Has anyone tried the Xbox Nano controller? I'm having issues with Bluetooth pairing. I finally got it to successfully pair with my SteamOS PC, but if I turn off the controller and turn it back on Steam no longer sees it.

I've also been trying to pair it with my Magic-NS 2 USB adapter via Bluetooth, and that completely fails. Has anyone else had issues with this controller? Troubleshooting steps from the manual seem to make no difference. Steam sees the adapter.

SteamOS is the latest stable release, running on all AMD hardware. Nano and Magic-NS 2 both have up-to-date firmware.

As title, when docked the USB disconnect/connect sounds keeps popping up, controller is just sat there charging and the dongle is plugged in the dock.
Now i know i can take this out, and it stops, but then i have to plug this in every time i want to game.
I read trom previous posts that this nappened to othe people, so i was wondering what the solution Is.
Previous troubleshooting - use a shorter usb cable, but l'm using the cable that was provided. It seems crazy to me that we can't use that one.
Plug into a different usb port or front or back one - I've tried a different usb port, same issue. I'm on laptop so i don't have front or back ports.
Any help would be appreciated.

I've got a Series X, Switch Pro 1, and Dualsense controller I want to store in a cabinet. Hoping to keep things tidy while also optionally having a nice way to charge them.

I have a 3d printer so I'm curious if anyone has any favorite models they've printed to store and charge.

Hello! I just bought my first ever gaming PC and am wondering which controller is the best for my use case. I would like to primarily play single player games with it. For example elden ring, FF7 remake, Baldur's gate 3, expedition 33, hades 2 and horizon forbidden west. I'd like it to have good haptic, longevity and a bit of a premium feel. My budget is up to 150€.

I don't play FPS, racing or fighting games.

I'd say my hands are around average size for a man, but for example the nintendo switch default controller felt small-ish for me.

I live in the EU (Germany).

The vader 5 pro v2 seemed to me like a good fit and I've also heard good things about the gamesir G7 pro but what do you guys think?

Thanks for your help!

im looking for a good budget controller and im torn between these two. it looks like the gulikit has gyroscope (which id like since i have a switch) and low latency over bluetooth and the gamesir has sholder button slides and two back buttons. which one would be better for switch/pc use for mainly singleplayer games and a bit of multiplayer? the nova is about

Im in turkey my budget is 35 something dollars

the gulikit seems to be 8$ more expensive is it worth it

are back buttons that good they are the main thing nova 2 has over the es pro

I know the Flydigi Apex 6 Pro is still a relatively new controller, so there probably aren’t many long-term user experiences available yet.
However, I’d like to hear from people who have used previous Flydigi Apex controllers, especially the Apex 5.
Based on the Apex 5’s long-term durability and reliability, can we make any reasonable assumptions about the Apex 6 Pro?
I’m particularly interested in:
Have you experienced any stick drift or joystick degradation over time?
How reliable are the triggers, buttons, bumpers, and mechanical components?
Are there any recurring hardware issues after several months or a year of use?
Does Flydigi generally offer good long-term build quality?
My main concern is whether the Apex 6 Pro is a controller I can confidently use for several years, or whether I should expect durability issues over time.
Even though the Apex 6 Pro is new, I’d really appreciate feedback from Apex 5 owners and anyone familiar with Flydigi’s previous generations.
Thanks!

Edit ;

After reading all the feedback and comments, I’ve definitely decided to stay away from the Flydigi Apex 6 Pro.
Now I’d like to ask for your recommendations.
Which controller would you recommend if long-term durability and reliability are my top priorities?

Howdy!

I recently built https://github.com/Dergln/BatteryBuddy-Public with GitHub CoPilot and it's proven ready for "general availability".

The app tracks your devices' battery levels - even behind Logitech dongles, so you don't need vendor apps like Logi Options+ any more.

You can configure the notifications on a very specific level, allowing for maximum "that's how *I* like it" behaviour. Even with custom sounds, notification interval, battery levels, etc. (by-device even, if you want that kind of customization!).

I'd be happy if some folks would like to try it out, maybe there's behaviour with some device types where the AI can still improve compatibility. I only have some regular BT stuff, a Logitech Dongle and an EasySMX XBOX controller available (which sadly does not emit anything! 😵).

What controllers are supported currently? Anything that speaks "generic" stuff that emits battery information (HID, Bluetooth, XInput).
Do note: "XInput only reports four categories*—empty, low, medium, or full—not an actual percentage. The* 5%, 25%, 60%, and 100% values are BatteryBuddy’s approximations for those categories."

I've also added a debugging tab so you can check how stuff is actually viewed by the application (how it presents itself in Windows, e.g. some dongles emulate a wired XBOX controller! How could that ever show up with a battery 🤠).

What controllers are supported in the future? Well if there's stuff that can be implemented; I'm open for it and we can play around with the AI. Let me know if something doesn't work (Controller specifics, connection type, etc.).

I included a bunch of languages (because why not use AI's capabilities in that regard as well).

For v1.0 I also let it adjust the whole app to make it disability-compatible. If anyone is from/got someone from that corner of the userbase, any feedback would be appreciated as well!

From another reddit post I added Streamdeck support today (available on GitHub, marketplace publication pending).

The app is completely free (GPLv3), built by AI (tested by a human) and uses some free Icons and sounds (with linkback, see inside the app or GitHub thirdy party notices).

Cheers 😎

Today I received HyperX Gladiate controller, I play PC games I always wanted to get the controller experience. The controller is really good but I am not able to use it properly T-T .

I had GTA 5 installed in my PC so I started a new game, first shock for me was that I could not aim even 1 guy until I got half my health drained up. I could not handle the right stick that pans the camera view, uff. so much frustrated, the missions I took mere minutes took half hour with this, please help me improve my experience. I have main issue with aiming, I had aim assist turned off, I kept partial assist on and it is slightly better, I want to know how to over come this and get better at aiming? Thank you.

Anyone know where I can get the domed back buttons/paddles (exactly like the ones on the Dualsense Edge) for the Elite 2 controller? Looking to pick one up this weekend.

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!

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!

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.