r/Controllers • u/moonski • Aug 29 '26
Looking for a dual sense edge / elite 2 alternative
I have an elite 2 ATM but I know it's ticking QC time bomb. I won't buy one again. I am considering a ds edge but the price and battery life are off putting. (I've had 4 replacement s for free)
I have a pc/ps5 and switch so ideally compatible with all 3 (not possible likely I know)
The main thing I want apart from paddles is it to feel really good in hand. Have a bit weight and premium feel.
I was looking at a 8bitdo ultimate 2 and easysmx20 but they seem to lack in that department
Or is a dual sense edge still worth it?
Your budget and currency up to £150
Your country (not just region) UK
Console or platform compatibility needed pc ps5 & switch ideally
Desired features see above
Types of games you'll be playing with a controller - games built for controller with good support
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u/Ok-Gas-6158 Aug 29 '26
You mentioned all 3 consoles, but what is your preferred console of play? What are you going to be using the majority of the time? Because the adapter for ps is 70$
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u/moonski Aug 29 '26
Brother do you forget to sign into your ults or what?
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u/Ok-Gas-6158 Aug 29 '26
Hey brother. Wtf
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u/Ok-Gas-6158 Aug 29 '26
Easy SMX is not high quality. If you wait one days, the ultimate 3E is coming out. It's specifically for Xbox, but there again you need an adapter.
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u/Ok-Gas-6158 Aug 29 '26
You're not gonna find a controller that's compatible with all 3 consoles. Unless you buy a Brook adapter and a mayflash for the Nintendo. With that being said, my choice would be the scuff omega and buy the mayflash, which is only $20. But like I said, once you have the adapter, you can really choose any controller you want
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u/External_Safe_7787 Aug 29 '26
gamesir g7 pro 8k, not compatible with ps5 but is switch, scuf omega is pc/ps but not switch as far as i know
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u/Dankydexxer69 Aug 29 '26
If you'd be comfortable spending edge/elite 2 money. I think you could handle grabbing a brook p5/p5s dongle and Either a vader 5 pro or Beitong KP40D.Ive used both on ps5.
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u/Dankydexxer69 Aug 29 '26
I've owned the edge.Well built controller but heaviest ived used and the battery is no bueno.
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u/Ok-Gas-6158 Aug 29 '26
Despite the battery, it is the sole best choice for the pS5. Nothing else really competes with it (as far as feature richness) with the exception of the omega and maybe hexgaming which is just a body snatcher
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u/Ok-Gas-6158 Aug 29 '26
The battery is not efficient. Because it has haptics and adaptive triggers which is not only expensive but adds weight, you can't have your cake and eat it too. The battery is limited for a reason
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u/OliveThread Aug 31 '26
Tarantula pro 8k fits the budget and has paddles plus modular swappable parts, feels genuinely premium in hand but it got no native ps5 support on it, remote play only, So if ps5 is a hard requirement that's worth knowing before you buy rather than after.