Game Controller reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 193 Reddit reviews across 41 subreddits and 52 posts to rank the best Game Controller brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/linux_gaming, r/iPadPro, r/RetroArch, r/appletv, r/gaming. Top-rated brands include Xbox (4.3/5), Sony (4.2/5), 8bitdo (4.5/5).
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Reviews193
Subreddits41
Posts52
Brands37
Products86
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#1
Xbox
4.3
(36)
"As far as I'm concerned you can't beat the Xbox controllers on Windows"
"Yes, Xbox controller, I'm not sure how my partner set it up but I have an Xbox Accessories tab."
"I use Joystick Mapper with an Xbox One controller and have it set up for my most used Lightroom shortcuts."
"I switched to the Elite Series 2 controller. Expensive but so good."
"Get an XBox Series X/S controller, or a DualSense."
"Download the xbox accessories app, make custom profile for your xbox elite."
"It works perfectly for cloud gaming and AAA titles."
"Works just fine, is fully customizable."
"I use an Xbox controller all the time, never ran into any issues."
"Xbox elite 2"
#2
Sony
4.2
(36)
"Works a treat."
"Regular ps5 dualsense or pro edge ps5"
"Just use a ps5 controller. Works great 👍"
"If you are ok with it."
"Works perfectly."
"Works great on linux and android."
"Has a Linux driver officially supported by Sony."
"I use a dualsense along with a program called DSX."
"If steam: a PS5 controller - because then you can map the touchpads to menus."
"PS5 over Xbox. Steam has full integration for it"
#3
8bitdo
4.5
(29)
"I have the 8bitdo Ultimate with Hall effect joysticks. Big fan of the customisation in the PC app, back buttons and macros."
"I bought the ultimate last week and I love it 😀
The ultimate comes with hall effect joysticks (no more stickdrift)"
"The 8bitdo controllers are fantastic because they’re generally smaller and more ergonomic."
"It's also a fantastic controller."
"It pairs perfectly with Switch, Android, Linux, Windows."
"With the upgraded hall effect joysticks."
"A new version with hall effect sticks has come out."
"Works either with the integrated 2.4g dongle or with BT."
"Works flawlessly in 2.4ghz mode."
"8BitDo Pro 2."
#4
8BitDo
4.2
(12)
"Another vote for Joystick Mapper. I use an 8BitDo lite controller."
"8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth controller with the hall effect joystick. Reasonably weighty, crazy long battery life."
"Works great."
"8bitdo micro"
"It's a treat to use."
"8bitdo controller has a lighter weight."
"I have a 8bitdo sn30 pro plus and it works great."
"I got two of these 8bitdo wired usb."
"Kung stick, buy the 8bitdo arcade stick. Pinakacost effective if you want to get into arcade sticks."
"8BitDo M30 if you prefer 6 button layouts."
#5
Gamesir
4.2
(11)
"I absolutely love my Gamesir Cyclone 2"
"Buy Gamesir G8+, Pair with an oled screen of IPad."
"Being able to center the phone in the controller does wonders for hand fatigue."
"Hindi ko pa masyadong nagamit yung cyclone 2, nasa 2-3hrs palang siguro kaya hindi pa lowbat."
"Yung pangalawang controller, Cyclone 2, kadadating lang kahapon and so far goods naman. Ang laki din ng improvement compared sa T4 Pro ko."
"I recommend a gamesir or 8bitdo with Hall effect/tmr sticks so you’ll never have to worry about stick drift again."
"I use one that can have keyboard mappings. The Cyclone 2. That way I can map a short cut key to a keyboard, M, and then map that to the back button via the"
"Gamesir cyclone 2. available on amazon for 4.5k"
"The gamesir x-2 if you want it to fit into it."
"I use the Gamesir USB-C and really like it for emulation."
#6
Microsoft
4.4
(8)
"It works best on all platforms."
"I use xbox controller without any problems."
"I use use the first Xbox Elite controller without issue."
"Working sya sa alahat ng emulator including ryujinx both PC and sa android phone."
"X-Box Series X works great for me"
"I just use an Xbox controller with a USB cord."
"The wired xbox 360 controllers work with MC2 on Steam."
"Tesla requires controllers that support Bluetooth LE which only PS5/PS4 controllers support."
#7
Nintendo
4.4
(8)
"Their other controllers really aren't worth the price but the N64 one is, purely because the cheaper third-party versions are awful."
"I use joystick mapper and use my switch pro controller. It’s a dream."
"80hr battery life."
"I like the NSO N64 controllers. But I have a good feeling about the 8bitdo N64 controllers they are coming out with soon."
"I think I saw a post where someone was using the Nintendo switch joy cons."
"Pro Controller of the Switch is working pretty Well for me."
"A wired Switch Pro controller will work out of the box."
"Nintendo Switch Pro controller lol"
#8
PlayStation
4.3
(6)
"It works perfectly with my P9Pro XL!"
"Any controller that you already own will work."
"Apple seems to favor PlayStation 5 duelsense."
"I have PS4 controllers that work well. I’ve always preferred the ergonomics of PS controllers over other brands."
"I use my dualsense bc it’s very comfortable."
"Basically any controller works. just use your ps controller."
#9
Reflex
4.5
(4)
"Original controllers with a Reflex Adapt is my go-to"
"I use the original controllers with a Reflex Adapt"
"I prefer SNAC but the demonbite range is super convenient"
"I usually just pick up the original systems controller from a retro game store and buy the SNAC adapter."
#10
Logitech
4.3
(4)
"Get yourself a USB connector plug-in for your joystick Port and get a Logitech F710"
"F310, u will not regret it."
"Works great."
"I prefer wired and have several options that I cycle through."
#11
DualShock
4.0
(4)
"Just works, bluetooth and wired."
"Dualshock 4 is good overall"
"Standard Dualshock 4 is enough."
"Steam natively supports the dualshock but outside of steam your mileage is going to vary if you go that route"
#12
SteelSeries
4.7
(3)
"Steel Series Nimbus. I was surprised of the premium quality of this controller."
"Steelseries Nimbus- there is no alternative."
"I’ve had a SteelSeries Nimbus for a number of years and it’s pretty solid."
#13
PS4
4.3
(3)
"It’s got a good dpad and good analog stick."
"I prefer the PS4 one if I need a better dpad."
"The most comfortable."
#14
Flydigi
4.0
(3)
"For something nicer I use a Vader 4 Pro."
"Flydigi Vader 4 Pro has adjustable thumbstick tension"
"The wasp by flydigi works and the mapping works also .been using it past 3 years no problem on pubg"
#15
EasySMX
4.5
(2)
"I am very happy with it."
"Get the Easysmx X05"
#16
Xbox Controller
4.5
(2)
"Xbox controller is the best and has native controller customization"
"Yes, it’s a good controller and works well with Apple TV and other Apple devices."
#17
Logitech G
3.5
(2)
"I'm using the farmstick without the wheel and it's good."
"None of those will actually work nicely without a wheel."
#18
Razer
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend playing with a razer kishi and / or backbone product for mobile or use a Bluetooth Xbox or PS4/5 controller."
#19
PlayStation 4
5.0
(1)
"I ended up using my PS4 controller with Joystick Mapper!"
#20
BSP
5.0
(1)
"Has programmable back buttons and the app lets your remap any button to your choice."
#21
Gulikit
5.0
(1)
"Best controller (with the caveat of it having a complex shortcut setup for customization) is the gulikit kk3 max."
#22
Machenike
5.0
(1)
"Without any doubt the best I've had."
#23
Gamesir X2S
4.0
(1)
"It's pretty cheap, portable, and works with the one plus 12 well"
#24
Victrix Pro BFG
4.0
(1)
"Overall pretty comfortable. Button force comparable to your regular dualsense and series controllers."
#25
Techri
4.0
(1)
"They have a nice texture and are great for PES, FIFA, GTA, online games."
#26
MSI
4.0
(1)
"Surprisingly comfortable & the perfect size for my hands."
#27
PowerA
4.0
(1)
"PowerA Nano is pretty great."
#28
BEBONCOOI
4.0
(1)
"Please let me know if you found any other good alternative from good brands."
#29
NYKO
4.0
(1)
"Anything NYKO."
#30
Gameflex
4.0
(1)
"Gameflex Vice fits over any case. It has inserts to add making it nice and snug."
#31
Jowua
4.0
(1)
"I’ve seen alot of people way back recommending using the Jowua controllers"
#32
Bluetooth Controller
4.0
(1)
"A Bluetooth Control will be ideal."
#33
T23
4.0
(1)
"All in, nagagamit ko sa phone, pc, and nintendo switch ko."
#34
Buffalo
4.0
(1)
"I use a buffalo SNES controller for playing NES and SNES."
#35
Backbone
4.0
(1)
"I’ve got the Backbone for my phone then use a usb-c cable to connect to my iPad."
#36
Beitong KunPeng 40
3.0
(1)
"Should be the lightest weight of those at around 245g."
#37
8BitDo Lite SE 2.4G Wireless
3.0
(1)
"You could also look at the *8BitDo Lite SE 2.4G Wireless*."
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