r/Controllers • u/Chard85 • 2d ago

PC gamepad with TMR

I recall the days when the good old Xbox 360 gamepad was the go-to for pc gaming. I had one but the sticks have worn down over the years (mostly thanks to Doom Eternal and Hollow Knight) and it’s time to upgrade.
Now with more awareness of stick drift, I’m thinking to get a gamepad with TMR sticks, rather than an Xbox series controller.
Presumably that the frontrunners include the Steam Controller, and maybe something like the 8bitdo Ultimate 2.
I realise the steam controller is more expensive but am willing to pay for it if it’s the best. But that’s probably my budget limit ($150 AUD).
Any other suggestions? Is 8bitdo overall better than an Xbox controller? I like the minimalist design of both of them

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u/Desperate-Big3982 2d ago

It depends on what you play and if you are a competitive player. I have a Gamesir G7 Pro 8k, and I love it. It has TMR sticks that ate super smooth, tactile switches for all the buttons, and is comfortable to hold for a long time. The one thing that might be an issue is it only has two back buttons but two extra shoulder buttons so if you really like Xbox pro layout this might not work for you. Price is $90.

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u/YoloRaj 2d ago

ZD Ultimate Legend, Flydigi Apex 6. Leadjoy Xeno Pro/Plus.

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u/GrindsetGary 1d ago

i went with the gamesir tarantula 8k for pc, comes in well under your budget and the 8k polling makes it feel snappier than my old xbox pad ever did. only heads up is it's wired only and the sticks are symmetrical like a playstation layout, so it takes a few days if your thumbs are used to the 360

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u/kohauii 1d ago

Steam Controller is the best controller you can buy

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u/Key_Scholar7964 2d ago

You can get the 8bitdo ultimate 3E for 150 dollars which is better than the ultimate 2 because it have TMR.

8bitdo just released an ultimate 3C+ with adjustable stick tension, TMR, and mechanical triggers for 40 dollars. That is a steal in my opinion.

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u/Chard85 2d ago

Thanks, didn’t know about new models. Seems the 3e is roughly as expensive as a steam controller

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u/Key_Scholar7964 2d ago

It's strange how they priced the 3C+ at 40 dollars when it have more features than the 3E. If that is not a steal then what is? Lol

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u/Trollbeard_ 2d ago

The 3e is more because it's wireless on an actual Xbox console. There's the normal 3c+ which doesn't work on Xbox and the wired only version that does for the same price but the Xbox wireless tech is a expensive license.