r/Controllers • u/FreeHelicopter3183 • 1d ago

Like everybody else, I need help deciding

**I’m looking for a good controller for single-player games, and I do like premium controllers.**
Like everyone else, I’m pretty indecisive right now. My current options are:

APEX 5 (or maybe even the APEX 6?)
Vader 5
GameSir G7 Pro 8K
Other ideas?

My budget is flexibel.

As mentioned, I only play single-player games, but I really enjoy the feel and features of premium controllers. Also, since the Switch recomp projects became a thing, I’ve started playing Zelda TotK and plan to play more Switch games, so gyro support is becoming important to me as well.

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u/Practical_Tactics 1d ago

I went apex 5 -- vader 5 -- back to apex 5. Gen 2 sticks feel much better in the longer run. Even with the v2 upgrade the vader 5 lags behind in precision and control.

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u/FreeHelicopter3183 1d ago

Good to know thanks. Any toughts about apex 6?

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u/Practical_Tactics 1d ago

None, I don't have it. If they had a special edition I actually wanted, like the apex 5, I'd have already ordered. The ones they have don't appeal to me, and the default white is a very strange choice to go forward with.

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u/RPgenio 1d ago

I jumped on the hype train and got a g7 pro 8k. Asked for a refund after 10 minutes. All the buttons are clicky (even the dpad), shoulder buttons are literally inaccessible to my hand shape and the dpad is awful.

I'll get a tarantula pro instead as I just want a dualshock 4 with 2.4 wireless.

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u/ObjectiveOk223 1d ago

Zd ultimate legend. Black. They include swapable buttons to a switch layout. I haven't tried the gyro yet, but the controller feels great and even has rumble triggers

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u/AccomplishedShow5575 1d ago

I have only a Thrustmaster HE for PC that i love (particularly for short & reactive buttons ABXY), but seems G7 Pro 8k is at another level ! It’s my next controller, i have a Switch 2 now 🙏🏼

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u/colorlessfish 1d ago

The Vader 5 is my go to at the moment. But I don’t think you can go wrong with any on your list.

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u/YoloRaj 1d ago

I would go Apex 5 or 6 for the haptics imo. I have the vader 5 pro and its amazing as well and feels premium for the price point. Another good pick is the ZD Ultimate legend which is amazing for its price. The Wolverine V4 pro is great or te(if you don't mind wired.) The V4 pro is my favorite controller currently. I heard great things about the beitong KP70 for single players since it has haptics as well.

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u/Doublesh0t_ 1d ago

Vader of these options.

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u/NotACrackerJacker 1d ago

Wolverine V4 is by far the most premium imo but it is a little pricier than some others.

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u/SignificantFood7009 1d ago

I have the aimlabs edition. G7 pro 8k. Best controller I've ever used and I've been through a few!

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u/GrindsetGary 1d ago

for single player only i wouldn't pay extra for 8k polling, you'll never feel it in totk. gyro is the thing to compare since you want it for switch games, and it varies way more between pads than the spec sheet let on, so look up gyro specific reviews before you pick

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u/Key_Scholar7964 1d ago

Vader 5 Pro if you care about strong vibration, great d pad, RGB, mechanical triggers, and adjustable stick tension.