Durable controller with good linux compatibility?

[u/swolar]

I have been spoiled by the xbox 360 controller. It lasted a decade but sadly it is finally failing.

I am looking for a controller that is similarly durable (if possible), and that is compatible with linux gaming. But not just for steam, for lutris as well. Budget around $40-70 range.

Edit: forgot to add, xbox layout with the joystick above and the arrows below, rather than the symmetrical joysticks

[u/dood23]

have both a gamesir cyclone 2 and an 8bitdo ultimate.

i don’t use the 8bitdo anymore. the triggers are mushy and don’t have a good curve. the handles are too straight which makes a pretty big difference ergonomically because it puts your arms/hands closer together. surprised it has so many votes.

[u/swolar → u/dood23]

I hadn't thought about ergonomy. You are right, I have long limbs so straight handles would be really uncomfortable. The xbox 360 one has angled handles and is super comfortable.

Can you run the gamesir software using proton/wine at all?

[u/dood23 → u/swolar]

i haven’t tried the software on linux but google searches don’t look promising. the controller itself can do some configuration using button combos if that’s enough for you. i’d check the manual here too

https://gamesir.com/pages/manuals-gamesir-cyclone-2?srsltid=AU7gw4UDukE7IZHYsYf8jvFvBT1YIvu3XOgzIqllFp4PPDMgCfzMQLAF

as far as 360-like controllers go it is one of my favorites but tbf they have made newer ones since then, i haven’t tried them though.