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Which wired controllers would you recommend for PC?
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They’re great on windows too, and the extra features like the triggers are really nice for the games they work inPacific Drive and Returnal are completely different experienced with a Dualsense versus a normal controller!
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I'm often close enough to my PC while playing games that wireless seems a little unneeded, but more than that, I just want fewer batteries to manage.I use a ps4 dual shock. While it's great, i dont like how many games refuse to show PS buttons on screen even though they recognize that's the controller im using. I'll get an xbox controller next time i need one just because of that annoyance
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I'm often close enough to my PC while playing games that wireless seems a little unneeded, but more than that, I just want fewer batteries to manage.
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> So it’s really just that the battery adds a bit of weight, and *someday the thing will fail and maybe cause electrical failure of the gamepad.* Emphasis added, yeah this is among the reasons I'm asking. The other reasons I've noted, but this underlies a lot of it. I don't know how long the dual-use ones' batteries may last if I'm primarily using them wired, so instead of having that in the back of mind, I'd like to get a wired controller for when gaming on devices I'm already close to (which is mostly PC, hence asking for it specifically).Well, I can kinda answer that: I've got a launch PS4 controller that I mostly use wired on my PC and it's fine. If I use it wirelessly, it'll still get about 5-6 hours, which basically means after 13 years it's still right on spec for what it should be able to do. Not really something that's probably worth worrying about unless you've got some absolutely shitty batteries. (Hell, I've still got some PS3 controllers that'll do 3-4 hours, and they're freaking ancient at this point.)
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I'm often close enough to my PC while playing games that wireless seems a little unneeded, but more than that, I just want fewer batteries to manage.I prefer wired. The problem I have with most is that they are battery. Thus, the wired part is always a USB connection that inevitably wears out with use and disconnects randomly. It's not an innovative controller with programmable buttons or anything, but the razor controllers have a keyed recess that all but makes it impossible to disconnect or wear the port. It's really the only selling point, but one that has kept me from looking for anything else.
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Steam Controller 
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I'm often close enough to my PC while playing games that wireless seems a little unneeded, but more than that, I just want fewer batteries to manage.I prefer wired controllers but only if they use usb-c. I've had too many micro USB ports wear out on me on the controller side. I think the ps5 controller works well, though my preferred is GameSir. GameSir is a Chinese company but the build quality is excellent, and they use Hall effect sticks. Shipping takes a bit but for the price I don't think you can go wrong.
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I'm often close enough to my PC while playing games that wireless seems a little unneeded, but more than that, I just want fewer batteries to manage.
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The 8bitdo ultimate or 2C wired look like good options. I haven't used any of their controllers but I've heard good things about them, and they have hall effect joysticks!
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I prefer wired. The problem I have with most is that they are battery. Thus, the wired part is always a USB connection that inevitably wears out with use and disconnects randomly. It's not an innovative controller with programmable buttons or anything, but the razor controllers have a keyed recess that all but makes it impossible to disconnect or wear the port. It's really the only selling point, but one that has kept me from looking for anything else.why do you prefer wired? just wondering
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why do you prefer wired? just wonderingThis is just my opinion, and there are always legitimate use cases for wired vs wireless. Losing connection at the worst time is the main reason. I play online, so it's a complete and absolute, non-negotiable dealbraker to me. Every other benefit wireless gives and every other negative wired gives is trumped by this singular requirement. I won't go into every situation, but almost every minor issue in wireless results in disconnects. This ends up with me using wired anyways, which leads to the problem in my previous post: worn out USB ports. Wired by comparison has far less disconnects. On a side note: I also wanted to add (but didn't feel it was worth editing at the time), razor is stupid expensive for just that one little feature. I've had this controller for years, and back then it was the only one I could find like it. To me, it has been worth - but if I was to buy another I'd definitely look for something similar that is cheaper with possibly more features. It wasn't meant to be a razor promoting post.
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I prefer wired controllers but only if they use usb-c. I've had too many micro USB ports wear out on me on the controller side. I think the ps5 controller works well, though my preferred is GameSir. GameSir is a Chinese company but the build quality is excellent, and they use Hall effect sticks. Shipping takes a bit but for the price I don't think you can go wrong.Micro USB sucks. That said, USB C ports _do_ wear out if you bump them a lot, which is a lot more likely in a controller than something like a phone. My laptop USB-C charging port is wearing out because my kids are rough with it while charging. I'd _much_ rather have a cheaper barrel jack than I can solder at home than something complex like USB-C for something that could very likely need a repair in a few years.
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Micro USB sucks. That said, USB C ports _do_ wear out if you bump them a lot, which is a lot more likely in a controller than something like a phone. My laptop USB-C charging port is wearing out because my kids are rough with it while charging. I'd _much_ rather have a cheaper barrel jack than I can solder at home than something complex like USB-C for something that could very likely need a repair in a few years.
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Oh yeah, kids add a whole extra layer of fun. I'm not one to solder my own gear, especially circuitry that small, so I prefer the longevity of USB - c, comparatively anyway. Great points!Same, but I like the _option_ to fix it at some point. USB-C is really complex electrically due to it being able to flip, which means you have two rows you have to solder instead of the typical one (so basically you _have_ to have a heat gun and know how to use it). But it's _way_ better than micro USB, so chances are you won't need to fix it.
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I think the top tier controllers unfortunately have a rechargable battery in them, some can be hooked up wired and act as so but eventually some day in the future the battery will die from the constant charging and might bloat. If anyone still makes a top tier wired controller it prob wouldnt work with the switch so theyd be losing out on sales for a major console and price the controller higher to make up for it. Essentially wired controllers have become a nieche product. If you find anything wired as good as guilikits controllers though let me know as well since thatd be pretty sick.Hori literally makes a great wired controller for Switch and it works on PC
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Same, but I like the _option_ to fix it at some point. USB-C is really complex electrically due to it being able to flip, which means you have two rows you have to solder instead of the typical one (so basically you _have_ to have a heat gun and know how to use it). But it's _way_ better than micro USB, so chances are you won't need to fix it.
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I'm often close enough to my PC while playing games that wireless seems a little unneeded, but more than that, I just want fewer batteries to manage.
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Honestly, a Dualsense wired up. The special haptics and triggers only work when plugged in, so I plug mine in all the time. Some games, like Pacific Drive, Metro, and Returnal are COMPLETELY transformed by the triggers and haptics. Even the lil speaker makes a difference. My partner and I both use Dualsense controllers but we will never have a PS5 hahaha
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If you do the Duaksense Edge you get the nice locking USB connection too, which would reduce wear on the USB port compared to other controllers. It’s easily my most used controller.Alright I’ll preach from high places about the dualsense but *250+USD for a controller* money isn’t really a problem but nahhhhh this insane hahaha
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Yeah, I have the 8bitdo 2C (wireless). Highly recommend it. I'd imagine the wired version is just as good.I use the wired one on PC and it works and feels great. Also it's so cheap for such a good product.
