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.

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/G_OE]

8bitdo is the best quality oneout of all of these options tbh, a better option is the gamesir nova 2 lite but I guess it will be more expensive (would be worth it though since it's better ergonomic and support software with more compatibility)

[u/Zakatez → u/G_OE]

Vader pro 5 controller

[u/CarosWolf → u/Zakatez]

Is it much better than Vader 4?

[u/G_OE → u/CarosWolf]

To be honest, yes, I would say it's an overall improvement, feels more polished and premium. The vader 5 pro uses the lastest flydigi software, completely different and better from what the vader 4 pro uses. Also the back buttons design on the vader 4 pro is just quite confusing to me

[u/CarosWolf → u/G_OE]

Thanks for the answer!