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Recommend me a controller. (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by Tattorack@lemmy.world to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world

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Hal Effect sticks are a must. I'm looking for a controller because my PS4 controller has some pretty horrible stick drift. I don't want a repeat of that.

PlayStation layout is also a must. Never understood the appeal of the wonky xbox layout.

Must also ship to Europe. Preferably a company from Europe. But outside of Europe also works if shipping and customs don't add twice the controller's cost to the price.

I'm asking this in Linux Gaming, so obviously must work with Linux (though so far I've had less issues getting controllers to work on my Linux desktop than I've had with Windows).

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[–] blackris@discuss.tchncs.de 32 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

The new 8bitdo Pro 2 gamepads have hall effect stick, a symmetrical layout and are available in Europe. Made in China, though. I have … some of them. Love especially the translucent purple one.

[–] TrustedTyrant@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 days ago

I have the predecessor the sn30pro+ and I’ll definitely replace it with the pro 2 when the time comes.

[–] Tattorack@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Pretty decent looking gamepad. Do you have experience with the 8bitdo Pro 2? How are the ergonomics? How does it feel?

[–] blackris@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

If you like the DS4, you will most possibly like the Pro 2. They have a nearly identical form factor. I like the feel of the Pro 2 with it's textured back more.

Buttons, d-pad and sticks are great, also on par with the DS4. The back buttons are nice to use, while I never triggered them accidentally. Only the Start and Select buttons are just okayish, but do the job.

[–] Tattorack@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Thank you! This will certainly be a strong contender. They also have very cheap shipping to Denmark, so that's a plus.