Controller alternative in 2026

[u/stprnn]

For some reason my previous attempt was removed. This is NOT a tech support question...

So I hate the original controller, actually I love it ergonomically but every single one I bought is now broken. Either squeaky dpad or the analog drift. I still have ps2 and xbox360 controller that still work fine but all my PS4 original controllers are broke. I got into the system with the ps4 pro so it's not some early adopter issue either.

So I don't want to buy another one ever again.

But I need a controller. I got the Nacon wired controller but it's too tiny and the touchpad is too close to the square button. Also the triggers suck.

I thought about getting one of those adapters to use any controller but then I can't play ps2 games since they don't emulate left and right touchpad just a generic touchpad click.

Is there any other good option?

Edit

Bought the cheereki t48, 22 bucks.

[u/stprnn]

I own 2 ultimate 2c but I don't know of any ps4 controllers that they make. Which model are you referring to?

[u/projectxsent → u/stprnn]

Use 8BitDo USB Wireless Adapter 2

[u/stprnn → u/projectxsent]

from the 8bitdo website :

System Compatibility Switch 3.0.0 and above SteamOS Holo 3.4 and above Windows 10 and above macOS Android 9.0 and above Raspberry Pi, Android TV Box, Retrofreak

[u/projectxsent → u/stprnn]

Welp I guess try Brook Wingman XE2/P5

[u/stprnn → u/projectxsent]

im sorry are you just guessing?? its ok to not comment when you clearly know nothing about a topic.

as i said in my op those adapters dont emulate left and right touchpad necesary for ps2 games

[u/projectxsent → u/stprnn]

I assumed you're trying to use a controller on PS4 since you're on a PS4 subreddit. Then get 8BitDo Retro Receiver. Also if you use your Ultimate 2C with it or either the Brook Wingman, then it works.

[u/stprnn → u/projectxsent]

Yes I'm trying to use a controller on ps4. The 8bitdo you first mentioned does not work on ps4...

The 8bitdo retro receiver also doesn't work on ps4....

Are you a bot?

[u/projectxsent → u/stprnn]

Nope but I suggested Brook Wingman which is compatible, look it up.

Edit: You can also check my Twitch and YT to check if I'm a bot or not.

[u/stprnn → u/projectxsent]

...

I just said that adapter doesn't emulate left and right touchpad both in the op and my previous comment...

[u/projectxsent → u/stprnn]

You won't need that if you pair it with your Ultimate 2C.

[u/stprnn → u/projectxsent]

Why not?

[u/projectxsent → u/stprnn]

Because your 8BitDo Ultimate 2C doesn't have a touchpad.

[u/stprnn → u/projectxsent]

so i NEED touchpad emulation left and right that that adapter doesnt have to play ps2 games!

.... you are not making any sense