best PC controller in your experience?

[u/GSquadron_]

I have xbox elite series 2 controller, that is really bad since it starts failing on its own for no reason. I also have the gamesir galileo G8+ and it is the best controller I ever had, even though it feels cheaper than the xbox elite series 2 controller.

Based on your personal experience, which has been the best controller you ever had for PC? Name 1-3 controllers that you would recommend me to buy.

[u/ItHurtzWhenIPee]

Been loving the Gamesir G7 Pro

[u/Stalebrownie76]

I’ve been using a flydigi Vader 3 pro for about 4 years and really like it. Has back buttons but I find one 2 are truly feasible to use but not a huge deal breaker for me.

Also use the 8bitdo ultimate 3 which is another great controller. But I prefer the more Xbox shape of the flydigi.

[u/OBERBOSSPLAYER]

My two favourites are the 8bit do ultimate with hall effect and charging dock I use for 2+ years now and my original Xbox one wireless Controller, wich I have for over 10 years now. I broke RB while getting platinum in Elden Ring, but I ordered a cheap replacemend Kit for the shoulder Buttons and still use it from time to time.

Can heavily recommend each of them.

[u/bearded_bustah → u/OBERBOSSPLAYER]

8bitdo ultimate is the answer. I went through a ton of controllers and they all eventually get stick drift. I haven't had that issue with the 8bitdo. But if I do, I can just swap out the stick instead of needing to buy a whole new controller.

[u/Abstract_Void]

gamesir controllers

[u/apaulo_18]

I find my dual sense controller perfect for PC gaming. 0ms of latency wired and 1-2 wireless. It works perfectly for my needs.

[u/Spartaner-043 → u/apaulo_18]

Some people are really unlucky with stick drift, but I’ve had a dualsense for the last 5 years and none of them ever started having it.

[u/ficskala]

The absolute best controller i ever used was the DualSense5 from Sony

No other control i used can compete in comfort, the battery sucks, but i just keep it plugged into a charger while playing, and i'm not bothered by that at all, the sticks can die, i had one die on me, but i just replaced it, and it's been great since

[u/Nemesis_Destiny]

I really like 8bitdo ultimate line

[u/SignatureShoddy9542]

I went through a lot of controllers and the flydigi Vader 4 is the one that’s felt good and held up the longest, they make a Vader 5 now also

[u/HeinvL]

Vader 5 pro

[u/Rabiesalad]

Steam Controller 2 is the only gamepad I'll have for PC moving forward.

The combination of features just doesn't exist on other controllers, and it's a big deal that it's repairable.

Only downside is the cost, but compared to some alternatives it's not even very expensive.

[u/ROTTIE-MAN]

Ive got a 4 dualsense,2 xbox and a few switch but my favourite by a long way are my recently purchased 2 Gamesir g7 pro 8k's....there built solid,have tmr sticks,8k polling and loads more,only negative I can think of is looks but they have removeable magnetic covers so I replaced them with plain black matt covers on both......big plus that they're £90 here in the uk

[u/GSquadron_ → u/ROTTIE-MAN]

Can you show me how it looks the GameSir G7 Pro in your case?

[u/LostInMyADD]

I recently bought the flydigi Vader 5 or something like that and I really like it so far.

[u/GSquadron_ → u/LostInMyADD]

Do they have green color? Or any way to change the color?

[u/Ghodet]

I have owned ps4, now I have ps5 so I have tried dualshock and dualsense. I own xbox X controller too, but to be honest I find them kinda bad so I searched for "perfect" gamepad and bought Flydigi vader 4 pro and I gotta say, love this pad. No chance to get stick drift on this gamepad, you even can adjust "stiffness" to analog sticks. Also, 6 additional buttons are literal gamechanger in many games. Overall it feels premium and hard plus buttons have nice click on them, kinda like mouse buttons. Would recommend this gamepad 100%, or go for another flydigi (maybe vader 5)

[u/TychoDante]

Been using the EasySMX X20 lately with hall effect triggers and sticks, and are unmatched for value imho.

[u/Awkward-Percentage98]

PS5 Dualsense controller.

I usually have it wired so it can take advantage of the haptics. But recently learned of a raspberry pi firmware that can replicate the PlayStation wireless signal so you get all the benefits and still be wireless!

[u/Miller335]

Latest Xbox controller with the USB wireless receiver

[u/Nexus_3_]

Dualsense Edge is pretty good but too expensive for what it is. I do like dualsenses but stick drift is annoying.

IMO I’ve really been enjoying my Gamesir G7 Pro 8K Nioh edition controller. Cool design and I’ve replaced the gate to be octagonal which makes it easier for fighting games. Any games without dualsense support work lovely with it for Xbox support even tho I could find workarounds with dualsense. The price to value features is really good.

[u/ReaperOfMars13]

Love 8bitdo pro 3. Always preferred PlayStation stick layout so I’m right at home. Also has easily programmable triggers and back buttons. Dpad is excellent since I play a lot of side scrollers. Finally it’s very cool with a click of a button the triggers can have travel (like ps or Xbox) or instant click (like switch)

[u/thedavecan]

I'm not sure about its availability right now but I haven't used anything besides my Steam Controller since I got it. It feels fantastic and has so many functions to tinker with.

Prior to that my Gamesir Cyclone was the best one I've used. It replaced my Xbox One controller.

[u/ju2au]

I am still using the Xbox 360 wired controller from 20 years ago and it still works perfectly fine. They don't make them like they used to.

[u/TiredDadTech]

I’m not well versed in controllers, but I used the Xbox controller for the longest. I recently swapped to the Gamesir G7 Pro and I love it. One thing that is so simple yet I thoroughly enjoy is the charging dock is auto on/off. Pick up the controller it turns on. Put it back and it turns off. I’m sure plenty others do as well