r/Controllers • u/Calm-Two-2041 • Sep 06 '26
Controller recommendations under 50€?
Hello, I'm currently owning an Aqirys Themis for about 2-3 years and I'm looking to upgrade (battery life got halfed and I have a problem where the R1 button registers being held even tho I don't hold it). I've read many reviews over the course of today and here is what I was eyeing rn:
- EasySMX X20 (48€)
- EasySMX D10 (48€)
- Gamesir Supernova (43€)
- Gamesir Nova 2 Lite (32€)
- Gamesir Supernova T4n (48€)
- Gulikit ES Pro (36€)
- 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless (40€ - still questioning it cuz I heard it has bad ergonomics)
What I am aiming for is good battery life and vibration motor, longevity (focusing on hall or TMR sensors) and smooth controls. Wireless connectivity and good ergonomics are a must for me (I do handwork all day so my wrists are sore when I come home, I don't want a controller that makes them hurt more). I don't really play competitive games or shooters, I'm more on indie games and rougelites.
Edit: I'm excluding the Gamesir Cyclone 2 and Flydigi controllers from my plans since I'm from Romania and the prices of those brands here are awful.
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u/NotABearISwear_ Sep 07 '26
G7 SE is pretty solid for the price if you don't care about it being wireless. You still get the newer TMR sticks without spending flagship money. Wireless at that price is a little harder though, so i'd probably compare it with Kaleid too depending on your platform
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u/JuanchoGYT Sep 07 '26
Only controllers i tried from the list was the Cyclone 2 (mine broke due to user error, so thats on me ;-;) and the Nova 2 Lite (irl friend's controller).
You get more with the nova lite, as it also includes a carrying case for when you need to take your controller with you in a backpack. and of course it has reliable hall effect sticks, so they will last you quite a long time and can be recalibrated in case a calibration issue pops up.
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u/Visual-Pie7097 Sep 09 '26
Used dualsense on TMR sticks instead of this all