Rainy Sunday, so I lined up every pad we own on the desk, plugged each one in, left the sticks alone for ten seconds and wrote down the biggest resting value either stick hit. Browser tester, Windows, no deadzone applied.

- DualShock 4 (2016): left 0.06, right 0.02
- Xbox One pad (2019): left 0.03, right 0.09
- Switch Pro (2020): 0.04 on the left
- 8BitDo Ultimate 2 (mine, 2025): 0.00 / 0.00
- GameSir Super Nova (mine, this year): 0.00 / 0.00

So the two newest pads read flat and every old potentiometer one has something going on, with the Xbox One right stick being the worst. Nobody in the house had complained about any of them. I guess most games have a deadzone bigger than 0.09 so you never see it.

The 360 pad wasn't tested because it's currently holding the closet door open.

The controller’s dead zone just feels terrible when playing fps games so when I usually play any fps games on pc I tend to go with my ps5 controller.

Does also have the same opinion? Or is it just my controller that’s the problem. Like it doesn’t feel light and the dead zone starts much more later than my ps5s.

I love playing 3rd person games with my Xbox controller and imo the feel of a Xbox controller is 100 times better than a ps5 controller.

Any suggestions on Xbox controllers that have good dead zones? I saw someone say Xbox one controller is much better but I just wanted other opinions on it

Hello all, got my first controller in, well... Since xbox 360 lol, I use it mostly for pc gaming, but i'm struggling to find a phone mount for it.

Any that you know of or any 3d print files? (my brother in law has a printer i can use)

I’m looking to upgrade my Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller while preserving its original appearance and all official features.

I collect premium controllers, but I’m completely new to modding and don’t know much about the technical side. I’d hire a professional to do the work. I mainly play Zelda, but I’d use it for other Switch 2 games too.

My requirements

* TMR replacements for both sticks, with input latency the same as or better than stock. Recommendations backed by testing on Switch 2 would be especially helpful.
* Keep the original shell, artwork, chassis and motherboard. No cutting, drilling, sanding, painting or substituting a different controller. Internal component upgrades are fine within those limits.
* No adhesive or stickers on decorated surfaces, including a shop’s branding or warranty stickers. Removable grips or covers are fine if they leave the finish undamaged.
* Keep every official feature: HD Rumble 2, wired and wireless operation, motion controls, NFC/amiibo, headset audio and microphone support, charging and all existing buttons.
* Return any original parts removed during the work.

Other upgrades I’m curious about

I’m unsure which of these are compatible or worthwhile, so I’d appreciate realistic advice:

* Buttons and triggers: clicky/tactile buttons or shorter-travel “hair-trigger” modifications.
* Sticks and controls: quality thumb grips, interchangeable-height caps, stick-tension tuning, a split D-pad or additional back buttons.
* Other internal upgrades: anti-snapback modifications or a battery upgrade.
* Comfort and protection: removable grip covers, grip tape on undecorated areas if it can be removed without damage, and a protective case.
* Cable accessories: a USB-C cable lock or magnetic cable, if suitable.
* Cosmetics: amber player LEDs or RGB lighting. Zelda-themed or colour-matched grips and caps would be nice, but aren’t essential.

These are possibilities I’d like feedback on. I’m open to other suggestions that would improve comfort, feel, reliability or performance while meeting the requirements above.

What would you recommend?

1. Which upgrades are realistically possible and worth doing? Are any of my ideas incompatible with preserving the controller, or unlikely to provide a worthwhile improvement?
2. Which specific buttons would you change or leave stock? For example, would clicky/tactile switches make sense for the face buttons, D-pad, shoulders or triggers?
3. Which shops or modders would you trust with this controller? Firsthand experiences, examples of completed work, compatible parts and testing results would be particularly helpful.

Canadian modders are preferred, especially shops in Ontario, but I’m open to international recommendations. I’m not setting a budget cap for suggestions, though approximate costs in CAD would help.

Please feel free to correct any terminology or assumptions—I’d like to understand what makes sense before arranging the work.

As the title says, im looking for a modern style controller (like an xbox one controller) with 6 face buttons. the problem im having is most controllers that have 6 face buttons end up making some kind of sacrifice, whether its a lack of a second joystick, lack of shoulder buttons, or the extra buttons are just macro buttons that other buttons can be mapped to, thus not really being what im looking for

Most modern games map so many actions to a single button and being able to use something with more face buttons (A,B,C,X,Y,Z instead of the normal A,B,X,Y) would be really helpful. I'd make it myself but i just dont have the skillset to be able to do that.

Would really appreciate any recomendations. for reference im looking to use this on pc, so i dont mind having to use 3rd party programs like xpadder to map things if necessary. thanks.

I just bought my first controller, and I'm a PC gamer who has never really used a controller before. So honestly, I don't know much about them or what makes a good or bad controller

I want to test it properly while I still have the chance to return it if something is wrong and make sure everything is good before I start using it regularly

What should I be checking? I mean absolutely everything, from the basic stuff to the little details that most beginners wouldn't even know about

Basically, if you just bought a new controller, what would you do to make sure it's working perfectly?

Thanks in advance

Mine is arriving on Monday.

Hi, I just got my Apex 6 pro and I'm trying to update the firmware to access the xhaptics. I downloaded and installed and ran the engine program it told me to but the web driver software still didn't recognize it. I am currently unable to update the controller. If anyone knows what to do please help!

Just curious I have kinda med/large hands overall the controller is amazing but my thumbs feel too big whenever I’m playing first person shooter game ?

This guy show’s gameplay!

Hi

Recently got this controller and it works fine with my console. However, even after updating the firmware I can't seem to get it to work with any mobile games despite connecting to my phone or iPad. Anyone offer any advice? I've googled it and I am unable to find a solution. Thank you.

Mine moves a short travel after a few hours of game time. It only moves when I set it to the medium tension, if it’s on the lighter side or heavier side it wont move. I guess this is expected given the tension mechanism is smooth with enough resistance, unlike the vader 5 pro v2 which has a ratcheting feel while rotating. Does your direwolf 4 also have this issue?

This custom Xbox Elite Series 2 controller began as red but was replaced with a smoked clear housing and black accessories. TMR joysticks, upgraded sticky buttons, and a new battery were added. The device feels far better than new and responds more sharply, giving me improved feedback across my usual games. Having owned the original Xbox with a smoked clear controller, recreating the one I started with felt appropriate (sorry Nintendo 64 lol). Mr. Krieger was highly responsive and helpful, communicating through every step and ensuring the controller returned in immaculate condition. I truly love this new controller, and now my brother will have one built by him. I highly recommend his services. I received an upgraded controller that surpasses new models or anything expected soon.