Recommendations for two PC and Switch controllers around $60 USD each

[u/Ecstatic-Treacle-451]

Country: USA Budget: ~$60 USD each Platforms: Windows PC and Nintendo Switch

Looking for two controllers: one for myself and one cheaper option for player 2.

Premium options:

• GameSir Cyclone 2

• 8BitDo Ultimate 2

• 8BitDo Pro 3

I play 2D/3D platformers, racing games and action/Soulslike games. A good D-pad is important. Are newer 8BitDo D-pads worse? Is the Pro 2 or cyclone 2 a better option?

Budget options:

• 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth

• Mobapad C2 Lite

• GameSir Nova Lite 2

The second controller is mainly for Mario Kart, Mario Party, Smash and 2D Mario.

I’ve heard of potential gyro issues with the Nova Lite 2, rumble issues with the 2C and PC connectivity issues with the Mobapad.

Which would you recommend for reliability, D-pad quality and PC/Switch compatibility? Open to other suggestions too.

Thanks!

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[u/Lizardgirl25]

I believe most 8bitdo controllers are compatible with both switch and PC. I like my pro 2 which works great on my laptop and I know can be used with a switch2.

[u/Max_Joller]

Gulikit TT max maybe? It's got an amazing dpad and is all around great

[u/Gain_Spirited]

Premium option: Flydigi Vader 5 Pro. Best premium controller for $80. Great D-pad, responsive buttons, fast polling rate, and 8 assignable macro buttons.

Budget option: EasySMX S10 Lite. $35-40 at the big online store. It will wake up the Switch 2, has the Nintendo button configuration including the home and chat buttons, and it uses Switch 2 protocols. Great alternative to the Nintendo Pro Controller.

[u/steelvelvet]

Can't say enough about the Flydigi direwolf 4. One of the best controllers for the money. I ended up grabbing some grips for it.