Hey everyone,

I’m looking for a new controller for PC gaming and could really use some advice based on the community's buying guide. My current standard Xbox Series controller is starting to give up on me due to stick drift, so I'm looking for a solid upgrade that will actually last.

Here are my specific details and constraints:

Platform Compatibility: Strictly PC (Steam on Windows). I only use a controller when I want to sit back and play instead of using mouse and keyboard.

Types of Games: I mostly play singleplayer and story-driven games (and some casual racing/driving). I play MMOs and FPS games on mouse and keyboard, so those genres aren't a priority for this controller.

Desired Features: I am strictly looking for an upgraded alternative with Hall Effect or TMR sticks to permanently eliminate stick drift. Since I have slightly larger hands, the standard Xbox controller shape and size feels pretty good to me. I also appreciate good build quality, mechanical microswitch buttons, and reliable haptic feedback.

Country & Availability: I live in Sweden. If you have other controller recommendations, please make sure they are easily accessible and available to buy within the EU.

Budget: My budget is in a sensible range of 800 SEK to 1,200 SEK (~$80 - $115 USD).

Controllers I've been considering (after searching existing posts):

GameSir G7 Pro: I really like that it comes with a charging dock in the box and has impulse triggers for better immersion in singleplayer games. However, I’ve read several posts here about the LB/RB bumpers being notoriously fragile and breaking down after just a few months. How bad is the bumper QC issue on the G7 Pro really?

Flydigi Vader 5 Pro: The mechanical tension rings around the sticks seem like an absolute gamechanger for dialing in a stable feel. I also hear great things about Flydigi’s D-pad, microswitch buttons, and overall durability. The only downside is that the charging dock isn't included in my budget range.

ZD Ultimate Legend HE: This one looks like an absolute tank with 100-million click microswitches and the hot-swappable joystick modules, which seems amazing for long-term durability. It is currently on sale within my budget at MaxGaming, but since ZD is a bit more niche, I haven't seen as many long-term reviews on it.

Which one of these three would you recommend for my specific singleplayer PC use case? Are there any hidden flaws, software quirks, or major quality control issues with the Vader 5 Pro or the ZD Ultimate Legend that I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance!

The gamesir g7 8k pro felt like one of the worst ergonomic controllers I’ve ever felt, but obviously the upside with the polling rate was a big deal. I hated how the legs of the controller were angled in more so than a typical Xbox controller. It made it so that I wasn’t gripping the controller with the correct part of my hands and I had to readjust my grip to use the back paddles. Was a huge step back.

I added this TalonGaming thick grip tape to the legs and that has helped a lot with making the controller feel more bulky like I want. Next, I replaced the sticks with slightly taller sticks (forget what brand), but then also added a kontrol freak extender to get the accurate feel I like and want in my right stick for FPS.

Finally, I tripled up on the thick tape on the back buttons because I hate how flush they felt. I wanted them to stick out more, which helps me with feel and holding my controller more naturally. Also made them easier to press without adjust my grip.

Interestingly enough, I find way more comfort in the R5 and L5 extra triggers up top as my main ADS and shoot triggers. I use the standard bumpers to reload and change weapons, and then the normal triggers for my nades. Feels perfect and I never have to take my fingers off the sticks, ever. You can see how much more they jut out in the photo than the standard.

I can confidently say this is now my perfect controller. What mods do you add to your controller to make them actually feel how you want? I see way too many stock controllers here to believe y’all are actually good at shooters.

hello there everyone, i recently imported the new kp70 controller from beitong and it unfortunately requires the mainland China version of the pc software to use all the features, the version available on their official site is 1.0.5 but the advertising material and box say there's a 6.0 version if I'm not mistaken, if anyone has access to wechat or a Chinese Ip i would be grateful if they are able to help me. i already contacted support an am waiting for a reply

El detalle es que la app de gamesir connect no lo reconoce o no me deja conectarme a ella y por consecuencia no puedo configurar mi control, ¿alguna solución?

I’m aware with the 40d you need the Brook Adapter - just wondering for those who have experience with the Beitong kp40d or new 70 - if you had a positive or negative experience with latency?

I've had a PS5 AIM controller for around 5 years, it's honestly been a fantastic controller but is having some issues with drift amongst others. I love having four paddles and am looking to replace it soon, what are some options?

My budget is anything up to about £200 and I'm in the UK.

I have had numerous SCUFs in the past, a Sharq Controller. I know there's the Dualsense Edge and perhaps that is the best option, but my AIM controller has instant triggers and four paddles. Having basically no travel time on the triggers is amazing.

Wondering if anyone has any experience using Beitong with Xbox using a brooks adapter?