You can connect headphones using the controller 3. For a controller that doesn't stray too far from the shape and feel of Microsoft's own Xbox controller, the PowerA Enhanced wired controller is a strong option that ditches wireless connectivity in order to hit a low price point. Since using an Xbox One or Xbox Core controller wirelessly with a PC requires a special adapter anyway or Bluetooth , many of us probably would opt for a wired connection, and the PowerA Enhanced offers that up at about half the price bonus: no batteries required.
The controller itself provides a decent bit of heft, aided along by two vibration motors. It's got all the buttons you need for your games. It even takes a page out of the Xbox Elite Controller's book: On the underside of the PowerA Enhanced controller, you'll find two small buttons that can serve as shortcuts to face buttons. This will let you keep your thumbs firmly in place on the analog sticks while still being able to activate abilities mapped to the ABXY controls. If you're a devout keyboard and mouse gamer who only imagines themselves very rarely using a gamepad, the Logitech F is a great option.
Those short, nubby grips don't make for great ergonomics, but that shouldn't matter if you're only picking up a controller for short bursts to drive vehicles in games like Grand Theft Auto V or Battlefield V. But, the Turtle Beach Recon Controller gives you a very capable input device that also helps cut down on the clutter. The Turtle Beach Recon Controller provides a headset connection right on the controller and goes a step further by also including audio controls for volume, game and chat mix, and mic monitoring.
In addition to textured finishes on many of the controls and rubberized grips for a secure handhold, the Recon Controller includes two back paddle buttons for even more control at your fingertips. Sony's DualShock 4 controller was great, and with Bluetooth connectivity, you didn't have to do a bunch of extra work to get it connected to a PC wireless like you did with the original Xbox One controller.
Now, the Sony DualSense Controller delivers an upgrade. The new controller drastically changes the aesthetics of the original, but still has a similar control scheme or those who prefer the symmetrical layout for the analog sticks. There have already been moves by Steam to support the controller , and it's possible the touchpad, advanced haptics, and adaptive triggers could also receive support on PC in the future. If you're after an Xbox controller that doesn't hold back, then you'll want the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller.
This model upgrades from the original Elite controller by adding wireless charging using a docking base with pogo pins. The charger can fit conveniently in the controller's carrying case, where it can even be plugged in. The Xbox Elite Series 2 controller also gets upgraded with support for Bluetooth connections, making it easier than ever to pair with your PC or even smartphones.
Beyond that, it still has swappable analog sticks, multiple D-Pads, and tunable triggers to deliver a gaming experience you can tailor to your own needs. WIndows 10 also automatically recognizes the Stratus Duo as an Xbox controller, which means you don't need to remap any buttons. The only thing this controller lacks is rumble, but if you don't mind the missing haptic feedback, the SteelSeries Stratus Duo is a great controller you can use with a lot of other devices.
Retro looks but modern functionality make the 8BitDo Pro 2 an awesome option for playing classic games on PC and new games as well. The 8BitDo Pro 2 even supports motion controls. Plus, there are two back paddles to let you keep your thumbs on the analog sticks.
The Switch Pro Controller is one of the best controllers ever made, and now you can bring that greatness to the PC. Like the DualShock 4, getting this controller to work the PC is easy with a wired connection, but going wireless requires a few hoops to jump through. Good news is once you've got it paired properly over Bluetooth, Steam will automatically recognize it as an Xbox One controller with all the button mapping done for you.
The Razer Wolverine V2 is a slick controller with exceptional capabilities. The lighting can even be set up to react to information coming in from some games, or you can just use it to express your style. It has gripped texture around the handles so you can keep a firm hold on it. You can swap out the thumbstick caps for your desired feel. There are also four buttons on the underside, a pair of extra shoulder buttons, and hair trigger locks for greater flexibility.
If you play a lot of arcade or fighting games, you've got a good case to pick up a fight stick instead of a standard controller. The quick actuation of fight stick buttons and the precise control over a joystick can give you the advantage you need in your fighting games. This fighting stick should offer no fuss working with your PC as it has all the same buttons as an Xbox controller. With a Key Lock mode, it's also ready to take to tournaments without the worry of accidentally getting disqualified.
You can simply connect a gaming headset with the fight stick, and you'll even get controls to mute your mic and audio on the fight stick itself. Modders also get a lot from this stick, as the case and faceplate are both easily opened to swap out components or artwork.
Of course, if you don't want to mod, you'll enjoy the high-quality Hori Hayabusa joystick and buttons that come stock. PC is pretty much the place to experience simulation racing games. Not only does this platform allow you to connect multiple displays and ultrawide displays for the ultimate immersive experience, but PC is also the place for some very serious and sometimes seriously obscure racing games.
The Witcher 3 , for example, actually has a far more straightforward control system when played with the best PC controller. In the end then, while the mouse and keyboard setup is great for a lot of things, especially shooters, there undoubtedly should be a place in your arsenal for the best PC controller. We've tested today's top console controllers and PC pads to find out which ones are worthy of your cash. If you use the Microsoft Elite Series 2 controller for more than ten minutes, you'll understand why we have it at the number one spot.
Everything about the Series 2 screams luxury. The near-endless customization options give you an unparalleled level of control pun intended over your gameplay. Being able to tweak all aspects of the controller, like d-pads, shift paddles, and joystick tension, is an absolute godsend.
The most significant changes in the Series 2 over the Series 1 which we also loved include a neat little carrying case that doubles as a charging station for the controller's new rechargeable battery with 40 hours of juice. Finally, with project Xcloud and Apple Arcade bringing some great games to mobile devices, you can easily pair the Series 2 controller via Bluetooth. PowerA's Spectra Infinity Enhanced wired controller is a step up over the Spectra Enhanced we used to rate in this guide.
The latest version has more similarities to the Xbox Series X S controller, with notably more bright lights. It's a pretty swanky controller nowadays, considering its budget price. The edge lighting gives the Spectra some personality, and the 3-way trigger locks are great for competitive shooters, too. The Spectra would have scored higher, but the lack of any wireless connectivity is a big let down in the days of untethered gaming.
This controller retains a lot of what we loved about the original. Keeping it very comfortable overall design with texturized rubber grips makes you feel extremely great in your hands.
Much like the original, it boasts a vastly superior d-pad that you won't dread using in fighting games and platformers, taking cues from the Xbox One Elite Series controllers. You might have noticed a new button in the center of the controller; a much-requested Share button now lets you capture screenshots and gameplay footage without diving too much into the menus.
And now it's practically standard fare for console transplants deterred by the learning curve mouse and keyboard gaming presents. Best gaming laptop Best gaming monitor Best gaming headset Best wireless gaming headset Best computer speakers Best capture card. The PlayStation 5 DualSense has a "you have to touch it to believe it" quality thanks to its new haptic motors and "Adaptive" triggers, which can offer resistance under your finger.
Firing a bow can actually feel like firing a bow, for example. The rumble is also easily the best and most nuanced we've ever felt in a controller. It really is as good as people say. The bad news: the DualSense's most advanced features don't work in PC games yet, since games will need to be programmed to take advantage of them.
But Steam already offers full support for the controller, so it's at least a breeze to plug in and use like any other pad. It's a hair less comfortable than the Xbox Series X controller, and not as simple to use in non-Steam games, but if you prefer Sony's analog stick layout or love gyro aiming, this is the one to get. Scuf doesn't mess around with its controllers, offering some of the best premium pads outside of Sony and Microsoft.
And the Instinct Pro is the absolute best controller should you wish to eschew the two big bois of the console world. There are more customisation options on offer with the Instinct Pro than with pretty much any other pad you could name. But did create a gloriously pink pad without the distraction of rumblepacks. The tough thing is that both Sony and Microsoft's controllers are just so good, and if you want something premium the Elite Series 2 absolutely ticks that box.
The fact the Instinct Pro makes that look like good value makes it a real tough sell. It is, though, a fantastic controller that feels great in the hand and is as responsive as you could wish for.
It's just painfully pricey. Read our full Scuf Instinct Pro review. Razer's Wolverine Ultimate could very well be the best gamepad available today, save for one critical disqualifying factor: it can't connect to a PC wirelessly. The Xbox-style gamepad offers many of the same luxury features as the Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller, like a swappable d-pad and customizable back paddles.
It's also nearly the same price, which begs the question: why not just buy one of those instead? Well, it's not for everyone, but the Wolverine Ultimate does have its fair share of unique, downright enticing features. For starters, the face buttons—the ones labeled A, B, X, and Y—click like mouse buttons. This seemingly minuscule detail makes a world of difference.
It's like using nothing but membrane keyboards your whole life and then making a move to mechanical switches. So while the enclosed foot braided micro USB cable takes some getting used to, tactile button presses are a worthy trade-off. Of course, no Razer product would be complete without a healthy dose of Chroma, the three-headed green snake company's signature brand of RGB lighting. However, rather than integrating it into the existing Synapse 3 app for Windows, Razer decided to develop an app specifically for Xbox One.
So if you do plan on using this controller for your PC, bear in mind you'll need a separate app to configure it. The short answer is yes. The slightly longer answer is that you might need to perform a little fiddling the first time you set it up—although after that it will just be a case of plugging it in. This might seem like an utterly offensive question to ask in the annals of PC Gamer, but it remains true that certain PC games are far better played with a controller than with the classic keyboard and mouse combo.
But there are other titles, specifically those which were primarily designed for consoles whose control schemes are so unwieldy away from a pad that playing them any other way is a pain.
You could play Witcher 2 without a controller, for example, but it actually felt far better using a pad on PC. Ignore those who seem to think every game is best with a mouse and keyboard. Assassins Creed Valhalla is not best played with a keyboard.
Street Fighter 5 is not best played with a keyboard. True, we play most games with a mouse and keyboard, but for PC gamers with ranging tastes, a good controller is a must.
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