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[Ozrimandias]

No control is perfect, but the dualsense is close to perfection (leaving it's short battery life aside)

 

[analog_future]

I've tried a ton of different controllers, and this one takes the cake for me:

 

[Hawkeye2890]

PS4

 

[Edgelord79]

1) 8BitDo Ultimate 2
2) Xbox Controller
3) Steam Controller

 

[rapid32.5]

Xbox series with PS5 noiseless d-pad is a perfect controller for me.

 

[Ceadeus]

The switch 2 pro controller is pretty incredible and premium. It feels better than both ps5 and series controller.

 

[yansolo]

i really like the razer wolverine v2 i managed to find one a few years ago at a good price, but the past couple years ive been using gamesir controllers, they are very good quality and at a decent price (under 100 bux aud)

 

[alabtrosMyster]

Ps4 controller is kond

 

[Topher]

I've tried a ton of different controllers, and this one takes the cake for me:

PC has so many good options. That's definitely one of them

 

[Arsic]

1. Dualsense
   
   then there's a big gap, followed by
   
   
2. Switch 2 Pro Controller
3. Xbox 360 Controller
4. DualShock 4
5. Xbox One/Series controller

This is post by post mine.

If I wanted to shake it up at all I'd change 5 to 3, and make 5 Dreamcast controller.

 

[PlayStaytion]

The original DualShock , 360, GameCube, SEGA Genesis.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

It was the Dualsense, but I recently got the Switch 2 Pro controller and wow, it takes the cake.

 

[Mozza]

Switch 2 Pro controller......looks and feels sublime.

 

[Ellis]

For everything that doesn't need thumbsticks on PC (I have an original Saturn pad, but a DIY 8bitDo Bluetooth motherboard inside). Worth every penny, and I don't have to resort to full clones that don't replicate the silky d-pad anywhere near as good.

For everything that does require sticks..

Absolutely dog shit battery life, but everything else is the best of all current modern controllers. Never had drift myself, so I can't comment on that.

I'm also partial to a DualShock 3. It's light, has amazing battery, and in recent years, has great simple software for Windows. No more MotionJoy bollocks that we had to use many years ago. Dinput, Xinput, SDL, you name it. Incredibly easy to use now in everything.

 

[CrimsonTide]

I've tried a ton of different controllers, and this one takes the cake for me:

Yeah but for that price, it better take the whole bakery! Can't imagine paying that, it does look nice though..

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

Snagged one of these as they're on sale for $34

Amazon.com

Seems like a great deal

 

[cireza]

The switch 2 pro controller is pretty incredible and premium. It feels better than both ps5 and series controller.

Indeed, to my greatest surprise. Got mine a few days ago, and still can't believe how good it is.

 

[CrimsonTide]

Snagged one of these as they're on sale for $34

Amazon.com

Seems like a great deal

Nice! OG Xbox pad (well the redesigned one)

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

Nice! OG Xbox pad (well the redesigned one)

Funny enough, the Series X is my first Xbox, so I don't really have any nostalgia for the older controllers. A lot of people say it's very comfortable, so I figured I'd have a more objective take on it since I've never used the OG.

I've only ever had one controller, so I thought it was about time to pick up a second, and at this price, why not give it a try

I've been playing Skate with it for a few hours now, and overall it's great. The sticks feel really solid, and I appreciate the Hall effect sensors. Even though I never had an Xbox, I did have a Dreamcast and an N64, so maybe I am a little nostalgic for bigger controllers in general.

 

[CrimsonTide]

Funny enough, the Series X is my first Xbox, so I don't really have any nostalgia for the older controllers. A lot of people say it's very comfortable, so I figured I'd have a more objective take on it since I've never used the OG.

I've only ever had one controller, so I thought it was about time to pick up a second, and at this price, why not give it a try

I've been playing Skate with it for a few hours now, and overall it's great. The sticks feel really solid, and I appreciate the Hall effect sensors. Even though I never had an Xbox, I did have a Dreamcast and an N64, so maybe I am a little nostalgic for bigger controllers in general.

Well I think it's the "type S" Xbox controller as was referred and it was fantastic

The "Duke" which was the giant OG one. Well, it absolutely was too big and felt kinda weird. You got used to it. But the redesign was absolutely amazing.

I might need to snag that $35 little treasure

 

[Sharius]

well, my opinion kinda bias toward PS controller since it's the only controller i used for last +20 years, last year i buy some button gadget for my phone which simulate xbox controller especially the way the place 2 analog, and i find that i keep missing button or analog when play game with that analog placement

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

Well I think it's the "type S" Xbox controller as was referred and it was fantastic

The "Duke" which was the giant OG one. Well, it absolutely was too big and felt kinda weird. You got used to it. But the redesign was absolutely amazing.

I might need to snag that $35 little treasure

Same price at Walmart although I grabbed mine on Amazon

Hyperkin DuchesS Xbox X|S Wired Controller w/ Hall Effect Sticks - 2025-09-20

Amazon has Hyperkin DuchesS Xbox X|S Wired Controller w/ Hall Effect Sticks (Black) on sale for $34.24. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders. Walmart also has Hyperkin DuchesS Xbox X|S Wired

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[kevboard]

Same price at Walmart although I grabbed mine on Amazon

Hyperkin DuchesS Xbox X|S Wired Controller w/ Hall Effect Sticks - 2025-09-20

Amazon has Hyperkin DuchesS Xbox X|S Wired Controller w/ Hall Effect Sticks (Black) on sale for $34.24. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders. Walmart also has Hyperkin DuchesS Xbox X|S Wired

slickdeals.net

I still think Hyperkin should have included a breakaway cable that lets it connect to an original Xbox. the OG xbox uses USB ports as controller inputs. they just rewired them and made them into a proprietary plug. so all you'd need is a breakaway cable with that plug, and maybe a switch to set the firmware into OG Xbox mode.

I would instantly buy these if they did that, even tho I had bad experiences with Hyperkin in the past.

 

[damidu]

dualsense edge by far, minus the batter life of course