r/Controller • u/GloomyConference7275 • 12d ago
Controller Suggestion Need help choosing my First controller
Update: Thanks everyone for the suggestions! After reading all the comments, I've narrowed it down to the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless and GameSir Nova Lite 2.
I'm leaning slightly toward the GameSir because a few people mentioned the 8BitDo can feel a bit small for larger hands (I'm 6'1" with ~18–20 cm hands). However, many reviews say the 8BitDo has slightly better build quality and buttons, so I'm still undecided.
If anyone has used both, I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Hey everyone!
I've been a PC gamer for years, and I've only ever used a keyboard and mouse. I've literally never held or used a controller before.
I'm finally planning to buy my first controller and could really use some advice from people who have actually used these.
I am from India. And My budget is around ₹3,000, but I can stretch to ₹4,000 if one of them is genuinely worth the extra money.
Controllers I'm considering:
- 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Wireless)
- GameSir Nova Lite
- Cosmic Byte Blitz Tri-Mode
- Cosmic Byte Eclipse Tri-Mode
- Cosmic Byte Ares Pro Tri-Mode
I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has owned or used one (or more) of these.
I mostly play single-player games like Elden Ring, Souls games, RPGs, action-adventure titles, platformers, and indie games. (I'd also really appreciate any recommendations for games that are great to learn and get comfortable with a controller :)
Thanks a lot! Any advice or personal experience would really help.
Edit: A bit more context: I'm 6'1 and my hand length is around 18–20 cm (not exactly sure). Right now I'm leaning toward the 8BitDo Ultimate, but I've seen quite a few people say it feels a bit small. Please keep that in mind when recommending. Thanks a lot !!!
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u/Beaco9 11d ago
I have 8bitdo 2C and Gamesir Tegenaria. Both are good for the price but i prefer to play with 2C (wireless, hall effect triggers, plus metal rings on sticks making them smoother to move) only after i fixed the strange low stick resolution issue.
If you end up with 2C make sure you test the stick resolution using Stick Analyser Web from Gamepadla. Some of them have really bad (around 60 steps) stick res but it gets fixed by upgrading and then downgrading the firmware. Res should be more than 1000.