Listen. We are going to give a lot of great options for freaks and nerds, but if all you need is a PC controller that is going to feel good in your hands and last for years, look no further than the humble Xbox controller. The current controller for Microsoft's Xbox Series X/S line of consoles is the best the company has ever made. The controller layout that originated with the Xbox 360 has been iterated upon for over a decade to near perfection. With textured thumb sticks, textured triggers, an eight-way D-pad, and an ergonomic shape, this is the platonic ideal of a video game controller. Plus, you'll be paying 60 bucks for it, at most.
It's also super easy to connect any Xbox controller from the past three console generations to your PC. The current "Core" model is the best, and it's the one that's now being sold new. But if you have a controller from an old Xbox lying around, you can totally connect it to your PC via USB or Bluetooth.
The only downside to this controller is the archaic choice by Xbox to still include AA batteries. If you want a rechargeable one, you will have to pick up a Play and Charge kit on the side. Other than that, it's just about flawless.
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