Gamepad reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 207 Reddit reviews across 43 subreddits and 57 posts to rank the best Gamepad brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/GeForceNOW, r/Controller, r/StreetFighter, r/Fighters, r/ffxi. Top-rated brands include Sony (4.3/5), GameSir (4.0/5), Xbox (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews207
Subreddits43
Posts57
Brands54
Products74
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#1
Sony
4.3
(32)
"The most popular pad among pros is the dualsense edge"
"They are all fantastic and mostly down to personal preference."
"Both works out of the box."
"PS4 controller has the lowest latency and the widest compatibility range"
"The Dual Sense actually has an edge (only on the PS5) due to its feedback it’s easier to detect wheel spins and lockups."
"Dualsense. Hands down."
"The dualsense works delightfully on mac"
"I just bought a DualSense yesterday and it indeed works out of the box. Everything work!"
"Nothing beats DualSense Edge"
"Dual shock 4. The stock DS4 is the pad that has won more EVO trophies than any other."
#2
GameSir
4.0
(28)
"It has hall effect joystick and triggers, uses a USBC connection from the left side so that you can use foldable phones in a 3DS form factor easily."
"Buy the Game Sir Nova Lite."
"Gamesir HE thank me later👍🏻"
"I've been pretty happy with it so far. Just in case the link doesn't work it's the Gamesir g8 Galileo."
"Gamesir x2s works well."
"G8 or x2s"
"Can recommend."
"It was the Gamesir G8"
"Gamesir Lite. £13 delivered from AliExpress."
"Gamesir and easysmx got lot of great controller under 50$. My recommendation. Gamesir got kaleid, g7."
#3
Xbox
4.3
(22)
"I like the XBox Series X dpad. Best stock dpad I've ever used and ive been playing since sf2."
"I have an Xbox elite controller that's great."
"I use the Xbox elite wireless controller with a Brook wingman fgc converter for when I need to play on ps5."
"I continue to believe it’s the best controller for FFXI ever."
"Work very well, connect to pc seamlessly."
"Xbox controllers takes the W."
"Xbox one controller with USB cable."
"I personally like any controller with an Xbox layout because my thumbs will naturally rest on the left stick and face buttons without strain."
"I really love the xbox one controller (even more so than the Series controller, because of the dpad)"
"Elite 2 (Pros: back button, shortest gear of trigger is similar to the unlinear trigger)"
#4
Microsoft
4.5
(20)
"I still use the Xbox Elite Series 2 for F1 on console."
"The official MS and Sony controllers are best on macOS."
"Xbox controller for sure"
"Xbox Elite controller. Xbox makes one of the most comfortable controller layouts."
"I second xbox series controller or the elite as you have a choice of normal vs disc dpad. It’s ergonomic and a great all rounder, compatible with everything out of the box."
"Xbox Series is my favorite. PS4 is also good."
"Another vote for the xbox controller here..."
"Xbox controller is your best bet, they are just plug in play."
"360 controller is a great swiss army knife."
"Xbox because of battery."
#5
8Bitdo
4.4
(13)
"Look up 8bitdo's line up, they have a bunch of modes that can help with emulation, and it has an Android compatible mode"
"8BitDo has a page for their Apple-compatible/officially supported controllers - here."
"8BitDo has their controller on sale on Amazon within your price range and has hall effect sticks & wireless 2.4/ Bluetooth."
"Check out the 8Bitdo Ultimate (2)"
"No love for 8bitdo? 😁"
"I like the 8bitdo ultimate"
"I mainly use 8BitDo stuff these days since I am not a cheap ass like OP ;)"
"It's really good, keep using it on my phone and my tv."
"Both are excellent."
"I have the normal 8bitdo Ultimate and that also works just like an Xbox controller perfectly."
#6
8BitDo
4.6
(10)
"The 8bitdo Pro 2 is my favorite controller. Ever. I use it daily for every game I play on Linux, both wired and bluetooth."
"I use the 8bitdo micro with my procreate and its been a game changer!"
"8BITDO PRO 2"
"Maybe the 8Bitdo Pro 2?"
"Another vote for 8BitDo. Specifically, the 8BitDo Pro 2."
"I can recommend the 8BitDo Pro 2, it’s what I use for games that need a controller."
"8bitdo Pro2. It's like a PS1/2 controller layout."
"Ultimate 2c. I've tried easysmx x05, nova lite and nova and 2c is the better one."
"8bitdo ultimate wireless 2c"
"8bitdo ultimate 2c"
#7
Gamesir
4.0
(11)
"Love my Gamesir X2 Lightning. Did wonders for GamePass streaming."
"A bit big and bulky but very good. Probably overkill for Delta and retro gaming but I also use it for PS remote play so just use it for both."
"I use a gamesir controller i bought off amazon."
"Make really good ones, it was my set up once upon a time"
"I personally use a gamesir t4 kalied. No issues with it, just preference things."
"He got the backbone first but ended up sending it back and got the gamesir instead. Iirc he likes how the gamesir feels more."
"Gamesir T4 Kaleid is great if you don't mind wired."
"Gamesir controls for XBOX and they are of very good quality, which is why the X3 has my vote of confidence."
"Gamesir g8 plus is compatible"
"I think I'll go for the Gamesir x3, I prefer to pay a little more for a good quality controller with a Type C connection."
#8
Hori
4.1
(8)
"I used a friend’s HORI Fight Commander controller and I loved it and immediately got one."
"Hori fighting commander (not octa) has the best dpad and longevity."
"The hori fighting commander has one of the best dpads. I use it to play spelunky all the time"
"I like the hori octa"
"I have a Hori Octa and Razor Raion. I mainly use the Hori but I do love both."
"Most pad players use a ps4 pad. Some use ps5 or an Xbox controller. Some use ones with six face buttons, aka a fightpad. The Hori fc otca and razer raion are the most used of them."
"Older versions of the hori fighting commander, not the current one."
"Hori fighting commander"
#9
Radiomaster
5.0
(4)
"I’d go for the radio master pocket instead of whatever these controllers are."
"Follow everyones advice saying buy the pocket"
"Get some cheap real controller, like Radiomaster Pocket or Jumper t-lite, you'll have much better time with those."
"Better investment: (radiomaster pocket transmitter*)"
#10
PlayStation
4.3
(3)
"DS4 is goated it’s assumed you have a converter if not the Wingman FGC from Brooks for $60 is good."
"Xsx is nice honestly. Or DS4."
"My Dualshock 4 is working perfectly."
#11
Logitech
4.3
(3)
"Both have worked flawlessly."
"Both controllers are really good."
"Being a PC player, I absolutely love the Logitech F310's d-pad."
#12
Nintendo
4.3
(3)
"I'm very happy with it."
"Switch controllers are pretty budget friendly and fairly reliable."
"I’m using my switch pro controller currently, works great for me."
#13
Thrustmaster
5.0
(2)
"Thrustmaster Eswap S D-pad feels marvelous especially the diagonals ! give it a look !"
"Thrustmaster Eswap s D-pad is insane like you have diagonals that feels marvelous"
#14
Bsp
4.5
(2)
"Bsp d8 off aliexpress is really good"
"Just finished Star Wars The Force Unleashed on my BSP-D8. Works great for it's price."
#15
Nacon
4.0
(2)
"Get Nacon Mgx pro, if you're taking it off and on then its better to not kill your usbc port."
"Nacon mg-x pro. Bluetooth works just as well as USB c in my experience."
#16
GameSir Tarantula Pro
4.0
(2)
"Gamesir's Tarantula Pro is what I've been using as my main gamepad and I love it."
"Gamesir Tarantula Pro-check it out. It has TMR sticks, Hall/microswitch triggers, 2 back buttons, HD rumble, NFC."
#17
8bitdo
4.0
(2)
"I love my 8bitdo M30."
"8bitdo m30 or Hori Fighting Commander, the older one with the physical dp/ls/rs switch if you're looking for something specifically for fgs."
#18
Gamesir G8
4.0
(2)
"Gamesir g8. But you need to mod a controller."
"Is great, or the g8+ if you want it to be Bluetooth."
#19
DualSense
4.0
(2)
"For the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers."
"Dualsense and xbox controllers are always the only options"
#20
Blitz
3.5
(2)
"I m using blitz and it's great I have used ps4 controller also but didn't like it that much"
"Blitz is also good but I did not buy that as there was no PS compatibility."
#21
Xbox Controller
5.0
(1)
"Get the Xbox controller"
#22
Razer
5.0
(1)
"The clicky dpad and having 6 face buttons feels so good to me."
#23
MSI
5.0
(1)
"Works like a charm."
#24
PS5 Controller
5.0
(1)
"Way better with its integrated battery and overall just better to hold on to."
#25
Gamesir G8 Galileo
5.0
(1)
"It's great! It has hall effect sticks, does not need recharging."
#26
8bitdo Ultimate 3-mode
5.0
(1)
"Works great with shield and geforce now."
#27
Microsoft Xbox Series X Controller
5.0
(1)
"Largely for high compatibility with games."
#28
Nvidia Controller
5.0
(1)
"The best controller for GFN is hands-down the official Nvidia Controller."
#29
Memo
5.0
(1)
"Memo S3 it's the cheapest quality controller you can buy right now, I've had mine for 6 months and it's been amazing."
#30
Red Magic
5.0
(1)
"Go for the Red Magic Dual Shadow gamepad! Even if is connected via Bluetooth the game pad feels smooth."
#31
8BitDo Pro 2
4.0
(1)
"8bitdo pro2, its like $40"
#32
Mad Catz
4.0
(1)
"The mad catz sf5 fightpad is pretty underrated. Smooth shaped 6 butten and one of the best dpads on the market."
#33
F500
4.0
(1)
"F500 V2 fightstick"
#34
ROG
4.0
(1)
"Should be compatible with phone at least."
#35
Ginfull
4.0
(1)
"I like the ginfull v5/v5s/v6 never having duds and they are pretty reliable."
#36
Xbox Series Controller
4.0
(1)
"Got one for €45 recently"
#37
8bitdo Xbox Cloud Controller
4.0
(1)
"Worked fine for me through my android TV."
#38
D8 Bluetooth Controller
4.0
(1)
"Does absolutely everything you need and can stretch from a phone to a tablet."
#39
Gamesir X2S
4.0
(1)
"Is cheap you can try it"
#40
Steel Series Controller
4.0
(1)
"Works great with no input lag."
#41
Nacon MG-X Pro
4.0
(1)
"You can attach a phone on it. Its awesome."
#42
MoGA XP Ultra
4.0
(1)
"I have both for years and never had drift issues."
#43
8BitDo Wireless Gamepad
4.0
(1)
"Go with whatever has hall effect stick and triggers both."
#44
Dire Wolf
4.0
(1)
"Everything you listed is covered and it even works on Switch."
#45
ECHTPower
4.0
(1)
"Works pretty good especially the gyro, right now i play fps game in pc like the finals and fortnite"
#46
GuliKit
4.0
(1)
"Gulikit KK3 (Pro or Max also recommended)."
#47
SteelSeries
4.0
(1)
"I recommend steel series...they are lots of cheap refurbished ones on amazon"
#48
EasySMS
4.0
(1)
"EasySMS X20 is on Black Friday sale on Amazon currently, and there’s a coupon available for an extra $8 off."
#49
EasySMX
4.0
(1)
"You could get something like the easysmx x10, xbox shape, clickly mechanical buttons."
#50
PowerA
3.0
(1)
"I use a power A fusion wired Xbox controller. It's expensive though."
#51
Cosmic Byte Stratos Xenon
3.0
(1)
"Got it for $20."
#52
DualShock 4
3.0
(1)
"Isn't the best controller, but it still works perfectly fine."
#53
Ant eSports
3.0
(1)
"All in one controller (supports PC, PS3, PS4, Switch, android and iOS).."
#54
Victrix
3.0
(1)
"If you want to live large, the Victrix is quite nice. But, I can't say it's absolutely worth the price point."
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