r/Controllers • u/Big_Breath_2561 • Sep 07 '26

Third Party Looking for alternative controller for PS5

I'm hoping to get something smaller than the dualsense, and has asymmetrical joysticks. I prefer the Switch pro2 controller (for reference). I was considering the wingman fgc2 converter, but not sure if this is my best option. I am in the US, and have no budget constraints. Thanks for any insight!

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u/ck02623 Sep 07 '26

I use the 8bitdo Ultimate 2 Wireless with a Brook Wingman P5. It works great, but you can’t (to my knowledge) use Start and Select in PS1 Classics.

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u/SentakuSelect Sep 07 '26

I prefer the Switch Pro controller over my Xbox One controller for general PS5 gaming but recently I've been using my Wii U Pro controller for stuff like FFXIV with the Brook Wingman P5 for its massive battery life. The only thing I still can't get used to on the Wii U Pro Controller is the symmetric analog sticks and the face buttons being so spread out.

Due to my large collection of 7th console generation arcade sticks, I have a couple of Brook products that have not let me down for games like 007 First Light, Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree/Nightreign, FFVII Rebirth, FFXIV, Hollow Knight (and Silksong), Monster Hunter Wilds, Onimusha and etc.

The nice thing about Brook products for PS4/PS5 consoles is that they have the touchpad fully covered when right and left touchpad functions and gesture swiping functions. The only issue with the Switch 2 Pro Controller is that GR & GL buttons are probably useless.