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.

I like gamesir's controllers and have had several. the g7 series is nice for what you describe. they have a wide array of options so check for some reviews to see the festurrsfeatures fully.

Yeah, I have the 8bitdo 2C (wireless). Highly recommend it. I'd imagine the wired version is just as good.

why do you prefer wired? just wondering

This 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.

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.

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.

Hori literally makes a great wired controller for Switch and it works on PC

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for your insight!

https://gamepadla.com/ I'm surprised I haven't seen this mentioned yet. It's a database of tested controllers and their latency.

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

I use the wired one on PC and it works and feels great. Also it's so cheap for such a good product.

PDP Xbox controller. They're relatively cheap and have a range of options from pretty basic to "elite" The one I use is a stepup from the basic, with RGB. It has extra buttons on the bottom where your middle fingers rest that can be mapped to other buttons. I have them remapped to be extra bumpers as it's more comfortable/easier for me to play games that rely on a lot of bumper use. I recently got a used PS3 controller because I literally couldn't play some emulated games without the motion controls. It works as well as you'd expect a PlayStation controller to work.

I wouldn't. I can't imagine wanting to go back to a wired controller, especially when they have built in rechargeable batteries now.

There are some games that it doesn't seem to play nice with that I end up using DSX for myself, also it's nice for non Steam games.

valid. even if i haven't exp the same disconnect issues, i get it. hope you find one that works for your set up.

An 8bitdo Ultimate 2 or Gamesir Cyclone 2 are the best options, they have built in rechargeable batteries and they're the best in every other regard. they also work wired, just like nearly every other wireless controller nowadays.

I use DS4 pads plugged in, but I'd love a newer model that didn't have a battery, but had the same layout. So many of the cheaper gamepads come with terrible dpads.