Prioritizing Haptics Driving & Walking Sim Controller Suggestions
I'm replacing an Xbox Series controller that's developed stick drift, story as old as time. I'm a PC exclusive gamer in the US whose only used 1st party or budget options before. Budget is a flexible $80. I have issues with my hand going to sleep as I game laying on my side, the weight of my controller(287g) rests on my left hand. Willing to go wired to reduce weight or try different shapes.
Games: Beam.NG, American Truck Sim, Singleplayer story-walking games.
Priorities:
- Immersive haptics/rumble like the XS. Better? I suspect this is where higher budget could be justifiable.
- Equal or lower fatigue factor in the thumbsticks/face buttons.
- At least 2 extra buttons for driving sims.
- I use the screen capture function from the Series controller and want to keep that.
- I like odd color schemes, not a requirement.
Considering: ZD New Super Legend, GameSir G7 SE. That's just what I found within a couple hours of researching, open to options. I'm confident I won't use hair triggers, trackpads, or very-high polling rate. I don't know if I'd appreciate clickier buttons or not.
I ended up purchasing a GuliKit TT MAX I found at a discount. It has a voice coil rumble in place of the standard motors. I figure this will be interesting enough to feel like an upgrade while being more reliable. The catch is I'll have to adapt to a symetrical layout but I doubt it'll be an issue as my only controller.