Is it comfortable to hold? Ultimately, these qualities have the potential to make or break your gaming experience, but also depend a lot on personal preferences. Finally, narrow down a power source.
Unlike wired controllers , wireless ones need some kind of battery to keep them working. Most of these require two AA batteries, but a small percentage of these controllers come with a lithium-ion battery that can be recharged which can be less of a hassle and save you money down the line.
Now that you know what to look for, here are the best wireless controllers for PC gaming. According to its 3,plus reviews, buyers love it because it's convenient, widely compatible, and customizable.
It also offers a strong wireless transmission for a stable signal without interference even from far away. One reviewer wrote : "I don't normally review products, but I am so incredibly pleased and surprised with how well this controller works that I have to let others know about it. It is comfortable in the hand, very responsive, great vibration, perfect weight, and has a quality feel to it [ This controller far exceeded my expectations, so much so, that I am going to buy another.
Xbox is easily one of the most popular gaming consoles of all time, so it's no wonder many gamers prefer the look and feel of this classic controller. The Microsoft Xbox wireless controller features the same rounded contours, balanced feel, vibration, and traditional button placement, but it's optimized for PC with the included Bluetooth adapter. Said adapter is small, but supports wireless stereo sound and can connect up to eight players at once.
The controller itself has custom button mapping and an impressive wireless range. One reviewer wrote : "I don't think there is any other controller that can match the Xbox One controller for gaming on PC. It's simply the best choice [ A rechargeable controller means you never have to waste money on replacement batteries again, and this one from GameSir supports up to five hours of continuous use on a single charge.
It also has dual vibration for immersive gameplay, a 2. Thanks to the semi-transparent matte cover and colorful LED backlights, it's one of the most futuristic-looking options on the market.
One reviewer wrote : "Love the feel. Works beautifully. Paired easily just use the chord the first time. Charges fast considering I played while it charged. PlayStation is the most popular gaming console of all time — and back in , they revolutionized the controller with its two-handle design.
The modern-day controllers are reminiscent of the original, but they have countless high-tech upgrades that make them a favorite among gamers. This wireless PS4 controller from ORDA offers dual shock motors, a nonslip and sweatproof design, a sharing button, an on-device audio jack, vibration feedback, and sensitive gamepad buttons — but it's widely compatible with most PC operating systems.
It's also rechargeable, ergonomic, and has a sleek mini lightbar. If comfort is your top priority, the Logitech Gamepad F is most conducive to long gaming sessions. For one, it's more compact than others, so especially if you have small hands you won't have to strain while reaching for the controls. 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.
Though I've done some testing with first-person shooters, I've largely ignored the genre. While it may be necessary for console gamers, we're almost always going to use WASD for any kind of shooter.
With that in mind, the games I used mainly for testing are the ones mentioned below:. Street Fighter V: I've put a lot of hours into Street Fighter V with both controllers and fight sticks, so I know how it ought to feel. If I can't crush an AI opponent as Ken, something isn't right. Forza Motorsport: I chose Forza primarily to test the analog sticks, which according to my preferences, need three qualities: springy enough to quickly snap back to center, sensitive and resistant sufficient to make slight steering adjustments, and comfortably contoured.
Hence, my thumbs aren't bloody stumps at the end of a few hours. He built his first gaming PC at the tender age of 16, and finally finished bug-fixing the Cyrix-based system around a year later. When he dropped it out of the window. Now he's back, writing about the nightmarish graphics card market, CPUs with more cores than sense, gaming laptops hotter than the sun, and SSDs more capacious than a Cybertruck.
Included in this guide: 1. Image 1 of 5. Image 2 of 5. Image 3 of 5. Image 4 of 5. Image 5 of 5. Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Specifications Weight: 0. Features: 3-step trigger modes, replaceable thumbsticks, paddle switches. Battery: Internal Rechargable Battery 40 Hours. Reasons to avoid - Heavy compared to most controllers - Seriously expensive. PowerA Spectra Infinity Enhanced. Connectivity: micro USB.
Features: LED edge-lighting, 3-way trigger locks. Reasons to avoid - No wireless support - Trigger locks are sub-par. Image 1 of 2. Image 2 of 2. Xbox Wireless Controller. Connectivity: Xbox Wireless; Bluetooth.
Battery: 2x AA. Reasons to avoid - Not rechargeable.
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