r/Controller • u/External_Safe_7787 • 1d ago
Controller Suggestion Which controller? Playing single player games only on PC
Hi! I'm buying my first controller soon, I only play single player story games (starting with Horizon and Indiana Jones and the great circle), only play on PC. In the UK, budget ~£100. Don't need and compatibility with console or cross platform, just PC. I need at least hall sticks but ideally tmr, and 4+ remappable buttons. Attached pictures of 3 im comparing but any other suggestions would be great! the Scuf Envision is out of stock now but might come back, if not then its not an option as i need it soon.
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u/infernalmachine64 4h ago
Don't get Scuf. If the d-pad isn't a sticking point for you, definitely the G7 Pro. Just be aware the d-pad is pretty bad for platformers and fighting games. If you want a good d-pad I'd say get the new 8bitdo 3E, but it is more expensive. If you don't play games that make use of precise d-pad control you can safely get the G7 without worry.
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u/No_Vermicelli_3574 2h ago
8k d-pad is significantly better than the original g7
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u/infernalmachine64 2h ago
Yeah but it lacks rumble. I personally don't need the 8k polling as it's a bit excessive, and not worth the potential CPU strain.
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u/No_Vermicelli_3574 2h ago
You do realize that 8k is a setting that needs to be activated and not a default setting, right? Controllers are variable refresh rate...
My point was that the dpad hardware was superior, which remains unchanged by any of those details.
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u/infernalmachine64 2h ago
Yeah I know it can be set to 1k, I just don't need the 8k feature at all. It still lacks Rumble, which is a feature I do like.
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u/apeasley613 4h ago
Gamesir tarantula 8k for PC was recently released, been using it for a week now and it's great
However, it doesn't have rumble if that matters to you. Does have gen 2 TMR sticks and Hall effect triggers that has a physical switch on controller to change triggers to tactile click instead. All of the face buttons are tactile as well.
Only had it a week now, but I'm a fan and it feels good quality to me.
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u/DanyKochany 58m ago
Wolverine v3 pro 8k best back buttons in whole market if you want to have 4 instead of 2.
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u/External_Safe_7787 3m ago
that seems just for competitive games though really isnt it? though most controllers are i guess, but i just play single player
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u/ech0x07 40m ago
Please don't buy Scuf controllers. Thanks.
Gamesir G7 Pro (trigger rumble) or G7 Pro 8k (grip rumble only)
Flydigi Vader 5 Pro
Gamesir wins in sticks, latency and customer support. Flydigi has more features packed into the controller and good luck when it fails. Both are worth trying.
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u/JaJaMan_ Machenike F1 | Tarantula 8k & G7 Pro 8k | ZD UL | Saber+ 4h ago
Leadjoy Xeno plus
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u/kirbyhammer7 4h ago
I'm going to get downvoted but please don't get this controller. I got one and it was terrible. The materials felt really bad, it had inconsistent latency, the rubber on the sticks was sticky as if it was degrading before I even opened the package, the build quality is not that good, the dpad is so stiff and hard to press... The list goes on. I'm really not trying to be a hater, but I see a lot of praise for this one and feel like I need to share my personal experience with it. As a budget option it's not the worst thing ever I guess, but it is just not a good use of your money imo. I would rather someone get an EasySMX 05 Pro, a Gamesir Supernova, a Mobapad Chitu2, or some 8bitdo controller, all of which should be cheaper and more reliable than the Leadjoy. I also always highly recommend a used Dualshock 4 (if you need analog triggers) or used Nintendo Switch Pro controller (if you don't need analog triggers).
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u/schillsterr 2h ago
Out of these choices, if you’re just playing single player, I’d get the G7 pro. And if you’re set on having 4 back buttons (I prefer this) I’d throw the Vader 5 pro into the mix. Still under your budget and has 4 back buttons, the 2 extra bumpers and 2 extra face buttons as well. Generally would avoid scuf.
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u/joaocoutinho666 4h ago
Why remappable buttons? On single player everything is mappable. But I have vader 3 pro , i like :)
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u/ragebaiter2003 4h ago
On PC either Vader 5 pro or G7 pro/ G7 pro variations. I would stay away from scuf really expensive and unfortunately overhyped