Pro Controller reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 191 Reddit reviews across 32 subreddits and 52 posts to rank the best Pro Controller brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Controller, r/Switch, r/CODWarzone, r/playstation, r/xbox. Top-rated brands include Nintendo (4.7/5), 8bitdo (4.6/5), DualSense Edge (4.3/5).
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Reviews191
Subreddits32
Posts52
Brands63
Products74
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#1
Nintendo
4.7
(26)
"Honestly probably just the official one"
"The actual Nintendo one for sure."
"I don't believe any Switch controller has a better gyro than Nintendo's Pro Controller, but I've honestly not looked into it much. It just works™"
"The only pro controller is the pro controller nothing else is better than it."
"The official pro controller is so good, I even use it for my pc games."
"The official one from Nintendo is one of the best ergonomically crafted controllers of all time tbh."
"The official one from Nintendo is the best."
"Honestly the official pro controller is one of the best controllers ever made for any system."
"100% the official Pro controller."
"The OEM Nintendo one is the best one."
#2
8bitdo
4.6
(15)
"This has Hall Effect stick sensors, extra shoulder buttons, and some other refinements."
"Love my 8bitdo ultimate 2. Great ergonomics for me and it has hall effect sticks"
"It's cheap af, and has Hall Affect sticks and triggers"
"8bitdo ultimate for pro alternative."
"I strongly recommend the 8bitdo ultimate controller with a dock. that shit really feels good on the hands."
"Usually I’d say 1st party but 8bitdo is the best."
"8bitdo ultimate."
"8bitdo Ultimate, MOBAPAD Chitu and the official one are all solid choices."
"8bit-o ultimate for switch, controllers unstoppable."
"It's a solid pick for It's price point. The buttons feel really great aswell. The R1 and L1 are clicky (I like them over the mushier Playstation shoulder buttons but some people dont)."
#3
DualSense Edge
4.3
(9)
"Then the dualsense edge."
"For unlimited budget, DualSense Edge."
"Dualsense edge is easily the way I’d go."
"One day we will get hall effect modules for it."
"Dualsence Edge."
"Just get an edge honestly."
"Dualsense Edge. It’s really worth it."
"Only controller you can actually swap out sticks if there is drift."
"I’ve used elite series 2 and dualsense edge. I like elite for comfort."
#4
Razer
4.3
(9)
"Razer Wolverine V3 pro and a Custom AIM Controller are my current favorite pro Xbox controllers."
"I switch between a Razor Chroma Wolverine 2 for super sweaty."
"Razer Wolverine controllers are the best for WZ."
"I already have a couple controllers, I have a Razer Wolverine TE v3 and a Blitz 2. I have played with a Razer controller for a couple years mostly because durability of other controllers was lacking (elite series 2)"
"Wolverine v3 pro is pro"
"Razer Wolverine V3 Pro might be good for example."
"I picked up the Razer Wolverine a few weeks ago and I really like it!"
"The Razer Wolverine v3 just released and has 2 back buttons and trigger locks."
"Razor Wolverine for Xbox has served me amazingly."
#5
Sony
4.6
(8)
"I use the ps5 edge. I love the different profile settings it comes with."
"PS5 controller is my favorite way to play hands down."
"Dualsense edge
You’re going to waste 200-300 on every other controller once they get stick drift."
"Dual sense edge. I’ve had 3 scuf and have hard horrible stick drift every time."
"Dual sense by a mile."
"I love how I can configure and change between profiles quickly."
"DualSense Edge."
"Honestly if you pad ps4 controller is the best that isn't a fighting game specific controller."
#6
Flydigi
4.1
(7)
"I’ve tried virtually all pro controllers and to me it’s not even close, both the Flydigi Vader 4 and Apex 4 are top tier."
"Vader and Wolverine and competitive pro controllers. If you’re not playing shooters or Multiplayer stuff I think they’re too much. I really like the 8bitdo Ultimate 2 wireless for my story games."
"That’s tough but I would likely lean toward the Vader 4. It’s lighter in the hand, cheaper, and (to me) feels just as good in game as the Apex."
"Vader 4 Pro. I tried the razer wolverine v3 and wanted to love it so bad but it is an awkward design for me and it ended up actually hurting my hand after a while."
"For Switch 1, Flydigi is pretty good with controllers, and I've heard great things about GameSir, and 8bitdo is great too."
"Flydigi Vader 4 Pro."
"If you are willing to compromise on the vibration and easy remapping on controller, I suggest vader 4 pro."
#7
Xbox
4.0
(7)
"I have to agree with those about the Elite Series 2."
"Xbox pro controller has configurable triggers."
"I use an Xbox controller (emulates a GameCube controller) your pro should do the same."
"Xbox elite controller. The 4 back buttons are remappable in steam too."
"Id honestly get an Xbox controller if you're serious about using Game Pass games, it will save you the fuss."
"Any Hall effect control for Xbox"
"Elite 2."
#8
SCUF
4.6
(5)
"Got a Scuf and couldn’t be happier."
"IMO it absolutely crushes every other controller I have… It’s awesome.. Look into it.."
"Scuf is so good, people stop using keyboard and mouse to compete with them on PC."
"Scuf, with the mouse click buttons and tall sticks."
"I think my oldest SCUF is probably 8 or 10 years old."
#9
Gulikit
4.2
(5)
"I have one of these and it's spectacular for PC and MISTer. Pretty close to a perfect modern controller if you like the button-feel of SNES controllers."
"Check the Gulikit KingKong 3 Max, the Funlab RGB Pro Controller, the PXN9607X(Hall), and the Mobapad Wireless Pro Controller."
"Bought this the day it came out and I agree with the other posters. I can never get a non-Hall effect controller again."
"This is a very good controller, would recommend. Also, it has Hall Effect sticks, which means no possibility of developing drift."
"I like the Gulikit Kingkong 2 Pro much better."
#10
8BitDo
4.2
(5)
"It will be 8bitdo, they always have the best third party controllers."
"8bitdo Wireless C Bluetooth (has gyro) has everything you need."
"8bitdo ultimate controller that has the Xbox’s control format."
"Try 8BitDo."
"Sure as hell isn't the official Nintendo one. Try 8BitDo."
#11
Gamesir
4.2
(5)
"The G7 family line has been great imo."
"Cyclone 2 or Vader 4 Pro are your best options right now."
"Gamesir Cyclone 2 or Flydigi Vader 4 Pro. Those are my suggestions."
"I got a Gamesir controller from Amazon and never broke or drift."
"I bought the Gamesir G7 SE and I love it!"
#12
FlyDigi
4.5
(4)
"Go on Amazon and grab a FlyDigi Vader 3 Pro for only $60."
"Just get a Flydigi Vader 3 Pro."
"Vader 3 Pro."
"It's better than any other controller I’ve owned."
#13
Pro Controller
3.4
(5)
"The pro controller"
"GuliKit Pro Controller + Nintendo's own Pro Controller, side-by-side."
"I like the normal pro controller but I would get one with turbo mode and back buttons."
"I like it better than the pro."
"Still a shame the official pro Controller has no 3.5mm headphone jack."
#14
Edge
5.0
(3)
"I always come back to the Edge despite only having two rear paddles. It just feels more "."
"The edge is probably your best option since you seem to be a stick drift savage. You can buy replaceable modules for $20 usd instead of buying a brand new controller."
"I use the Edge, and it’s 100% worth it. Replaceable sticks, built for PlayStation, totally adjustable but no mouse click triggers or buttons which I personally prefer and the L2 and R2 triggers are adjustable as well."
#15
Thrustmaster
3.5
(4)
"Thrustmaster Eswap S/X/X2 models are the most accurate."
"Thrustmaster Eswap x and 2x. They recently released Hall effect modules."
"I grabbed one, I've been using a eSwap Pro X for a while and it's great."
"I have had an eSwap Pro X for more than half a year playing Rocket League."
#16
Blitz
4.3
(3)
"Blitz 2 is pretty darn fast I been enjoying it."
"In terms of latency, actual king is Blitz2."
"I believe Blitz 2 and PowerA OPS V3 Pro are the one of lowest controllers in market now."
#17
GameSir
4.3
(3)
"It has very very low latency on buttons and sticks."
"For about 70€ you can buy the newest gamesir tarantula pro."
"Now im using Gamesir T4 Cyclone Pro so far so good."
#18
PowerA
4.0
(3)
"PowerA OPS V3 Pro, which has best button latency and second best stick latency."
"Would maybe a gamecube style controller where the buttons are different shapes work"
"One of those PowerA enhanced, they’re much lighter & cheaper."
#19
Microsoft
3.7
(3)
"Elite Series 2 is the best controller out there but the worst part is its durability."
"I love my Elite series 2. Go to Best buy to purchase it and make sure to get the geek squad warranty as it is prone to break."
"I like the ergos on the Xbox elite 2 but it has stick drift problems."
#20
Vader 4 Pro
5.0
(2)
"Best controller I’ve used to date."
"My main compliment for the controller is just how smooth the sticks are and using the adjustable tension rings."
#21
G7
4.5
(2)
"I love the wired G7s best controllers I've tried."
"I like the wired g7, way cheaper than the other options without being lower quality."
#22
Battle Beaver
4.5
(2)
"Get a Battle Beaver and never look back."
"Battle beaver, imo buttons are better than paddles."
#23
Stealth
4.5
(2)
"Stealth ultra. Just got mine. It’s awesome."
"The only won I have of these three is the stealth ultra and honestly I thought the controller was great."
#24
Handheld Legend
4.5
(2)
"Handheld legend makes progcc, its a procon thats designed with competitive play being the focus!"
"Consider the proGCC from handheld legend!"
#25
Mobapad
4.5
(2)
"You can look into Mobapad Chitu HD instead."
"Those controllers are similar to the Nintendo Switch Pro controller in shape."
#26
Scuf
4.5
(2)
"I’m using the scuf reflex pro, and it serves me beautifully for like 3 years now."
"Just got myself Scuf Envision Pro and it seems good."
#27
GuliKit
4.5
(2)
"“GuliKit No Stick Drift KingKong 2 Pro Wireless Controller” on amazon is the one i got!"
"Gulikit KK3 Max."
#28
Unknown Pro Controller
2.7
(3)
"I have a knock off pro controller I got years ago so haven't needed it"
"The pro controller does not have a gyro."
"The Pro controller doesn't have motion controls."
#29
Blitz 2
4.0
(2)
"Both are great controllers."
"I think the blitz 2 is your best bet."
#30
Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma
4.0
(2)
"I use a razer wolverine v2 chroma, and it fits my hands pretty well."
"I use a razer wolverine v2 chroma, and it fits my hands pretty well."
#31
Data Frog
4.0
(2)
"I use a datafrog S80 switch pro controller 'replica' with bloopair without any problems."
"I have been using a cheap one called 'Data Frog' from AliExpress for few days now."
#32
Anbernic
4.0
(2)
"It's cheap and efficient."
"Has a very similar shape but has some extra features beyond what you find on the Ultim"
#33
Nacon
3.5
(2)
"I have a wireless steelseries headset so the input problem won’t be there for me. I also have it turned off in my settings cause I think it’s quite annoying."
"The NACON, for example, has no vibration in PS5 games, no adaptive triggers, and you have to use an included attachment for the speaker and microphone."
#34
8BitDo SN30 Pro
3.5
(2)
"Check 8bitdo controllers!"
"Worked flawlessly. The triggers aren't analog though, so not good for games where differing trigger pressure matters."
#35
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
3.5
(2)
"Yes, you can play Terraria on a PC using a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller."
"Some games will switch A/B and X/Y, so the buttons won't always be detected by the game correctly."
#36
PS5
3.0
(2)
"The new ps5 edge controller rules."
"Don’t get the PS5 edge, you’ll get stick drift."
#37
Carbxn
5.0
(1)
"I got a custom controller from a company in Australia."
#38
Nitro Deck
5.0
(1)
"Oh man, I picked up a Nitro Deck and I am never going back to anything else."
#39
NYXI
5.0
(1)
"I love the NYXI Hyperion Joy-pad replacement."
#40
DualSense
5.0
(1)
"Dualsense edge. It’s really worth it."
#41
Hypr
5.0
(1)
"100% the best atm is hypr pro controllers."
#42
Extreme Rate
5.0
(1)
"Very happy with mine for over 2 years."
#43
IINI
5.0
(1)
"Just bought those IINI Pro Controllers from AliExpress. Very good grip and buttons."
#44
Vader
5.0
(1)
"I love using the Vader 4 Pro with Magic-X(firmware 1.9). Works great."
#45
AIM Controller
5.0
(1)
"AIM controller"
#46
Hori
5.0
(1)
"I upgraded to the Hori Split Pad Pro and it made my life better."
#47
SMX x20
4.0
(1)
"The new SMX x20 is no more than $50."
#48
Nacon Revolution 5 Pro
4.0
(1)
"Nacon revolution 5 pro maybe."
#49
Binbok
4.0
(1)
"You could look at the Binbok Gemini or the Mobapad Chitu."
#50
Rainbow
4.0
(1)
"Rainbow 2 Pro."
#51
Turtle Beach
4.0
(1)
"Look into turtle beaches new controller, no stick drift and button clicks."
#52
VOYEE
4.0
(1)
"I use the voyee controller. It is pretty comfortable."
#53
PDP
4.0
(1)
"Long 40 hours battery life, full range motion control, programmable back pedal triggers, and 30 ft range fully wireless. Just as good as the official pro controller for the switch."
#54
Elite Series 2
4.0
(1)
"I always have a leaning to elite series 2, but Wolverine, turtle beach, and HEX GAMING do not fly under my radar"
#55
G45Pro
4.0
(1)
"G45Pro isn't that popular as 8bit ultimate but it's almost the best price/quality controller i ever used to have."
#56
G50S
4.0
(1)
"I got the G50S a few weeks ago. I was originally going to buy an 8Bitdo Pro 2, but went with the G50S due to its price (50€ vs 32€). It's been really good so far, 6 back buttons is a huge plus."
#57
Victrix
4.0
(1)
"I've heard the Victrix Gambit is good."
#58
Power A
4.0
(1)
"Best controller I have for xbox is sadly the OG Power A fusion pro."
#59
Pro
4.0
(1)
"You should go with the pro then. Take the new model"
#60
8Bitdo
4.0
(1)
"I played Fortnite and BotW and TotK using the 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth and I have no sproblems with gyro."
#61
Elite
3.0
(1)
"Get a controller with hal effect sticks! Elite is great, but breaks.... ALOT."
#62
KK3
3.0
(1)
"The kk3 max is coming out. I'm just waiting for reviews"
#63
Elite 2
2.0
(1)
"I would love to recommend Elite 2, but the build quality is seriously the worst I’ve ever seen."
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