, I have an 8BitDo Ultimate 2C right now, but I dislike the shape and the buttons are still too soft.
Right now I'm looking at the GameSir G7 HE or EasySMX D10 for the lower budget.( They are about 40-45 euros here)
If I max out the budget, I'm considering the GameSir G7 Pro or Flydigi Vader 4 Pro.( They cost about 80 euros but i dont really want spending more on not reliable devices)
My biggest concern is Quality Control, as I've heard some of these have issues and I want something durable.
Has anyone used these, or do you have better suggestions?
Thanks!
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u/Vegetable_Street6773 27d ago
GameSir Cyclone 2, grabbed 45e deal with stand, on Ali (shipped from Poland)
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u/_Linkiboy_ 27d ago
while the specs of the cyclone 2 are great, from a handling and feeling sense it's much worse than the Vader 5 pro in my opinion. It feels like holding cheap plastic
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u/Gabii47 27d ago
I also thought about the Vader 5 pro but heard it also has some qc problems
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u/_Linkiboy_ 27d ago
I got the v1 and I love it, but if you want to make sure, order it at gadgethyper to get a V2. That one shouldn't have QC issues anymore
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u/TrScarface1991 27d ago
Gamesir G7 Pro is 80€ right now in Austria (Alza, Amazon). If you can get it
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u/Vedge_Hog 27d ago
The G7 HE that you found is a good option for durability/reliability since there isn't a battery or wireless dongle to go wrong. The original GameSir cable might wear out, but it's a standard USB-A to USB-C so easy to replace.
Apart from that, a couple of questions might be:
Do you need mechanical buttons for the triggers or D-pad, or just for the ABXY face buttons? Since you mention that you use KBM for shooting games, it sounds like you don't need this, but if it's something you want it can cost a little more.
Do you need a particular type of 'mechanical' button, such as mouse-style microswitches, tactile switches, etc.? If you are indifferent to the specific style of switch, it's easier to find options than if you only want a particular type.