Using a controller

[Mugenjynn]

I use a keyboard primarily for gaming but I need a controller for playing games like dark souls or other games that utilize controllers better. Any suggestions? Please take into account durability and price .

[xKyric]

Just now, Mugenjynn said:

I use a keyboard primarily for gaming but I need a controller for playing games like dark souls or other games that utilize controllers better. Any suggestions? Please take into account durability and price .

If your using Windows 10, I would use a Xbox or PS4 controller.

[Cyberspirit]

I personally really like the Switch Pro controller but, the D-pad is a bit broken.

I also have an Xbox one controller which isn't bad but, I prefer the Switch controller.

 

If you have smaller hands I've heard good things about the Xbox one mini controller.

[JoeCoke]

Love me some Xbox 360 controllers for 3D games. For 2D, I prefer Playstation style controllers because Xbox 360 DPads are garbage. If I'm playing N64 games or Gamecube games, I prefer to use the original controllers via adapters.

 

For about the last year I've primarily been using this controller. It's cheap and works well. Only complaints are the DPad is a little sensitive and the A button's label has faded away, but for the price I won't actually complain about it. Quality seems to be fine, as it has survived, which I can't say for the three (more expensive) Logitech controllers I've owned. In my experience, they're garbage and I'd stay away.

[Crunchy Dragon]

-Moved to Peripherals-

 

The only controller outside of the Wii Remote that I've personally liked is the Xbox One controller.

[geo3]

I use a DS4

[Mugenjynn]

2 hours ago, xKyric said:

If your using Windows 10, I would use a Xbox or PS4 controller.

 

2 hours ago, Cyberspirit said:

I personally really like the Switch Pro controller but, the D-pad is a bit broken.

I also have an Xbox one controller which isn't bad but, I prefer the Switch controller.

 

If you have smaller hands I've heard good things about the Xbox one mini controller.

I have 6 broken Xbox one controllers (note that they were used by a lot of people). I don’t believe in Xbox one controllers at all anymore. Even one of their chargers set on fire for me before so.

[xKyric]

42 minutes ago, Mugenjynn said:

I have 6 broken Xbox one controllers (note that they were used by a lot of people). I don’t believe in Xbox one controllers at all anymore. Even one of their chargers set on fire for me before so.

Six controllers? 

I know Xbox controllers aren't very durable, but that's still impressive. 

[Mugenjynn]

24 minutes ago, xKyric said:

Six controllers? 

I know Xbox controllers aren't very durable, but that's still impressive. 

I over exaggerated a little. More like 4 and the 5th has a messed up usb plug in.

[suchamoneypit]

3 hours ago, Mugenjynn said:

 

I have 6 broken Xbox one controllers (note that they were used by a lot of people). I don’t believe in Xbox one controllers at all anymore. Even one of their chargers set on fire for me before so.

I know of multiple controllers me or my brother owned - xbox 360 and xbox one controllers - that both went through literally thousands and thousands of hours of use (2000-4000 hours on 3-4 unique controllers). Not by me, but some controllers were treated poorly (stuff like throwing them, hard) and still never died. Been using xbox controllers since Halo 3 in 2007, at least for me they've been nothing but extremely reliable. Just thought I'd share my experience. I have since moved on from my gaming addiction and don't use them anywhere near as much, but I can say the controllers I owned were damn good.

[Mugenjynn]

45 minutes ago, suchamoneypit said:

I know of multiple controllers me or my brother owned - xbox 360 and xbox one controllers - that both went through literally thousands and thousands of hours of use (2000-4000 hours on 3-4 unique controllers). Not by me, but some controllers were treated poorly (stuff like throwing them, hard) and still never died. Been using xbox controllers since Halo 3 in 2007, at least for me they've been nothing but extremely reliable. Just thought I'd share my experience. I have since moved on from my gaming addiction and don't use them anywhere near as much, but I can say the controllers I owned were damn good.

You are either lucky or lying. I believe you if your talking about 360 controllers. I’ve even been sold broken Xbox 1 controllers 

[DOGEY]

I have a Xbox 360 Gamepad, (Logitech) and it's really comfy. But i used PS4 controller for more time, and it's good but not on the level of the Xbox 360 Gamepad. Also the Gamepad is cheaper (Around 25$) when the PS4 controller costs 50-60$