14 Best Game Controllers (2024) for PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox
Have Therefore There are a lot of game controllers out there, but not all of them are good enough to make the list above. Here are the other controllers we tested recently.
Nacon Revolution 5 Pro for $200: This highly customizable PS5 controller boasts Hall Effect joysticks and triggers, programmable rear controls, and an awesome D-pad. You can adjust the weight, stick length and grip, and even how the trigger is activated. It boasts 10 hours of battery life, and you can connect your headphones via Bluetooth or a plug-in. Unfortunately, it’s expensive and you don’t get the haptic feedback or adaptive triggers that you’ll find in Sony’s excellent DualSense controller.
Nacon Pro compact controller color light for $50: I’m a fool blur technologySo this Nacon handle immediately caught my eye. Not only can you see through the internal electronics, but it also adds colored LEDs with lighting effects that you can cycle through. As the name suggests, this is a compact controller. The smaller size may be suitable for children or people with smaller hands, but I found it a bit uncomfortable after an hour of use. Minecraft. It’s also a wired controller, but you can adjust the joystick sensitivity and some other details in the Nacon app, and it’s not too expensive.
Power-A Fusion Pro 3 for $78: With a removable faceplate, uniquely textured grip, trigger locks for different depths, replaceable joysticks, and a long detachable cable, this controller has a lot going for it. for you to recommend. The shoulder buttons and relatively high price are why it doesn’t get a spot above (the GameSir G7 excels in terms of value). But this is my daughter’s favorite wired controller because she plays with headphones and loves having a 3.5mm audio jack with volume and mute controls. She also liked the four mappable back buttons.
Nacon Revolution X Pro for $100: This wired Xbox and PC controller comes with a long braided USB-C cable (about 10 feet). Nacon offers an impressive level of customization, including interchangeable joysticks, programmable back buttons, and weights to help you get the feel you desire. The Profile button lets you cycle through four presets, a profile toggle switch, and it has a 3.5mm headphone jack. You can adjust everything in the easy-to-use Revolution X app for Xbox or PC. While it works well, I don’t like the cheap feel (even with the weight adjusted) and the rear trigger is awkward. At full price, the Revolution X Pro is too expensive for a wired controller, but there are regular discounts.
QRD Spark N5 for $49: This affordable PS4 controller has a Hall Effect joystick and trigger, a programmable rear joystick, adjustable LED lighting, and decent battery life (about 8 hours). It also works with Windows, Steam Deck, Android or iOS and can be used to play PS4 games on PS5 (but not PS5 games). It can’t compete with our pick above (Scuf) but is a decent alternative at a quarter of the price. Unfortunately, it feels quite cheap, with the shoulder triggers and D-pad being particularly disappointing.
QRD Stellar T5 for $59: I like the idea behind this Nintendo Switch controller. At first glance, it looks like the official Nintendo Switch Pro Controller above, but you can detach it to slide the Switch into the middle. The controller boasts a Hall Effect joystick, mechanical switches, adjustable vibration, and LED lights. It also has a six-axis motion-sensing gyroscope and programmable back buttons. It also works with Windows, Android or iOS. Unfortunately, the triggers are very weak.
Logitech G Pro racing wheel for $1,000: WIRED editor Parker Hall Praise Logitech racing wheel accessoriesand racing game fans with deep pockets will love it. It adds a layer of realism to your in-game driving with force and vibration feedback that helps you feel every surface. The gear shift lever has a Hall Effect sensor. There’s also an OLED display that lets you adjust settings without opening the app.
Power-A Advantage wired controller with Lumectra for $45: This Xbox Series X/S controller is affordable and a long (10 feet) detachable cable is included in the box. It feels like a regular Xbox controller, but it doesn’t grip my hand very well and I don’t care for the shoulder triggers. The 3.5mm audio jack is handy, but there are no volume and mute controls (unlike Power-A’s superior Fusion 3). The Lumectra model comes with an RGB light strip, but we found the lights difficult to control and they often changed unexpectedly. Over time, the detachable USB-C cable becomes quite loose and occasionally slips out while gaming.
