Posted March 30, 2018 Dear friends, I want to order a controller for pc gaming RIGHT NOW! What one to buy? Do I buy an xbox controller with adapter thingy? I do not want the steam controller. What is the best Xbox controller and why? Do I buy an bluetooth adapter or something else? Please inform me i5-6600K 3,50GHz | Motherboard Gigabyte B150M-D3H | RAM Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2400 | GTX970 | 500GB SSD EVO | 2560x1440p 27" | Corsair 650W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 You want to buy the one that fits best in your hand. Which means a trip down to best buy or gamestop or whathaveyou, where you can physically pick them up and see how they feel. Not all controllers are alike in this regards. NOTE: I no longer frequent this site. If you really need help, PM/DM me and my e.mail will alert me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, Hielke said: Dear friends, I want to order a controller for pc gaming RIGHT NOW! What one to buy? Do I buy an xbox controller with adapter thingy? I do not want the steam controller. What is the best Xbox controller and why? Do I buy an bluetooth adapter or something else? Please inform me if you want an xbox one controller then yeah just get whichever one you want whether its standard or elite or fancy color or whatever. if you want wireless then if its the slim or newer style of the xbone controller, Bluetooth should work if you already have an adapter. if you don't have Bluetooth, or already have an older xbone controller, or are getting one at a lower price, then yeah theres an adapter specifically for xbone controllers (up to 4 I think) its like 25$ish there is a ps4 adapter also just an fyi if you want to go that route. and a xbox duke version is coming out in about a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, Hielke said: Dear friends, I want to order a controller for pc gaming RIGHT NOW! What one to buy? Do I buy an xbox controller with adapter thingy? I do not want the steam controller. What is the best Xbox controller and why? Do I buy an bluetooth adapter or something else? Please inform me I personally use this one: LINK. It works with windows both wired and wirelessly but, I mostly use it wired because I wouldn't want any latency. Make sure to quote or tag people, so they get notified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 Just a standard XBOne controller if you really wanna buy. I personally use a PS1 controller though. There are 10 types of people in this world. Those that understand binary and those that don't. Current Rig (Dominator II): 8GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3133 C15, AMD Ryzen 3 1200 at 4GHz, Coolermaster MasterLiquid Lite 120, ASRock B450M Pro4, AMD R9 280X, 120GB TCSunBow SSD, 3TB Seagate ST3000DM001-9YN166 HSD, Corsair CX750M Grey Label, Windows 10 Pro, 2x CoolerMaster MasterFan Pro 120, Thermaltake Versa H18 Tempered Glass. Previous Rig (Black Magic): 8GB DDR3 1600, AMD FX6300 OC'd to 4.5GHz, Zalman CNPS5X Performa, Asus M5A78L-M PLUS /USB3, GTX 950 SC (former, it blew my PCIe lane so now on mobo graphics which is Radeon HD 3000 Series), 1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3 7200RPM HDD, 3TB Seagate ST3000DM001-9YN166 HDD (secondary), Corsair CX750M, Windows 8.1 Pro, 2x 120mm Red LED fans, Deepcool SMARTER case My secondary rig (The Oldie): 4GB DDR2 800, Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3GHz, Stock Dell Cooler, Foxconn 0RY007, AMD Radeon HD 5450, 250GB Samsung Spinpoint 7200RPM HDD, Antec HCG 400M 400W Semi Modular PSU, Windows 8.1 Pro, 80mm Cooler Master fan, Dell Inspiron 530 Case modded for better cable management. UPDATE: SPECS UPGRADED DUE TO CASEMOD, 8GB DDR2 800, AMD Phenom X4 9650, Zalman CNPS5X Performa, Biostar GF8200C M2+, AMD Radeon HD 7450 GDDR5 edition, Samsung Spinpoint 250GB 7200RPM HDD, Antec HCG 400M 400W Semi Modular PSU, Windows 8.1 Pro, 80mm Cooler Master fan, Dell Inspiron 530 Case modded for better cable management and support for non Dell boards. Retired/Dead Rigs: The OG (retired) (First ever PC I used at 3 years old back in 2005) Current Specs: 2GB DDR2, Pentium M 770 @ 2.13GHz, 60GB IDE laptop HDD, ZorinOS 12 Ultimate x86. Originally 512mb DDR2, Pentium M 740 @ 1.73GHzm 60GB IDE laptop HDD and single boot XP Pro. The Craptop (dead), 2gb DDR3, Celeron n2840 @ 2.1GHz, 50GB eMMC chip, Windows 10 Pro. Nightrider (dead and cannibalized for Dominator II): Ryzen 3 1200, Gigabyte A320M HD2, 8GB DDR4, XFX Ghost Core Radeon HD 7770, 1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3 (2010), 3TB Seagate Barracuda, Corsair CX750M Green, Deepcool SMARTER, Windows 10 Home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, Hielke said: Dear friends, I want to order a controller for pc gaming RIGHT NOW! What one to buy? has to be comfortable to hold for long time has to be xinput compatible natively a wired controller is preferred (because batteries always die in the most inconvenient situation) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 Author 3 minutes ago, shawnhovde said: if you want an xbox one controller then yeah just get whichever one you want whether its standard or elite or fancy color or whatever. if you want wireless then if its the slim or newer style of the xbone controller, Bluetooth should work if you already have an adapter. if you don't have Bluetooth, or already have an older xbone controller, or are getting one at a lower price, then yeah theres an adapter specifically for xbone controllers (up to 4 I think) its like 25$ish there is a ps4 adapter also just an fyi if you want to go that route. and a xbox duke version is coming out in about a month Thanks for the info! I want an Xbox controller yes. Do I buy the the Xbox one or Xbox one S ones? What's the difference? i5-6600K 3,50GHz | Motherboard Gigabyte B150M-D3H | RAM Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2400 | GTX970 | 500GB SSD EVO | 2560x1440p 27" | Corsair 650W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 Author 4 minutes ago, Cyberspirit said: I personally use this one: LINK. It works with windows both wired and wirelessly but, I mostly use it wired because I wouldn't want any latency. When you buy it, does it come wired? And does it use batteries by default? So I'd have to buy a recharge block thingy right? i5-6600K 3,50GHz | Motherboard Gigabyte B150M-D3H | RAM Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2400 | GTX970 | 500GB SSD EVO | 2560x1440p 27" | Corsair 650W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 the s or newer has Bluetooth built in so you can use Bluetooth instead of buying an adapter, if you already have Bluetooth adapter, or if its already built in to your mobo/laptop. its up to you man theres really not much of a difference, the older ones look a little less sleek, and don't use Bluetooth, that's about it. you might be able to get the older style for a lot cheaper but you also have to buy an adapter if you want wireless. your choice. whichever will work. I have an older one, with an adapter, no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, Hielke said: When you buy it, does it come wired? And does it use batteries by default? So I'd have to buy a recharge block thingy right? you can use regular AA batteries, or rechargeable AA batteries if you don't want to spend extra on the special charging kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 1 minute ago, Hielke said: When you buy it, does it come wired? And does it use batteries by default? So I'd have to buy a recharge block thingy right? It doesn't come with a wire but all you need is a standard micro USB cable. It needs two double A batteries. They were included with mine. Make sure to quote or tag people, so they get notified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 Author 5 minutes ago, shawnhovde said: the s or newer has Bluetooth built in so you can use Bluetooth instead of buying an adapter, if you already have Bluetooth adapter, or if its already built in to your mobo/laptop. its up to you man theres really not much of a difference, the older ones look a little less sleek, and don't use Bluetooth, that's about it. you might be able to get the older style for a lot cheaper but you also have to buy an adapter if you want wireless. your choice. whichever will work. I have an older one, with an adapter, no problems. 5 It does not matter that the Xbox One S controller has Bluetooth right? I'd have to buy an adapter in both cases as my computer does not natively has build in Bluetooth. i5-6600K 3,50GHz | Motherboard Gigabyte B150M-D3H | RAM Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2400 | GTX970 | 500GB SSD EVO | 2560x1440p 27" | Corsair 650W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 Author Okay okay, so I'm buying an Xbox One S controller. I assume it does not come with a charge block thingy. The charge block thingy, does not connect to my pc right? Do I need to buy a USB variant of this? Or what? I'm actually a bit confused now. i5-6600K 3,50GHz | Motherboard Gigabyte B150M-D3H | RAM Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2400 | GTX970 | 500GB SSD EVO | 2560x1440p 27" | Corsair 650W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 Just now, Hielke said: Okay okay, so I'm buying an Xbox One S controller. I assume it does not come with a charge block thingy. The charge block thingy, does not connect to my pc right? Do I need to buy a USB variant of this? Or what? I'm actually a bit confused now. Can you give a link to the controller you are buying? Make sure to quote or tag people, so they get notified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 Author Just now, Cyberspirit said: Can you give a link to the controller you are buying? https://www.coolblue.nl/product/727949/microsoft-xbox-one-s-draadloze-controller-wit.html It's in Dutch so I assume you won't be able to read it :). What I understand: it is just the controller, nothing else. So I would need 1, a USB charger block and 2, an adapter so I can play wirelessly. Is that correct? i5-6600K 3,50GHz | Motherboard Gigabyte B150M-D3H | RAM Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2400 | GTX970 | 500GB SSD EVO | 2560x1440p 27" | Corsair 650W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, Hielke said: https://www.coolblue.nl/product/727949/microsoft-xbox-one-s-draadloze-controller-wit.html It's in Dutch so I assume you won't be able to read it :). What I understand: it is just the controller, nothing else. So I would need 1, a USB charger block and 2, an adapter so I can play wirelessly. Is that correct? All you need is a Bluetooth adapter then because it comes with batteries but, it can be connected to your PC with a micro USB cable if you prefer wired. Make sure to quote or tag people, so they get notified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 just a usb to micro usb cable is all you need, it plugs into the controller itself, you can buy the charging kit or standard rechargeable batteries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 Author 1 minute ago, shawnhovde said: just a usb to micro usb cable is all you need, it plugs into the controller itself, you can buy the charging kit or standard rechargeable batteries So If I buy a USB to micro USB cable, I can game while i'ts connected, but I need the recharge kit in order to recharge it via the cable and then game wirelessly right? i5-6600K 3,50GHz | Motherboard Gigabyte B150M-D3H | RAM Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2400 | GTX970 | 500GB SSD EVO | 2560x1440p 27" | Corsair 650W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 I use a DS4. Xbox is for gorilla handed people. Mechanical Keyboard Switch Lubing Guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 8 minutes ago, Hielke said: So If I buy a USB to micro USB cable, I can game while i'ts connected, but I need the recharge kit in order to recharge it via the cable and then game wirelessly right? It comes with 2 AA batteries which are not rechargeable so, you either buy a pack of AA batteries that are rechargeable and a charger or you can buy this: LINK. I don't know for sure but, it should be compatible with the one S controller. Make sure to quote or tag people, so they get notified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 Author 2 minutes ago, Cyberspirit said: It comes with 2 AA batteries which are not rechargeable so, you either buy a pack of AA batteries that are rechargeable and a charger or you can buy this: LINK. I don't know for sure but, it should be compatible with the one S controller. Those recharge kits, they are Micro usb to micro usb right? By default? So I would have to buy a separate USB to micro usb cable? i5-6600K 3,50GHz | Motherboard Gigabyte B150M-D3H | RAM Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2400 | GTX970 | 500GB SSD EVO | 2560x1440p 27" | Corsair 650W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 Author And is the Recharge thingy always in black??????? That seems stupid to me... i5-6600K 3,50GHz | Motherboard Gigabyte B150M-D3H | RAM Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2400 | GTX970 | 500GB SSD EVO | 2560x1440p 27" | Corsair 650W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, Hielke said: Those recharge kits, they are Micro usb to micro usb right? By default? So I would have to buy a separate USB to micro usb cable? Yes, it is a micro USB cable so, if you buy the kit I linked then you don't have to buy a cable separately. Make sure to quote or tag people, so they get notified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 1 minute ago, Hielke said: And is the Recharge thingy always in black??????? That seems stupid to me... The battery will be covered up so you would only see the cable itself. If you don't like it then just buy a good quality micro USB charge cable. Make sure to quote or tag people, so they get notified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 30, 2018 Author 1 minute ago, Cyberspirit said: Yes, it is a micro USB cable so, if you buy the kit I linked then you don't have to buy a cable separately. Yes exactly, its a micro USB cable. And my PC only uses USB, this means I DO have to buy another cable right? i5-6600K 3,50GHz | Motherboard Gigabyte B150M-D3H | RAM Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2400 | GTX970 | 500GB SSD EVO | 2560x1440p 27" | Corsair 650W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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