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Cheap Xbox style controller that is wireless?

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matt167

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I’m looking for a cheap controller that is worth trying. I have a some offshore brand of Xbox style wired controller that is okay but I really want a wireless controller. I game at this point perhaps 5 times per year ( I haven’t booted a game beyond two point hospital recently).. I would like to get into the original RDR since I’ve never played and Mafia TOC. So I may see ‘some’ decent use but not a ton. I also game in the winter months if I do. Is there a cheap controller that is worth it? Or should I just keep using my 10’ extension cable hidden under the carpet ( wife hates it )
 
I'm not sure what your budget is or what you consider cheap however take a look at the 8BitDo. I've been using one since 2023 and I've had zero issues with the controller. The wireless version is currently $52.99 on Amazon. https://a.co/d/7c7kNdS
 
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You game 5 times a year and you put a cord under the carpet? Just put the cord and controller in the closet and then take it out when you use it.
 
sharknice said:
You game 5 times a year and you put a cord under the carpet? Just put the cord and controller in the closet and then take it out when you use it.
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Well, it’s been wrapped up in the cabinet for 6 months or so.
 
mnewxcv said:
Cheap Xbox style controller that is wireless? I'd vote for a wireless Xbox controller. The Xbox series controller has Bluetooth built in or you can pick up a wireless dongle for it.
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Unless it has changed the Wireless Xbox controller requires 2 AA batteries to function as a wireless controller. Matt167 mentioned that the controller would sit unused for long periods of time so the AA batteries would drain while not in use. A minor annoyance but something to keep in mind. This is what pushed me to purchase the 8BitDo version, no batteries required.
 
Replacing batteries isn’t a deal breaker since my wife buys alkaline batteries in larger packages to have on hand. But rechargeable would be a plus. Realistically I’m thinking I might get through a game this winter. Once the leaves drop off the trees and there’s nothing to do outside
 
I would just take the batteries out and put them in a charger next to where the controller is stored when not in use. Of course, they'd have to be rechargable batteries, and you'd want a charger that's smart enough not to overcharge them.

Better than leaving in, and coming back to a corroded battery mess because you forgot about it for 6 months to a year.
 
The 8bitdo controllers come with a li-ion battery for less than the Xbox controller, and they all have hall effect sticks. The Xbox controller still uses pots.
 
I dont understand why all the console manufacturers eont use hall effect joysticks. If a $20 9-bit do can included then the $70+ console controllers can also. Other then them wanting to sell you another $70 controller ever couple years.
 
Honestly, a good pot joystick is just fine. Sure they don't last forever and they may have some quirks, but they are at least consistent. A bad hal sensor or magnet, or a stray magnetic field can fuck up a hal effect joystick, and then you are all wonky until you recalibrate. Hopefully that fixes it.
 
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