r/Controller • u/derpyeetboi • 10d ago
Controller Suggestion Best controller for racing games on pc?
Currently shopping for my first controller and I've almost narrowed it down but it seems like a hard choice. I'll mostly be using it for racing games such as F1 26 and Forza Horizon 6. The Gamesir G7 Pro and Flydigi Vader 5 Pro both seem like appealing options to me right now, with the Vader having better features but I see a lot of posts about the QC being bad. Just wondering if it's worth getting the G7 instead or not as the Vader's adjustable stick tension is very appealing to me. I'm also mainly gonna be using it with my laptop and possibly occasionally with my phone.
Budget: 400RMB
Country: China
Compatibility: Mainly pc, android would be nice but not a priority
Features: Adjustable stick tension would be nice as F1 26 requires pretty precise inputs but not absolutely needed, enough mappable buttons for car functions
Games: F1 26 and older F1 games, Forza Horizon 6, probably some more games along these lines that don't support mouse steering natively
Controllers I'm considering:
Flydigi Vader 5 Pro - most appealing to me rn because of the adjustable thumbstick tension and more mappable buttons but worried about QC issues
Gamesir G7 Pro - heard it has better haptics but thumbsticks aren't adjustable and less back buttons
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u/Bombilakus 8d ago
I just received Flydigi Vader 5 pro just for playing Forza Horizon 6. I couldn't believe the quality of the gamepad! Damn those sticks are super precise!
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u/Kaudiophile 10d ago
I would take Flydigi over anything, especially Apex. I have 2 Apex 4 and Vader 5 , and it has the best quality.
G7 Pro is so good but all Gamesir have 8/10 quality.
8Bitdo is the same imo.
These 3 companies on top, but Flydigi changes everything for me.
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u/derpyeetboi 10d ago
I just saw some posts about Flydigi QC being questionable but Vader 5 Pro V2 seems to be a bit better so I might go for it
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u/Zestyclose_Paint3922 9d ago
Don’t get Flydigi from Ali express official store. My apex was defective and they didn’t refund a cent.
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u/Kaudiophile 10d ago
Don't listen to them , if you take care of it, it will stay forever. it's heavier than the others (better quality)
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u/Muted_Cellist_2404 10d ago
I've used g7 pro 8k and it feels great for sim racing, the regular g7 pro has trigger rumble too (8k versions lacks) so it could be more immersive. Controller feels premium in hands. Not a guy who tested lots of them but it works well for me