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sumguyonline, do games w How to decide what kind of controller one should purchase?

Bought a wired eswap thrustmaster pro. Refuse to use anything else ever again. Been a default controller that came with the console guy for most of my life before that. An actual game changer. Button pushes always register, the joysticks are damned responsive, and it feels quality with internal parts being made of metal. It was pricey, but it was damn worth it.

glitches_brew,

I 100% agree and you didn’t even mention the biggest selling point in my eyes. The joysticks are modular so you can swap them out if they ever get drift. The sticks are extremely high quality but drift is inevitable in most scenarios so it’s nice to only need to spend $20 instead of $200 for no more drift.

stealth_cookies,

I’ve heard nothing but problems about the reliability of these. One streamer for my main game is sponsored by them through their org and occasionally rages about how many they have broken just playing.

pineapplelover, do games w How to decide what kind of controller one should purchase?

I bought some cheap PS and Xbox controller clones on eBay and they all work amazingly well OOTB on Linux

BlackLaZoR, do games w How to decide what kind of controller one should purchase?
@BlackLaZoR@fedia.io avatar

Have some experience with Xbox controllers and steam controller

First official Xbox One X controller is absolute shit via bluetooth. Proprietary dongle works well, as long as its on windows - getting it to work under linux is a pain.

As far as compatibility goes Xbox 360 Dualshock with 2,4ghz wireless dongle is the best - dongle identifies as wired controller, it works correctly with everything.

Steam controller works with everything except ergonomics is IMO garbage. Dualshock rules in this area

And don't even think about connecting anything via bluetooth to android - bluetooth drivers are broken since android 10, causing massive input lag. Use either wired, or Xbox 360 2,4ghz wireless dongle controller

all-knight-party,
@all-knight-party@fedia.io avatar

Steam Controller's ergo is great for me. It's absolutely fucking weird compared to anything else, but I like larger grips on controllers since I have long fingers.

BuboScandiacus, do games w How to decide what kind of controller one should purchase?
@BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz avatar

Unrelated to the actual question but related to the title: Check if the controller fits your hand size. For example, I don’t like the Xbox controller and much prefer the ps4 ones since they fit in my small hands better.

nickiwest,

This.

My husband swears by his Nintendo Pro controller, but he also has historically liked Xbox controllers.

Those options are too large to be comfortable in my hands, so I tend to go for undocked JoyCons and PlayStation controllers because they are better fits for me.

I use a PS4 controller for PC gaming. I definitely wouldn’t buy a specific controller for my PC without actually holding a sample in my hands first.

BuboScandiacus,
@BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz avatar

Pro tip: Buy silicone ergonomic grips for your joycons, they’ll stay small but your palms will be able to rest on them instead of floating in the air

https://mander.xyz/pictrs/image/5bf7dfad-7994-4928-a257-f799cd7de4d1.jpeg

stealth_cookies, do games w How to decide what kind of controller one should purchase?

If you want wireless, one thing to be concerned about is the latency of the gamepad. gamepadla.com tests many controllers for their latency.

Personally, I’ve just gone with xbox with their PC dongle. I only like controllers with the sticks in the xbox/nintendo configuration and the latency is great with their dongle. I also like that it uses standard batteries so I just keep some rechargables at hand for when it runs out. On the downsides, there is no low battery indication on the controller, so occasionally it just dies in the middle of use.

MutilationWave,

I also use and recommend Xbox controllers. Although I wish I knew about these cool high end brands before I bought. I grew up in a time where all third party controllers were trash, and I carried that opinion for too long.

Mac,

Unfortunately even the “cool high-end brands” don’t seem to beat the Xbox controller.

MutilationWave,

I read this thread and I saw 8bitdo recommended a lot and I’ve seen them recommended elsewhere. The hall effect sticks seem to be the gold standard.

My main issue with the Xbox controllers (mine are for Xbox one) is the d-pad. It’s not terrible but it’s not even as good as say a super Nintendo controller for fighting games and retro games in general.

Mac,

Same and the reviews seem good but not great. Cheap feel, mushy buttons, trigger issues when used long term, and the sticks not being ultra-precise.

Seems like a good controller but if I’m going to buy another one I want to buy a great controller.

SplashJackson,

8bitdo ultimate v2 via dongle is alright except it disconnects by itself every now and then and refuses to reconnect unless you walk right up to the dongle and try turning the controller on a few times.

Hylactor, do games w How to decide what kind of controller one should purchase?

I recommend going to a pawn shop. They likely have a variety of late model controllers. You can then hold them and see which speaks to you. I bought a ps5 controller from a pawn shop for like $50 over a year ago and I’ve loved it. I use it over Bluetooth with steam and I get rumble and all that.

WeLoveCastingSpellz, do games w How to decide what kind of controller one should purchase?

xbox series controller is my fave controller and works flawless with linux

YerbaYerba,

I use an Xbox controller with Linux. Only issue I ran into was a firmware update for the controller before it would work with Linux. I had to do the firmware upgrade through a Windows VM.

giantofthenorth, do games w How to decide what kind of controller one should purchase?

Never buy a PS4/5 or switch controller they are all overpriced garbage they intentionally make for ewaste landfills in 2-4 years.

I really like my gulikit king Kong 2 and they made a elite controller style one with the 3rd version so I’d recommend that. They’re hall effect joysticks which feel real nice and are easy to repair and customize.

Summzashi,

Using my dual shock 4 controller since 2013 on PC but sure buddy

giantofthenorth,

You’re right, Im attacking you directly

Summzashi,

Bullshit is bullshit.

giantofthenorth,

Bullshit is not bullshit <a href="">https://youtu.be/-H4-12ON40Q?si=k9Dz99TkqTbv5Sdw</a>

Summzashi,

Still bullshit

noli, do games w How to decide what kind of controller one should purchase?

I was debating buying an official Xbox controller with back buttons/paddles, but the price of the pro controller + quality issues were a turn off.

Ended up picking up a Flydigi Vader 3 pro and I’ve loved it, especially since I got it on sale up for <$50.

thesink05,

I recommend this one too. Has hall effect joysticks as well as tons of buttons. If you get ReWASD then you can do some crazy mapping.

Aeryn, do games w How to decide what kind of controller one should purchase?

I game on PC every day, and I always use a controller. I’ve tried many different controllers over the years, and most of them have had issues right out of the box. Only one controller has been perfect. The razer wolverine v2.

<a href="" rel="nofollow">https://www.razer.com/ca-en/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v2</a>

It is super well built, and has a nice heavy feel that feels great if your hands are slightly larger than average. The thumb sticks are very grippy, have uniform resistance in every direction so you can be super accurate, and have zero stick drift after years of intense gaming. The face buttons have a mouse click feel to them, which I love. I always hated the face buttons on other controllers, including the genuine Xbox Controller, because they felt mushy and have inconsistent press and release.

I’ve tried 8bitdo, they felt cheap and uncomfortable. I’ve tried the Xbox Elite Controller, but it had tons of quality issues. I haven’t tried Scuf, so I can’t comment on that. But this razer controller is by far the best. Once you’ve used these clicky face buttons, you’ll never want to go back to a normal controller.

I highly highly highly recommend it. The only downside is that it’s wired, but they have a more expensive version that is wireless.

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Just started Summon Night: Swordcraft Story. So far I'm enjoying trying out all the different kinds of weapons and picking up hints about the game's unique worldbuilding. Now that I'm out of the tutorial section, I'm looking forward to seeing the story pick up and hoping to find a little more variety in the design of the upcoming dungeon levels.

Fiivemacs, do games w Do you think gta 6 will have better story than rdr2?

Lol story. If GTA5 was anything to reference then gta6 won’t have a story and you’ll be forced to buy sharlcards before the game even gets released.

I found gta5 story boring, and rdr even worse. Nothing about both games could keep me interested. They lost a fan who’s been playing since Grand Theft Auto was released, not like they care though.

jewbacca117, do games w Do you think gta 6 will have better story than rdr2?

Honestly found the rdr2 story forgettable, had a lot of fun with the individual missions though. I dont expect a great story from gta6, just a massive open world with lots of stuff going on.

vikingtons,
@vikingtons@lemmy.world avatar

I think it’d be safe to expect a very well crafted depiction of Florida. A lively sandbox just brimming with weird shit.

jewbacca117,

This is what Im excited for. Can’t wait to explore

vikingtons,
@vikingtons@lemmy.world avatar

For sure. It’ll leave the likes of 2077 and Starfield in the dust, and it’ll be performant without the need of TAA or other patchwork bullshit.

I’d be curious if they stick to Vulkan on PC since RDR2 later defaulted to it.

PapstJL4U, do games w How to decide what kind of controller one should purchase?
@PapstJL4U@lemmy.world avatar

My current focus:

  • hall effect sensor to avoid stick drift
  • i prefer the xbox layout for sticks
  • abxy button layout, because not all pc games support ps buttons
  • cabel, cuz lighter and no sudden loss of input
Blxter, do games w Do you think gta 6 will have better story than rdr2?
!deleted4407 avatar

Honestly no I don’t. Red dead 2 was amazing but I would love to be wrong.

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