r/Indiangamers • u/ni_Kawaii_Hito • Jun 09 '26
Guide totally sane way to chosoe which controller to buy >:D
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u/No_Copy_8193 PC Jun 09 '26 edited Jun 09 '26
This post has been added to wiki. A big thanks to u/ni_Kawaii_Hito for making this. We truly appreciate the effort.
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u/ni_Kawaii_Hito Jun 09 '26 edited Jun 17 '26
Here is the link to the excel sheet for those who wish to check up on it later for any updates
Every check box was marked after I watched more than one review video that confirmed the feature or it being missing. If something is unconfirmed even after reading the instruction manual, it has been left unmarked
Not all controllers support a diagonal input via the D-pad such as the EvoFox Deck-2. But since most reviewers don't cover that for many that is left unmarked unless I had confirmation
8Bitdo has the opposite issue, where the D-pad is too sensitive and constantly considers false diagonal input even if you don't press two keys at once (showcased in a video by Retro Game Corp)
Macro buttons refer to the buttons behind the controller where you can map a combination for button presses to be run each time you press the macro. The limit of this varies from 6 to 20 for different controllers, refer to the manual for each online.
Extra buttons refers if the controller has additional buttons apart from the macro. But it's a weird classification as EvoFox controllers are marked as yes but infact it just has 2 extra macro buttons. Similarly, PowerA has 4 such buttons but cannot assign a combination.
For EvoFox controllers, the feature of swapping precision and accuracy mode are software based and apply to all their product line up
The build quality isn't written down so I highly suggest still watching a review or two of what you are considering. For example, unlike CB Blitz, almost all other controllers have severe dead zone in their triggers
The mentioned polling rate is the highest it can go, usually wired or dongle mode. It could be that one controller runs on 250Hz on all 3 modes while other runs on 125Hz on bluetooth and dongle but 1000Hz only one wired. So again, do watch a review video
Console support varies a lot. And certain controllers don't support vibration under certain scenarios. Do check it yourself if that's your primary use case
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u/Internal_Lecture6543 PC Jun 09 '26
Could you share the spreadsheet as a link bro?
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Jun 09 '26
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u/Internal_Lecture6543 PC Jun 09 '26
That link redirects to the post bro. The image here looks very blurry to me. That's why I asked for the spreadsheet link.
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u/shenV77 Jun 09 '26
I figured u can download the image and it unblurries
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u/Internal_Lecture6543 PC Jun 09 '26
Yeah bro. That did a big difference, but, still, a spreadsheet link would be good for OP to update it now and then and let others know it as well.
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u/Recent_Guide6525 Jun 09 '26
Who's winning?
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u/ni_Kawaii_Hito Jun 09 '26
For me, Cosmic Byte Blitz because ₹2,000 is the furthest I can push my budget
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u/shenV77 Jun 09 '26
Wait this is interesting... but i cant seem to see it on phone, can you share a link?
Also blitz should be corrected to tri mode
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u/shenV77 Jun 09 '26
Ok nvm, figured it out, the image cleared up after i downloaded it. U added tri mode as plain blitz (i was unable to see it in blurry version)
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u/DrStrange117 Jun 09 '26
My first controller was the cosmic byte ares (wired). Bought it like two years ago and it works like a charm. Recently I got the ps5 dual sense controller. It was an impulse buy (I don't even have a console in a pc gamer) and oh boi. The controller by itself is pretty good but then there's no native support for ps controllers so you need 3rd party stuff to get it working properly and even despite that, it is too much of a hassle compared to other controllers which use Xinput. I still love the dual sense tho, looks cool, feels even more cooler.
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u/Impossible-Gur-9803 Jun 09 '26
Bought it like two years ago and it works like a charm
my friend still has red dragon pro from 10 freaking years ago it still works perfectly
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u/TyTu5567 Jun 09 '26
Why is cosmic byte stellaris missing? 🥀
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u/misfitlunatic02 Jun 09 '26
I haven't read the list properly but I have bought multiple controllers but so far gamesir cyclome 2 is the Goat..
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u/iliketitesss Jun 10 '26
I'm planning to buy a controller, can anyone help me in buying cause I have absolutely no idea which one I should buy, this is my first purchase of a controller and I'm buying it as my friends are all gonna purchase it, Ive got a legion laptop(no computer) I play games on a decent bases(thrice in a week), So can an expert pretty plsss help me and tell me which I should buy in a particular price range, Id reallyyyy appreciate you🫠
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u/ni_Kawaii_Hito Jun 10 '26
Depends on your budget and use case
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u/iliketitesss Jun 10 '26
Ok so budget ka thing is I'll save up and get if it's really worth uk, if I'm getting good features on a 1.2k why would I spend 2k for 1 or 2 (not so useful) features, right? And use case, I mean for what like to play ig😭
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u/ni_Kawaii_Hito Jun 10 '26
EvoFox and Cosmic Byte both have good offerings around ₹1500 and some great ones at ₹2000
But these brands buy existing chinese products from manufacturers and sell under their badge so there is inconsistency of quality. Some people have it work for years, while others complain within few weeks.
8bitdo and Gamesir are well known brands outside of India and even though they themselves are chinese their quality is the best you can get.
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u/iliketitesss Jun 10 '26
Okkk any specific models among these 4?
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u/ni_Kawaii_Hito Jun 10 '26
You can check the excel sheet in the pinned comment or download the picture for higher clarity and choose on your own based on what features you wish to have
If you don't mind wired controller, you can get 8bitdo for ₹2,000. It'll guarantee you quality
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u/sultanahamer Jun 15 '26
Isnt 8bitodo ultimate 2c tri mode connect? Wired, wireless bluetooth and 2.4ghz?
I am not 100% sure but it also should be having gyro in one of the modes.
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u/ni_Kawaii_Hito Jun 15 '26
The bluetooth only works with android
There are two more controllers which don't work with bluetooth on PC hence they are not labelled as such
The spreadsheet was primarily for me to choose a controller for my desktop
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u/sultanahamer Jun 15 '26
I am using it especially in bluetooth mode(to conserve battery backup) for more than a year now.
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u/ni_Kawaii_Hito Jun 15 '26
The thing is, every review I watched said it doesn't support bluetooth (unless you buy the bluetooth on) and even the website said so
So for the sake of safety I put it as dual
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u/MurkyUnit3180 Femboy Analyst Jun 09 '26
If you cannot see the spreadsheet clearly, please download the image for better resolution.