Steam, Xbox, or Ps5 controller?

[Jackie Paper]

How are steam's controller in terms of quality?

Does the Ps5 controllers features work with PC?

Is the Xbox and steam controller a better option considering they're valve / Microsoft products?

[Castyles]

Just get a wired Xbox 360 controller. It's plug and play (if Windows) and compatible with anything.

[_I_]

xb 1/x/s are much better than x360
only the launch xb1 needs the dongle, the ones where the face covers the xbox button will work with bt

[Castyles]

Originally posted by _I_:

xb 1/x/s are much better than x360
only the launch xb1 needs the dongle, the ones where the face covers the xbox button will work with bt

Not "much better". There are hundreds of threads, everywhere, about issues regarding it's bluetooth capability, for example.

[ugafan]

My personal rankings
1. Steam Controller
2. PS5 controller
3. Xbox controller

The reason I have Xbox last is it doesn't have gyro or trackpads. Gyro is becoming increasingly important for first person shooters. It's much better for aiming than a stick alone. It's also useful for flight sims and racing games.

Steam Controller's trackpads can be used as a mouse. PS5 trackpads aren't as good for mouse, but are still very good for touch menus.

In terms of quality, the Steam Controller doesn't feel as premium as a Playstation or Xbox Controller. But mine is 7 years old and still works, so it's durable.

With the PS5 controller connected via bluetooth, you do not feel haptic feedback on the buttons or the adaptive resistance in the triggers like you'd feel on the Playstation. No audio through the speaker either.

The big advantage of the Xbox controller is it works without tinkering with the controls and on screen button prompts match the controller. With the DualSense controller, you'll often get Xbox button prompts instead of the Playstation ones.

Steam Controller does not have a right stick so that may be an issue for you. It also has a steeper learning curve than the other two controllers. It may be a better option if you already own one of the other controllers.

[The Rt Hon. Sir_Sampie]

Originally posted by Castyles:

Originally posted by _I_:

xb 1/x/s are much better than x360
only the launch xb1 needs the dongle, the ones where the face covers the xbox button will work with bt

Not "much better". There are hundreds of threads, everywhere, about issues regarding it's bluetooth capability, for example.

Just use an Xbox 1/x controller with the wire connected, simple and you don't have to worry about batteries or bluetooth connectivity.

[ugafan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up8uQquysUA

[SinCanDory]

Honestly my favourite is steam controller but sadly they are not making anymore (afaik). Then PS4 and then Xbox One/Series X controller. Haven't tried PS5 yet.

My only issue with Steam controller is that, it is not good for all the games.

[Yskas]

Originally posted by Jackie Paper:

How are steam's controller in terms of quality?

Does the Ps5 controllers features work with PC?

Is the Xbox and steam controller a better option considering they're valve / Microsoft products?

I enjoyed the PS5 controller, very nice ergonomics if you have large hands like myself, and the haptic triggers are nifty if in titles that support it, but the battery wasn't up to spec at all.

Best controller I've ever owned is the Xbox Elite Series 2, monster battery life, incredibly premium controller, charging case, optional components, high customisation, if you can afford it, get it. Straight up one of the better tech devices I've ever owned.

[Jackie Paper]

Originally posted by SinCanDory:

Honestly my favourite is steam controller but sadly they are not making anymore (afaik). Then PS4 and then Xbox One/Series X controller. Haven't tried PS5 yet.

My only issue with Steam controller is that, it is not good for all the games.

I tried connecting my ps4 controller with the Bluetooth but it won't do anything. It connects but nothing. Sometimes the steam notification will pop up a few times too. I tried unpairing and pairing again too. I also have the current driver fir my Bluetooth.

[Jackie Paper]

Originally posted by Yskas:

Originally posted by Jackie Paper:

How are steam's controller in terms of quality?

Does the Ps5 controllers features work with PC?

Is the Xbox and steam controller a better option considering they're valve / Microsoft products?

I enjoyed the PS5 controller, but the battery wasn't up to spec.

Best controller I've ever owned is the Xbox Elite Series 2, monster battery life, incredibly premium controller, charging case, optional components, high customisation, if you can afford it, get it. Straight up one of the better tech devices I've ever owned.

I don't have to buy batteries fir the elite controller?

[Yskas]

Originally posted by Jackie Paper:

Originally posted by Yskas:

I enjoyed the PS5 controller, but the battery wasn't up to spec.

Best controller I've ever owned is the Xbox Elite Series 2, monster battery life, incredibly premium controller, charging case, optional components, high customisation, if you can afford it, get it. Straight up one of the better tech devices I've ever owned.

I don't have to buy batteries fir the elite controller?

Nope it uses integrated power, but it goes for much, MUCH longer than anything else on the market.

Very disappointed in Sony, they didn't learn lessons from the PS4 controllers in terms of battery life. The Elite Series just dabs on anything out there.

[SinCanDory]

Originally posted by Jackie Paper:

Originally posted by SinCanDory:

Honestly my favourite is steam controller but sadly they are not making anymore (afaik). Then PS4 and then Xbox One/Series X controller. Haven't tried PS5 yet.

My only issue with Steam controller is that, it is not good for all the games.

I tried connecting my ps4 controller with the Bluetooth but it won't do anything. It connects but nothing. Sometimes the steam notification will pop up a few times too. I tried unpairing and pairing again too. I also have the current driver fir my Bluetooth.

I couldn't test the bluetooth as my pc doesn't have and the dongle i use is not that good in general but never had any issue with cable. been using for years

[Vendicator Senpai]

Switch Pro Controller

[Haruspex]

My Xbox 360 controller was nice. Zero complaints. My launch Xbox One controller was okay, but felt a little cheap and you could hear a creak of plastic under stress. That one didn't have bluetooth and it's weak micro-usb port proved to be its undoing. My series-X controller is absolutely magical so far. feels great with a nice textured grip. Doesn't creak under pressure. Excellent clicky buttons and d-pad. USB C is wonderful and I can use it via Bluetooth.

I like the idea of the Steam controller but it's just too different. I have two of them, and while it's good overall I'm never entirely comfortable with it.

PS4 or PS5 is fine, on a Playstation. Not many PC games support the button prompts.

Switch Pro controller is OK, but something feels off about the spacing and size of the face buttons, not to mention the complete lack of analog triggers. For PC gaming the problem is the same as Playstation. Wrong button prompts most of the time.

[HypersleepyNaputunia]

xbox 1 never failed or was hard to get working, ps2 was a pain