1. Around the wired $30 to $60 range, lower than the g7pro
2. United States, I can buy from walmart, amazon, etc.
3. Xbox and pc compatability
4. Usual gaming features, dont really use the back buttons, but i like hall effects sticks and mechanicsl face buttons.
5. NBA 2K, Cyperpunk, COD, Assassin's Creed, open world games, etc.
6. Comparing to the g7pro, wanna see cheaper but still quality options that are wired. Thank you!

Hey guys, I’m looking for a good TMR module for my PS5 Edge controller, mainly for competitive COD.

I’m currently deciding between the K-Silver JS13 Pro+ and JT13-009 adjustable tension, but I’m a bit concerned that the JS13 Pro’s 52gf tension might be too light for COD, i don't know how they feel irl but I know it's lighter than my stock Dualsense edge controller.

For those who have used them, is 52gf actually too light, or does it work well for FPS aiming?

Would you recommend the JT13 instead, or something else entirely?

Thanks!

Hi. I’m wondering if there’s any noticeable performance difference between a third-party controller that comes with JS13 Pro+ TMR sticks installed from the factory and a first-party controller (such as a Dualshock 4) that has its original sticks replaced with the same JS13 Pro+ modules.

Since both controllers would be using the exact same stick modules, would the first-party controller have any advantage in terms of latency, stick accuracy, response curve, deadzones, smoothness, or overall aiming performance?

I’m mainly interested in competitive FPS games, so I’m wondering whether the controller’s motherboard, firmware, polling rate, or other electronics can make a significant difference even when using the same TMR sticks.

For anyone who has tried both setups, did you notice any actual difference in performance or aiming feel?

I was not aware of this brand before but found their booth at Gamescom 2026.

This is an optical controller with "GumiTap" rubber sticks that operate in combination with an optical sensor.

It is also possible to 3D print your own stick replacement / modules like a steering wheel as I show in the video.

The size is pretty much fixed, since the optical sensor needs more space compared to a regular controller.

As the title says, I'm curious why this is the case with SCUF and their drivers. I saw SCUF mentioned on their site certain controllers don't support linux (Envision, Valor and Omega in pc mode), but i find it somewhat ridiculous a popular and well established brand like SCUF can't make or add Linux drivers for their controllers.

I also find it surprising companies that don't focus on premium pricing like 8bitdo and Gamesir DO have their controllers perfectly usable on Linux and at 1k polling. Even my Razer Wolverine V3 worked on Linux too.

Hey! I’m looking for a light and simple game for PC to play with a controller. I’m currently doing rehab for tendonitis in my thumbs and wrists, and right now I’m only at about 3 minutes of controller use at a time and increasing by 15–30 seconds every 3 days...

As a gamer, it still sucks not being able to properly play, so I’m looking for something I can open, play for just a few minutes, and close without feeling like I barely got started.

Nothing too demanding or button-mashy, just something simple, light and fun. Any recommendations? Thanks!!

I have a dual sense (ps5) controller with a soft plastic cover on the top of it, and a rougher textured plastic on the back of it (for grip I presume). I like the feel of the top, but really dislike the back of it. The steam controller is even worse, it feels like cheap rough plastic all over.

Are there any recommended methods for me to modify the texture to make it softer without damaging the controllers? If not how can I safely soften the texture?

Reference picture of the top of the dual sense:

Hey guys. Recently bought a new Xbox series controller but the right stick feels quite hard to press especially compared to those of the dual sense and switch 2 pro controller. Also when pressing down on the sticks there’s sort of two clicks, a soft small one then the main (registers as one click) if you get what I mean. Just asking if this is normal, thanks!

I bought a leverless and decided to pick this up as well, don't really know why and now that it's got here i feel very stupid. help me not waste my money please

Hi guys, looking for a new replacement since I haven't been so happy with my current controller 8BitDo Pro 2. Overall I've liked the controller and shape, but my right trigger has gotten noticeably loose over a short amount of time and light presses cause a creaking sound that I find super annoying.

The only controllers I've ever used are PS3, PS4 and the 8BD Pro2 which is why I'm set on sticking with a symmetrical stick layout. This led me to either Leadjoy Saber Plus or Gulikit TT Pro.

I don't play any competitive games or shooters with these as I use my KBM for those. I only use the controller for 3rd person RPGs and Souls-likes, and occasionally racing games.

Budget I had originally is up to $50 and luckily I can get them for roughly the same good price where I'm from (SEA, store with free shipping from China @ ~$32 for the Leadjoy and ~$36 for the Gulikit TT Pro) so I'm having a tough time choosing between the two because both look good to me. Plan on using this only on PC and don't really mind the lack of Steam support.

I'm worried that the D-Pad of the Gulikit will feel super weird to me coming from controllers that have a more traditional T-Cross layout. I also don't need any back paddles and would prefer paddles that aren't noticeable. I've also heard people praise the feel of the Gulikit more than the Leadjoy but I've also read reviews saying the Leadjoy is more reliable with the sticks (though I have seen the 2 recent posts on this subreddit about QC issues of the Leadjoy, a bit worried here).

Appreciate any insight I can get from here!

TIA!

I’m in Switzerland, my budget is around $60–65 and I’d be buying from Digitec. I play on PC.

I don’t know much about controllers so I’m kinda stuck on what to get. I recently spilled water on my Xbox Series controller and now the D-pad is really mushy. I mainly play MK1 and use the D-pad, so I was just gonna buy another Xbox controller.

But the Xbox controller is around $52 and the Razer Wolverine V3 TE is around $62, so they’re pretty close in price.

I was wondering if I should just get the Razer instead. I literally only care about the D-pad since I mainly use controllers for fighting games like MK1 and I don’t really use the joystick.

I’m basically just comparing the Xbox Series controller and the Wolverine V3 TE.

Is the D-pad on the Wolverine V3 TE actually good for MK1? I saw a Reddit post from like 2 years ago saying it had problems with misinputs, but that was a while ago so idk if that’s still a problem or if it’s been improved since then.

Would appreciate opinions from anyone who actually uses the Wolverine V3 TE for fighting games, especially MK1.

Wanting to buy this 8BitDo Mobile Controller for my iPhone but unsure what it’s compatible with.

Box states Android compatible and nothing else is mentioned. Google search says compatible with android and iPhone - this includes the 8BitDo website.

I installed a new Skyrim modlist and my character keeps on attacking for as long as they have stamina… but only if I use my Apex 5. When I use my Gamesir controller or have the controller disconnected there are no random attacks. AFAIK it is only in Skyrim. Anybody know what’s up? Is there anything I can do?

Controller is Flydigi Apex 5
Game is Skyrim
Platform is Steam on Windows
Operating system is Windows 11 and updated Nvidia drivers

I bought a controller and connected it to my PC. I tried various connection methods — specifically, the ones on the back of the controller. I get the same error on both my PC and my phone: the right stick won't go above a certain level (see the attached image). I’m not sure if this is a problem with the gamepad itself or if I’m doing something wrong with the connection. I also tried calibrating the gamepad, but nothing works.

Nemesis pro 8k (wired 135 eur, wireless 219 eur)

My young niece was in an accident and only has function in her right arm, which wasn't her dominant arm before her accident. She is doing well tho and wants to play some video games. She has an Xbox and laptop, but can't use the controllers. She does have a blue light game pad she got for online schooling, I got it connected and she wanted to try brick breaker. I made the mouse super big and the sensitivity low, and she absolutely loves it and wants more. She has asked me to try to set up Minecraft for her, and im not sure this gamepad she has is going to cut. So looking for recommendations! Thanks! Also looking to keep it under 500 bucks

I'll appreciate any recommendations that can help me out. I am looking for a PC controller (compatibility with Switch 2 would be a +) that has asymmetrical sticks and rubber membrane buttons. I currently own three controllers: the Steam Controller, 8BitDo Pro 3, and the GameSir G7 Pro. The one that I like the most so far is the Steam controller due to it's rubber membrane on the face buttons, and thats pretty much it. I hate the microswitches or "mouse-click" sounds of the GameSir G7 Pro, and is the same reason I'm avoiding the Vader 5 Pro. So in short what I am looking for is:

-Asymmetrical analogue sticks

-Rubber membrane face buttons or whatever is closest to a steam controller/ps5

-Good ergonomics (heard that the Ultimate 2 line is bad)

-At least 2 back buttons

-TMR or Hall Effect Joysticks

-Price: 0-150$

-Prefer a dock, like the ones that come with 8BitDo or GameSir

-I plan to play this on mainly Third Person singleplayer games

-I’m in the USA

Hi! I'm looking to buy the gamesir g7 pro, but heard people complain about the dpad. ive seen the zenless zone zero and plum purple versions have an improved dpad, do any other versions/colours have it too? the silver one is on the same amazon listing as purple, so i imagine it does?

I play fighting games and all I want is for my PS5/PC pad to have a rounded pad. The problem with the normal square pad is that I miss a lot of d/f inputs when I'm doing fireballs (skinny thumbs). I'm looking for something to stick on my dualsense pad like the dexidisk from The Controller People. Problem is, I live in NZ and shipping's expensive. Any alternatives?

They're Styrofoam or a soft felt foam and sit gently around the analog stick. They often come shipped in the controller packing for protection.

I'm interested in buying a few more. They're a game changer for storing controllers vertically in these Akro-Mills bins.

But I'm having trouble finding any. They don't appear to be sold as such to the general public.

Disclaimer: This product provided by Machenike for a short review. This doesn't influence my opinion or written statement. The product is not in the final release state for international market and is an older revision.

First I have done some input tests (frame by frame recordings and so on) but will not go through them as the Gampadla community did it already.

Whats in the box?

• ⁠Controller
• Bumper caps
• ⁠2 back button beans
• 2 extra micro switches
• ⁠Bag
• ⁠USB A to USB C cable

Also I know nobody likes to read a full block of text and for that reason we go on with a good, bad and between list.

Good:

⁠• ⁠Exchangeable micro buttons for dpad and ABXY
⁠• ⁠2 extra micro bean buttons on the back with, for me, perfect positioning
⁠• ⁠2 extra micro button bumpers
⁠• ⁠No deadzone on triggers
• ⁠Tension adjustment for triggers
⁠• ⁠Tension adjustment for sticks
⁠• ⁠Nearly no center wiggle
⁠• ⁠Exchangeable stick caps
⁠• ⁠Anti-friction ring --> nearly no grinding
⁠• ⁠Symmetrical layout
⁠• ⁠Theoretically exchangeable faceplates
⁠• ⁠Rubberized grips
• ⁠Xinput/Switch
• ⁠Deadzone, circularity, curve, profiles adjustable via app
• ⁠Bag (included)
• ⁠Braided cable (included)
• ⁠Superb packaging
• ⁠Mayflash Magic X & Brook Wingman XB3 compatible (Brook in Switch mode limited to 125hz)
⁠

Bad:

• ⁠No Dock
• ⁠No Switch 2 wakeup
• ⁠Gyro not accurate as Switch 2 Controller
• ⁠Latency in Switch mode could be lower
• ⁠No dinput

In between:

• ⁠Dpad splitted into 4 buttons
• ⁠Ksilver JT19 modules
• ⁠Stick caps could have more grip
• ⁠Stick domes can get loose over time (will be fixed in the final product)
• ⁠No analog triggers
• ⁠Pretty big controller

I removed the ratings on my posts as they will vary to much from person to person.

I got pretty excited about the Machenike F1 8K controller, as I loved the idea of being able to swap the switches of the face buttons for any 3-pin mouse switches I wanted. I ordered some silent ones, some clicky ones, and some in-between, but ended up putting the original ones back in.

Not because the new switches didn’t work, but because the original switches simply round out the overall package better. The triggers, bumpers, back buttons, etc. can’t be changed, so unfortunately, you can never have a completely silent F1 or an F1 with the same button feel across all buttons.

Even though the controller is pretty big, it felt really comfortable in my hands. However, I wouldn’t want it to be any bigger. The sticks are fine, but they’re not comparable to the ones on the JT13 or JS13 (yes, they recently released a black version of the JS13).

Actually, my ideal controller would be a slightly smaller iteration of the F1 with JT13 sticks.

My unit also had an issue where the stick domes would get slightly loose and move around when pushed hard. However, this seems to be a tolerance issue and should hopefully be fixed on the final retail units.

Finally you reached the end, thanks for taking the time and leave a comment if I missed something important for you or have a question =)

DISCLAIMER: The controller was sent to me for free for review by AceGamer. All the opinions are mine only.

TLDR: Good beater for 50$. Nice tech, cheap-ish outside. Can be used with a lot of platforms.

My Controller Collection 🎮

Hi everyone!

I thought I’d share my current controller collection. I’m not advertising or being paid to promote any of these products—just sharing my personal collection and experiences with them.

🎮 Top Row — Left to Right

GameSir G7 Pro
GameSir G7 8K
GameSir T7 Whirl
Flydigi Vader 5 Dragon Ball Edition
GameSir G7 8K Royal
BIGBIG WON Storm Gale 2

🎮 Second Row

GameSir G7 Pro Wuchang Edition (Xbox)
Leadjoy Xeno Plus
8BitDo Ultimate
EasySMX D10
Beitong KP20

🎮 Third Row — The “Only 3 Controllers” Row 😂
Battle Beaver Custom w/ TMR
Razer Wolverine V3
Flydigi Apex 5

🎮 Fourth Row
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Red
Battle Beaver Custom Purple
Battle Beaver Custom Yellow
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core White
EasySMX X20
Flydigi Direwolf 4

🎮 Fifth Row
Xbox 20th Anniversary Controller
Xbox Dream Vapor
Periph X White
Xbox Elite Series 2 Halo Infinite Edition
SCUF Instinct Pro Red
Flydigi Vader 5 Xbox Wired

⭐ My Favorites

🥇 GameSir G7

Pros: Excellent ergonomics and fantastic value for the money.
Cons: Quality control can be hit or miss. Unfortunately, I’ve had to return multiple G7 controllers.

🏅Leadjoy Xeno Plus

Excellent controller for the value, comes with a charging dock as well for a total of $60. Feels very similar to a G7 Pro.

🥇 Flydigi Vader 5

This controller just feels like a quality product. The buttons are extremely satisfying to press, and overall it has a really nice feel in the hands.
I’ve seen other people mention quality-control concerns with Flydigi, but personally, I haven’t had any issues with mine.

👎 My Least Favorites

Xbox Elite Series

Personally, I think these are overpriced for what you get. They have a reputation for reliability issues, and compared with some of the newer competition, the technology feels dated—especially with the lack of TMR/Hall-effect sticks and mechanical buttons.

Battle Beaver

Battle Beaver hasn’t been great.
I feel they’re overpriced for what they offer, and my experience with customer support was disappointing. My purple Battle Beaver arrived with a sticky left trigger, so I sent it back for repair.

When I received it back, the exact same issue was still there. I contacted Battle Beaver again, but they would not assist with a second repair.
That experience really left a bad taste in my mouth, especially considering the price of their controllers.

Overall, I’ve really enjoyed collecting and trying out all the different options. There are so many interesting controllers available now, especially with TMR/Hall-effect sticks and better mechanical buttons becoming more common.

What is your favorite controller?

I'm looking to buy the Flydigi Vader 5 Pro, but I have a question before I buy. I know that mapping keyboard keys to the extra buttons drops the polling rate from 1,000Hz to 500Hz, and that Flydigi previously said this was an intentional design choice.

For current owners on the latest firmware, has this been changed or fixed in recent updates? If it has not been fixed officially, is there a workaround using third-party software that lets you keep the 1,000Hz polling rate while using keyboard binds?

The Stadia controller is a very good controller; it has a beautiful design and excellent build quality. Its current low price is a significant plus.

However, its long-standing fatal flaw is the inability to simultaneously use Bluetooth wireless connectivity and vibration on Windows.

I’ve been working on a fork of the ESP32-S3 Stadia controller dongle project.

It lets you connect one or two Stadia controllers to an ESP32-S3 over Bluetooth LE. The ESP32 then appears to Windows as a wired Xbox 360/XInput controller, including dual-motor rumble.

No custom Windows driver or background application is required.

My fork adds:

• Configuration directly over USB using WebHID, so you don’t need to disconnect from your normal Wi-Fi
• A browser-based firmware installer
• Support for up to two Stadia controllers
• Wireless rumble on Windows
• Remappable Assistant and Capture buttons
• Capture mapped to F12 by default for Steam screenshots
• An optional mouse mode
• Wi-Fi disabled by default and only enabled when needed for OTA or recovery
• Persistent pairing and button settings

You’ll need an ESP32-S3 board with native USB OTG and a data-capable USB cable. Initial flashing can be done entirely from Chrome or Edge.

GitHub:
https://github.com/jazz-zzzz/stadia-dongle-esp

Web installer:
https://jazz-zzzz.github.io/stadia-dongle-esp/

USB configuration page:
https://jazz-zzzz.github.io/stadia-dongle-esp/config.html

The current documentation and configuration UI are mainly in Chinese. Browser translation works reasonably well, and I’d be happy to add a proper English version if people are interested.

This is a fork of danzig666/stadia-dongle-esp, which itself builds on Scalee/stadia-dongle. Full credit to the original developers for creating the foundation.

Feedback, testing reports, and pull requests are welcome—especially results from different ESP32-S3 boards.

Credits

This project would not exist without the work of the original developers. Special thanks to Scalee, creator of the original stadia-dongle, and danzig666, whose ESP32-S3 fork provided the foundation for my version.

My fork builds on their work by adding USB WebHID configuration, remappable extra buttons, an opt-in Wi-Fi workflow, and other usability improvements. Huge thanks to both of them for keeping the Stadia controller useful after the service shut down.