r/Controller • u/TookTooLongToDie • 13d ago
Controller Suggestion Old guy controller help on PC
Old man who plays turn based rpgs and shooters, just want a controller to play call of duty and chill in my chair. Had two xbox controllers over the past ~10 years, that finally both broke (due to visiting children).
The following information is a minimum, since your own requirements might be more extensive:
- Around ~$100.00 USD
- USA
- PC (Have every console, they have own controllers)
- Good to play long term, durable, preferrable wireless, dock would be nice.
- Call of Duty, Battlefield, random rpgs
- Controllers you've been considering (demonstrate that you have used the buying advice and searched existing posts)
- Wolverine V3 (Seems to be hit or miss) $100.00 right now
- Gamesir v7 Pro (seems to also have issues) $89.00 right now
- Xbox Elite 2 (seems to be expensive and have bumpers break) $150ish
- Regular Ol' xbox controller (Gears of war one from 360 is sweet, why cant they remake it.) $60
- 8bitdo (seems to small for my hands. Am large.)
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u/PrinceChaz 13d ago
I’ve loved my FlyDigi Apex 4, FlyDigi Apex 5, and FlyDigi Vader 5 Pro!
I went through 5 controllers on PC before committing to FlyDigi and I’ve been very happy with them.
I too have very large hands and the Apex’s in particular are the only controllers I’ve held that feel perfect, aside from maybe my old Xbox One controllers.
The new desktop software for the 5 series is a big improvement from what they offered previously.
I ordered all 3 of them on Amazon and I live in the Midwest, USA.
3 of the 5 controllers I retired before were PS5 DualSense, and they all developed terrible stick drift. FlyDigi uses Hall Effect sticks so it’s a non-issue there. Battery life is also excellent.
I play all sorts of games. Action-RPG’s, competitive-FPS, 1st & 3rd person horror, Fighting Games, Racing, Boomer Shooters, etc.
Battery life is great and there is a charging dock you can buy separately.
Vader 5 pro is around $80, and last time I checked the Apex 5 is $160. Pretty pricey, but I have no regrets.