

There are many customisation options due to the modular components, and we found it easy to adjust the controller as needed when switching games.

It's in the surplus of extra buttons - including the phenomenal feeling triggers and the four on the face - that elevate this controller above its similarly priced competition. Similar to the Razer Wolverine line, it's wired, but this approach means that there is zero latency in the response time perfect for those gaming sessions where milliseconds matter. Plus, we appreciated the ability to circumvent Microsoft's wireless connections when hooking the eSwap X Pro up to a console. If you're looking for a premium, customizable controller for PC, this is about as good as it gets. That goes hand-in-hand with the build quality - being a larger than average gamepad with a suitably heavier, more substantial, feel. We did notice that this extra weight makes the whole controller feel a little front heavy, but it never influenced comfort or the ability to reach any of the buttons. We particularly enjoyed the accessibility options baked into this modular design in our own testing. From its solid feel in the hand to its massive array of customization options, from its speed and response times to its endless supply of extra buttons - there's something special about this gamepad. The Thrustmaster eSwap X Pro is the best PC controller on the market right now. If you'd like to tailor your search a little more, we've collated lists of the best Xbox Series X controllers, as well as the best racing wheels and best joysticks. The market is stocked full of wired and wireless options, and with the popularity of having a console and gaming PC setup at the moment, you'll most likely be able to find something that works for both.

Along with your purchase, you'll usually get conclusive software that lets you control the essential parts of your gamepad, with some letting you set custom dead zones for the analog sticks. Today's PC controllers pack a whole host of customization features, including those aforementioned extra paddles, and even the ability to swap out whole components thanks to modular designs. On the other end of the console spectrum, the Xbox Elite Series 2 has been one of the best PC controllers for a while, and the Core version we reviewed recently is a cheaper entry point for it. These pads can be expensive though, which is why it's great to see GameSir make its first appearance on the list below with its new T4 Kaleid controller for PC and Nintendo Switch. With a newly expanding PS5 controller scene, there are now new additions to our list, such as the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro, and the DualSense Edge.

The controller market is in a fantastic place at the moment.
