Gamers, Prime Day approaches, and with it, the chance to get some of the most highly coveted controllers for a little cheaper. But which one do you go for? Almost every pro gamepad promises the world these days, and with their prices spanning from $20 up to $200, it can be tough to know which of the best PC controller to believe in.
And it’s not just PC controllers, either. Xbox controllers and PS5 pads from licensed third parties can easily set you back $200 while seeming like they’re everything you could ever want. It’s a lot of money to spend on something that might not suit your hands. That’s why I want to help. I’ve been in the very fortunate position of reviewing controllers across all platforms for over three years now.
We all have strong opinions on gamepads, and I don’t mean to brag, but when you see a strong opinion on one controller online, it’s not all that common for people to have also tried each and every one that theirs competes against. I’ve been that sicko changing controllers from week to week so that I can give you the best buying advice possible, testing how each one compares with what else is on the shelves.
My hope is that this list will serve as a diving board for you. If you see one you like and you want to learn more, you can click the “view details” button to get a link to my review of that controller, some general thoughts, and a compatibility breakdown. Alternatively, you can use this as a price-checker hub to see which ones get the best discounts this Prime Day. Either way, I hope it does help, and you find the perfect gamepad for you in this year’s sale. Happy hunting.
This Prime Day is a pretty open field. We’ve recently noticed a new influx of interest in the controller market because Valve launched the Steam Controller, and something tells me other peripheral makers are going to want to capitalize on that this Prime Day with competitive discounts. With that in mind, I’ve thrown together a list of some of the best controllers I’ve ever tested. This includes feature-rich bangers with loads of buttons and functionality, value kings, customizable magnum opus works, gamepads with screens, even a few TMR controllers. Being honest, the Steam Controller would be on par with a lot of these, but since it’s got no chance of seeing a Prime Day discount, I’ve left it out for now.
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