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What controller do you recommend for steam gaming? Is the ps5 controller good? I heard the Xbox controller had some latency issues. I've been using the ps4 controller and have noticed a slight amount of latency.

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[–] 0xeb 6 points 1 year ago

I recently got the 8bitdos new 2.4ghz controller (the cheap one) and so far happy with it, just needed to make sure a had the correct drivers for it

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

DualSense and DualShock 4 are both great in my experience. I've read that input lag can be problematic with certain bluetooth modules, but is fixable by using a different one. (My inexpensive USB bluetooth dongle works very well with both controllers.)

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

8bitdo ultimate (bluetooth with charging dock) is amazing, so that's what I would recommend.

I also like Xbox controllers but I've had a lot of issues with them breaking, so I don't recommend them.

[–] Molecular0079 6 points 1 year ago

DualSense works out of the box via USB-C or Bluetooth. Feels very responsive to me.

[–] dodgypast 5 points 1 year ago

For wireless I used an Xbox One controller and the pc dongle with this driver: https://github.com/medusalix/xone

[–] yrmitz 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I have 8bitdo 2.4G wireless conroller and it is amazing. Works out of box on Linux.

[–] 2dollarsim 4 points 1 year ago

PS4 controller forever. It 'just works' and I'm used to it after the decades. Can't stand the PS5 controller. It feels too big like the first xbox controller.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I use an 8bitdo Pro 2 in wired mode and it works great.

[–] DangerousDan 4 points 1 year ago

I use a PS5 controller and it worked great right out of the box. It also has the added bonus that you can use the touchpad on it as a trackpad to control your mouse cursor.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use a wired Xbox One S controller for most games, sometimes a wired Switch Pro controller for Nintendo games. Haven't noticed any latency with them, myself.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Yeah also got a wired Xbox One S controller and it works great

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I've been using 8bitdo SN 30 Pro+, it's pretty good with standard games and also it's gyro helps with Switch Emulation

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I alternate between a PS4 controller and Switch Pro controller. Overall I think the PS4 controller is more comfortable and the touchpad on it is really convenient for using as a mouse.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

8BitDo ultimate 2.4GHz is amazing. Uses a usb dongle for low latency, but the latest update also enabled a bluetooth mode. It also has a charging dock and the best dpad I've used.

[–] DaisyLee 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Yeah I was a staunch user of the Dual Sense but once I got the charging dock and low latency with the 8bitdo I haven't looked back. Also back buttons are handy

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Oh yeah I forgot it had back buttons, they're always useful for games that aren't optimized for controllers. Especially with steam input, since you can make radial menus to do a lot of things.

[–] SMSPARTAN 1 points 1 year ago

The 8bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth is awesome! Bought it when it launched, and so far, haven't regret it.

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