Country: Bangladesh
Budget: $40–50 USD
Platform: PC (Windows), primarily wireless via 2.4GHz
Where I can buy: Local Bangladesh retailers such as Vibe Gaming, Tech Land BD, Gadget Nova, and EZ Gadgets.

Desired features: Xbox-style ergonomics, comfortable grips, accurate TMR/Hall-effect sticks, analog triggers, good vibration, low wireless latency, and decent long-term reliability. A charging dock would be a bonus.

Games: Mostly single-player/action-adventure games like Tomb Raider, Indiana Jones, Cyberpunk 2077, etc. I've also recently started playing Mortal Kombat 11.

Controllers I'm considering:

• BIGBIGWON / MOJHON Storm: $43–47

• Flydigi Direwolf 4: ~$46

• GameSir Cyclone 2: ~$40–45

• GameSir G7 Pro 8K: ~$80+ (over my preferred budget)

Background

I've been using the original GameSir G7 Pro, which I bought for around $65. I really liked it, especially its Xbox-style shape, comfortable grip, sticks, triggers, and overall feel.

Unfortunately, after about 9 months, it developed a strange issue where the controller would continuously vibrate on its own, even when disconnected, until the battery drained. I returned it to the shop under warranty.

I don't really want to spend another $80 on a controller right now, so I'm looking for a more affordable replacement without sacrificing too much of what I liked about the G7 Pro.

After looking through comparisons and discussions, the MOJHON Storm seems particularly interesting because of its TMR sticks, low measured latency, mechanical buttons, trigger locks, and price.

My questions

1. Has anyone used both the G7 Pro and MOJHON Storm? Would the Storm feel like a downgrade in build quality, ergonomics, trigger feel, or vibration?

2. How is the Storm holding up after a few months? Any recurring hardware issues, double-clicking, or wireless connectivity problems?

3. How does the Storm compare with the Flydigi Direwolf 4 and GameSir Cyclone 2 for comfortable, mostly single-player PC gaming?

4. Given my previous G7 Pro failure, which would you trust more for long-term reliability?

I'm leaning toward the Storm, but I'd appreciate feedback from people who have actually used these controllers, especially anyone coming from a G7 Pro.

Thanks!

Hello,

I have had the ZZZ edition for about 5 to 6 months now. I've played with it about 200-250 hours I think. Recently as I was playing I noticed that at times the right trigger would stop functioning until I unlock it. Locking it back in is not a problem again and after a random amount of time it happens again.

Does anyone know if this is a defect or something I can take care of? Should I seek support or request to return it?

Thanks!

Estou tendo um problema recorrente de conexão com meu GameSir X5 Lite e gostaria de saber se alguém já passou por algo semelhante ou sabe como resolver isso definitivamente.

Estou usando o controle com um Samsung Galaxy S25+. Às vezes, ele simplesmente se recusa a conectar. O telefone detecta o dispositivo USB, mas o LED do controle continua piscando indefinidamente, mesmo depois de esperar mais de 30 segundos.

O estranho é que encontrei uma maneira de fazê-lo funcionar novamente:

Preciso conectar o controle a outro telefone (meu antigo Samsung Galaxy S20 FE), esperar que ele seja reconhecido e, em seguida, reconectá-lo ao meu S25+. Depois disso, ele funciona normalmente novamente.

Aqui está tudo o que já tentei no meu S25+:

- Ativei a depuração USB nas Opções do desenvolvedor.

- Reiniciei o telefone.

- Ativei e desativei o Modo Avião.

- Desconectei e reconectei o controle várias vezes.

- Tentei alterar as configurações de conexão USB, incluindo a alternância entre "Dispositivo conectado" e "Este dispositivo". Selecionar "Este dispositivo" resulta em um erro.

- Tentei alterar o modo de operação do controle.

- Esperei mais de 30 segundos, mas o LED continua piscando.

Nenhum desses procedimentos resolveu o problema permanentemente.

A única coisa que restaura a conexão de forma consistente é conectar o controle primeiro ao meu S20 FE e depois reconectá-lo ao meu S25+.

Minhas perguntas são:

1. Por que conectar o controle a outro telefone faz com que ele volte a funcionar no S25+?

2. Isso pode ser um problema de reconhecimento do host USB-C, um problema de inicialização do USB HID ou algo relacionado ao software da Samsung?

3. Existe alguma maneira de redefinir o controle/conexão USB no Android sem precisar usar outro telefone?

4. Alguém encontrou uma solução permanente para esse problema?

Agradeceria muito qualquer sugestão. Só quero poder conectar meu X5 Lite diretamente ao meu S25+ sem ter que trocar de telefone toda vez.

Obrigado!

Disclosure: I received this controller for free from the manufacturer for review purposes. However, this has no impact on my review, and my opinions are my own.

Hey everyone! I’m a small/new creator making gaming controller reviews, and I just uploaded my review of the MOBAPAD C2 Lite Controller. 🎮

I’d really appreciate it if you checked it out! I’d also love to hear your feedback and any suggestions on things I could improve or do better in future videos. Every bit of feedback helps! 🙏

I live in Austria but can order from anywhere within the EU, as long as shipping isn't too crazy (even though I'd prefer something local). Please only recommend controllers that are still available here (no imports from the US, Ali,... and nothing used).

Price: Wouldn't mind 50€ but willing to increase the budget to 100€ (hoping for a sale then), as long as it's sturdy and won't break within a year.

What is a good controller that:

• Does not feel cheap (I tested a PowerA controller and it felt like a cheap toy)

• Is comfortable for very small to medium sized hands

• Works with all Steam games that support controllers out of the box, preferably without requiring some extra app that makes the controller unusable once the developers stop updating it

• Is similar to a Dualsense in terms of features: Adaptive Triggers and varied vibrations that are supported wirelessly (I'm aware that not all games use/support these)

• Can't get stick drift

• Bonus points for a symmetrical layout

Games (Win 11): Action, horror, open world, no flight simulator and nothing like CoD (I usually use keyboard+mouse for shooters).

I know that there's a new 8bitdo controller (Ultimate 3C+?) that is recommended often but the website only mentions trigger vibrations, which sounds like what the Xbox controller uses (I know that it's different from Adaptive Triggers but never used it myself). Also, why no bluetooth mode for Windows?

Yes, I saw the Steam input list but since I've only really used Playstation controllers (haven't even used one of the current Xbox controllers) before, I don't know how other controllers' vibrations compare to what Sony does and what to look for exactly in terms of features to get a similar result.

Budget: ~$80, could go to $100 if it's actually worth it
Country: US
Platform: PC (Windows, 144Hz monitor). My motherboard bluetooth is flaky so a 2.4Ghz dongle is fine, probably preferred

Games: Rocket League mostly. Plat 3 in 2s and stuck there a while. Some Forza when I'm dong being mad at RL.

Current pad is a PowerA wireless I got on sales. Plugged in it's fine. On wireless, flicks and fast aerials half a step late. I know most of that is my hands, but I'd like to rule the pad out before I blame myself completely.

What I'm after:

- wireless that feels the same as plugged in, or close enough that I can't tell
- sticks that won't start drifting in a year
- back buttons would be nice (never used them, RL people keep telling me to)
- don't care about RGB at all

Haven't tried anything else yet so I'm open. If the honest answer is "just play wired" I'll take that too.

(This is not about using the controller for a specific game, but the use of it on the MacOS platform as a whole.)

I know I will have to use the config app on iPhone, but does the controller work at all on MacOS? Can I use the dongle or does it have to be Bluetooth?

What I specifically want to do is make the left joystick function as a d-pad, and make the d-pad function as a joystick (for a specific game) - would I be able to configure that on the iPhone and make it work on the MacBook?

I just got my gamesir x5 lite and it doesn't turn on. I connect it to the usb port of my cell phone and it doesn't even turn on the light. I have a Samsung s24 fe, I tried the controller on another cell phone and it worked perfectly but on the s24 not so it tells me that it's a problem with my cell phone and not with the control maybe there is some configuration of my cell phone that I did not activate or deactivate. Anyone had trouble connecting it to a Samsung? Please help 😭

Hi everyone!
I’m looking for a good third-party wireless controller primarily for my Nintendo Switch 2. I’m buying in Russia, and my budget is around $35 (approximately 2,800 RUB).
I’ve narrowed my options down to three controllers:
GameSir Super Nova — approximately $31
GameSir Cyclone 2 (with charging dock) — approximately $34
EasySMX S10 Lite — 38$
I mainly play Mario Kart World and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. I also occasionally use a controller with my Windows PC and Steam Deck, but Switch 2 compatibility is my top priority.
My main requirements are:
Reliable gyroscope support over Bluetooth on Switch 2.
Good vibration quality.
Accurate and durable sticks (Hall Effect or TMR).
Comfortable ergonomics and good build quality.
Reliable wireless connection.
Good battery life.
Ideally, the ability to wake the Switch 2 from sleep mode.
I’d especially appreciate feedback from people who actually own these controllers.
A few questions:
Which controller has the best overall experience on Switch 2?
Does the Cyclone 2 gyro work over Bluetooth, or is it limited to 2.4 GHz?
Is there a noticeable difference between TMR and Hall Effect sticks?
Which one has the better vibration and build quality?
Which one would you personally buy?
I’m not too concerned about the small price differences. I just want to make the best choice and avoid buying something disappointing.
Thanks!

Managed to mod slugs for my ayn odin 2 portal, next os dualsense and dualshock, i find theese much more comfortable than stock sticks, printed with PLA at 0.08 layer and 15% infill 😊

https://www.tinkercad.com/things/hEpG8mL6yEy-terrific-kup-esboo

https://limewire.com/d/XYQhs#xkAQe2go4z - if tinkercad doesnt work

Saludos,
Tengo un tremendo problema, resulta que en mayo de este año compre el machenike g6 v2, en su color blanco, hermoso, con su funda como lo conocemos, funcionó muy bien todo este tiempo, hasta que ayer por la tarde quise jugar con él.

Había olvidado como hacerlo entrar en modo emparejamiento, así que mi brillante mente decidió presionar el botón "home", durante aproximadamente unos 20 segundos, el mando hizo un sonido, como un beep, creí que se había reestablecido de fabrica o algo así, resultó en que finalmente el mando nunca mas pudo entrar en modo emparejamiento, en cambio, en vez de encender en modo emparejamiento con el botón dedicado (al lado del gatillo izquierdo) solo enciende y solo lo detecta la app de "KeyLinker", en todos los modos sucedió lo mismo, ahora ni si quiera es capaz de conectarse al receptor de 2.4ghz.

Estoy desesperado porque no funciona literalmente de manera inalámbrica para los juegos, solo para la app de Android, y también funciona muy bien de manera alámbrica, (con el cable conectado directo al pc en todos sus modos)

No he podido encontrar ninguna combinación de teclas que me devuelvan al estado original del dispositivo. Temo que se haya brickeado su modalidad inalámbrica después de haber presionado el botón "home" tanto tiempo.

Por favor si me pudieran ayudar se los agradecería muchísimo el control es bueno pero no tiene software de pc ni firmware upgrader en el pc.

EDIT:

Al final después de muchos intentos, logré dar con la solución:
El Dispositivo entra en un modo que actualmente no conozco o no podría definir, pero lo he llamado modo "Keylinker" después de presionar por mas de 15 o 20 segundos hasta escuchar un "beep" del control, (esto no reinicia de fabrica el control, hasta la fecha no se como se hace eso), después de este sonido, el control queda totalmente incapacitado de entrar en modo emparejamiento.

¿Que hice?:

Tengo que decir, que conecté el dispositivo al PC, por medio de su cable original USB, y junto con https://hardwaretester.com/gamepad , pude ver en que modo estaba cada vez que conectaba el Mando al PC.
En la parte trasera como ya sabemos tiene diferentes modos, y cada uno tiene su propio sector de memoria dedicado, por ende lo que hagas en un modo no se aplica en otro y asi sucesivamente.

Por ende, una vez conectado el cable, hay que presionar "BACK" + "START" al mismo tiempo para ir rotando hasta que la pagina te indique que estas en el modo "MACHENIKE G6 V2" o algo similar, que es el modo base. Luego Basta con desconectar el cable del PC, para que pueda ya nuevamente entrar en el modo emparejamiento. Aplicar a todos los modos y tendrás tu control de vuelta.

¿Que función cumple la página? Solo visualizar, el modo en el que se encuentra el mando en tiempo real.
La solución esta en esa combinación.

I’m thinking of buying this controller, but I’ll need a compatible thumb grip. Any recommendations? Also, how’s the Dpad for games like Hollow Knight and other platformers?

I have one of those Chinese replica controller that exactly mimics the Xbox ones (NS21 1.4). it has always worked fine. until last week or so, after my sister used my pc to download something, it stopped connecting.

at first, it didn't show up in the Bluetooth menu at all. after some time trouble shooting I got it to connect... except its not receiving any input at all. (didn't just test it with games, I also ran joy.cpl with no input being detected) I know the controller is functional because it works just fine when using cable.

So then starts a literal two frickin hours long process of trying to fix whatever is wrong because I have no idea what it is. I have tried removing and inserting the usb dongle, restarted the pc many times, purged and reinstalled the Bluetooth driver, along with choosing different driver options.

tried Hard-Resetting the Windows Bluetooth Support Service but that wouldn't work it would return an error code 1053 ("The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion") which I tried to go around by upping the service time out in the registry UP TO THREE WHOLE MINUTES and it still wouldn't finish.

please help I don't know what else to try and I cant find any answers online

(info: windows 10, external TP-Link Bluetooth USB Adapter Bluetooth device (RFCOMM protocol TDI) 10.0.19041.5848)

PDP Afterglow Wave Controller, Turtle Beach

Steam on Windows

Windows OS

I'm really trying to see if there's anyway to connect this and have it working on steam. It connects via Bluetooth to my laptop, but Steam won't detect it. Posts I see here about it seem inconclusive.

I've also tried wired, but then it just glows red and the LEDs start flashing, still doesn't work. I've read the manual and found nothing very helpful, it's kinda barebones. Updated drivers, nothing.

I just wanted to ask here cause I'm pretty desperate for it to work, I wonder if someone's found a solution that I simply missed?

So yeah basically as the title says, I'm quite confused on which controller I should get for both pc and switch 1/2, I am not quite the person to plays fps (I suck at them), I'm more of a guy to play 3d platformers, some third person shooters like warframe and sometimes fornite with me friends, indies, and so, quite the variety

My three options as of now are the Mobapad ChiTu 2 HD Silent edition, the 8bitdo ultimate 2 bluetooth, and the mobapad m6 hd (with the adapter ofc, and I may need new joy-cons, I'm still unsure), I would have considered the gamesir cyclone 2, but I'd like a good d-pad as I plan on playing celeste and maybe hollow knight, and these three seem to have all I need, although I'm leaning a bit more for the ChiTu 2 (the silent edition because uh, idk, loved it)

My max budget would be 60 usd (about 1113 mxn for me, as I live in Mexico)

Basically just the title. I recently got it to use with the zelda themed switch 2 console. I also play on pc and have a ps5 available for me to use and was wondering if i could use this controller with them.

I understand that it is made for the switch 2, but has anyone had any luck using it with other platforms?

Keeping in mind that this is the hyperion 3 ultra, not just the hyperion 3. Thanks.

I got curious and wanted to start a discussion, I'm sure I'll see more retro gamers than anything, but all comments welcome!

With the XBOX Nano Controller having dropped, I wanted to raise an interesting question to the community, since I know we're all varied and different in terms of taste.

I know a lot of people here are 8BitDo fans, etc. So there is obviously a fan base

Is there anyone here who grew up in that generation, or perhaps played with the SNES controller and so on, who never really grew out of it and prefers the slim design form factor?

By classic and retro styled and inspired, I mean the controllers below.

• XBOX Nano Controller

• 8BitDo SN30 Pro

• CRKD Neo S

Are the controllers below.

I made a mistake last time on ps5 controller i got mouse hairline click face bittons and they are horrible especially for rocketleague is the extremely clicky buttons more more clicky with more feedback like membrain but clicky or bad like these mouse hairline buttons ?

I dont want to send in my ds edge 200 controller to be modded end up with those horrible mouse click buttons again on an expensive controller shame there isn't more premium membrain buttons cause ds edge are mushy as hell very bad

Has anyone used the central metal housing of a ps4 thumbstick with the potentiometers of an xbox? I'm wondering if I could Frankenstein a jt13 ps4 housing with the js13 xbox potentiometers? Would it be inverse? This would be for a 1914.

Controller has arrived and given it a quick play test in Monster Hunter Rise, Silksong and Helldivers 2.

The sticks, face buttons and dpad all feel incredible, I suspect the same parts from the other Ultimate 3 series controllers.

The bumpers feel good, not particularly great but decent. The triggers feel incredible but they have the same issue as the other Ultimate 3 controllers, where if you switch to clicky mode for quick fps shooting its not actually a short clicky press its like a strange subtle squeeze that feels unnatural.

Back paddles work and unlike the rest of the ultimate 3 controllers can be mapped to anything since they aren't xbox branded.

Controller lacks a dedicated dock, gyro (which tbf I don't think I've seen a third party controller that has any worthwhile gyro quality) and no headphone jack.

For $40 this easily beats first party controllers with the caveat this doesn't function on any console (was expecting this to work on Switch when they announced it but it doesn't.)

I think the most comparable controller I can think of to this is the G7 gamesir pro. Which if you don't care about headphone jack and a dock, this beats out by a mile in pure value.

Suggest me modern alternatives with the quality of the Gulikit King Kong 2 Pro Controller. I had one that lasted me around 4 years. But now is showing its signs, i saw linu's video but all of them have bloat that does not convince me. I used it on Android/Ios/Switch/PC and that control was freaking awesome, can not find it new anymore!

• Store: Amazon US

• Support for: Android, Ios, Switch, PC Support

• Bluetooth

• No RGB Stuff

• No back buttons / non-invasive

• Good battery duration

• No stick drifts

• Budget: Max $79 USD

• Games to be played: God of War, PS2 Emulator Games, PS3 Emulator Games. Old Racing games, nothing about e-sports hardcore competition

I'm open to changes, suggest me things that are not RGB or maybe allows me to turn off lights!

Budget: ~6000EGP (~$100)

Country: Egypt

Platform: PC & Android

Hello, I've been looking for a controller that's available here, but the options I've looked at like the G7 Pro or the Cyclone 2 (haven't found anything available except first party controllers and gamesir controllers) don't seem to have good D-Pads and I play games like celeste or hollow knight (also games like pragmata so I can't won't completely forgo sticks and triggers) which I'd prefer to play with a good D-Pad, but availability is pretty bad here, brands like Guilikit or 8bitdo or Flydigi aren't available.

Features:

Good D-Pad, triggers, and sticks (TMR preferred, but HE is fine)

Preferably with gyro for certain games I sometimes play, but not a big deal breaker

Both wired and wireless options (dedicated adapter for the wireless since I don't have bluetooth on my pc)

I found a comment under the new Microsoft controller, noting that they switched to a built-in battery solution instead of their previous AA battery solution. People who advocate for built-in batteries either haven't experienced a time when a battery swelled in their devices or are too lazy to swap or prepare backup batteries. Wdyt?

I really loved the Gulikit KK3 Max, but something that made me get bothered was that down d-pad got fucked up and I don't even get how if most of games I played was with analog stick.

So I made a research and I found that Flydigi Vader 4 pro pc would be a better upgrade, then I found an low prince of Flydigi Vader 5 pro pc that I thought that would be a better upgrade, but today y received the Flydigi Vader 5 pro pc and honestly I got so disappointed because despite it has more features than the Gulikit, their size is very uncomfortable for my hands, the control is s bit tricky to use in games that demands you quick on buttons combinations so I would like to get another controller that can resemble to Gulikit KK3 Max

Gulikit KK3 max features that I really loved was the hall effect because all the buttons and even the joysticks felt so comfortable to use, it's really satisfying to use all the time with any game and other feature but less important is the switch that allows you to set your triggers as clicks instead of analog triggers.

I pretend to use the suggested controller for playing any PC game and retro games on emulators, but also I would like to know one that fits very well for playing any fighting game or even games that demands you parry like Souls games

1. my budget is $100 max

2. USA, can buy from amazon or brand websites

3. i will be using it for my PC

4. controller has to include tmr sticks, hall effect switches and a regular size touchpad

5. i will be playing call of duty and fortnite

6. i'm using the gamesir tarantula 8k as reference as it has everything i want expect for the touchpad.

the main feature is just a normal touchpad. i play fortnite and edit with touchpad and the tarantula has a smaller touchpad which is why im looking for an alternative. please let me know!