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Gamepads, pro controllers and alternatives for PC and console players.

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Five controllers to consider

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Each listing explains who the product suits, the specification that matters and the compromise to think about. Where a checked retailer link is available, you can open it to see the current price and availability.

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Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 gaming technology

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Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Best established Xbox pro controllerMicrosoft’s premium controller adds adjustable-tension sticks, trigger locks, rear paddles and extensive profile customisation.
  • Adjustable-tension thumbsticks
  • Four removable rear paddles
  • Up to 40-hour stated battery
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Sony DualSense Edge gaming technology

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Sony DualSense Edge

Best premium controller for PS5A configurable PS5 controller with replaceable stick modules, rear buttons, trigger stops and native profile switching.
  • Replaceable stick modules
  • Two changeable back buttons
  • Adjustable trigger stops
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Razer Wolverine V3 Pro gaming technology

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Razer Wolverine V3 Pro

Best competitive wireless Xbox alternativeAn Xbox-licensed wireless controller with six remappable extra buttons, Hall-effect sticks and mouse-click-style trigger stops.
  • Six remappable extra buttons
  • Hall-effect thumbsticks
  • 2.4GHz wireless for Xbox and PC
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04
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless gaming technology

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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless

Best-value feature-rich PC controllerA modern wireless controller offering responsive TMR sticks, extra rear controls, charging dock and flexible PC-oriented connectivity.
  • TMR anti-drift thumbsticks
  • Two rear buttons
  • Included charging dock
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SCUF Envision Pro gaming technology

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SCUF Envision Pro

Best PC-first remappable controllerA PC-focused wireless controller with four rear paddles, side action buttons, mouse-click switches and deep software remapping.
  • Eleven remappable inputs
  • Four rear paddles and side buttons
  • Wireless and wired PC play
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Reviews, comparisons and explainers

Controllers reviews

Straightforward guidance based on practical use, value and the details that matter after the first week.

ControllersXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: what to know before you buy review
REVIEW / 01

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: what to know before you buy

8.6/10

Best established Xbox pro controller. Xbox and PC players wanting deep customisation with native platform support.

Updated 29 July 2026 · Manufacturer specification checkedRead the full review
ControllersSony DualSense Edge: what to know before you buy review
REVIEW / 02

Sony DualSense Edge: what to know before you buy

8.7/10

Best premium controller for PS5. PS5 players wanting pro controls without losing DualSense features.

Updated 29 July 2026 · Manufacturer specification checkedRead the full review
ControllersRazer Wolverine V3 Pro: what to know before you buy review
REVIEW / 03

Razer Wolverine V3 Pro: what to know before you buy

9/10

Best competitive wireless Xbox alternative. Competitive Xbox or PC players who want fast extra inputs and anti-drift stick technology.

Updated 29 July 2026 · Manufacturer specification checkedRead the full review
Controllers8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless: what to know before you buy review
REVIEW / 04

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless: what to know before you buy

8.8/10

Best-value feature-rich PC controller. PC players wanting premium stick technology and useful extras at a sensible price.

Updated 29 July 2026 · Manufacturer specification checkedRead the full review
ControllersSCUF Envision Pro: what to know before you buy review
REVIEW / 05

SCUF Envision Pro: what to know before you buy

8.5/10

Best PC-first remappable controller. PC players who want keyboard-style shortcuts available from a controller.

Updated 29 July 2026 · Manufacturer specification checkedRead the full review

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Three months with a budget controller review
Controllers · Member review7.9/10

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.

Northstar · 16 July 2026Read full review