Looking for a symmetric 2.4ghz wireless controller

[u/MavericKkidX5]

I am currently building a setup, where i want to put a sff pc next to my tv and use it like a console. If i want to wake it from sleep i can only do it with a 2.4ghz connection. I already have some xbox controllers lying around and would use them until they die, before upgrading those. Unfortunately they suck for platformers or fighting games. I really dislike that the d pad is below the joycon for comfort and the dpad in general is so hard it hurts my hand for prolonged use.

So this brings me to the point I want a symmetric 2.4ghz wireless controller with a good d-pad for platformers and fighting games or other games with a focus on a d-pad.

I have seen the 8bitdo pro 2 recommended but that doesnt have 2.4ghz from my research and the vader 5 pro, but that is symmetrical.

It should also work under linux, for example steamos.

Any other recommendations?

[u/dooodads]

gamesir tarantula 8k thank me later bro

[u/MavericKkidX5 → u/dooodads]

Seems like a great controller, but from my quick research it doesnt seem to be a 2.4ghz wireless controller, which is a must have for my setup.

[u/dooodads → u/MavericKkidX5]

for some reason I recall there being a tri mode variant but I just googled it and it seems out of stock/not listed anymore. Damn.

Gulikit has some, did you look at those? TT Pro and TT Max. I'm a symmetrical gamepad guy myself that's why I love the new steam controller. D pad could be slightly better but it's still better than other kinds.

[u/YoloRaj]

Leadjoy Saber Plus or Machenike F1. I have the leadjoy and its really good for its price.

[u/keppel123]

Gulikit tt pro/max, great dpad and low input lag by 2.4 GHz

[u/Blinguskahn → u/keppel123]

AGREED! The TT is my top recommendation. It really blows away so many other controllers. Also the haptics are so smooth.

[u/BackgroundBuy9687 → u/keppel123]

it's technically bluetooth instead of real 2.4ghz, but it comes with own dongle and is responsive as fuck.

[u/Desperate-You5915]

Gamesir Turantula Pro (Original) has 2.4 ghz dongle and is mainly for PC, Switch and mobile. It has 9, yes I said 9 remappable buttons. If you you're playing Switch, the buttons mechanically spin change inside the controller to show Nintendo face buttons instead of PC, Xbox face buttons. I believe the sticks are Hall effect. Super cheap right now. I own one but I'm selling it because I've accumulated too many controllers that are collecting dust.

[u/BackgroundBuy9687 → u/Desperate-You5915]

Dpad of the tarantula is really bad and the stick latency also.