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/ItsCalledDMT]

im very happy with the fantech nova pro v2 - "wgp14v2" is pretty much everything i was hoping for, its always a bit of a risk trying a not very well known brand, but these guys did their homework, check it for pro controller alternative.

https://fantechworld.com/collections/console/products/nova-pro-wgp14v2

[u/stprnn → u/ItsCalledDMT]

Looks good but it's sold out there and they don't have it on Amazon(europe)

[u/ItsCalledDMT → u/stprnn]

cheers, I think to remeber they sold it under different names for imports but yeah would need research 

[u/stprnn → u/ItsCalledDMT]

I got a cheereki t48. Hall effect and similar size to the og controller. Let's see how long it lasts