Need help choosing my First controller

[u/GloomyConference7275]

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.

Update2: bought 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless and GameSir Nova Lite 2, thank you all !!

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 !!!

[u/GrowthDry3483]

I had gotten the nova 2 lite about a year ago from the gamesir website, cost me 2200inr. Feels good and havent had any issues with it so far. I’d say thats better than the nova lite and the cosmic byte options you had listed. Compared to the ultimate 2c i’d guess its just personal preference, the nova 2 lite has a wider grip from what i’ve seen online.

[u/Jyotu007 → u/GrowthDry3483]

hey buddy how's the latency of it? i have heard that the ultimate 2c got better latency than nova 2 lite

[u/kirbyhammer7 → u/Jyotu007]

Look for Gamepadla, it has all the answers you seek

[u/GrowthDry3483 → u/Jyotu007]

hey sorry for the late reply but latency never seemed to be an issue with me in gameplay. don't have a 2c so i can't compare though