Best controllers: our picks

Current controllers picks with prices and the reviews behind them.

Our current picks for controllers, updated automatically. Prices are what the retailer showed when we last checked; follow the link for the live price.

Xbox Elite Series 2 Core, USD 149 , Premium pick. The benchmark Xbox pro controller — paddles, profiles, tension dials.
Flydigi Wasp 3 Triggers, USD 17 , Best value. Capacitive triggers — sub-20$ headshot multiplier for BGMI.
PowerA Fusion Pro 3, USD 79. Mid-budget pro with 4 mappable buttons & impulse triggers.
GameSir Nova Lite Pro, USD 39. Hall-effect drift-free Switch/PC controller for under $50.
Backbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen), USD 99. Console-grade pad that turns your phone into a Switch.
GameSir G8 Galileo, USD 79. Hall-effect sticks with a passive cooling tunnel for hot phones.
Razer Kishi Ultra, USD 149. Full-size pad with haptics, USB-C — pairs with cloud gaming.

The reviews behind these picks

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best controller right now?

Our current pick is Xbox Elite Series 2 Core at about USD 149.

How are these picks chosen?

We rank what we have tested or researched by fit, price and how the price compares with its own history. Buy links are affiliate links; they never change the order.