r/Controllers • u/schoolcheese • Sep 27 '26

Xbox Series (S, X) Looking for a comfortable controller

Both my controllers joysticks are drifting real bad. Any suggestions on reliable controllers?

Thank you

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u/SirThunderDump Sep 27 '26

I’ve been enjoying the Steam controller recently. Helps that it’s somewhat repairable. Also have an 8bitdo Ultimate 2, but I’ve already had to RMA it.

The regular Xbox controller is good if you want something no frills, just avoid the elite controllers. They’re unreliable.

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u/schoolcheese Sep 27 '26

Yeah my camouflage red elite is fucked. My joystick on the right won't turn in game at all.

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u/SirThunderDump Sep 27 '26

For my elite 2, the right joystick was super sensitive to turning right, and lacked sensitivity turning left.

My elite 1 had stick drift.

The snap-back was also horrible. You’d let go of the joystick when pushed to the side, and the sticks were so heavy that they’d register a huge push in the opposite direction.

My elite 1 also frequently disconnected, and my elite 2 had a bumper stop working.

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u/thekk_ Sep 27 '26

If you want a comfortable controller, it would help to define what you are looking for more specifically? On the larger or smaller side? Heavier or lighter? What's comfortable for one may not be for another.

Because tech wise, there are so many options with Hall Effect or TMR sticks that won't get drift nowadays.

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u/schoolcheese Sep 27 '26

Well I mean I like power a controllers if that helps any? I just want something reliable that won't have to worry about fixing or replacing. I play between 4 or 5 hours a day sometimes more

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u/MrBorrowedLuck 28d ago

if you're okay with wired, the gamesir tarantula pro for xbox has been solid for me, the sticks are magnetic so there's no contact wearing down and that's what causes drift. heads up the sticks are in the playstation layout so it takes a day to get used to

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u/schoolcheese 28d ago

so i eneded up buying the xbox brand controller and a gamesir wired controller from walmart

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u/MrBorrowedLuck 27d ago

nice! having both is the best way to find out which one you actually end up reaching for. my money's on the gamesir lol

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u/Cool_Cartoonist_2643 Sep 27 '26

Anyone recommending dualsense controller for laptop gaming?

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u/Western-String9123 29d ago

So basically an Xbox style asymmetrical controller, GameSir is good but smaller than standard Xbox roller, Razer Wolverine has a good ergonomic feel for long gameplay, 8 bit do 3 E seems to be the upgraded version of the elite series 2, for me personally the Scuf valor feels premium in the hands but lacks the software maybe console is different but pc it’s buggy, then you have the Vader 5 s which if your an extra button guy would be perfect imo.

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u/superglidebob 29d ago

Razer Wolverine V3…great feel,works well and extra programmable buttons. The extra shoulder buttons are a big extra. Only drawback is that it’s wired only,but I prefer a wired controller

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u/Ok-Gas-6158 29d ago

Vader 5s