14 Best Game Controllers (2024) for PC, Switch, PS5, and Xbox

Different Sport Controllers to Take into account

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There are so many sport controllers on the market, however not all of them are adequate to make the listing above. These are the opposite controllers we’ve examined not too long ago.

Hori Split Pad Pro for $50: The Pleasure-Con’s break up type of controller is nice, however the platform’s Professional controllers are extra snug for larger arms. The Hori Cut up Pad Professional splits (ha) the distinction by making a extra Professional-sized controller, however lower in half. You’ll be able to nonetheless connect these to the edges of the Swap, or you may seize the controller with its attachment set to show it right into a wired controller as nicely. It is fairly a bit cheaper than common Pleasure-Cons, too, which is sweet.

Nacon Revolution 5 Pro for $150: This extremely customizable PS5 controller boasts Corridor Impact sticks and triggers, programmable again paddles, and an amazing D-pad. You’ll be able to tweak the burden, stick size and grips, and even the set off actuation. It boasts a 10-hour battery life, and you may join your headset through Bluetooth or plug-in. Sadly, it is costly, and you aren’t getting the haptic suggestions or adaptive triggers that you’re going to discover in Sony’s wonderful DualSense controllers.

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Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel for $800: WIRED editor Parker Corridor raved about Logitech’s racing wheel accessory, and racing sport followers with deep pockets will adore it. It provides a layer of actuality to your in-game driving with drive suggestions and vibrations that assist you really feel each floor. The gear shift paddles have Corridor Impact sensors. There may be additionally an OLED show that lets you tweak settings with out opening the app.

Power-A Fusion Pro 3 for $75: With a removable faceplate, properly textured grips, set off locks for various depths, swappable thumbsticks, and an extended removable cable, this controller has so much going for it. The shoulder buttons and comparatively excessive worth are why it misses out on a spot above (the GameSir G7 edges it on worth). However that is my daughter’s favourite wired controller as a result of she performs with a headset and loves that there’s a 3.5-mm audio jack with quantity and mute controls. She additionally likes the 4 mappable again buttons.

Nacon Revolution X Pro for $80: This wired Xbox and PC controller comes with an extended (round 10 ft), removable, braided USB-C cable. Nacon presents a powerful stage of customization, together with interchangeable thumbsticks, programmable again buttons, and weights that will help you get the texture you need. The Profile button enables you to cycle via 4 presets, a change toggles configurations, and it has a 3.5-mm headphone jack. You’ll be able to tweak every little thing within the flaky Revolution X app for Xbox or PC. Whereas it really works nicely, I don’t love a budget really feel (even with adjusted weight), and the rear triggers are awkward. At full worth, the Revolution X Professional is simply too costly for a wired controller, however reductions are frequent.

Charging Equipment

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Wi-fi controllers are nice, however you do have to recollect to cost them. In case you don’t need to mess with cables, a charging dock is the way in which. After testing a number of, we’ve some suggestions.

The official Sony charging station is the perfect for DualSense controllers. It’s compact, fees two controllers, and frees up your PS5’s ports. Slotting your controllers into place is a breeze, with profitable docking marked by a click on.

This fashionable charging station is for wi-fi Xbox Collection X|S or Xbox One controllers and comes with battery packs and alternative doorways. The molded plastic makes it straightforward to slip your controllers into, and you may faucet the highest to alter the lighting. The one disadvantage is that it’s cumbersome.

This charging base can cost a Swap Professional controller and two Pleasure-Cons. It’s easy to make use of, though you will need to insert a USB dongle into the Professional controller. I really barely desire Energy-A’s charging dock, which is extra compact than the bottom, however it’s out of inventory in the mean time. In case you solely want Pleasure-Con charging, strive the HyperX Chargeplay Quad ($15).