I'm planning to surprise my partner with a new controller for Christmas! He mainly uses an Xbox controller connected via USB, but I'm hoping to find one that's wireless. I'm not very knowledgeable about controllers or PC gaming in general, so I'm reaching out for recommendations. He enjoys casual gaming, playing titles like HellDivers, God of War, and Spiderman on his PC. While he has played a lot on Xbox, I'd prefer a controller that's specifically designed for PC use. My budget is around $100, and I want something that not only works well but looks cool too, rather than just a plain black design.
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You might want to consider sticking with an Xbox controller since they work wirelessly via Bluetooth and are super popular with PC gamers. They're known for their compatibility and smooth performance!
Check out the 8Bitdo Ultimate 2! It's a fantastic all-around controller that's well-priced and comes in a bunch of colors. If your partner is used to the Xbox controller, he'll find this one familiar and comfortable to use. Plus, it has a charging dock!
Absolutely! 8Bitdo makes some great controllers. I love how you can customize the extra buttons on it, especially if you use it in dinput mode while gaming on Steam!
Totally agree! Makes customizing buttons a breeze, and it'll really help with RPGs since you can map those keyboard inputs to it.
There are so many options out there. It might be tricky to choose since everyone's got different preferences. Maybe casually ask him what he likes or dislikes about his current controller. Or just let him pick one that he likes if you want to make it easy!
Yeah, asking him directly might be the best bet, especially since he's kind of picky about this stuff.
Another option could be to get him a gift card to the Xbox Design Lab. He can create a custom controller that he really likes!
True, but I think OP's partner might be using it wired to avoid latency issues. Bluetooth can add lag with Xbox controllers, which can be a bummer for gaming.