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Title: Game Controller
Post by: Getback on June 15, 2025, 09:03:52 AM

What is a good game controller for my PC? I'm in the market and know very little about them. I have a joystick and throttle that I'm satisfied with.

Title: Re: Game Controller
Post by: Banshee7 on June 15, 2025, 09:29:34 PM

Any console controller will work.  I have used a PS4 controller, and I am currently using an Xbox controller.  It all just depends on what feels good in your hands.

Title: Re: Game Controller
Post by: Getback on June 16, 2025, 06:43:34 AM

Quote from: Banshee7 on June 15, 2025, 09:29:34 PM

Any console controller will work.  I have used a PS4 controller, and I am currently using an Xbox controller.  It all just depends on what feels good in your hands.

Thank you!

Title: Re: Game Controller
Post by: Banshee7 on June 16, 2025, 08:32:11 AM

I also want to note that my motherboard does not have bluetooth, so I have to plug them in with a cable (which is semi annoying).  However, if your PC supports BT you can connect them wirelessly using that.

Title: Re: Game Controller
Post by: Mayhem on June 16, 2025, 02:54:12 PM

I Have the USB dongle receiver for the PS4 controllers. It only allows 1 controller to be bound to your PC at a time and they no longer make them.

I have the Official Microsoft Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10. I think it allows up to 10 controllers to be connected at once. I connect a Xbox One S controller to my PC.

I also have 2 steam controllers with dongles.

I prefer the layout of the PS4 controller over the xbox one but I prefer the grip feel and responsiveness of the xbox controller over the ps4.

The steam controllers are nice but no longer produced.

Most of the aftermarket USB dongles for controllers are just USB Bluetooth dongles.

A usb bluetooth dongle would be a cheap and easy way to add Bluetooth to your system.

Title: Re: Game Controller
Post by: Banshee7 on June 16, 2025, 03:18:26 PM

Quote from: Mayhem on June 16, 2025, 02:54:12 PM

A usb bluetooth dongle would be a cheap and easy way to add Bluetooth to your system.

Great point!

Title: Re: Game Controller
Post by: Shuffler on June 16, 2025, 04:22:51 PM

My Motherboard has one bluetooth..... all the rest are green.

Title: Re: Game Controller
Post by: AKIron on June 16, 2025, 06:28:48 PM

An XBox controller came with my Oculus Rift years ago. Works well in the front seat of the AH-64D but I don't use it for anything else.

Title: Re: Game Controller
Post by: Getback on July 06, 2025, 09:18:23 AM

Never thought about BT. I'm not sure if my new gaming PC supports that as is. However, I could get an adapter.

Title: Re: Game Controller
Post by: Meatwad on July 06, 2025, 03:29:12 PM

When I was looking for a wireless controller I was reading some reviews stating there was lag between when a button was pressed and when the action took place on the screen. I ended up getting a wired controller and a USB extension cable

Title: Re: Game Controller
Post by: AKIron on July 06, 2025, 04:24:34 PM

I only used wired. KB, mouse, controllers, all wired. Wireless has gotten much better over the years but I want unwavering reliability.

Title: Re: Game Controller
Post by: Getback on July 12, 2025, 03:57:46 PM

Quote from: AKIron on July 06, 2025, 04:24:34 PM

I only used wired. KB, mouse, controllers, all wired. Wireless has gotten much better over the years but I want unwavering reliability.

I think you have a point.