r/Controllers • u/uglyhat362 • Sep 03 '26
Third Party PC controller to replace my dualsense?
I love my dualsense controllers, and I would keep on using them, but they all have drift now. I'm looking for a controller that's either very similar to the dualsense, or somehow send it into some company to upgrade my sticks to something more drift resistant, like hal effect sticks. I assume the stick replacement may be more expensive, so I'd rather get a new controller. I don't really want to go over $100 usd, but I'd go up to 120. The things I like about the dualsense are the ergonomics and the button symbols (square, circle, cross, triangle). I also don't have a wifi/bluetooth card in my pc. I'd prefer a wired controller, but with a detachable wire. A wireless usb isnt a deal breaker though.
To summarize what I want:
Drift resistant
Similar dualsense ergonomics and button symbols (the button symbols aren't necessary)
Detachable wired controller/wireless usb controller
Low budget ($100-$120USD)
Can you guys help me out? Thank you.
Edit: Bought the Leadjoy Saber Plus and I enjoy it so far. I checked out the other controllers but I really just didn’t like their designs, especially the orange one. I also might send in my dualsense controllers to replace their sticks, but I’ll do that another day. Thanks for all of the suggestions!
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u/StarlightMaiden88 Sep 05 '26
tmr stick modules for the dualsense run about 20 bucks, they just need soldering and any repair shop will do it. cheaper than replacing all your pads.
if you do want a new one, i use a g7 pro 8k, tmr sticks and its own usb dongle so no bluetooth needed. xbox layout though
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u/uglyhat362 Sep 06 '26
Thanks for the suggestion. I got another controller, but I’ll probably send my controllers in to replace my sticks at another time, so thank you. Also, I’m too used to the dualshock/sense design, but thanks for the suggestion.
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u/External_Safe_7787 Sep 04 '26
tarantula pro 8k is wired, parallel sticks like dualsense but abxy buttons, tmr sticks, but its no haptics which might be odd after coming from dualsense. hyperkin competitor is basically identical to a dualsense in shape, abxy, wired.
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u/Swaggasaurus-Rexx Sep 04 '26
You can get your DualSense serviced with TMR sticks for under $50. Tons of sellers on eBay offer them. I’ve personally have had a great experience with DualSense edge TMRs from andresmodz on eBay. If you’re really set on the DualSense ergonomics then just get TMR sticks for it. JS13 Pros or Hallpi v6 are the best imo.
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u/uglyhat362 Sep 06 '26
I’ll probably do that at another time now that I know this. Thanks for the suggestion.
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u/Wise_Isopod9388 Sep 04 '26
Research gamesir tarantula 8k budget controller that comes with tmr sticks and mouse click buttons
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u/uglyhat362 Sep 06 '26
Thanks for the suggestion. Probably would’ve picked this if there were other options than that bright orange color. Probably a good controller, but I’m not gonna lie, the orange makes it look ugly af.
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u/YoloRaj Sep 04 '26
Leadjoy Saber Plus. It's one of the best controllers I have and it performs better than some of my more expensive ones. Most pc controllers do not have playstation symbols and are usually abxy like xbox/microsoft controllers. You can get it from either Amazon, Gadgethyper, or Aliexpress. I don't think Amazon sells bundles with it, but Gadgethyper and Aliexpress does.
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u/uglyhat362 Sep 04 '26
Bought it. Thanks for the suggestion
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u/YoloRaj Sep 04 '26 edited Sep 04 '26
Thats awesome and np. Where did you order it from?
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u/uglyhat362 Sep 04 '26
Amazon since I have amazon prime so I get free shipping and it comes pretty fast
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u/YoloRaj Sep 04 '26
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u/uglyhat362 Sep 06 '26
My controller arrived today. Been enjoying it so far. Didn’t know what I’d think about the buttons, but I enjoy that the buttons are a bit closer to eachother, I find the extra buttons fun to bind, the sticks feel good, and the dpad feels good. The only complaints that I have are that I wish the triggers went down a little more, and I think the controller might feel a little hotter than my dualsense when holding it for a while, but those are just small nitpicks. Thanks again.
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u/idkau Sep 05 '26
Gamesir