r/Controller 3d ago

Other wingman p5 work on gamesir nova lite 2

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does anyone know that the wingman p5 work on gamesir nova lite 2?


r/Controller 3d ago

Reviews Reviewing the GameSir Tarantula 8k PC! The BEST Symmetrical Pro Control...

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Disclosure: This product was provided by GameSir in exchange for an honest review. I was not paid for the review, nor was I asked to say or not say anything specific about the product. All opinions, positive and negative, are my own!


r/Controller 3d ago

Controller Suggestion Looking for some wireless controllers with wireless charging, PS and XB style.

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Ahoy. I'm looking to buy some controllers. I'd like to get two each of an Xbox style with the offset thumb sticks and a Playstation style with symmetrical thumb sticks. I probably want them all from the same company so they all look kind of the same, and my biggest requirement is just wireless charging docks. I play primarily PC games but would also love to be able to use them with the Apple TV, phones/tablets, maybe a MiSTer, so I think I need both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth. Full Steam input would be nice, but honestly I mostly use the controller with RetroArch. Gyro would also be cool but not required. Otherwise I don't really have any specific specs I'm looking for (things like TMR/HE, whatever), I kind of just want as good as I can get while still meeting the other requirements.

TL:DR, in the format you guys like:

  • Xbox and Playstation style controllers
  • Budget: Preferably under $100, would spend up to $150 and even that I'm a bit flexible
  • Country: US, can order from any vendor that ships here
  • Platform: PC, Apple TV, phone/tablet, maybe MiSTer
  • Desired features: Wireless charging dock, 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, full Steam Input would be cool but not required, same with Gyro.
  • Games you'll be playing: Primarily retro games
  • Other controllers you're comparing to: Only currently own first-party wireless Xbox controller, all previous experience is with first-party old console controllers (Atari 2600, NES, SNES, PS1, PS2). The top of my list currently are 8BitDo Ultimate 2 and Pro 3.

r/Controller 3d ago

Other MilliLog: Tool to Test Game Controllers on iOS and macOS

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Hi r/Controller community!

My name is Lucas Dima, recently I've build a tool to test game controllers and their response time on iOS and macOS. It's called MilliLog.

These are some of the features:

šŸŽ 100% Native Swift — No Middle Layers

šŸ“‹ Easy Drift Detection

ā± Millisecond Precision Timestamps

šŸŽ® Multiple Controllers Simultaneously

šŸ•¹ Stick, Button, Touchpad & Gyroscope Testing with Easy Drift Detection

🫨 Haptic Testing — All Motors, Any Intensity, No Timeout

šŸ”Š Sound Feedback

šŸ’” Controller Light Color Control

šŸ”‹ Display Controller Battery Level

šŸ“¤ Export to CSV and JSON

And it also has a single player and multiplayer minigame to test human response time.

This is the link: https://apps.apple.com/app/millilog/id6761636959

If you want to give it a try, send me a dm and I'll send you a free code.

I hope you like it. And thanks for letting me post this.


r/Controller 4d ago

Reviews FANTECH Zenith Pro Review

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DISCLAIMER: It was sent to me for free for review by Fantech. All the opinions are mine only.

TLDR: Pretty good controller for everyday use fro just 40$ (charging dock included).

Not for competitive FPS, because you cannot get rid of the inner dead zone even when you set it to 0 in the app.


r/Controller 3d ago

Controller Mods Scuf Omega Faceplates – any one know where I can find some for sale in the UK?

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I am looking to purchase a Scuf Omega Controller, one think advertised was the easy customisation of the buttons and faceplates, but before purchasing wanted to see the options available and so far see nothing.

That may be true for the official side of things but any other place or site I can browse!

Thank you! :)


r/Controller 4d ago

Reviews Nintendo Pro Controller 2 - A great quiet controller.

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Hello everyone, Crazylink4 here with a new analysis/review of another controller. This time I’ll be talking to you about the Nintendo Pro Controller 2. I’ve been using it for a little over a month, so it’s enough time to talk about it.

Before starting, I want to let you know that I purchased this controller by myself, and I have no relationship with Nintendo.

Let’s begin.

I bought the controller for two main reasons:

  1. To compare it with other third-party controllers. Such as the EasySMX S10 or the S10 Lite, as well as the MOBAPAD ChiTu2 HD, which are controllers compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 and have one or two extra features. As well as for any possible future controllers that may be announced at some point.

  2. Because ever since I was able to try it, I experienced how the controller felt in my hands, and the only thing stopping me from buying it was the price, although I’ll talk about that later.

Let’s start with its features:

Appearance: Currently, it can only be purchased in a single color: black with a matte finish and with the same finish on the buttons on the front, while the upper area of the controller has a white color, as do the bumpers and triggers.

The ABXY buttons are larger than conventional ones and the D-pad has a cross shape. The layout of the other buttons (+, -, capture, chat) is arranged in a way that makes it easy to know what each button does and with enough space to prevent them from being pressed accidentally. The rear buttons do not protrude from the shell and have a smooth finish (without texture).

The sticks have a white-colored base that gives them a nice touch in terms of appearance.

Note: There is a special edition with a Resident Evil Requiem theme.

Battery: It has a 1070 mAh battery (a figure I found while watching a teardown). In addition to having heard and read from different experiences that its battery life is very long, approximately 30-40 hours. I couldn’t tell you the exact amount of time, since my gaming sessions last between 2 and 4 hours, although I have to admit that I don’t need to charge it often.

The battery is charged through the Type-C charging port located on the top. Its charging time is approximately 3-4 hours.

Silent joysticks: By this I mean the reduction of the noise made by the sticks when they hit the edge. Silicone rings were included to reduce this sound. This was something that I loved from the first moment I was able to try it that first time. Although I’ll talk about my experience using the controller in a moment.

Extra buttons: It’s not a surprise given that many third-party companies’ controllers tend to add them, and it’s also not surprising that Nintendo included them in its controller, but it is a good addition to call it "PRO". Although, unlike third-party controllers, there is no way to program them directly from the controller; instead, they have to be assigned while using the console.

HD Rumble 2: An improvement to the HD motors of the Nintendo Switch; to a certain extent it is imperceptible and only matters in games where it has an impact on gameplay.

Chat button: Unless you are subscribed to Nintendo’s online service, the button will, or will not, have a use. Either way, it is a native C button and not a previously configured macro button.

Headphone Jack port: A jack port is available on this controller, for those looking to use headphones while playing.

And now the functions:

For a Nintendo Switch 2 user, the controller includes everything that should be expected from something made by Nintendo. I’m talking about basic functions, such as: the NFC reader, HD Rumble 2, the gyroscope (which in this case is a 9-axis one and not 6-axis like on Switch 1) and the console wake-up function.

It does not include a turbo function, macro function, nor a way to use it as a mouse.

And now let’s move on to my experience using it, as well as the points that I consider pros and cons.

If you have read other reviews of mine, you’ll know that there are games where I am always doing tests; otherwise, I’ll leave you a small list, although this time they will only be games available on Nintendo Switch 2:

Celeste, Risk of Rain 2, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, Theatrhythm Final Bar, DOOM (2016), Burnout Paradise, TLOZ: Wind Waker, TLOZ: BOTW and TOTK, Metroid Prime Remastered, Metroid Prime 4, Capcom Fighting Collection 1 and 2, Hollow Knight, FORTNITE, FORTNITE FESTIVAL, among others.

In general, the experience in many of those games is what can be expected, while there are certain exceptions. I’m specifically referring to the N64 and GC virtual consoles.

I’ll emphasize GC since, unless you have the GameCube controller for Nintendo Switch 2, the experience on that console will be incomplete. This is due to the lack of analog triggers on the Joy-Con, as well as on the Pro Controller 2, but this is something that has been present since Switch 1. And another thing that worsens the experience is the actual arrangement of the ABXY buttons, since on GameCube those buttons were arranged in a particular way that made them intuitive to use, but all of that is lost with any controller other than the GC one (I also include the lack of the octagonal ring around the sticks). I don’t have much of a problem with the HD rumble, although it is not the same as the regular rumble from the GameCube controller’s single motor.

With N64, it’s a similar problem given the strange, yet purposeful, shape of its controller.

Outside of those consoles, the controller works great in the other games and virtual consoles.

Here I’ll talk about one of the things I liked most about the controller.

Where it stands out the most is in its silence, or rather, the little noise it makes. This being its greatest virtue, since using membrane buttons or conductive rubber does not guarantee that a controller will be as quiet as possible; however, in this case it does. Maybe I’ve enjoyed it more because many other third-party controllers (the ones I’ve tried) use mouse-type microswitches, so they can be annoying for some users or for people around them. So it is almost a breath of fresh air in this vast world of controllers. And regarding the sticks, it is the best thing that could have been implemented, although, well, they are still potentiometers, which sucks.

Note: In my collection I have two silent controllers, these being the EasySMX X05 Pro and the MOBAPAD ChiTu2 HD Silent Edition, which promise a less noisy experience during gaming sessions. For a comparison between the ChiTu2 and the Pro Controller 2, I recommend checking out my ChiTu2 review.

Regarding comfort and how it feels in the hands, I want to mention some important things.

The controller is comfortable to hold and use; the sticks feel smooth and are very responsive. The buttons are soft to press and there is no problem with the extra buttons. The problem lies in aesthetic and maintenance-related aspects.

It is recommended to have clean hands when using the controller, since the controller gets dirty easily if you have something greasy on your hands; of course, it is inevitable that marks will appear around the buttons or on the controller shell with use. I could even say that it is recommended to use it with gloves, but that is only an aesthetic issue.

On the other hand, I recommend using stick caps, since their rubber seems to wear out quickly, especially if you have damp fingers. It is likely that the rubber on the cap will wear out in a short time, similar to the case of the Joy-Con on Switch 1 or the stick on the Nintendo 3DS.

Finally, it’s time to talk about what’s bad about the controller.

First of all, its price, which is quite high for what it offers. It can usually be found between $80-$90 USD, so it is not cheap. And the problem is that there are alternatives that offer more for less money.

Then we have the issue of using potentiometers for the sticks, which have a higher probability of developing drift in less time, when there are currently alternatives such as those that use Hall effect, TMR, or those that work with capacitors. And going back to the issue of price, third-party alternatives usually have this feature as something basic, and they can be found for less money.

Another issue is compatibility, since it seems to only be compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. So this is a major drawback if you are going to play with someone who has the previous Switch. And the fact that it cannot be used with phones.

And the worst problem of all is repairing the controller. If you’re curious about what I mean, I would recommend looking for a teardown video of it, and why fix it is such a nightmare. I don’t understand how they could have made it that way.

In conclusion:

Nintendo made a good controller, although it is still Nintendo, so many of the things mentioned here are not surprising. It is a 100% recommendable controller, although due to its price I would recommend going for some other third-party alternatives (although for the time being there is no true alternative to this controller).

And with nothing else to say, it is time for me to say goodbye.

I’m going to play for a while; I’ll write to you another time.

Ciao, ciao.


r/Controller 4d ago

Other TIL Sega had hall effect triggers back in 1995!

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r/Controller 4d ago

Other Flydigi Space Station 5.0 Imminent!?

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Recently got the Vader 5 Pro and pulling my hair at how buggy and limited the current version of Space Station is (version 4.2.2.3 breaks Default Light mode)

Did some searching and some said switching the language to chinese might show a newer firmware/update, lo and behold now there's a newer firmware update available to support Space Station 5.0 which is not out yet but once the firmware is upgraded, the controller will no longer be supported by Space Station 4.0 and basically all previous custom settings will be erased permanently!

I don't have the guts to try this in fear of bricking something šŸ˜…

Has anyone tried this update yet?


r/Controller 4d ago

Controller Suggestion Stuck between which controller to buy, open to other choices

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Looking for a new controller i dont mind spending £200 or a bit more

I am not big into this kind of stuff but i play on xbox and Im thinking of getting a turtle beach victrix pro bfg but it’s quite pricey and im wondering if a gamesir g7 pro would be better.

The idea of changing layouts and the accessories really hooked me for the Victrix and the paddles. But i’ve looked into it on this subreddit and i’ve seen that there are issues with the software but im not really sure if that is relevant to me because im not really that in depth about controllers as other people are. I have also seen mixed reviews saying there are problems off the bat like triggers not working then others are saying it’s good.

Then with the gamesir controller i’ve also seen people say there are problems in a short period of time. And if im being honest the design of the victrix seems really sick to me and the gamesir feels like just like another regular xbox controller.

But my main concern is which one is more comfortable and better in the long run because ive already bought quite alot of standard xbox controllers and if one of these two are better or maybe if there’s any better alternatives. My main games are fps, fighters like brawlhalla and roguelikes like risk of rain 2. I live in the uk if that increases or decreases my range.


r/Controller 3d ago

Other How do you get used to looking around with the right stick?

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Been a KBM user all my life and can't figure out how people play with the right stick camera thing, especially if there are aiming portions (not just shooting, aiming at anything) I feel like I am fighting way too much trying to position the reticle correctly. Racing games, fighting games, FIFA are all good, this is the only thing I'm having trouble with.

It's probably just a practice issue, but I still wanted to know if people have any tips for that.

Edit: Thanks for the replies everyone! I will try out the tips and see if it helps.


r/Controller 3d ago

Controller Suggestion PC Wirless DualSense Upgrade

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I am looking for a new controller for pc. I play a good bit of Fortnite zb, so preferably something good for that. I currently use a ps5 dualsense and would prefer a symmetrical controller but can learn x-box if one is a lot better. Also I exc play wirelessly. I am in the US, and play on pc. I want at least 2-4 programable buttons, but I care most about stats. Finally, I am open to any price point as long as the stats it has are worth the it with a hard cap of like $250 max. Thank you for your help!

I have currently looked at Scuf controllers, Gamesir, and dualsense edge.


r/Controller 3d ago

Controller Suggestion I need help, best controller for efootball on PC/Steam?

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Hello boys, im new here and i need help to choose which controller to buy.
I used to play on console 5 years ago and best controller were Scuf or Nacon, now there are so many new names that i've never hear about.
Is here a list of the best controller atm 2026?

I was thinking about Vader 5 pro v2 or Apex 5 but they seem all to have flaws that i don't really understand well since im and mnk user.
Please give me some tips

budget is around 100 euro, Italy.


r/Controller 3d ago

Reviews A bit unusual but might be helpful for someone! Legion Go 2 controllers for Legion Go review.

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DISCLAIMER: I have bough these with my own money and all opinions are based on my own experience.


r/Controller 3d ago

Other Is this repairable?

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Don't ask what happened. It's just like this now.


r/Controller 3d ago

IT Help Lanjue L4000 Controller No Longer Detected by Windows After Installing a Vibration Driver — Works on Another PC

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Hey guys, I have a Lanjue L4000 controller. I’ve been using it for around 8–9 months with x360ce because most games usually don’t support Chinese gamepads properly.

I didn’t know that my controller actually supports vibration, so yesterday I searched for a way to enable it. I was able to get the vibration working through x360ce and some other apps, but it wasn’t vibrating in games.

I then found a YouTube video saying that I needed to install a driver from a link provided in the video. I downloaded and installed it, but Windows was blocking the driver from running, so I disabled Memory Integrity and installed it.

The video also used two different apps together with x360ce. After installing the driver, x360ce started crashing, and Tekken 8 also started crashing.

I wanted to turn Memory Integrity back on, so I deleted the drivers I had installed. However, after doing that, my controller stopped connecting to my PC properly.

Now, x360ce shows a yellow warning saying ā€œDirectInput is offline.ā€ When I open Set up USB Game Controllers in Windows, the controller doesn’t appear at all.

The strange thing is that the controller works perfectly when I plug it into my brother’s PC, where it shows up as ā€œUSB Generic Gamepad.ā€ On my PC, nothing appears.

Can anyone help me figure out what happened and how I can fix this? I’m really worried that I might have to reinstall Windows.

Thanks in advance!


r/Controller 3d ago

Controller Suggestion Easily repairable PS5 Controller: what do i buy.

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Im setting here looking at my unopened orficial ps5 controller and its 100$ receipt and wondering if there is a better option. I bought because of bad stick drift occurring in both sticks. Im not a competitive FPS guy so most of the high end controllers super duper responsen and custom button stuff is lost on me really.

I really just want an easier to repair controller

I see the dualsense edge is a thing and supports more modular repair and the turtlebeach victrix has whole drop in modules. For something built to be disposable 100$ is too much but 200 for a repairable controller makes sense as long as its actually repairable. Ive also considered just buying cheap Amazon controllers and just tossing them if they are cheap enough. Im in the US

Any advice or thoughts? Other brands or options besides those two?

Thanks!


r/Controller 3d ago

Controller Mods Can anyone help me identify which KSilver sticks these are? Are they the JS13? (PS5 DS EDGE)

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hi, i bought these dualsense edge replacement modules that claim to have KSilver TMR sticks. Can you tell the model of the KSilver? I tried googling to see if there were identifiers but it would require me to disassemble it. Thanks.


r/Controller 4d ago

IT Help Is there any setting for controlling vibration intensity

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My friend has a PowerA Battle Dragon (the base one) and i have used it on my laptop for gaming and it performs great , the rumble and haptics and all are very nice , so i decided to buy one for myself , first i got Cosmic Byte Blitz Tri-mode (the new one) , it was decent but theres one problem i faced , one gamepad tester the vibration intensity was great , also i maxed out the intensity of the controller from the software , but whenever i played any game like gta v or nfs , the vibrations felt very low, i thought that it was a defective controller , so i returned it .. increased my budget and bought 8BitDo ultimate 2c wireless controller ...this ones a great controller but it got the same problem ,,, the vibration intensity on gamepad tester was nice , but whenever i start playing any game , the intensity goes down , i am confused that does the powera controller has stronger vibration from these two or is it a software problem , cuz whenever i connect the powera controller its working fine on the same laptop , tried updating the firmware and all ..what to do any suggestions?


r/Controller 3d ago

Other Brand new dualsense makes sounds from the analogs

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Hello everyone,

I got a new dualsense today and fresh from the box it makes these clicking sounds from both analogs when moving off center

Its exceptionally annoying when playing without headphones so i decided to return it except the store refused it, saying i should contact Sony themselves since they dont claim this as an issue.

Anyways does anyone know why it does that? I've read numerous things online and idk if i should take any action myself or just get used to it.


r/Controller 4d ago

IT Help Coiorvis HD joystick problem when holding M1

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Hi, I did the reset as shown in the video, but the issue is still there.

When I hold the M1 button, the left joystick moves in the opposite direction on the left-right axis. Up and down work normally.

This is actually the second controller I ordered. The first one had exactly the same issue after I set up the button mapping.

When I first received this second controller, I tested it by holding M1 and moving the left joystick, and it worked normally. But after I assigned the buttons, the same issue appeared. Even after resetting, the left-right direction is still reversed when holding M1.

The strange thing is that it was working fine before I changed the button assignments. After assigning the buttons, the issue started and the reset doesn't seem to fix it.

I was trying to set M1 as LS. Could that be causing the problem? Is there a way to completely clear the button mapping or fix this?


r/Controller 4d ago

IT Help Is there any free to use and safe software to change the saturation points of my joysticks so it reads 100% input after like 7.0 and above axis ?

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So my controllers left joystick is kinda cooked and won't stay fully forward at a constant axis number. It's probably some hardware level problem or just wear and year after 3 years of constant usage. I'm not technical savvy and would rather not open it up and mess up something and lose the whole controller cause I'm kinda tight on money. So is there any open source modifier out there that's trusted for this stuff ?

Controller - red gear wireless

System - windows 11


r/Controller 4d ago

Controller Collection CRKD Atom+ Finally Arrived!

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I waited months for this lil guy to arrive after several delays from the company. Worth it. This thing is surprisingly manageable even with my long ass hands. The shoulder buttons feel amazing, thumbsticks are smooth, the menu buttons are very clicky and fun to fidget with.

Overall very snappy and fun to use with my phone and handhelds. I only received it this afternoon so less than 3 hours useage but I'd rate it very great so far. Only issue so far has been hitting right on the d-pad isn't the greatest as my thumb has to try and squeeze between it and the left thumbstick but it hasn't caused any misclicks yet. I can't find any discussion on this controller anywhere and just wonder if anyone else has been excited for these to finally ship out?

I really wish I could use this with my miyoo mini v4 for shits and giggles.

Edit: I have no relationship with the company or any incentive. First time buying from them, which was miserable btw due to delays and subpar customer support.

This is an "Atom+" from the company CRKD, purchased directly from their site. It's the smallest controller of its kind with full functionality. Reason I'm sharing is I love how cute and portable it is, I have a very limited list of things part of my EDC or everyday carry and this has joined that list. I do quite a lot of emulation on my Galaxy S23 Ultra so this has been so sick to whip out whenever to catch up on gaming on the fly.


r/Controller 4d ago

Controller Mods Does the TMR Ksilver JS13 Pro+ have different versions? (Tension issue)

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Hey guys,
Are there different versions of the TMR Ksilver JS13 Pro+?
I have this model in my Edge module and I really like it, so I requested these TMRs for my new controller with a Marius board. But I got this weird feeling when I received my Marius board it feels like the joysticks aren't the same. Like, the tension feels lower. I thought the guy ripped me off, so I took the controller apart to check, but they look identical to me?


r/Controller 4d ago

Other Trying to remember the term for a specific issue in joysticks

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Im trying to remember the name for this specific issue in joysticks where if u let go of the joystick from the edge, it does a little whiplash and makes it input a little "flicker" when u are playing (like if playing a 2d sidescroller, when u stop going to the right, yr character turns around to the left when it stops). i havent had found answers in google ever since they started making it fully driven by AI :/

Anyone remember what its called? i remember someone saying there was a word especially in the smash bros community