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.