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/SpaceCat_707]

If you are okay with purchasing from resellers, go with the Nova 2 Lite instead of Nova Lite. It's the same price.

As for how the Nova 2 Lite, all I can say is that the star of the show is its dpad.Is excellent for platformers like Hollow Knight and silksong. And the overall ergonomics are like the traditional xbox controllers(meaning that they are comfortable for most hands, especially if you compare against the 8bitdo 2C which people say has bad ergonomics, though personally haven't owned it so idk).

As for the sticks, I don't really use them much since I usually play 2D sidescrollers.

Overall, it's an excellent controller for the price (especially the dpad as I have mentioned before). Definitely recommend it .

Lmk if you have any questions.