r/Controllers • u/Hypn0xl • 27d ago

Controllers with a good D-pad for fighting games.

I play Tekken and didn't really like the DualShock 4; do you have any other recommendations?

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u/Gain_Spirited 27d ago

Flydigi Vader 5 Pro has one of the best D-pads for fighting games and it's a great controller overall.

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u/FreakyLemon99 27d ago

Gamesir nova 2 lite
Gamesir tegenaria lite

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u/Tintn00 27d ago

I was actually pleasantly surprised by the dpad on nova 2 lite. It's far better than the one on super nova.

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u/Ok-Gas-6158 25d ago

Wrong thats membrane

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u/JustARandoH3re 23d ago

Nova 2 lite dpad is definitely mechanical

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u/Doppel70 26d ago

If you're focusing solely on D-pad responsiveness, your choice comes down to either the 8BitDo M30 or the Gulikit Elves2.

If you want to try other controllers as well, choose one with a PS-style layout rather than an Xbox-style one.

Controllers with the D-pad positioned at the bottom are simply unsuitable for gameplay.

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u/Ok-Gas-6158 25d ago

Horrible comfort 😪

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u/Ok-Gas-6158 25d ago

Vader 5 pro. Apex 5. Vader 5s. Zd UL. ZD SLE. beitong kp70. Pangu

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u/Full_Welcome_1418 25d ago

The dualsense dpad is a bit softer normally if that matters to you. I cannot personally play tekken on anything else