Decent game controller?
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Cyclone 2, can be used wired or wireless.
Why you'd want wired over wireless would be beyond me, though.
I can think of about 14 reasons for the Cyclone 2Why you'd want wired over wireless would be beyond me, though.
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8bitdo do a wired one, Xbox pad shaped too.
Ultimate C Wired Controller for Xbox | 8BitDo
Simplified, with the same ultimate quality. RGB lighting Fire Ring. Officially licensed by Xbox. Compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows.
Thinking about grabbing a Gamesir G7 Pro to replace my standard Xbox controller which has developed stick drift. Anything I should be aware of for playing games on Steam / PC ? I know you have to install the Gamesir Nexus app, but how does this interact with Steam ( and by extension steaminput ) ?
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Received my G7 Pro today. Initial impressions are good. Feels somewhere inbetween a standard Xbox controller and the Switch 2 Pro Controller in terms of weight & comfort. Sticks are light & precise. The d-pad is really mushy ; not a deal breaker for me as the games I play don't rely heavily on those inputs. The software app for programming controls ( Gamesir Nexus ) is excellent and provides a lot of flexibility. Time will tell whether durability is an issue or not but the controller doesn't feel cheap or poorly constructed. Really like the charging dock with included bay for the wireless receiver - innovative !
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I own Cyclone 2 (Xbox), Gamesir G7 Pro, Tarantula Pro (PS Style). All 3 are excellent.
So my 8bitdo Ultimate (purchased 2nd hand originally) has had the fabled issue of sharp plastic cutting into the membrane of the right trigger. I am temporarily using a Nintendo Pro controller on my PC and it's sent my muscle memory bonkers. Question is do I struggle a long for a bit and wait for the new steam controller or do pull the trigger in Gamesir G7 Pro.
PC is a Bazzite Steam Deck based build not windows, which makes me feel I should wait!
PC is a Bazzite Steam Deck based build not windows, which makes me feel I should wait!
Or repair it?
I got some replacements from their shop, didn't have to wait too long for delivery which was cheap at only a few $s. Not ideal having to repair a controller, crazy design flaw, but better than scrapping it.
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Ditto, plus the Gulikit King Kong 3 Max (my son loves this for Rocket League) and my daughters each have the EasySMX D10 (for under £25 it's pretty decent).
If you already have a PS4 controller I’d just use that personally. DualSense come up on offer often for 35-40 and some pc games support the haptics (though I’m not sure if they do on wireless)
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GameSir Tarantula Pro Multiplatform Gaming Controller
GameSir Tarantula Pro delivers a versatile gaming experience with multi-extra buttons and RGB lighting. Enhance your play with GameSir Tarantula Pro today.
gamesir.com
Can be found for under £40
I do already have a PS4 controller with back button attachement and PS5 controllers but wanted to see if there was possibly something better suited.
That looks interesting! I'll check it out.GameSir Tarantula Pro Multiplatform Gaming Controller
GameSir Tarantula Pro delivers a versatile gaming experience with multi-extra buttons and RGB lighting. Enhance your play with GameSir Tarantula Pro today.
Can be found for under £40
@mrk speaks highly of it, but I don't know of another DS4-styled controller that matches the features of newer controllers such as the G7 Pro...