Which controller is best for PC/Steam?
Not joking, i am using an old controller (that looks like ps2 controller) that i bought 5-6 years ago for $10. Still working :D
(but i am using rarely)
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I have old logitech controllers that resemble PS2 controllers. they work great
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I have a game that doesn't detect Generic USB Joystick. And because of that I bought xbox 360 controller.
IIRC it was Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
I've never used my Generic USB Joystick since then.
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I think we might have the same one :)
Mine is a Logitech wired controller and I've had it for 12 years now. With 12 years of dust some of the buttons don't work sometimes, which is why I put games that require quick-time events on the Won't Play list. It's too bad, because I really liked Indigo Prophecy. Just those darn quick-time events make it impossible with my controller or keyboard inputs to finish.
Well, I've been saving up my Microsoft Rewards Points with daily quests so I could earn that $100 Gift Card and finally buy a new controller. I should have it by the end of the year ^_^
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Wow, i didn't know that is a thing. How do you earn those rewards? I am pretty poor myself right now, and looks like i will be poor for a while :/
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Unfortunately, I think you'd need a US or one of these regions phone numbers to do it. Anyways the payout in points per month is only about $8-10, which isn't much. You'd be better off spending your time on your career 😁. If you need help with that just let me know.
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Shit ;(
Since dollar is very expensive right now in Turkey, i thought i can buy something via here. But as usual, no luck :/
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In my experience the Xbox controllers are the best choice for pc compatibility. I still have my 360 controller but probably would have upgraded to the Xbox One controller if I would need it more often.
I also heard several people commend the Xbox One Eliter controller even though it is pricey.
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Wired or Wireless?
And is there a difference (except convenience)?
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yep more responsive wired, more convenient wireless
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also the xbox 360 controllers must use their own dedicated receivers for wireless, while certain xbox one controllers can work over the standard bluetooth as well.
https://www.s-config.com/clarification-xbox-one-controllers/
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just if you take bt receiver for xbox one, be sure it's minimum bt 4.0, if not it gonna ask ya a password and this password no one in the world know it :D
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All current model XB1 controllers now use Bluetooth. Controllers are one of the few things I (almost) always buy new as there are just too many potential problems with used ones and getting a store to recognize it as a fault and not wear and tear can be next to impossible. Far easier to just buy new in the first place.
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Wireless, because you can connect up to 8 controllers with it, and then plug the cord back in if you ever need to
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I have a wired one but would prefer wireless. I don't think that there is a noticeable difference between the two options (like input lag)
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I am using a wireless Xbone controller connected with a USB cable (because i am too lazy to charge batteries). It allows you to replace the cable if it is damaged. I had to throw all of my previous (cheap) controllers because of damaged cables therefore I am very happy with this one.
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I have both. I use wired on my PS3 😅. I prefer wired cause I don't have the trouble of being out of energy in the middle of a rocket league match ;).
If I'm on a solo game wireless is pretty good.
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The Xbox controllers have drivers made for it [On Windows], are easy to find and buy anywhere, and have a pressure trigger that's good to control acceleration on driving games.
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PS4 controller is sometimes mistakenly identified as an Xbox controller
Most controller-supported games are designed with Xbox 360 controllers in mind (you would see buttons mapping inside games in terms of A/B/X/Y/etc.). While Steam natively supports PS4 controllers it presents them to games as Xbox 360 ones for greater compatibility.
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I use a steam controller, but, honestly, that's the only one I've ever tried. I would suggest it because I never had a problem with it, but I can't compare it with others.
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I have an XBONE controller, wired. I haven't run into any compatibility issues. Everything is plug and play. I haven't had any problems with configurations.
I got it for $25 I think.
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I was using and Xbox 360 controller for a long time and it was great. They ran out of them at Walmart when I needed a new one and they didn't have anymore so I went to an Xbox One controller and it works great.
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I used to play with ps4 controller (mapping the controls with programs like ds4 and stuff) now I have some kind of weird logitech.
Sadly I don't like the xbox controller design so I wouldn't buy that one.
Now, if you want a 100% compatible, steam controller.
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The problem with generic controllers is the analog stick isn't very responsive or precise. Forget playing fighting games with those. I never used an xbox controller (or a generic xbox controller, just those generic ps2 looking ones), but they seem to be the best. Too bad they're extremely expensive depending where you live.
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Have played Jydge (and other similar games) and found that the default configs aren't great, but you can adjust the trackpad for much better aiming. Steam controller for me. :)
Edit: Specifically, I've got the right trackpad set to "Joystick Move" over the default "Mouse-Like Joystick"
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Depending on how deep you want to go, you can also adjust sensitivity and dead zones to suit your liking.
The standard arrangement for "Joystick Move" works just fine for me. On the other hand, my kids (with smaller hands) sometimes have issues reaching all the way across the pad, so I've reduced the max range for them in some cases.
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xbox one. plug and play and comfortable controller. best one 100%
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I personally use the Xbox One controller. I also don't regret buying it at all. Though there are some issues with wireless connectivity, with needing special receivers and Windows 10 specifically, if I remember correctly. Mine's wired and it's comfortable.
Used to have a cheap 3rd party controller and it only worked for like 30% of games. Out of those 30% another 50% worked decently and around 10% worked perfectly. Compatibility for 3rd party controllers can be legitimately terrible.
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Your poll is missing the Switch Pro controller.
Well, there are also adapters for older controllers [eg, gamecube, PS2, Xbox]. Though, no matter how fond I was of the Superpad 64, I can't say it- or any other old controllers- are necessarily still recommendable. The lack of a second joystick alone is pretty limiting.
I'll recommend you get anything other than the 360 controller (which I've had plenty of problems with; Of those, some [such as the low quality of the D-Pad] seem to be standard for the controller). Dualshock 4 really offers the most relative to cost, by my experiences.
Wired is generally preferred unless you specifically favor cable-free or have a setup that demands it.
Basically, the less fuss [with battery charging] or chance of interference, the better.
Some (off-brand) wireless controllers will also be off-balance.
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the low quality of the D-Pad
This was a known "issue" with the 360 controller across the board. The XB1 controllers have an updated D-Pad, it doesn't quite match the DS4's D-Pad but it's a massive improvement over the 360 one.
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I am using a 3rdparty controller that is basically a Xbox controller with an additional key that allows you to bind rapid fire to any button from EasySMX. Works just as well as the original and only costs 20 bucks.
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I have two XBOX controllers, an XBOX ONE and an XBOX ONE Elite. Very happy with them, even if the Elite was perhaps more of a spur-of-the-moment I wanna than I needa type of purchase.... It is nice though, very nice indeed....
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I have the Elite, too. And it's the best controller I ever had. Better than the regular one, no doubt. But it is expensive. And I recently saw that the new Elite 2 will be even more expensive (saw it listed for 180€). So while I love the Elite and would buy it again, I have a hard time recommending it for that price, since most people won't even use all of the advanced features it has compared to the standard controller. But you're right, it's very nice. :)
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- A rubber grip area, that is really nice. Feels a lot better than the regular controller.
- Interchangeable analog sticks (convex or concave, or a longer stick that is nice for space and flight games or driving games).
- interchangeable d-pad. 2 versions: normal cross-style or an 8-directonal plate thing. I prefer the normal one.
- 4 paddles under the pad for additional inputs.
- 2 configuration profiles, with a switch to choose between them in the middle of the controller.
- This might be a personal preference, but I find the bumpers better than on the regular controller. With the regular one I had trouble holding the right bumper all the time (for example in Dark Souls). No problem with the Elite.
I think that's about it. Of course, if you say you don't need extra profiles or extra buttons/paddles, don't need different stick or d-pad types and holding on to plastic instead or rubber is fine for you - then triple the price is definitely not worth it for you. In fact I believe it isn't for most people.
I addition to that I googled it today, and it seems the original Elite is hard to get. I believe I paid 130€. Didn't find it for that price anymore. The stores who still have some in stock sell it for 30-70€ more. The Elite 2 will come out in a few months, and it's actually 180€. As much as I love the controller - that's ridiculous. Will probably buy it anyway. I'm weak. xD
EDIT: Oh yeah, and you can shorten the range of the triggers. Which can be nice, depending on the game. So if a game basically uses the trigger more or less as a digital input (for instance a shooter), you can half the physical distance the trigger moves when pressed all the way in. And you can do that for both triggers individually.
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I heard Xbox one controllers require Win 10
I'm lazy and not interested in upgrades for "the moment"
so I'm good with my 360 controller :)
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Nah, I'm only using Win7, and XB1 controller works fine (wired) - you just can't use the headphone socket.
I still prefer the X360 though ;)
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I have both Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers and I like them both.
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Most games with controller support have button prompts for XBOX360/XBOXONE, but far fewer have prompts for DS4/PS4 controllers. If you're only getting one controller, no matter which you like the feel of the most (I prefer DS4), that's something to keep in mind.
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I started with some wireless (w/ usb receiver) offbrand X360 controllers but those weren't comfortable to hold after some time (>30 mins) and got some issues with buttons feeling wonky after some use. Had enough of getting painful hands/fingers so I decided to buy the Microsoft X1 controller, also wireless (connected w/ Bluetooth) but can be used with the charging cable as well (if you've bought the batterypack) or a usb receiver (also bought separately). Feels better, can easily play for couple of hours so it's better not to go for the cheaper things like I did in the past. Also no problems in game, sometimes I do switch some controls but that's more because of personal preference. The choice between Xbox/PS/Steam controller is mainly what you prefer; I've played on PS2 and X360 in the past and thus was able to compare the controllers of those, choice went to Xbox as they are - like others here already said - basically plug 'n play and give little to no hassle in use.
Regarding your question wired vs. wireless.. I'd recommend wireless just because then you don't have the possibility to yank the controller+cable in an angry moment and take the pc with it (:P). Also doesn't have to take up a usb port if you have Bluetooth on your pc, less cablegore, less parts you can lose, but again, it's up to personal preference.
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I've tried them all, and it's Xbox One, hands down.
The dpad on Xbox 360 sucks.
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Yes it does but if you mod it becomes pure joy.
It seems Evil doesn't sell the mod kit for 360 anymore tho
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Used to be able to buy the kit, and you just replace the faceplate and two analog sticks on any authentic MS 360 controller. Was pretty easy to do.
Mine looks like this sorta:
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I use a generic Logitech xbox style controller and it works great, except for a little wear from use.
I also have a USB N64 controller. I don't recommend that for anything other than emulating N64 games.
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I use a PlayStation 2 USB adapter with my old controllers, but I am considering get a PS4 as substitute.
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I've had 2 Steam controllers up until now (and of course Keyboard/Mouse for some games) connected to my TV in the living room, streaming Steam from my gaming PC.
And I feel they're not the best at some games.
For example in Jydge, you're supposed to walk with one joystick and aim with the other, and Steam controller's trackpad is just not good for aiming.
I'm not sure if it's the trackpad issue, or I need to choose a different controller configuration...
In any case, I saw a Steam article from about a year ago, where they discussed most common controllers used in Steam.
And apparently, Xbox controller (specifically Xbox 360 controller) seems to be the most common.
On the other hand, in the comments people claimed that PS4 controller is sometimes mistakenly identified as an Xbox controller, and that it's probably the most common.
Other people claimed that the reason Steam controller is less common is because it's the hardest & most expensive to buy, otherwise most people would use it.
So I came out pretty confused from all of that....
Can people gaming with a controller tell me their experience with various controllers on Steam/PC, and what controller you prefer?
Also: Wired? Wireless? Is there a difference?
P.S.
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