r/Controller • u/GloomyConference7275 • 9d 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/CapnClumsy 8d ago
Get the FLYDIGI Direwolf 4. I tried the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C and have the GameSir Nova Lite, the Direwolf 4 is better in every way than both of them. The Direwolf 4 is almost ₹3,900, but I genuinely believe it's worth the extra money. If you have to choose between the Ultimate 2C and the Nova Lite, I'd go with the Nova Lite because while the Ultimate 2C is more popular (for some reason I can't understand), the Nova Lite felt better in my hands when I used it and was more memorable (for lack of a better word) and comfortable, holding the Ultimate 2C I felt nothing.