there are so There were a lot of game controllers out there, but not all of them were good enough to make the list above. These are other controllers we've tested recently.
Nakon Revolution 5 Pro for $200: This highly customizable PS5 controller boasts Hall Effect sticks and triggers, programmable back paddles, and a great D-pad. You can change the weight, stick length and grip, and even trigger activation. It has 10 hours of battery life and you can connect your headset via Bluetooth or plug-in. Unfortunately, it's expensive and you don't get the haptic feedback or adaptive triggers you'll find in Sony's excellent DualSense controllers.
Nacon Pro Compact Controller Colorlight for $50:i'm a sucker for it translucent technologySo this Nacon controller immediately caught my eye. Not only can you see into the electronic interiors, but they've also added colored LEDs with lighting effects that you can cycle through. As the name suggests, it is a compact controller. The smaller size may be suitable for children or people with small hands, but after an hour I found it a little uncomfortable minecraftIt's also a wired controller, but you can change the stick sensitivity and a few other bits and pieces in the Nacon app, and it's not too expensive.
Power-A Fusion Pro 3 for $78: With a detachable faceplate, well-textured grip, trigger locks for different depths, swappable thumbsticks, and a long detachable cable, this controller has a lot to recommend it. It misses out on top spot due to the shoulder buttons and relatively high price (the Gamers G7 edges it out on price). But this is my daughter's favorite wired controller because she plays with the headset and she likes that it has a 3.5mm audio jack with volume and mute controls. He also likes the four mappable back buttons.
Nakon Revolution X Pro for $100: This wired Xbox and PC controller comes with a long (about 10 feet), detachable, braided USB-C cable. Nacon offers an impressive level of customization, including interchangeable thumbsticks, programmable back buttons, and weights to help you get the feel you want. The Profile button lets you cycle through four presets, a switch toggles configuration, and it has a 3.5mm headphone jack. You can change everything in the flaky Revolution X app for Xbox or PC. While it works well, I don't like the cheap feel (even with the adjusted weight), and the rear triggers are awkward. At full price, the Revolution
QRD Spark N5 for $49: This affordable PS4 controller features a Hall effect joystick and triggers, programmable back paddles, adjustable LED lights, and good battery life (about 8 hours). It also works with Windows, Steam Deck, Android or iOS and can be used to play PS4 games on the PS5 (but not PS5 games). It can't compete with our pick above (scuffs) but is a good alternative at a quarter the price. Unfortunately, it feels a bit cheap, with the shoulder triggers and D-pad being particularly disappointing.
QRD Stellar T5 for $59: I like the idea behind this Nintendo Switch controller. At first glance, it looks like the official Nintendo Switch Pro controller above, but you can detach it to slide your Switch in between. The controller features a Hall effect joystick, mechanical switches, adjustable vibration, and LED lights. It also has a six-axis motion-sensing gyroscope and a programmable back button. It also works with Windows, Android or iOS. Unfortunately, the triggers are weak.
$1,000 $1,000 Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel:Wired editor Parker Hall Logitech's racing wheel accessory praisedAnd racing game fans with deep pockets will love it. It adds a layer of realism to your in-gaming driving with force feedback and vibrations that help you feel every surface. The gear shift paddles have Hall effect sensors. It also has an OLED display that enables you to make changes to settings without opening the app.
Power-A Advantage Wired Controller with Lumectra for $45: This Xbox Series X/S controller is affordable, and comes with a long (10-foot) detachable cable in the box. It feels like a regular Xbox controller, but it's not very grippy, and I'm not keen on shoulder triggers. The 3.5mm audio jack is useful, but there are no volume and mute controls (unlike Power-A's better Fusion 3). The Lumectra model comes with an RGB light strip, but we found the lights difficult to control, and they often change unpredictably. Over time, the detachable USB-C cable became quite loose and would sometimes slip out mid-game.