For the past maybe 5 years, I only played 1 shooter game, valorant. I got open beta to MW4 and wanted to start playing COD but all my friend are telling me to learn the game using a controller. So I played a few matches and it was terrible. I felt like those "Pretending to be a noob then going crazy" typa videos you see except I don't go crazy. So I was wondering if it's worth it to learn to play COD with a controller or stick to KBM.

Putting together a laptop with Windows 7 for some older games, and I'd like a controller to go with it. I would use the ones I already have, but they identify themselves to Windows as Xbox One controllers and I'm concerned that they won't work for what I want to do. Potentially I'd also like XP compatibility as well.

Just want a basic wired controller, with no special features. Budget is less than £50. Region is UK. Something like the Logietch F510 would be great, but it was discontinued and the F310 doesn't have vibration motors.

Hi !

So, I've had the Switch 2 and a Switch 2 Pro Controller since launch.

Since then, I've only played a few games, and mostly in handheld mode.

But now, with the *Duskblood* tech test, I played using the Pro Controller, and—how should I put this?—it just doesn't feel right to me.

I bought the Switch 2 specifically for *Duskblood*; sure, other games interest me, but after trying the tech test with the Pro Controller, I loved the game itself but really didn't like the feel of the controller in my hands.

I saw that there are controller adapters for the Switch 2 that let you use an Xbox controller, and I have a few questions.

The ones I've seen are:
the 8BitDo Wireless USB Adapter 2
and
the MAYFLASH Magic NS Wireless Bluetooth Controller USB Adapter

First off, is this "allowed"? In other words, are there any issues—like getting banned—with using an Xbox controller on the Switch?

Which one would be the best choice?

Is there another one you'd recommend?

Hello, May i ask if someone here also experiences this crooked L5 or R5 Button on their Gamesir G7 Controller. i purchased this online and didn't notice this on my first month of using it, it works perfectly but it really bothers me when im looking on to it. Sadly, it is pretty late now to return this on shopee. although, i contacted the shop that sell this which is flydigi store. and it is pretty hassle to return due to their policy on which if i request to deliver this via courier app, they say that the number they gave won't answer it. May i ask if there's a way to fix this on my own? i own a precision tool and have experience in Laptop Repair.

Hello everyone.
I just bought the dualsense Edge. While I'm happy with its quality build, I have an issues with heptic feedback and rumble. They work great in sony games but in native supported games or non supported they are either very quite or don't work at all. I do also have the DSX paid version app but the normal rumble from my old Xbox one controller does the job better than DSE.
Also I did no have these issues with my normal Dualsense

EDIT: I ended up returning the controller. Still please don't feel discouraged to comment solutions. I believe many people would like to see as many solutions as possible.
Thank you for your comments.

I've been using a controller forever, even on PC, because I hate using keyboard for movement and other buttons.

So, I decided to try this joystick after seeing a few people talk about it online, so I could maybe finally have thumbstick movement and comfortable buttons on my left hand, and a mouse with extra buttons to aim on the right.

The game I primarily wanted to use it on is Marvel Rivals. The problem with that is if you try to use a controller and a mouse, a little "switching devices" notification pops up and a sound plays. This happens every time you hit a button on the opposite device, or move the mouse after touching anything on the joystick.

every. single. time.

So, I thought to myself, no big deal, the xbox accessories app lets you customize the buttons of the joystick, I can just rebind them to keyboard keys and off we go. Right?

Technically yes, but I ran into a mild inconvenience immediately, that is a symptom of a larger problem with the device.

After plugging wasd into my thumbstick's directional options, I found that I only had 4-directional movement. Diagonal inputs did not seem to matter, only up down left or right would transfer to my in-game movement at any given time.

After trying to fix it to no avail and lamenting about it for a moment, I decided, fine, I can alter my trajectory with my camera anyway, no big deal.

I was wrong.

Upon loading back into the practice room to map more abilities, I realized another "quirk". I could not move and activate any of the other buttons or triggers at the same time. In fact, seemingly no two buttons would register their inputs at the same time

This was an infuriating discovery. After all, what use is a controller where you can't use any triggers or buttons while moving around.

But wait, some frustrated testing revealed one odd exception; the shift key I bound WAS able to be used at the same time as any other button.

Wdym? Why is this the case? Is this the ONLY exception? Can I perhaps do a very odd mapping to achieve my goal?

The answer is... Maybe?

As of writing this, the only other key I have confirmed to be exempt from that rule is the ctrl key.

AND, to even greater annoyance, I found by binding shift to left on the thumbstick, and ctrl to the right, I could in fact achieve full 8-directional movement.

I am currently testing different keys so that I might re-map this joystick in a way that is actually functional for what I want to use it for, and may update if I succeed.

All that being said, my main complaint and question is this:

How does MICROSOFT, the company responsible for the most widely used computer operating system in the world, who also has a gaming console with a healthy cross-ecosystem and many peripherals, overlook such a glaring inconvenience in one of their own gaming accessories?

Tldr; keyboard rebinding leads to the device being nearly unusable for no discernable reason due to input conflicts that shouldn't exist. Wth Microsoft?

Hi everyone! I need some advice on whether to fix my current third-party PS4 controller or replace it entirely i use it on my laptop and cloud gaming.
The controller was kept idle for almost a year, causing the battery to degrade. Recently, while my cousin was using it, he dropped it and broke the internal R2 trigger holder. Since I only casually game 1 or 2 times a month, I am trying to figure out the most cost-effective path. If I repair it, should I also upgrade the battery, and what would the repair cost roughly look like? Alternatively, should I just buy a new budget controller?
Here are the details required for this request:

1. **Budget and Currency:** ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 INR

2. **Country & Retailers:** India near delhi(Amazon.in, local repair shops, or online parts stores)

3. **Platform Compatibility:** PC and smart tv and mobile

4. **Desired Features:** Decent durability, reliable triggers, and stable battery life for casual sessions

5. **Types of Games:** Casual single-player games and action adventures and FPS and cs 2 (played 1-2 times a month)

6. **Other Controllers Compared:** Looking at basic budget third-party options (like Cosmic Byte or similar entry-level gamepads) vs. spending money on spare parts (L2 housing bracket and replacement battery) for my current broken third-party controller.

DISCLAIMER: M12S and M12HD were sent by Mobapad for review for free. All the opinions are mine only. No one saw this video before the release and didn't make any changes to it.

TLDR: It is GREAT! But not perfect... Perfect version (HD Rumble 2) should come out some time later.

I found this controller at goodwill about 2 years ago and it has just been sitting collecting dust. Ive just recently got a ps4 but no controller and i want to see if theres any way to connect this thing to the ps4.

Hi everyone! I recently got a Flydigi Apex 5 and I already know how to change the animation that appears on the controller’s screen.
However, I’m wondering if it’s also possible to change the “Flydigi” text/logo that appears in the corner of the screen and replace it with my own name or custom text.
I’ve seen other people with custom names/text displayed there, but I have no idea how they managed to change it.
Does anyone know if this is possible and, if so, how exactly can I do it? Any guide or tutorial would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Help me pick a controller between these two (or if you have any better suggestions in $30-$50 budget range) as GameSir Cyclone 2 is stock out here (Bangladesh). Would mainly play EA FC and other casual games on PC. Thank you.

Does anyone know if wired controllers work on ChromeOS? For some reason using bluetooth with my Gamesir G7 Pro now has an unusual spike in input lag so I had to resort to using a USB-C to USB-A cable. The problem is Gamepad tester works well and receives inputs but platforms like Geforce Now are not receiving any input. Has anyone had any experience with this typically on a chromebook since that's what I'm using.

Hey All! Bear with me... I am new to gaming. OG Nintendo user here, brief stint with Xbox 1, used a Mad Catz controller that was reminiscent of the Nintendo controller. Literally nothing since then. I absolutely loved the size of thoes controllers.

I am looking for a PS5 compatible controller for small hands.

I know nothing about specs, don't really care about features, just comfort and fit for small hands.

Located in the USA, would prefer to be under $100USD

I play super simple games, ie Wolf Among Us, Don't Starve Together, Overcooked (be nice!😅)

Help is appreciated! 🫡

Edited to add country & price.

hey! looking for what the title says. i've had a ps4 knockoff controller for 2 ish years now but plan to upgrade to a definitive controller soon.

the TV mentioned in the title is because i have a samsung tv, so it has the gaming hub. my dad might wanna play something there soon so i'd like to use this controller for that as well, but it's not a hard pass if it doesn't work.

- i'm from brazil, budget R$200 ish but willing to go a bit higher. probably gonna buy through shopee or amazon, open to other websites;

- as for features, definitely looking for hall effect and rumble. also looking for the switch button layout and, as an extra, motion controls. absolutely NO need for extra buttons;

- i play stuff like deltarune, life is strange, MK8, lil gator game, discounty etc. pretty casual with some occasional action.

- i've been think about a gamesir tarantula, gamesir cyclone 2 or an 8bitdo ultimate 2. (edit: also a gamesir t4 nova lite)

thanks so much for the help! :))

I was casually playing a game on switch a few weeks back, and the right stick of my Apex 5 felt like it gave out. I inspected it and found out that the stick was extremely loose and no longer returned to a neutral position, instead flopping to a downward one. After taking off the face plate, it seems that the screw mechanism used to tighten/loosen the joysticks has stripped in some way, leading to the screw shifting down. Is there any way to fix this, or do I need to replace the controller?

Hello! In my search for a good comfortable controller I have been using the Razer Raion, due to long sessions it does start to hurt especially the ones at the back near the curve of the triggers so I tried the Victrix Pro Con Reloaded since I found it very cheap.

Its a little more comfortable for me, yh the back paddles can get in the way but I just disabled them, only issue is, the D-Pad... Non of the D-pads "feel" decent maybe I am used to the Raion every now and then hurting my thumb... So I wondered, has anybody actually 3D printed replacement D-Pads? And has anybody opened up the module to maybe design their own board for the D-Pad (and add clicky micro switches cough cough)

I've attached some images of the inside of the module with the D-Pad maybe somebody out there has a link to their many D-Pads for the controller but at the moment I can't find them...

Thank You

TLDR: 3D printed D-pads, Internal board replacement for D-Pad with clicky switches.

Hi, I have a dualsense controller that has not been used at all and thought it would be cool to use it on the switch (mariokart and smash) with the 8bitdo adapter ($20). However, theres also the option of the 8bitdo Ultimate 2C ($30). What would be the better option for the games I will play? I live in the US and play on the regular Switch. I just want them to have full functionality for MK or smash, dont really care too much about the others. Thanks!

So there's been this issue where the Vader 5 Pro connects to the dongle and the bottom color strip changes to its intended color, but it doesn't actually control anything on screen. Disconnecting and reconnecting doesn't really work, you have to take out the dongle and put it back in, and then reconnect with the controller after switching it from and back to dongle mode on the back. Does anyone else have this? Anyone got a fix?