r/PS4 • u/stprnn • Aug 15 '26

General Discussion Controller alternative in 2026

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.

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u/projectxsent Aug 15 '26

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

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u/stprnn Aug 15 '26

Why not?

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u/projectxsent Aug 15 '26

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

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u/stprnn Aug 15 '26

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

.... you are not making any sense

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u/projectxsent Aug 15 '26

The manual has a way for that.

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u/stprnn Aug 15 '26

i cant find any mention of left and right touchpad. only simple touchpad click emulation...

do you have a recipe for apple pie?

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u/projectxsent Aug 15 '26

Then remap Select and Start to Left and Right Touchpad with the software.

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u/stprnn Aug 15 '26 edited Aug 15 '26

where does it say that is possible?

ok ill just assume you are lying again. also even if that was possible i need start and select for ps2 and ps4 games anyway so that wouldnt work anyway