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November 26, 2024 -
I’ve been looking for a budget controller and I can’t decide because there are a lot of options but I am looking at 8bitdo ultimate 2c and gamesir g7 se, but if there are other controllers you guys can recommend then please do. I am at a tight budget(under $45), but I could spend a little bit more if there’s something better, so I want to buy what’s worth it. I live in SEA, so prices are different here. I’ll just state my preferred features:
• Hall effects joysticks and triggers
• Extra 2 buttons(back)
• low latency(1000hz polling rate)
• wireless is a plus for me, but I will mostly play wired
• good grip, because my hands sweat a lot when I play
I will be using the controller for Shooting games.
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In general, the four recommended "budget" controllers (which range from $20.00 to $30.00 in the US--could be cheaper or more expensive depending on your real world location + shipping) are the following: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (wired would be cheaper than the wireless) GameSir Nova Lite Easy SMX X05 Anbernic RG P01 However, please note that only the Anbernic RG P01 actually has back buttons. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C has extra buttons on top, not at the back. You mentioned the GameSir G7 SE which most people wouldn't consider "budget" and probably more of "mid-tier" pricing ($31.00 to $50.00). In that area, some controllers that might fit your needs are: 8BitDo Ultimate Wired for Xbox Hall Ed. (there are other variants, depending if you need wireless, etc.) GameSir Cyclone 2
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