I'm looking to use a controller for PC gaming and want the best reccomendation.
Considerations are:
1. Connectivity
2. Compatibility/driver support
3. Mappability
4. Reliability
5. Dev support
I like to lean back sometimes and controllers really help relax the posture, especially from working a desk job. I just want to use my PC still.
What's your use case for a controller and why? Which is your preference?
Gyro is an interesting point I haven't considered but just looked up, and wow does it look like it's useful for FPS! I assume mapping it is ok?
I dont know sorry, I dont know how it would be useful for fps
https://youtu.be/5dsL1wgu2e8?t=193
Looking at this retrospective review of the steam controller this review shows gryo usage at aroud 3:15 and i'm impressed
I like using my Switch Pro controller, has a USB-C connection and changes really fast. Great battery life and I guess i'm used to it
in regards to the knock-offs, I also got a xbox one aliexpress controller and its pretty much a redesigned xbox 360 controller, with the dongle that works perfectly, and modified drivers to call it an xbox one in windows.
The buttons are more stiff and rigid than the official controller, and its a bit heavier. its perfect for player 2.
Get the official controller for longevity.
I still use my ps2 controller, just with usb adapter
If you have a PS4, use your PS4 controller. Otherwise, Xbox One is the easy choice. It's easily the controller with the most native support in games, and all you have to do is connect over bluetooth. That's all the setup you need to get started, and it's given me no issues at all. If you don't have bluetooth or don't care about wireless, then a wired 360 or Xbox One controller is a good choice too.
Go into a store and look & touch/feel the controllers as different people like different controllers.
I got a ps4 controller and an xbox controller. I got the ps4 controller after the xbox cause I thought I might prefer it, as I like playing some games with it in the past. I was wrong, the xbox controller feels better in every conceivable way. Just feels so much more solid in the hands and way better built.
Def Xbox with the Windows 10 adapter - they feel sluggish over bluetooth IMO.
I played on PS4 controller for a while and then got an xbox elite series 2, I thought there would be abig difference in size but the xbox was not as big as I suspected. Also in terms of functionality and features the xbox elite really does have it all (Paddles, Remapping, trigger stops, extendable thumb sticks). I highly recommend it and you can get the official wireless adapter that I dont think increases the input lag that much if you want wireless.
Fantastic looking controller but wow, that price tag. I didn't place any budget on the post because i love to see things just like this controller. It makes me wonder with the new Xbox around the corner whether prices will shift or anything?
It's hard to say if they'll be a price change, the series 1 barely decreased in price when the 2 came out. In terms of feature set this is probably the price range these types of controllers go for, the only closest thing to it is a Scuf but that's even more expensive if you want the same feature set as the xbox elite. I personally bought my elite second hand off market place, I just made sure that it was bought recently (Proof of purchase) and that it looked in good condition.
If you have Nintendo Switch or planning to get one, go for 8bitdo SN30 Pro+. If you don't and only game on PC Xbox One S Controller is way to go.
Keep in mind that you will need get a USB adaptor if you go a wireless Xbox 360 controller as they didn't have Bluetooth built in. Genuine adaptors are getting hard to find and aftermarket ones are hit and miss.
Otherwise I would choose an Xbox One controller for compatibility and as a spare console controller….that's if you own an Xbox One console or plan on getting the new one that's due to be released. Take what your used to also in consideration if your planning on using it on a variety of games and over long gaming sessions.
Just wondering what the best controller is for pc gaming, there are a few games like GTA 5 that would be cool with a gamepad.
I've got two DS4 controllers, which work over bluetooth with DS4 Windows (and natively in steam), just find the controls a bit hit and miss. The game controls show an xbox (?) controller. Seems it would be worth swapping these perrhaps.
The PS4 controllers work well on sony bravia android tv and emulator games, not sure if the xbox controllers would work. Just seeing if it's worth the swap.
Cheers,
Im currently using an xbox one S controller, with an 8bitdo receiver. Bluetooth never worked for connection for me. Honestly, even a xbox 360 controller gets the job done well. I've got a gamesir G4S and its lightweight, rechargeable and can be used with android (done once in 3 years) that i can also recommend.
I do want to get a ps4 controller additionally, as some of the gyro can and will be helpful in emulator games in cemu and yuzu.
xbox controller has always been so simple and easy, works without having to configure anything.