Gaming Controllers reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 234 Reddit reviews across 33 subreddits and 50 posts to rank the best Gaming Controllers brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/gaming, r/Gaming4Gamers, r/buildapc, r/Steam, r/linux_gaming. Top-rated brands include Microsoft (4.3/5), Xbox (4.3/5), 8BitDo (4.6/5).

Stats

Reviews234

Subreddits33

Posts50

Brands70

Products53

Top communities

r/gaming33 r/Gaming4Gamers29 r/buildapc24 r/Steam21 r/linux_gaming19

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Microsoft

4.3

(33)

"Xbox Elite 2 has been the best since I retired my Steam Controller. Pricey, but it's very comfortable and perfectly customizable for just about everything"

"Xbox has been the best controller forever, it's honestly a no contest with how comfortable Xbox controllers are."

"I do have others, but the Xbox One and 8bitdo controller I've got would be the best for modern gaming and working with Steam."

"I own several wireless controllers, now, and my Xbox One controller is still my favorite wireless controller for PC."

"Wired xbox 360/one controller are by far your best bet"

"Buy the new xbox one controller with bluetooth"

"I have a Steam Controller, but for most games, I prefer the Xbox One controller."

"If you don't mind wires, an Xbox One controller works over USB and it's every bit as compatible and easy to set up as an Xbox 360 controller."

"Take the xbox 360 controller - add paddles on the back."

"The xbox elite with its back paddles has changed my life."

Xbox

4.3

(25)

"I'd say get an Xbox controller, because it just works."

"Xbox controllers... connecting is easy since it's Microsoft and the layout is perfect."

"Xbox controller for better compatibility."

"Get an xbox controller."

"The setup is so easy as pressing a sync button."

"Xbox One controller is best in my opinion."

"Xbox controller is the way to go I’ve had mine last for years."

"I recommend the Xbox One controller. You're going to get the least amount of fuss from it."

"I have an Xbox one elite controller and it’s honestly the best controller I’ve ever used."

"Just pay the few dollars more and get an Xbone controller."

8BitDo

4.6

(17)

"I like 8bitdo personally."

"8bitdo haven’t let me down yet"

"Also the 8bitdo ultimate 2 just released and it's even better at even cheaper."

"Lastly I tried 8Bitdo Ultimate 2C and wow a lot better then KK2 and I think i like the shoulder bumper more"

"8bitdo Ultimate 2C is $30 without any sale and it works great."

"8BitDo Ultimate its way better that Xbox controller"

"The 8BitDo Ultimate Controller (I have the Bluetooth + 2,4GHz version) is the nicest controller I've ever used."

"The 8BitDo Ultimate Controller is awesome because of the hall effect sticks, they allow for very fine adjustments even without gyro"

"8bitdo pro 2 is what you're looking for."

"Love my 8BitDo Pro 2."

Logitech

4.1

(16)

"I bought F310 for FIFA back in 2012-13, after a replacement it still works to this day. Amazing product."

"F710 user since 2016 got it replaced only once works flawlessly."

"Steam controller + logitech f710 (or 310). Go for it; 101% true support."

"Logitech F710: https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/Logitech-controllers"

"If you want a good wireless one try [this logitech one](http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-940-000117-Gamepad-F710/dp/B0041RR0TW)."

"Logitech F710, or Microsoft controller."

"I have Logitech f310 - 2,095/- and cosmicbyte wireless 1549/- in my wishlist."

"Another option you have is Logitech f310 . It has no rumble but is super gre"

"Wife and I like our Logitech F710's."

"[Logitech f310] is pretty awesome."

Xbox Controller

4.6

(9)

"Xbox controller or dualshock 4 + DS4 windows (software)."

"Pretty much all modern controllers are PC compatible. Xbox controllers are the most plug and play."

"Just grab an xbox or Playstation controller. Should work just fine."

"Just use an Xbox or PS controller."

"Wireless Xbox controller works for me too."

"I use xbox Controller and have no lag unless playing Game Pass."

"Xbox controller."

"Although my first attempt will be with the xbox controller I already have wired for usb."

"I also think there may be uses for wired controllers aside from on a plane."

Sony

4.6

(9)

"Dual Sense, when utilized by a game, is amazing."

"Works really well on my Sony TVs."

"Love it, simple program ds4 windows and it works with every game I try it on"

"Dualshock 4 works perfectly via Bluetooth or USB."

"I'm using a wireless PS4 controller with mine, love it."

"If you are into comptetitive shooters id say the PS5 controller with back paddels is the best"

"I really like the PS5 controller but been debating to get Xbox controller as well."

"I'm a fan of my DS4 controller. Works wired and wireless."

"A PS3 controller is the best imo."

Xbox 360

4.4

(8)

"Been using my wired USB 360 controller for years."

"The 360 controller was the best controller until the Xbox One controller came out."

"Xbox 360 controller for sure."

"360 controllers are the greatest controller ever, period."

"Wireless Xbox 360 controllers plus a cheap Chinese wireless dongle."

"Xbox 360 controllers are the cheapest out there."

"I prefer the transforming Xbox 360 controller."

"Just go for a 360 controller."

Steam

4.7

(7)

"Steam controller, hands down."

"Love the Steam Controller."

"I seriously think it's the best controller I've ever used now."

"I love my Steam Controller for just about everything, since it's so versatile."

"I've got a Steam controller and a logitech F310 we well, both are well supported and they compliment eachother well."

"Some time ago I bought a Steam Controller and I'm not going back."

"I have a steam controller, and it's neat, but I never really use it."

Gulikit

4.4

(7)

"Gulikit makes the highest quality controllers I've ever tried. Hall effect sticks and triggers so drift isn't really an issue."

"I can recommend the king kong pro 2 added bonus of it being hall effect so no need to worry about stick drift later on"

"Playing elden ring feels Great."

"I tried Kulikit Kingkong Pro 2 and quite like it but found the wireless dongle sometimes just decided to not turn on."

"I use the Gulikit Kingkong 2 pro. Pretty solid Xbox style controller. Has, hall effect sticks and smooth rubber feeling coating."

"Gullikits lineup have served me extremely well. I use the KK2."

"Try this one out if you're feeling brave and tell me how it goes lol It has hall effect joysticks aka no drift ever."

#10

Xbox One Controller

4.7

(6)

"Get an Xbox one controller."

"Can't beat the XBOX One controllers, if you ask me."

"Pretty sure any controller Xbox one/ PS4 or newer will work as long as it's wired."

"Everything changed when i got my hands on the XB1 controller though, its size allowed my palms to actually be sort of flat against the grips."

"However it is spefified to support only XBox One and DS4 controllers."

"I’m curious to know if Apple and cod will allow just any controller or if they will have only a few brands allowed to try and stop the modding."

#11

PS4

4.0

(6)

"Ps4 controller works perfectly fine for me."

"Everything else is flawless."

"PS4 controller feels more 'in the groove'."

"Works fantastically."

"I've had the best experience with the PS4."

"I'm quite fond of the Dualshock 4. Easy to configure & use."

#12

GameSir

3.8

(6)

"GameSir x2 is great."

"Currently using the Gamesir X2 bluetooth version and having a good time with it."

"I'm thinking about Gamesir X2 Bluetooth."

"Look into Kishi 2 and Gamesir x2."

"Gamesir x2 Bluetooth."

"It was great for about 20 days, then half the buttons would not respond."

#13

PS5

4.4

(5)

"I like using the PS5 controller."

"PS5 controller. Underneath that, PS4 controller."

"The PS5 controller is the best IMO."

"PS5 for features like gyro, touchpad, or 8Bitdo Ultimate 2C wired/wireless for cheap"

"I like the ps5 controller."

#14

DualShock 4

5.0

(4)

"Gyro and rumble work out of the box."

"My go-to recommendation for PC gamepads these days would be a dualshock 4."

"I use a Dualshock 4. Works flawlessly."

"I'm using a DualShock 4. Support is perfect."

#15

Switch Pro

5.0

(4)

"The Switch Pro Controller has been amazing since I bought it."

"I use a switch pro controller for steam games."

"I really like the Switch Pro Controller."

"Switch Pro Controller is my go to for steam."

#16

PS4 Controller

5.0

(3)

"I use my ps4 controller."

"PS4 controller. I prefer the XBOX controller layout, but I play Rocket League."

"The normal PS4 Controller is great, and there is no better Controller for Gaming at the moment."

#17

Gamesir

4.3

(3)

"X2 pro is the only real option if you need good joysticks and triggers."

"Gamesir has official controllers that have all of these features Hall effect sticks for like $50"

"Gamesir make good cheap Hall effect controllers."

#18

Steam Controller

3.7

(3)

"Well by default I’d say Xbox One controller for games that support it natively. But I actually like the steam controller."

"I used a PS3 DS3 until I got my Steam controller."

"Say what you will about the Steam Controller."

#19

MOGA

3.7

1.0

(1)

"PS5 controllers have awful stick drift issues. Don't get one."

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