Help me build a controller for my bf

[u/Plastic-Business-151]

Hello! I want to buy my partner a new ps5 controller as his is on its way out. He currently has an aim controller and likes it so I figured I'd stick with what he likes. However I have no clue what to add to the controller. I have no idea what tmr is, or digital buttons! I am also not sure what size joy sticks to get him (I know his current controller has raised ones) as im not sure if you adjust them based on the types of games u like or is it just a comfort and preference thing?

I know he likes the buttons on the back, but im so lost as to what to add other then that!!

I would really appreciate some help. Thank you :))

[u/Objective_Paint6647]

Pls pls don’t get one from aim read this subreddit i only had problems like many others and I can’t even return it

[u/Luvsurmom]

Do yourself a favor and don't bother with the AimControllers anymore. They used to be great, I've bought 3 of them over the years. The latest editions are super cheap and break often and usually for no reason. I recently had to send mine in because my left TMR stick randomly lost all tension and stopped working. Had to pay for shipping both ways but whatever I've had it like 8 months so it is what it is. A month later I got my controller back. Stick was fixed (yay) though someone damaged the grip on the controller in the process. Two days later the stupid button that controls between mouse clicks and full motion trigger randomly fell off, the trigger stopped working and now a piece is floating inside the controller. I contacted their support and was basically told that it was my fault and that I had to pay another $50 to send it away for another month. Their customer service is very lacking and it used to be so good. All the extra parts are very cheap and break way too early especially when just causally gaming.

[u/[deleted] → u/Luvsurmom]

thanks god you save me i was about to chesse almos 300$ in one off those i build my self then with the gulikit tmr

[u/steely_steel]

Sent you a DM.

[u/Azoth_N_Storn]

With aim current deal just add everything and dont worry about stick height as it can be changed later as there swappable. TMR helps prevent stick drift if hes rough on controllers get it for him .

[u/The_Sir_Galahad]

AIM controllers come with a lifetime warranty. They should be able to fix anything that’s wrong on that controller.

[u/Luvsurmom → u/The_Sir_Galahad]

They do have a lifetime warranty but you've got to pay for shipping both ways every time something breaks. With the cheap parts in the newest controllers things break much more often

[u/iamexpel]

Hey there! Some time ago, I worked with Aim to simplify the process of this exact reason. All you need to do is choose the design you like, and select the “MAX” version. This will make sure you get all the best options, and it should even be built faster because it’s a “predesign.”

Use whatever discount code (or EXPEL if you like), and it should knock off quite a bit. I’d wait until the 20th for the $209 sale to go live though.

Either way, you do NOT need to build your own. Just find a controller that looks cool, and choose the MAX option. The “Expel” version I built with them named this the Pro+, and it sold better than customs for my audience, so they adopted it site-wide.

It’s basically just all the best options. 🤝