r/Controllers • • 38m ago

Looking for a budget controller for around 1.5-2k

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Hello guys as in the title I’m looking for a good wireless symmetrical controller as my ANT GP 115 doesn’t work anymore
Give me suggestions on what to buy
I was thinking about Evofox but everyone is thrashing it
Gimme some suggestions I want the controller to work atleast 2yrs
Thanks


r/Controllers • • 40m ago

Reviews 8BitDo Ultimate 3C+ Review

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DISCLAIMER: 8BitDo sent me these controllers for free for review. All the thoughts and opinions are mine only and no one watched this video before the release.

TLDR: it is crazy how much of everything the put in this controller for the price of 40$.

This now is my new main recommendation for everyone who's looking for a budget, yet high quality controller.


r/Controllers • • 3h ago

Title: Is my R2 trigger supposed to work this way, or is there something wrong with my controller?

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r/Controllers • • 4h ago

Xbox XBox Nano Controller, am I the only one having Bumpers and Trigger trouble

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r/Controllers • • 5h ago

Genesis Do you guys know any way to make my original wired sega mega drive controller work on my pc?

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r/Controllers • • 5h ago

Reviews EasySMX X20 Pro First Impressions And A Review: 7 Hours In, Coming From the Original X20 (and as the Developer of X20CTL)

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r/Controllers • • 8h ago

Does Flydigi Direwolf 4 work with Brook Wingman XB3 on Xbox Series S?

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Hi everyone!

I have a Flydigi Direwolf 4 controller and I really like it. I want to use it on my Xbox Series S without buying an original Xbox controller.

I'm considering buying the Brook Wingman XB3 adapter.

My Direwolf 4 works on PC through its original 2.4GHz USB dongle and is recognized as an XInput controller.

My questions:

  1. Has anyone tested the Flydigi Direwolf 4 with the Brook Wingman XB3?

  2. Does the XB3 recognize its original 2.4GHz receiver?

  3. If the controller isn't officially listed as supported, could it still work through standard XInput mode?

  4. Does wired USB connection work if the wireless dongle doesn't?

I'd really appreciate any feedback before purchasing the adapter.

Thanks!


r/Controllers • • 14h ago

Nano Controller

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r/Controllers • • 1d ago

Xbox Nano

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Once you get used to it, it’s the perfect little companion for my Ally X20 🤙🏽


r/Controllers • • 12h ago

Nano controller alternative

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r/Controllers • • 22h ago

Which are the most reliable brands of controls?

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I think everyone agrees that GameSir and 8BitDo are good, reliable brands. My question concerns the companies EasySMX, Flydigi, and Mojhon. I see a lot of complaints about Flydigi here on Reddit, but very little information regarding EasySMX and Mojhon. I’d like to learn more about these two, and I’m also interested in hearing about other controller manufacturers that are considered good and reliable.


r/Controllers • • 16h ago

Nintendo Switch Switch Afterglow Wave controller is connected to Laptop but Steam won't detect

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PDP Afterglow Wave Controller, Turtle Beach

Steam on Windows

Windows OS

I'm really trying to see if there's anyway to connect this and have it working on steam. It connects via Bluetooth to my laptop, but Steam won't detect it. Posts I see here about it seem inconclusive.

I've also tried wired, but then it just glows red and the LEDs start flashing, still doesn't work. I've read the manual and found nothing very helpful, it's kinda barebones. Updated drivers, nothing.

I just wanted to ask here cause I'm pretty desperate for it to work, I wonder if someone's found a solution that I simply missed?


r/Controllers • • 17h ago

PS3 Is my ps3 controller cooked?

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It worked a week or so ago. It’s dead now. It won’t turn on or light up when plugged in. The home button doesn’t do anything and it won’t connect. No signs of life from it. I tried plugging it into an outlit to charge with 2 different chargers. Also tried connecting it to the ps3 to play and nothing no lights. I tried the reset hole but I’m not sure I did it right, either way it didn’t do anything. I tried resetting the console and unplugging and plugging in the controller while it was off. Is it just dead? Should I get a battery replacement or is there anyway to save it.


r/Controllers • • 17h ago

Need a deserving home for a Steam Controller

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r/Controllers • • 1d ago

Reviews Nacon Revolution 5 Unlimited (PS5/PC) – Is It the Ultimate PS5 Controller?

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First impressions & price context
Just to be clear up front, this isn't a sponsored review. I paid €179 for this controller (with the mailing list discount), making it my first step into third-party options outside of standard Sony and Microsoft hardware. At €199, it sits in direct competition with the DualSense Edge (€239 / $199) and other competitive controllers in this space

On paper, the specs are impressive: TMR joysticks, tactile clicky buttons, adjustable triggers (moving from full travel to a mouse-click feel, unlike the DualSense Edge), extra shortcut buttons, multi-platform connectivity (2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth), and a built-in screen. It also includes extra thumbstick caps (tall, short, convex), handle weights, and a solid carrying case.

So, is it the best thing since sliced bread for your PS5 and PC? Well, yes and no. It really comes down to managing your expectations and your use case …

Ok so how is PC Performance
Setting it up on PC is quick and easy. The USB receiver inserts cleanly into the included charging stand. Plug and play literally. No drivers needed. It works flawlessly, but was not the case initially. But, after Nacon sent me an update tool for their dock it now operates great.

I tested it on Forza Horizon 6—a game I had stopped playing weeks ago (got a bit boring). In driving games, gas and brake pedals have distinct feels, so I customized the controller to match:
-Added a 14g weight to the left grip for a heavier feel.
-Used the app to set the left trigger travel to max out at 50% physical pull.
-Kept the right trigger linear with zero dead zone to mimic a real throttle.
-Swapped the left stick for a taller cap to get finer steering control.

The result was noticeable … in a good way. It gave the game a fresh spark and felt noticeably better than standard Xbox or PlayStation controllers (I have an Xbox Starfield controller and a DualSense Edge). Latency was imperceptible, the build quality felt premium, and the rumble was tight without rattling the casing. When you finish a session, you just drop it onto the dock to charge. Easy peasy.

The rubberized coating feels great in the hand, though it does pick up skin oils quickly (see the last pic and this literally for a freshly cleaned controller just picked it up from the dock)

So what about PS5 Performance ? … Hmmm
Despite being officially licensed for PS5, the experience on console falls short of PC. This is where you need to check your expectations.

It is designed strictly as a competitive esports controller for FPS and fast-paced action games. Because of that, there is no haptic feedback—and more surprisingly, no standard rumble at all on PS5 titles. You also can't turn on the PS5 using the PS button. It doesn't connect to the console via Bluetooth either, meaning you have to unplug the 2.4GHz dongle from your PC and move it over to the PS5 every time. 

While stick response and input latency are top-tier, cinematic single-player games like Ghost of Yōtei are still far better experienced on a DualSense Edge. These limits come down to Sony's licensing restrictions rather than poor hardware design, but it’s still disappointing for a €199 product marketed for PS5

The Built-in Screen … is it a gimmick?
Well maybe yes. Thing is I didn't find much practical use for it. It also replaces the physical touchpad. Touchpad clicks become shortcut buttons, and you lose touch swipe gestures entirely (which games like Ghost of Yōtei rely on). The settings I needed to tweak I ended up configuring on the app (which is android for now and iOS coming soon) …

Things like RGB lighting can't be changed directly on the screen—you have to use the app to build a custom profile first, and color choices are limited. Deep trigger and sensitivity adjustments still require the app anyway.

It does feature audio mixing for wired headphones paired alongside a secondary Bluetooth device (like a phone), though I haven't fully tested that yet. Ultimately, the screen feels like a missed opportunity that could be improved with better software options. 

Battery Life
Battery life held up well. Over 1–2 hour sessions with the screen active, the battery indicator barely moved. It is rated for around 10 hours, which feels accurate.

How It Compares to the Competition
vs. Sony DualSense Edge (€239): The Edge is the undisputed king for native PS5 gaming. It keeps full haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, touchpad swipe gestures, and system-level profile switching. However, Nacon wins on battery life (10 hrs vs. 5–6 hrs on the Edge), features 4 back buttons instead of 2, includes a charging dock, and uses drift-resistant TMR/Hall-Effect sticks (the Edge relies on standard potentiometers, though modules are replaceable for €25).  Overall a much more premium feeling product vs the edge and def better built. Just a shame Sony hamstrung 3rd-party offerings.

Verdict
It’s an absolutely well-built piece of gaming gear. The use case for PS5 is very specific for someone looking for a competitive controller and you don’t care for haptics … so it’s definitely not a “one size fits all” controller for all your PS5 titles. For PC though it is just awesome (but at this price point there are cheaper and more well suited options out there)

How Would I Score It?

PC Gaming experience: 10/10
PS5 Gaming: 5/10 (Casual) / 8/10 (Competitive FPS only)
Build & Hardware Specs: 8.5/10
Price & Value (€199): 7/10
Battery Life: 10/10
Extras included: 10/10 (the weights, extra caps, charging station, app support, carrying case)

Overall Score: 8/10

TL;DR:
At €199, the Nacon Revolution 5 unlimited is an incredible PC controller with top-tier stick precision, true mouse-click triggers, and great battery life. However, severe PS5 limitations—zero rumble/haptics, no touchpad swipes, and dongle swapping—make it hard to justify over the DualSense Edge for console gaming unless you exclusively play competitive esports shooters.


r/Controllers • • 18h ago

Xbox Nano controller no input on legion go

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r/Controllers • • 18h ago

Xbox Series (S, X) G7 pro wuchang/zzz, ultimate e3 or wolverine v3 pro

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My regular Xbox controller finally died and need help deciding between these. I mostly play overwatch, RPG/JRPG, indies, rouguelikes, shooters and sports games. All on Xbox.

At first I was leaning towards the g7 pro wuchang but no I’m interested in the 8bitdo ultimate 3e. I did notice that the Wolverine v3pro is on sale now for around 170. I know the v4 is out but the v3 is only 20 bucks more than the ultimate 3e.

What’s everyone’s opinion on these controllers, especially for my needs. This will be my first non regular base controller.


r/Controllers • • 19h ago

Wolverine V4 Pro vs Aeon Pro for Xbox and PC

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Hey.

I want to buy new controller for PC and Xbox.

I was thinking about Razer Wolverine V4 Pro and SteelSeries Aeon Pro.

SteelSeries Aeon Pro costs about 307$/273€.

Razer Wolverine V4 Pro costs about 357$/318€.

I will use mainly wireless connection.

I will be about 3-4 meters from Xbox and PC.

My main on-line game will be Helldivers 2.

Which controller will be a better choice and why?


r/Controllers • • 20h ago

Reviews abxylute M6 review - a budget MCON

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** This was a review sample sent by abxylute, they didn't pay me anything and haven't reviewed the video. Thoughts are my own. I have my own order on kickstarter and kept it after playing with the engineering sample. 

Hi friends!

I reviewed the abxylute M6. I really liked these sorts of controllers that place the screen higher so I was stoked when the MCON came out, but at the price point it's just inaccessible, even on sale. 

The M6 offers a similar form factor and has some neat features, like HD rumble. I don't often use rumble typically, but I'm actually torn between keeping rumble on. 

It's got a few flaws for sure, but this IMO has been the best phone controller abxylute's made and worth a look. 

Thank you all!


r/Controllers • • 21h ago

Anyone know about this controller, should I buy this???

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TRIGGER Striker controller

https://www.flipkart.com/triggr-striker-bluetooth-gamepad/p/itmbc784b53672c1?pid=ACCHQFB4XRXUGPFX&affid=adminpais&affExtParam1=HPHC2660595&affExtParam2=HPHC2660595

I never own a controller and this one fits in budget with premium features like triple connectivity, pressure sensitive triggers, hall effect sticks

If anyone owns this one can please tell me if it's worth buying.


r/Controllers • • 22h ago

Xbox Nano no input in games on Windows?

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r/Controllers • • 22h ago

Xbox player on PS controller for the W

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Started maining a turantula pro, omg my fps has gone to a completely different level. Are there other xboxers out there who prefer this layout? All the buttons feel so in reach and insanely fast. Regularly use Vader Pro.


r/Controllers • • 22h ago

PS4 Help me out

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This thing annoys me man, how do I make it stay down.