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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by Dort_Owl@hexbear.net to c/technology@hexbear.net

Looking for a good wireless PC controller. I don't really want an XBox, Switch or PlayStation controller. Something decent quality that feels good but isn't over like, $150AUD

Fuck scalpers, I really wanted a Steam controller

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[-] imogen_underscore@hexbear.net 7 points 1 month ago

what puts you off the big 3? i don't really know of any reputable alternatives honestly. i have always been a fan of the xbox controllers

[-] Dort_Owl@hexbear.net 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I find them all uncomfortable. My hands are kinda little. For Sony and Switch it's because the buttons don't fit PC UIs (yeah I know you can change the button mapping but still)

And also because I'm stubborn and my brain is like "My computer isn't an Xbox! They don't match!"

[-] Enjoyer_of_Games@hexbear.net 13 points 1 month ago

If you've got little hands then you probably dodged a bullet by missing out on a steam controller.

[-] imogen_underscore@hexbear.net 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

could take a look at 8bitdo actually? they have some neat mini models and i think their standard style ones are at least a little smaller than the xbox model. yeah i understand the button mapping/UI gripes i was just an xbox kid so the xbox layout is deeply deeply ingrained for me and feels very natural

[-] Aradino@hexbear.net 5 points 1 month ago

The steam controller would be way worse for little hands.

Tbh PlayStation controllers are generally the smaller option. I'm not sure what's available that's smaller. Theyre also well in your price range

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