Looking for a good controller to use on PC for emulation and other games.

[Vishera]

I used third party controllers on PC a majority of my life, and now that yet another one has **** the bed on me, I wanna get a proper first party controller, or at least a "high quality" third party one. Anyone got some ideas on where to look, what to buy? I'd like to keep it $60 or less, though I'll take suggestions for ones priced higher than that just in case I decide to buy them.

 

[InsertNameHere]

I used third party controllers on PC a majority of my life, and now that yet another one has **** the bed on me, I wanna get a proper first party controller, or at least a "high quality" third party one. Anyone got some ideas on where to look, what to buy? I'd like to keep it $60 or less, though I'll take suggestions for ones priced higher than that just in case I decide to buy them.

I personally only play games with a controller on Pc. My personal preference is the dual shock 4 V2 with http://ds4windows.com.
It turns the dual shock 4 into a virtual xbox 360 controller with no noticeable input lag.

The reason I use this setup, DS4Windows allows you to remap any button on the controller to anything even macros.

 

[Janus67]

Either an Xbox or PS4 controller will be fine for you. Depending on preferences and such with regard to shape and dpad type etc

 

[ssjwizard]

I have 4x Xbox 360 wireless remotes and the only downside is how fast they run through batteries. I've had these same 4 controllers for about 6-7 years with no issues.

 

[InsertNameHere]

I have 4x Xbox 360 wireless remotes and the only downside is how fast they run through batteries. I've had these same 4 controllers for about 6-7 years with no issues.

That’s why I use the PS4 V2 I have two I swap around. When one dies Usually it’s time for bed. I can easily get 8hrs of playtime from a full charge.

I have a dock which charges them. So simply just swap when one dies.

Can’t you used rechargeable batteries with Xbox 360 controllers

 

[Vishera]

Either an Xbox or PS4 controller will be fine for you. Depending on preferences and such with regard to shape and dpad type etc

That's what I was looking at, seems like the best option. Only problem is finding wired versions. Anyone know if these can be plugged in for wired use with the charging cables?

 

[InsertNameHere]

That's what I was looking at, seems like the best option. Only problem is finding wired versions. Anyone know if these can be plugged in for wired use with the charging cables?

I know the PS4 controllers can. I don’t play wired though. I feel the connection is a bit to fragile to handle my outbursts.

 

[Janus67]

That's what I was looking at, seems like the best option. Only problem is finding wired versions. Anyone know if these can be plugged in for wired use with the charging cables?

I use a wired 360 controller. I believe both can be plugged in and work that way though.

 

[stompah]

I use a wired 360 controller. I believe both can be plugged in and work that way though.

I was also using a wired 360 controller. Started having stick issues. So for now I am using my Xbox Elite with my PC. Using a micro USB cable to connect. I'm actually happier with the 360 controller than my Elite.