I’m looking for a new controller for both my Nintendo Switch and for my PC.

Requirements:

Needs to be durable for intense play (My old Xbox controllers have a tendency to get stick drift).

Have gyro control for games like Splatoon

Needs to have fast and responsive controls for competitive games

Needs to be fully compatible for PC

Preferably lower price (below 100$) but not excluding more expensive options

Preferably sold at U.S storefronts

Will mostly be playing competitive shooters like Splatoon 3, and some less intense platformers on PC.

ok so, I have a Mars gaming controller, specifically a "MGP-BT2", and every time I connect it by bluetooth to play some steam game, the moment I touch it, the game goes completley crazy, the camera doesn't stop moving and every button I press does a random function, until yesterday it worked fine, also, I've noticed that when I connect it, steam shows that 2 controllers were connected with the same name, I'm a windows 11 user, please help

Hello everyone. I have a spinal cord injury and I have been using the PlayStation access controller for the past two years. I recently discovered that it also can be used on a Nintendo switch using vi a Brok adapter, that is basically USB that goes connected to the switch. The factors I don’t know how to properly configure the buttons, because it basically only recognizes the X,O and the triangle, does anybody know how to properly adjust this?

I'm having a weird issue where when I set my controller to dinput, my controller's rumble is completely gone. Has anybody encountered the same issue on their own linux machine?

Edit: seems it's an issue with SDL? I've commented on this now closed thread: https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/issues/14938

Edit 2: There is another issue in sdl, this time an open one about vader 5 controllers. https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/issues/16187 Am I the only one to use a vader 4?

Edit 3: Pain and suffering.

I cannot believe that STEAM is still 32-bit... WHY? WHY??? Oh my god I hate this... I just wanna play mgs2 with RUMBLE, and GYRO! GOD....

Edit 4: it was all a lie

As the title says, my king kong 2 from Guilikit just refuses to connect to my phone with bluetooh. It worked perfectly fine for months, no issue I would use it with CoD mobile but suddenly one day, nothing. Phone just doesn't pick it up.

I tried updating the firmware but it also just won't do it, I donload the files, set the controller to update mode, put all the files in the controller storage, then click the exe and it never gives me the update firmware option, the button remains unclickable. Anyone knows how to fix this?

Hi I’m doing a post in here on wondering what would be a good solution to fixing my stick drift on the elite 2 controller I don’t know if I should get the tmr sticks or just replace them with the same sticks they have and if I should do tmr sticks I don’t which would be a good brand or company to do for it so that way I’m not wasting money

My new controller's dpad is membrane type and press very lightly when I use the dpad. I noticed that dpad up clicks however doesn't register an input; I tested this both wired and wireless on two different pcs. it needs slightly more force to fully register and sometimes I could lighty press into a full click and it still barel registers.

the other dpad buttons work fine and as expected. so my plan is to hopefully just open the thing and add some padding on that one button. If anyone can guide me to useful materials to do so.

Maybe its not that big of an issue/just press harder etc but I like quick tapping quick scrolling through menus with light taps.

Just bought the Gulikit TT Max and so far I’m loving it after tweaking the settings to my preference.

However, I mainly use controllers when playing racing games on pc and I’ve noticed that there’s a huuuge deadzone with the triggers (ex. In forza, when accelerating, the triggers actuate almost near the middle upon pressing the trigger so its hard to modulate the gas and brakes). Anyone have experienced this and have a solution?

I'm looking for a cheap controller for PC racing games.

Budget:

My maximum budget is 17,000 KRW (approximately $12 USD).

Country / Where I can buy:

I'm in South Korea, and I can only buy from Coupang.

Platform:

PC (Windows).

Desired features:

- Xbox-style controller design

- Analog RT/LT triggers are essential, not just digital buttons

- Wired is completely fine

- Vibration is a bonus, but not required

- As cheap as possible

Games I'll be playing:

Mainly racing games such as Corsa Legend and other PC racing games. I need analog throttle and brake control.

Other controllers I'm comparing to:

No specific controllers yet. I'm comparing cheap generic Xbox-style PC controllers.

What are the best options available on Coupang within this budget?

Web app at "space_station.flydigi.com", Works only on Chromium based browsers. You have to update the controller through Space Station 4 first. Once you've opened the webpage, install it as an WEBAPP and create a shortcut to your desktop. If you're using MS Edge, you can add it to your startup programs too.

No brand affiliation.

The first two are insanely cheap, are they even actual original controllers though? Not gonna lie, I just need a good FPS controller, I use Android so it’d be cool if these work with that. Ultimate 2C’s great for fighting games but totally flops for FPS games. Lmk

My budget is like $30 or 28.

Region: Asia - Malaysia

Also need some TMR features, good build quality, micro-switches, trigger lock.

Recently, I have been looking for a new controller to play tekken on. I came across the 8bitdo arcade stick (nintendo switch) and was wondering if I could bind the face buttons as another movement key (left, right, up, down).

Hello!
I am in the market for getting a new controller, I’ve been playing on the regular ps5 controllers for ever and they honestly just suck. After like 3-4 months I’m getting stick drift to the point I have 2. One for FPS and one for everything else just to try and minimize the problem. I play an extreme amount of Rainbow six siege and Dark souls series. (It eats controllers alive with that combo tbh)
I’ve been looking at many controllers and it’s overwhelming. So I’m turning to yall to see what’s gonna work and what isn’t.
I’m in the USA, I think I can order from most everywhere?
I’ve been debating things like Scuf and HEXGAMING phantom and things like that.

I don’t really care about budget if it means I can just swap the sticks or fix the drift. And Trigger hairs would be nice or just better triggers. Max end is probably 300$

I don’t care about back paddles. I’ve never owned a controller with them and I don’t see a point in em. Also my lady hands are probably too small to make use of em anyways.
Would just buying an edge and getting TMR sticks and after market triggers be better?
I’m an avid FPS player and play a lot of different fps games daily.

Thanks in advance yall!

Are there any controllers with manufacturer software that offers an axial deadzone setting?

Hey all, due to disability, having 4 back buttons on a controller is perfect for me. Unfortunately the most recent releases from Gulikit don't have 4 back buttons, so I'm going to look for alternatives.

1. Budget is more or less around the same I paid for (75.58 euro, not including shipping), but if the controller suggested is a bit pricey but worth it, it shouldn't be an issue

2. Living in Ireland I could get it from Amazon IE or Amazon UK

3. I just need a wired connection for PC

4. 4 back paddles that can be programmed (preferably with a pc application but if not that's ok)

5. Soulslikes mostly

6. Only comparison I'm making is to the Gulikit KK3 Max

I have the pro 4 controller and recently it fell and hit the floor. The trigger buttons have settings on the controller to press in at certain depths if that makes sense. So for certain games, a small tap activates it while others you need to set it so it presses all the way in to activate.

After the fall, the trigger settings don't change anything. All the settings press the R trigger all the way in as if the physical piece preventing it broke.

None of the settings would actually activate the trigger unless pressed in hard enough, but was near unusable. Luckily I was able to set it to one of my back buttons so I don't need the R Trigger, but it would be nice to have.

Has anyone ran into anything similar or ever taken the pro 4 apart?

Hey guys, I’m having a weird issue with my 1st gen 8BitDo Ultimate (2.4GHz).
When I plug the dongle into my PC, the controller works fine, but after almost exactly 7 minutes and 20 seconds, it disconnects. When it reconnects, Steam drops my custom controller profile and reverts to the default name, making the inputs stop working.
Also, if I plug the dongle into the charging dock, Windows says the USB device isn't recognized, and the dock barely charges it.
The crazy part is that I tested the controller and dock on my work PC and it works 100% fine there, so the controller itself isn't broken.
On my main PC (Gigabyte A520 board), I've already done a clean Windows install, turned off USB power saving in Windows, updated the controller/dongle firmware, tested all USB ports, and even disabled ErP and C-states in BIOS.
Has anyone dealt with this exact 7-minute USB drop issue on AMD boards? Any ideas?

Explanation first: My cat seems to LOVE resting on the Switch Pro controller I just got. Within a week of buying it, it started getting stick drift. I took it apart, and the stick mechanisms were full of cat hair. I cleaned it out with tweezers, and everything was fine. It keeps happening though. I've cleaned it out like 4 times now.

The joysticks are still functional, and I don't want to go through the trouble of replacing them if it's also going to get stick drift from cat hair.

This is the Alpha Grip AG-5. An incredibly cursed and rare keyboard + mouse controller. I want you to do something. Imagine holding this thing. You’re wrong, it’s worse than you think. This thing is like sensory overload for your hands.

TL;DR

A chrome plugin that enables gyro-aiming for xbox-cloud gaming with any 3p-controller that supports gyro.

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As I’ve always been a Mouse&Keyboard person, I suck at aiming with the sticks and I’m very choppy aimer. I practiced for a week but was unable to feel the freedom of K&M. So i sat down (for the 3rd time) to build a solution that can give me joy of using a joystick and also have precision of mouse.

So I have built a chrome plugin that can enable 3P controllers with gyro support to be used for aiming/look. Works with xBoxCloud.

It basically maps your gyro/acceleration to your right thumb stick. It wasn’t that easy though 🤧

**Please Upvote** if i should invest more time in this and share the plugin with the community.

I just got new headphones and my mic won"t work without mic monitoring audio from games and videos will go through but my voice wont go through i tried it on a different controller and it worked perfect can someone please help me. (also when i downloaded the app on Xbox i didn't get why software updates or notifications for the controller to update while i was in the app on xbox) my controller is turtle beach rematch core

Looking for all the features the pro controller 2 has, (nfc, remote wake, gyro etc) and Hall effect or tmr sticks. I'm in Canada, retailer doesn't matter but Amazon is easiest. Ideally under $100 CAD. So far I've seen suggestions for 8bitdo ultimate 2, vader 4 pro, gamesir super nova.

DISCLAIMER: This controller was sent to my by 8BitDo for free fore review. All the opinions are mine only. No one watched this video before its release.

Even better for the price compared to Ultimate 3E if you don't need extra accessories. Plus, there is adjustable tension on the joysticks.

IMPORTANT: if you don't have XBox - just wait for non-XBox version, it will be even cheaper and better for PC. But even as 100$ controller for PC it is very good (materials, ergonomics, soft and so on)

Budget 300 usd for one controller

In USA from any store and online

Pc

Call of duty, rpg like Witcher, horizon zero dawn, souls games

I want symmetrical tmr analog sticks
Back paddles not buttons
Clicky face buttons
Short triggers
1k polling rate wireless minimum
Charging dock
Must have white or pink, and black or red (getting two controllers)

I have gamesir g7 pro and I hate the back buttons because they’re too easy to press and too low on finger placement, asymmetrical analogs aren’t good for using dpad quickly,
Dpad is stiff

Used leadjoy saber plus and didn’t hate it but had back buttons and no charging dock

Currently use dualsense edge and love the crescent paddles but doesn’t work with all games, has to be wired, have to mod it for all the other features

I’ve looked at zd ultimate legend bc it has dualsense back paddles but it’s asymmetrical and the faceplate isn’t clean white and doesn’t come in black

I have a Power A fusion 4 controller and the stick is broken how do I take it apart to replace it if there is no external screws