There is So There are many game controllers out there, but not all of them are good enough to feature in the list above. These are other controllers I've tested recently.
Nacon Revolution 5 Pro $200: This highly customizable PS5 controller features Hall-effect sticks and triggers, a programmable back paddle, and a great D-pad. You can fine-tune the weight, stick length, grip, and even trigger actuation. It boasts a 10-hour battery life and can connect to your headset via Bluetooth or plug-in. Unfortunately, it's expensive and doesn't offer the haptic feedback or adaptive triggers found in Sony's excellent DualSense controller.
Nacon Pro Compact Controller Colorlight for $50: I love translucent technology, so this Nacon controller immediately caught my eye. Not only can you see through the electronic interior, but we've also added colored LEDs with cycleable lighting effects. As the name suggests, it is a compact controller.The small size may be suitable for children or people with small hands, but I felt a little uncomfortable after using it for an hour Mine Craft. It's also a wired controller, but you can adjust stick sensitivity and other small details in the Nacon app, and it's not too expensive.
Power-A Fusion Pro 3 for $78: With a removable faceplate, textured grips, trigger locks of varying depths, replaceable thumbsticks, and a long detachable cable, there's a lot to like about this controller. Shoulder buttons and relatively high price are the reasons why it misses out on the top rankings (GameSir G7 beats it in terms of value). But this is my daughter's favorite wired controller. My daughter plays with a headset and loves having her 3.5mm audio jack with volume and mute controls. She also likes her four back buttons that are mappable.
Nacon Revolution X Pro for $100: This wired Xbox and PC controller comes with a long (approximately 10 feet) detachable braided USB-C cable. Nacon offers a great level of customization, including replaceable thumbsticks, a programmable back button, and weights to help you get the feel you want. A profile button allows you to toggle between four presets, a switch lets you toggle between settings, and there's also a 3.5mm headphone jack. You can fine-tune everything with the unstable Revolution X app for Xbox or PC. It's functionally fine, but I don't like the cheap feel (even after adjusting the weight) and the rear trigger is difficult to use. The Revolution X Pro is overpriced for a wired controller at list price, but discounts are often available.
QRD Spark N5 is $49: This affordable PS4 controller features a Hall-effect joystick and triggers, a programmable back paddle, adjustable LED lights, and decent battery life (about 8 hours). It also works on Windows, Steam Deck, Android, or iOS, and can be used to play PS4 games on PS5 (but not PS5 games). It can't compete with the product mentioned above (Scuf), but it's a good replacement at a quarter of the price. Unfortunately, it feels a bit cheap, especially the shoulder triggers and D-pad.
QRD Stella T5 for $59: I love the idea behind this Nintendo Switch controller. At first glance, it looks like the official Nintendo Switch Pro controller above, but you can take it apart and slide the Switch into the center. This controller features a Hall-effect joystick, mechanical switches, adjustable vibration, and LED lights. It also features a 6-axis motion-sensing gyroscope and a programmable back button. Also works on Windows, Android and iOS. Unfortunately, the trigger is soft.
Logitech G Pro racing wheels are $1,000.: WIRED editor Parker Hall praises Logitech's racing wheel accessories, and racing game fans with deep pockets will love them. Add a layer of reality to your in-game driving with force feedback and vibrations that help you feel every road surface. The gear shift paddle has a Hall effect sensor. Equipped with an OLED display, you can adjust settings without opening the app.
Power-A Advantage wired controller with Lumectra for $45: This Xbox Series X/S controller is affordable and comes with a long (10 feet) detachable cable in the box. It feels a lot like a regular Xbox controller, but it doesn't have a lot of grip and I'm not really interested in the shoulder triggers. The 3.5mm audio jack is useful, but (unlike Power-A's excellent Fusion 3) it lacks volume and mute controls. Lumectra models come bundled with RGB light strips, but the lights were difficult to control and often changed unexpectedly. Over time, the detachable USB-C cable became quite loose and would sometimes fall out mid-game.