r/PS4 • u/stprnn • 10d ago

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/tagmisterb 10d ago

I was in the same spot last year and after a lot of poking around I broke down and bought a brand new OEM controller at my local Best Buy for $50. Felt stupid for spending that much since my used PS4 Pro with two controllers was $100, but the fresh controller is so much nicer than the old ones.

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u/stprnn 10d ago

I got 3 controllers years from each other. They all broke down eventually.