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Three months with a budget controller

A member’s honest account of what held up, what became annoying and whether spending more would have helped.

MEMBER SCORE7.9OUT OF 10
Three months with a budget controller review

The first week with any controller says very little about durability. After three months of regular PC sessions, the useful details are clearer: the wireless connection has stayed dependable, the buttons remain consistent and the shell has not started creaking.

The compromises are in the trigger feel and companion software, both of which are acceptable rather than excellent. For relaxed co-op and single-player games it still represents sensible value, provided the shape suits your hands.