Best Controller for PC

[TheeDugster]

So I recently tried a friend's copy of Fallout 4 on the PS4 and immediately said, okay this is pretty fun (but very hard to aim).

I also tried his 360 and found the controller to be more comfortable.

I hear the Xbox One's controller is the best of both worlds. I want something that will work on PC, is comfortable for larger hands, has a usb (not micro usb) cable, and is around 50 bucks. I would also prefer something that is made for Windows and I hear that the Xbone controllers that Microsoft makes come with software to install the drivers.

Thanks in advance!

[H.Honor]

i use ps4 controller i am used to playstation controlelrs too much and its not so heavy and big but that my taste
avoid xbone controller go for 360 the xbone usb plug breaks so fast with 1-2 drops no joke my xbone controller usb plug broke and only had it for 3 weeks :/ avoid steam controller that thing just don't work good at all and the touchpad made my finger feel num

[TheeDugster]

Fair enough, thanks for the quick reply! How is the set up and all that though, is it really hard to do?

[Cannibinor]

Dualshock 4 with ds4 windows works perfectly for me, and that's my perferred controller, but if you want microsoft, I would go with the One. It's plug and play.

[Paragon]

Originally posted by TheeDugster:

So I recently tried a friend's copy of Fallout 4 on the PS4 and immediately said, okay this is pretty fun (but very hard to aim).

I also tried his 360 and found the controller to be more comfortable.

I hear the Xbox One's controller is the best of both worlds. I want something that will work on PC, is comfortable for larger hands, has a usb (not micro usb) cable, and is around 50 bucks. I would also prefer something that is made for Windows and I hear that the Xbone controllers that Microsoft makes come with software to install the drivers.

Thanks in advance!

I got a Xbox one Spectre controller as it has a USB cable permanently attached and you don't have to worry about it coming unplugged, or breaking from being wiggled to much. It works just fine.

[Jeris]

I use a wired xbox 360 microsoft brand controller for all of my PC games. Windows based means its compatible by default.

[Axe]

Mouse and keyboard.. Nothing beats a mouse for aiming.. and what real PC-Elitist would lower themselves to use console device. eww...
:D

[H.Honor]

Originally posted by axebyte:

Mouse and keyboard.. Nothing beats a mouse for aiming.. and what real PC-Elitist would lower themselves to use console device. eww...
:D

guess you are the only elitist Dbag in here :D

[TheeDugster]

I found that with my ♥♥♥♥♥♥ mouse Consoles make playing fo4 a lot easier. Thanks for the discussion here folks!

[Cannibinor]

Originally posted by axebyte:

Mouse and keyboard.. Nothing beats a mouse for aiming.. and what real PC-Elitist would lower themselves to use console device. eww...
:D

I was raised as a peasant, I have no shame. Yes, the mouse is a far supreior aiming device, but when it comes to movement, I feel much more confident with an analog stick.

[BizarreMan]

Originally posted by Jeris:

I use a wired xbox 360 microsoft brand controller for all of my PC games. Windows based means its compatible by default.

Same here. Works great.

[josseriot]

I love my Xbox 360 controller. The thing with PC gaming is we've been using joysticks, steering wheels, flight sim controls and other types of controllers forever. But put a Sony or Xbox logo on it and then all a sudden some PC elitist db cops an atitude. What a joke.

[Kameraden]

Originally posted by Jeris:

I use a wired xbox 360 microsoft brand controller for all of my PC games. Windows based means its compatible by default.

PS3 and PS4 controllers are much better in general. If, PC games were made to use them which is the problem, they're not. In that respect a 360 controller for the sake of simplicity are just much better for PC gaming. But to be honest anyone who owns a PS3 or PS4 should just use their controllers, just requires drivers/software, no point wasting money on a controller that is pretty much only a different plastic mold. PS2/PS3/PS4 controllers have pressure sensitive buttons, which does wonders on the console games that are made to utilize them. Now days some of the features those pressure sensitive buttons used to be great for have kind of switched over to the trigger buttons, because 360/One controllers their Tigger buttons do have a sensitivity detection similar to pressure sensitive buttons on the PS controllers. Though PS controllers it's all the buttons including triggers, it's why PS controllers also have a long push that feels like they're padded underneath, as if you're squishing something.

PS3 controllers also have Sixaxis which is interesting. I've used it on flight sims as a look feature, well tested, works but is very hard to get used to looking in a cockpit using it. Few AAA titles allow for custom controls enough to sadly use Sixaxis on PC sadly.. so again another feature that is useless on a PS3 controller for PC.

[Scenarious]

I have been using the Xbox 360 controller for years now. All games that are made within thae last ten years or so and have built in controller support almost always have native 360 controller support. I purchased an Xbox One controller when they finally made it compatible with windows and have not used my 360 pad since. I drop my controller all the time, (onto a concrete floor no less), and have never had a problem. I am looking forward to the new games supporting the extra rumble features of the new controller too. There are a few drawbacks to the Xbox One controller though...

1. The sticks are a bit shorter which makes them a bit more sensitive.
2. The controller uses a micro USB cable if you want to use it wired instead of wireless.
3. The Home button is lit up.

To be honest, the shorter sticks still bug me a bit to this day but I also find them smoother to use than the 360 sticks so it's kind of a trade-off. I am keeping a lookout for a sale on the one where you can customize the length of the stick but they cost beaucoup bucks.
I haven't had an issue with my micro USB connection yet. I kind of like it to be honest. I can unplug it and plug in my phone or camera. So far it's been handy. Also, another nice thing about the Xbox One controller is that if you ever want, you can pick up the wireless receiver and do away with the cord altogether. And, in the future we should be getting games that support trigger rumble which is only on the Xbox One pad.
The lit up home button is trash. It's distracting. I guess it does make finding the darn thing easier and you do get used to it but when I first got it I almost covered it up.

If you do pick up a controller, (either a 360 or One, it doesn't really matter), make sure you don't get the one that's for PC! They charge $10 more and it's the same darn thing. No drivers are needed anyhow. Just plug it in and it will be detected.

Good luck and have fun with your controller. Ever since I got mine I try to avoid games that don't use one. :)

[TheeDugster]

Thanks for the detailed response! I ended up getting an Xbone controller from Amazon but since I think it had a USB port so hopefully I wont have to grab an adapter.

Really glad I made this post it has helped me a lot.

[Thogmar]

Originally posted by axebyte:

Mouse and keyboard.. Nothing beats a mouse for aiming.. and what real PC-Elitist would lower themselves to use console device. eww...
:D

Because being elistist is immature and silly and lets you miss out on all kinds of good stuff? I have Mac/Windows/iOS/Android/PS/Xbox/Wii of all flavors. Loads of fun and I don't waste time on ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ "elitist" wars.