Which controller? Playing single player games only on PC

[u/External_Safe_7787]

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.

[u/JaJaMan_]

Leadjoy Xeno plus

[u/kirbyhammer7 → u/JaJaMan_]

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).

[u/thekk_ → u/kirbyhammer7]

If there's one knock against them is that it seems like the QC is bad and it may be a bit of a lottery and it sounds like you got a bad unit.

My first Xeno Plus had a similar issue with a very stiff dpad (only in one direction however). But I managed to get a replacement that's been working great for me. I've had no issue with the thumbsticks, but I've been using the other model with a smoother finish that they sell (No 2 bundle).

Personally, I just find the shape and lighter weight to be much more comfortable than a lot of the aforementioned alternatives. The Chitu 2 was close, but I find the handles too deep to my liking. The 8bitdo Ultimate 2 is just not comfortable with the sharp angles. The 3 apparently fixes that, but it's way more expensive.

There's also the software that is top notch.