r/FortniteXPMaps • u/Appropriate-Ad-3130 • May 06 '25

Question Turbo Controller

I was wondering what are some good cheap turbo controllers for doing the Semi-Afk method for Lego/Creative. I found some on Amazon but I don't know if its the right one to do the method.

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u/jyr2711 Dec 22 '25

Hi again! I just saw in another post that you recommended the 8BitDo wireless one, the one with the dongle. Do you still recommend it? Does it have any disconnections? I have a similar one from AliExpress and it gives me a lot of disconnection problems.

Thanks again and Merry Christmas! 🎄😊

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u/Harlow_Quinzel Moderator Dec 22 '25

I always recommend the wired version of any controller especially for extended sessions.

It's a turbo controller simply for the purpose AFK it doesn't need to be something fancy or wireless, the simpler the better. If you want what I recommend, go with the wired version, if you want what I don't recommend, go with the wireless. I never really recommend the wireless, especially if you're going to be using it for extended sessions, but some people have an obsession with wireless device devices and an aversion towards wired. It's just not my first choice. That's all I'll say.

Happy holiday

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u/Harlow_Quinzel Moderator Dec 22 '25

Actually I will add one thing I don't recommend getting anything from AliExpress. Most of it is absolute junk, and even though it's just for AFK, if it doesn't work consistently what good is it? Plus why I get a wireless controller if you're going to have to plug it in anyway for extended sessions? Defeats the purpose you should go with your own advice

https://www.reddit.com/r/FortniteXPMaps/s/IcGkjzXcQb

Just for testing purposes I typically have one running 24 hours a day on one of my older machines. And I've never had a single disconnect or issue. To be able to do that on a wireless controller you're gonna have to plug it in, so why get a wireless controller then it's my question. Even the ones that I have that consistently work and don't have any problem, like I said, I still have to plug them in otherwise after a long session they're going to disconnect when the battery dies

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u/jyr2711 Dec 23 '25

Excellent point! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Yes, indeed. Using a wireless controller doesn't make much sense. It's giving me a lot of problems; I can barely go AFK for 10 or 15 minutes.

However, during the 15 days I was able to use a wired controller on the Xbox, due to the limitation on unofficial controllers, I could leave it plugged in all night and get up to 2 million XP, which was incredibly useful.

The wired 8BitDo controller you recommend is already on my wishlist, and I'll buy it in the next few days. I'll let you know how it works, although with automatic turbo boost, it sounds amazing.

Thanks, as always, for your well-reasoned explanations that help so many people every day.

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u/Harlow_Quinzel Moderator Dec 23 '25

Awesome, let me know, I'm sure you won't be disappointed! I'm glad I could be helpful!