The original ones got sooooo fucking loose I could just tilt the controller around and watch the analog stick flop around. The PowerA Spectra Enhanced surprises by going above and beyond a standard Xbox One controller while costing a good deal less. The DualSense uses the older DirectInput API instead of the more widely supported XInput, meaning many games may not instantly recognize it. There are more customisation options on offer with the Instinct Pro than with pretty much any other pad you could name.

Thanks to the built-in Windows controller driver, you won't need any special software for your PC (or most games) to immediately recognize your Xbox gamepad. First, disconnect it from your Switch by holding the small circular button on the top of the controller to the left of the USB-C port. These days there are tons of knock-offs for sale, but you're likely not going to see many official Microsoft ones available new. If you have an Xbox Elite controller, you can also use the Accessories app to configure options like trigger and analog stick sensitivity.Whether it's a pounding, pulsating beat or a subtle quiver, you'll feel as if you've stepped into an entirely new world every time you play.

An LED button on the rear allows quick cycling between colors, and a program button makes it easy to quickly switch which controls the rear buttons will duplicate.With separate controls for both the left and right trigger, you’ll have the flexibility to modify trigger response according to your play style across a variety of games. And while it's nice to swap out the standard d-pad, both the cross and faceted alternative d-pads take some getting used to, especially in fighting games like Dragonball FighterZ or Mortal Kombat 11. The PlayStation 5 DualSense has a "you have to touch it to believe it" quality, thanks to its haptic motors and "Adaptive" triggers, which can provide resistance under your finger. It was one of my major issues with Razer’s Wolverine Ultimate who’s face buttons felt far too shallow to the point where you didn’t think you pressed the button.

If you use the Microsoft Elite Series 2 controller for more than ten minutes, you'll understand why we have it at the number one spot. From every punch to a goon’s unsuspecting head, every minute gliding over Gotham, and every high-speed turn in the Batmobile, the Spectra Enhanced delivered dependable controls.

While it's not necessary to update your Xbox controller, if you want to, the process is pretty simple. Since most keyboards don't offer pressure-sensitive key switches, an analog stick is your best option for accurate movement.