Comment on How to decide what kind of controller one should purchase?
stealth_cookies@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
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@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
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@mander.xyz 2 weeks ago
Unfortunately even the “cool high-end brands” don’t seem to beat the Xbox controller.
MutilationWave@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
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.
SplashJackson@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
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.
Mac@mander.xyz 2 weeks ago
Same and the reviews seem good but not great. Cheap feel, mushy buttons, trigger issues when used long term, and the triggers 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.