Decent game controller?
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It certainly looks like it is feature packed. I'll do some digging on it. Everything else seems more XBox style control.
Thanks fo rthe feedback mrk.
TBH I just plug my PS5 contoller into the PC and enjoy it that way. Can occasionally be irritating with a cable but I don't think I'm ever really noticing it after 30s.
Agree, never bothered me playing with a cord using the PS5 pad.
Yeah most probably do something like this and see how I get on.
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I use a PS5 pad but without the cord. Works well enough wirelessly just drop it in a dock when it needs a charge (have two so swap between them)
Yeah, I did it before I ended up buying a Dualsense Edge.
Really straightforward to do, especially with the video guide they provide. I just found that the paddles weren't in a naturally comfortable position for me to use and they felt a little 'mushy'. Overall if you're on a budget I think it's a good option to go with if you want paddles.
The Dualsense Edge feels much more 'natural' with the paddle placement. Especially because you can have either a 'lever' paddle or a dome style one. I run one of each so my fingers sit more naturally on each one.
Similar to what I've seen of the Hexgaming Phantom, the paddles on that controller also seem to be in a more 'natural' position to press with how you'd be holding a controller. It's all subjective though, you might actually like where the paddles are on the Rise paddle mod and then you've saved yourself a fair whack of cash!
If Scuf weren't so expensive / had such an awful customer service record I'd be tempted by their new TMR controller. I had one of the original Scuf PS5 controllers when they first released and the paddle placement was perfect, it just had stick drift that appeared inside 6 months (that Scuf wouldn't fix as it was inside 'margin of error'), then stopped working wirelessly on my PS5 and then had an issue where if I pressed the touchpad my audio would crackle.
It's a huge shame to see what has happened with Scuf. I played at an event in 2011 when Scuf had just started modding Xbox 360 controllers and selling them, I paid 40 quid for a wired 360 controller with 2 paddles and a super nice rear grip. They even included spare paddles in the box! Compared to now paying almost 300 quid for a controller that doesn't seem to last more than a few months.
Good to know.
To be fair, I've nearly purchased an edge a good few times when they have dipped to around £140. I think when I had looked at purchasing, The spares were basically not available anywhere so it felt a bit pointless then.
It is maybe something I can look at down the line.
I actually have replacement hall effect joysticks that I was going to replace eventually on a PS5 joystick. However, I've seen some stick drift pads for sale locally for £15 or so. I'm thinking on buying one, Back button kit and go down the hall effect joysticks too.
I've read about all the issues with Scuf over the past few years and don't think I would ever purchase one.