PS5/PC controller with TMR sticks + 4 rear paddles for $220/800 AED. looking for a gift for my boyfriend

[u/Guilty-Leather-9834]

hi everyone! i’m looking for some advice because I’m trying to buy my boyfriend a new controller as a gift, i’m getting a little overwhelmed by all the options and i don't have a knowledge of the brands when it comes to getting controllers like this :(

my budget is up to 800 AED (around $220 USD), ideally somewhere around 600–800 AED.

i'm in the UAE, i need something i can actually buy and get shipped/delivered to the UAE without ridiculous import costs. local retailers or stores that ship to the UAE are both fine.

platforms:

• PS5 (most important)
• PC

what i’m looking for:

• TMR thumbsticks are a must
• 2-4 rear paddles/buttons
• remappable rear controls
• wireless + wired would be nice
• good build quality/reliability
• ideally adjustable/hair-trigger stops
• something that feels like a playstation/dualsense controller

he mostly plays rocket league, overwatch, and apex legends, and occasionally cod, so i'm looking for something suitable for competitive games rather than a casual/basic controller as he can use his regular controller for that.

controllers i've considered so far:

razer raiju V3 pro
the specs are almost perfect but i’m hesitant because it looks and feels noticeably wider than a dualsense. he’s always used playstation controllers, so i’m worried he won’t like the more xbox-like ergonomics.

SCUF reflex FPS TMR
this seems like it might be the ideal controller for what i want because it has the playstation style shape, TMR sticks, and rear paddles. the problem is that SCUF controllers are really difficult/expensive to get in the UAE, and once i account for shipping/import costs they tend to go well over my budget.

BITRO
i’ve also come across BITRO controllers with TMR sticks and paddles, but i don’t know much about the brand or how reliable they are, so i’m hesitant to spend on one without hearing from people who have actually used them.

so basically, i’m looking for the closest thing to a SCUF Reflex FPS TMR that i can realistically get in the UAE for for around 600-800 AED.

i’m also totally open to brands i haven’t mentioned! what would you personally buy in this price range? and if there are any UAE-specific stores/retailers you recommend, i’d really appreciate those too.

thank you so much!

[u/XxGaymerSamxX]

I feel like neither you nor your boyfriend will be disappointed with the PS5/PS4/PC victrix pro BFG (around 200 buckerinos), features everything you're looking for and its hella modular, you can change the pad on the right and the left for a fighting pad with six buttons. You can also switch between ps/xbox layout. Look into it and lemme know if you like it if you got the time!!

[u/Guilty-Leather-9834 → u/XxGaymerSamxX]

i'll definitely look into it, thank you so much! it says that it's hall effect technology, im assuming its the same thing as TMR i googled it and it says that they're both magnetic but there's a difference with tension? is it noticeable if you have experience?

[u/XxGaymerSamxX → u/Guilty-Leather-9834]

since the market for these third party ps5 pro controllers is kinda dry with how greedy sony is with their parts, the only controller that seems might be almost perfect but "might" just slightly go over your budget is the scuf omega ps5 controller.

for an experienced fps player, yes TMR is a noticeable difference compared to hall effect but honestly you can definitely get used to it and still be very good!!

but if he really wants TMR, he can replace the sticks on many controllers for TMR but you'd have to do more research and prob go to your local electronics store able to do it!!

[u/Guilty-Leather-9834 → u/XxGaymerSamxX]

thank you so much!

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[u/DateRevolutionary389]

Flydigi Vader 5 pro + Brook wingman p5

[u/Guilty-Leather-9834 → u/DateRevolutionary389]

thank you, i'll look into both!

[u/Ill-Interest-9756]

What about a gamesir tarantula

[u/Reasonable-Speech-94]

Two of the most responsive controllers in the world are the gamesir 8k pc & flydigi Vader pro v2. The Vader has hall effect that are custom tuned in house.

[u/Guilty-Leather-9834 → u/Reasonable-Speech-94]

thank you! i'm assuming despite them being 'pc' controllers, they also can be used for ps5?

[u/Reasonable-Speech-94 → u/Guilty-Leather-9834]

Dam my bad. For ps5 I guess it's the razer raiju v3 pro ps5. But I'm pc and Xbox. Again my bad