Is the Xbox One controller still the best for PC gaming?

[bruucee]

I bought a Series X controller. And I liked it, until my A Button kept getting stuck. I tried all the cleaning tips and still it is an issue. Is this still the best controller for PC? I do have a DS4 controller from my Ps4. But I hate the layout of the analog control sticks. Is there anything out there better?

[Haruspex]

My XBone controller felt a bit cheap to me. It creaked under the stresses of gaming, and I had the earlier model with out Bluetooth so I had to use it wired. Then I started getting USB disconnects no matter what wire I used.

My wired 360 controller lasted forever. In fact, it's still fine. A little worn now, but I could plug it in and play right now if I wanted. Solid too.

All in all I'm very happy with my Series X controller. It doesn't creak under stress like my Xbone controller did, it's comfortable, it has Bluetooth for easy wireless use, the D-pad is nice. I have no complaints.

I'm still waiting for Valve to release a second version of the Steam Controller. basically a Steam Deck without the screen. Best controller I've ever used.

[Obsessive Power]

Recently got my 8bitdo Ultimate C, very pleased and only £25. The Xbox controlers in the UK are about £55!

[[☥] - CJ -]

S/X/One controllers are perfectly fine

And yeah Microsoft branded prices are normal.
Take a look at PowerA Xbox controllers, slightly cheaper and they are Microsoft licensed

[Phénomènes Mystiques]

The xBox Elite 2 is the best controller on the market.

[Zefar]

The PS5 gamepad works fine too.

Just connect it with the proper USB cable and it'll work. Sony also has so that you can download drivers to it directly from the official site.

https://www.playstation.com/sv-se/support/hardware/dualsense-controller-support/

Scroll to the bottom and there should be a button for updating software for controller.

The only thing you might need to do is turn off the support through Steam when playing various games because then the game will detect it as a PS5 gamepad.

[Baker]

The big problem with PS and Xbox controllers is they just don't last.
PS controllers get stick drift after a year or two xbox controllers get broken and not working buttons and triggers.

I have a little collection of busted xbox and PS4 controllers.
This year I thought I'v had enough with their crap and looked elsewhere and I am glad I did.

[C1REX]

bruucee původně napsal:

I bought a Series X controller. And I liked it, until my A Button kept getting stuck. I tried all the cleaning tips and still it is an issue. Is this still the best controller for PC? I do have a DS4 controller from my Ps4. But I hate the layout of the analog control sticks. Is there anything out there better?

I'm not sure if it's the best, but it's the most compatible. Personally, I like the PS5 controller, especially for games that support Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers. It feels like next-gen features, and only one controller seems to do it well (at all?).

However, I've had various random problems with different controllers, and the Microsoft controller seems to be the only one that always works perfectly. The weirdest issue was with the PS5 controller on Armored Core 6 - with this controller, all the buttons felt sticky, as if the press was longer. I wouldn't have noticed something was off if I hadn't had an Xbox controller to compare.

[Χάρης]

I haven't tried any other controller than the xbox one and it works fine on any game. Even in games where the store page says " Partial Controller support ".

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Χάρης původně napsal:

I haven't tried any other controller than the xbox one and it works fine on any game. Even in games where the store page says " Partial Controller support ".

Partial Support just means that it may require some input via Keyboard and/or Mouse during some point with the game and may not be entirely navigated via Controller.

[Tywin]

Wynters původně napsal:

The xBox Elite 2 is the best controller on the market.

Facts. Best controller ive ever owned. Works with my steamdeck and my iphone. It is expensive and heavy though… not to good for the broke and or weak gamers. :)

[Haruspex]

Zefar původně napsal:

The PS5 gamepad works fine too.

I really like the PS5 controller, but most PC games with controller support only display glyphs for the ABXY buttons in the Xbox arrangement.

As long as you can get used to having the wrong buttons prompts appear, it's fine though.

[UserNotFound]

I have a wired XBOX One controller, and have just ordered two 8BitDO Ultimate C w/l controllers. I'd read something about the 8BitDO controller and have also read good things about it. I did consider getting the w/l XBOX One controller but decided against it as I already have the wired version.

[Baker]

UserNotFound původně napsal:

I have a wired XBOX One controller, and have just ordered two 8BitDO Ultimate C w/l controllers. I'd read something about the 8BitDO controller and have also read good things about it. I did consider getting the w/l XBOX One controller but decided against it as I already have the wired version.

If you have the money I would get the 8BitDO Ultimate bluetooth comes with charging dock and most important, hall effect senors, so no more stick jidder or drift.

[Killua]

Xbox controllers tend to have better compatibility.

battlezoby původně napsal:

It's is such a pitty the Nintendo decided to trash their own Wii's by turning off the network.

https://wii.guide/wiimmfi.html

[C1REX]

Haruspex původně napsal:

As long as you can get used to having the wrong buttons prompts appear, it's fine though.

Unfortunately, it's not just that. Sony's gamepads are my favorites, but I've encountered issues in various games. In older Dark Souls games, I experienced an auto spinning camera problem. In Sky Force (an indie game), my buttons were mixed up. Not a deal-breaker, but definitely annoying. In Armored Core 6, the buttons were sticky and registered presses lasted longer than they should have. The non obvoius problems are the most frustrating.

Many games require DS4Windows while Microsoft controller just works.

I decided to pay extra and have both: a Sony and a Microsoft controller.
Returnal, The Last of Us and Alan Wake have full suport for ps5 controllers - including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.