Best controllers on Reddit
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#1
8BitDo
4.5
(33)
"8bitdo Pro 2. Using one myself."
"The Pro 2 and the SN30 Pro are the highest rated 8BitDo Apple supported controllers on Amazon."
"Has no right being that good and working straight out of the box for $30 lol."
"Low price, high quality, xbox layout and has a stand alone dongle which just works."
"8bitdo ultimate 2c has been great for me so far."
"8bitdo....no brand comes close for under 8k"
"8bitdo sells really good controllers that are half the price of the main console ones and better"
"I’ve got 2 Bluetooth 8bitdo pro 2. And 2 8bitdo Ultimate 2.4ghz."
"8bitdo pro 2 controller user. Cleared TEA."
"8bitdo controller is really great."
#2
Gamesir
4.6
(18)
"Gamesir G8+ highly recommended."
"1 year+ and 0 issue only wired"
"I use the Gamesir G8+ and it works great even with a hinge protection case. So I personally recommend that."
"Gamesir g7 se and call it a day buddy."
"Gamesir G7 SE. Seriously, it has all you need including Hall effect thumbsticks."
"Make sure to get the Gamesir g8+ and not the Galileo controller."
"Gamesir g7 se. Will be all you need."
"Really the perfect controller, and cheap."
"For that price, the best 3rd party controller you can get is Gamesir Nova/Nova lite."
"Gamesir g7 se."
#3
Sony
4.2
(20)
"I will die on the hill that the Playstation controllers are the best for Project Diva, period."
"I use a Dualsense Edge and have the triggers set to the middle actuation point."
"DS4 gang! I started ARR on PC with a 360 controller but switched to DS4 shortly after."
"Ps4 controller is considered the best for diva, my xbox one was pretty good too."
"I just use a DualShock 4 (the PS4 controller) with an 8bitdo dongle v2."
"I've been using a Dualshock 4 for quite a while now, very happy with it."
"The ps5 controller does connect via bluetooth."
"Ps5 wired up 24/7 works great."
"The DualShock 4 is the most comfortable controller for me."
"I use a normal ds4 on pc, but not by bluetooth."
#4
Xbox
4.3
(17)
"Out of all them I prefer the Xbox style layout and out of the Xbox controllers I'd say Xbox Series X controller."
"I went with 4 Xbox series controllers. No issues so far 6+ months in."
"Xbox controllers... connecting is easy since it's Microsoft and the layout is perfect."
"Xbox controller works well."
"Ive been using an Xbox one controller for years and it has never given me any issues."
"I've had my elite controller for about 2 years and I've never felt or held a controller that feels more premium."
"I now uses an Xbox 1 controller which works a lot better as it's easier to grip."
"I prefer the xbox elite controller but Dualsense is also reliable."
"I use an Xbox Elite Series 2, which has one big advantage over any other controller I've tried."
"I love my Elite controller. I recommend it to most people."
#5
8bitdo
4.5
(13)
"I have an 8BitDo Ultimate and absolutely love it."
"I'd recommend that controller because, at least for my hands, its sturdy but very lightweight, easy to connect, and its comfortable in the hands for hours at a time."
"The Pro 2 and the SN30 Pro are the highest rated 8BitDo Apple supported controllers on Amazon."
"My favorite for the switch is the 8bitdo (due to size, dock, and it works on pc as well)."
"No issues with joystick, nice stand to charge it, feels good, works across platforms."
"I don't think I'll ever get another controller, it's that good"
"Each comes with its own charging dock with the usb adapter inside, so they always charge and are connected."
"8bitdo ultimate, dock for me is the selling point"
"I use an 8bit do sfpro with mine."
"8bitdo sn30 pro."
#6
Nintendo
4.8
(8)
"The switch pro controller is an excellent controller."
"Just get a Nintendo Pro controller, ignore any other cheap branded ones."
"Switch pro controller work best for me."
"Switch pro controller, L2 and R2 are actual buttons and this is why i love this one."
"That's why the Switch Pro controller is by far my favorite controller for FFXIV."
"I use a switch pro controller, and its probably my favorite."
"Get a second hand switch pro controller or a PS5 controller from fb marketplace."
"Walmart has $15 wired switch controllers that are recognized as standard gamepads."
#7
Flydigi
5.0
(4)
"Awesome controller and pretty widely regarded as being better than a lot of more expensive controllers."
"Flydigi Vader 4 Pro if you want adjustable tension rings."
"Vader 4 pro is top tier right now."
"If you're playing on PC I'd recommend the Flydigi Vader 4, its the only controller I've ever come across that has 4 back paddles."
#8
PowerA
4.3
(4)
"I *love* my PowerA Nano Enhanced controllers."
"My Gamesir 7 SE is really the greatest bang for buck."
"Just bought a PowerA Fusion pro wireless, but haven’t used it yet."
"The perfect recommendation for your request would be this controller, especially since your hands love the grip of the Nintendo Switch PRO."
#9
GameSir
4.0
(4)
"Something in line with Gamesir products would be better as they are cheaper but come with hall effect sticks."
"I would suggest gamesir also but I haven’t tried them personally."
"The GameSir G8 beats the Backbone in pretty much every way."
"Gamesir make good cheap Hall effect controllers."
#10
Xbox One Controller
4.7
(3)
"Get an Xbox one controller."
"Can't beat the XBOX One controllers, if you ask me."
"I prefer the official xbox one because it has had no problems connecting."
#11
PlayStation
5.0
(2)
"Get a PS dual sense edge or Razer Wolverine V3 and you’ll never look back."
"I swapped to using a Dualsense Edge and I can't go back."
#12
8BitDo SN30
5.0
(2)
"I use the sn30 for sparking zero and fighterz and I love it and you will love any 8bitdo controller."
"I would recommend getting the 8bitdo SN30 controllers for the kids and getting the 8bitdo Ultimate C for yourself and your husband."
#13
8-bit Do
5.0
(2)
"8bitido pro 2 is my personal pick."
"I also have an 8bitdo Pro2 that works well when set to xinput mode."
#14
Victrix
5.0
(2)
"I’ve been using the Victrix pro bfg and i’m loving it so far."
"I'm currently using a Victrix Pro BFG, and it's the only controller I've ever found that met all of my needs."
#15
Hori
5.0
(2)
"Hori Split Pad Pro is the GOAT, works both with PC and Switch."
"I recommend the official ones from Hori."
#16
Gulikit
5.0
(2)
"Guilikit King Kong 2 Pro, works very well."
"Gulikit King Kong pro 2😁"
#17
Flydigi Apex 4
4.5
(2)
"Sold my Elite 2 for Apex 4. Best decision ever."
"The Flydigi apex 4 feels just like it with the heft and battery."
#18
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro
4.5
(2)
"Vader 4 pro, dualsense"
"Vader 4 pro feels way more premium with the clicks."
#19
Razer
4.5
(2)
"Get a PS dual sense edge or Razer Wolverine V3 and you’ll never look back."
"Your best bet is probably the gamesir g7 se or he, razer wolverine v3 tournament edition."
#20
Microsoft
4.5
(2)
"If you can find new old stock of Xbox One controllers, those will work on Series consoles."
"Xbox 360 wired. works great."
#21
Scuf
4.0
(2)
"Most premium to me has been scuf and Vader 4 pro"
"I like my scuff"
#22
Nacon
4.0
(2)
"I use Nacon revolution 5 pro."
"I use it with my Xbox series S."
#23
Gamesir G7se
5.0
(1)
"I swear by the Gamesir G7se."
#24
Flydigi Vader 4
5.0
(1)
"Just got my son the Flydigi Vader 4 for Christmas and it’s super solid."
#25
Razer Wolverine Ultimate
5.0
(1)
"I have the Razer Wolverine Ultimate (my favorite cause I have a huge hands)."
#26
Valve
5.0
(1)
"Valve knuckles by far."
#27
Cyclone
5.0
(1)
"I got the Cyclone Pro 1 about a week ago and its been amazing."
#28
Wolverine
5.0
(1)
"Best controller I’ve ever used."
#29
Mayflash
5.0
(1)
"I can recommend the Mayflash MF103 N64 USB adapter."
#30
VKB
5.0
(1)
"I'm loving their gear! Great quality kit, loads of options, and very well priced."
#31
BIGBIGWON
5.0
(1)
"I can not recommend this controller enough."
#32
Super Famicom
5.0
(1)
"I truly adore the SNES controller. It's so beautifully designed."
#33
PlayStation 4
5.0
(1)
"I use a ps4 controller. Works amazing with a built in touchpad mouse too."
#34
Xbox Elite 2
5.0
(1)
"The elite is just amazing."
#35
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth
5.0
(1)
"Significantly better controller that also has no risk of drifting"
#36
GameSir G7
5.0
(1)
"It’s been great, no stick drift in the year+ I’ve been using it."
#37
Wukong Apex 4
4.0
(1)
"I much prefer the Wukong Apex 4, with Talon Grips button set."
#38
PlayStation DualSense Elite 30th Anniversary Edition
4.0
(1)
"I got the ps5 DualSense elite 30th anniversary edition and it feels like top tier in every way."
#39
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro
4.0
(1)
"Razer Wolverine V3 Pro."
#40
Shiftall Flip Controllers
4.0
(1)
"The only ones I know of that have both the thumbstick and grip buttons are the Shiftall Flip controllers."
#41
PlayStation DualSense
4.0
(1)
"Ps5 dual sense."
#42
Voyee
4.0
(1)
"The Voyee one has pressure sensitive triggers but not buttons."
#43
Retrofighters
4.0
(1)
"I'm happy with mine."
#44
DualShock 4
4.0
(1)
"It's infinitely easier than keyboard."
#45
DualSense
4.0
(1)
"If I need my left hand to press buttons, i walk with my right thumb on my left joystick."
#46
Hyperkin
4.0
(1)
"The Hyperkin "Scout" SNES controller is slightly thicker and has a rounded back that makes it noticeably more comfortable to hold."
#47
Steam
4.0
(1)
"It's cheating a bit, but steam deck."
#48
Candy
4.0
(1)
"Customizable Candy con controller with Hall effect joysticks."
#49
Evofox
4.0
(1)
"If you are tight on budget then wait for some sale and get the evofox elite X."
#50
Anbernic
4.0
(1)
"I just got the new anbernic controller as well and it works great! Highly suggest for the price."
#51
PS5
4.0
(1)
"The PS5 controller is the best IMO."
#52
4.0
(1)
"I use a stadia controller, no issues and you can find them cheap on eBay."
#53
Hexgaming
4.0
(1)
"Hexgaming new controllers are literally just Dualsenses with 4 back buttons."
#54
Cosmic Byte
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend cosmic byte blitz."
#55
Quest Pro Controllers
3.0
(1)
"I use the Quest Pro controllers with my Quest 3."
#56
Xbox 360 Controller
3.0
(1)
"USB Xbox 360 controller. Not the best controller ever released."
#57
Horipad
3.0
(1)
"Horipad make one with pressure sensitive buttons but no Sixaxis."
#58
PlayStation 5
2.0
(1)
"Would not recommend dualsenses wireless on pc period."
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