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Good controllers for couch coop? (lemmy.world)

submitted 21 hours ago by WhiteOakBayou@lemmy.world to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world

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This post had a lot really good suggestions for couch coop games on Linux and I was wondering if there are controllers people recommend or if all the third party ones are the same? I have an Xbox controller with Bluetooth I might be able to find but they are kind of pricey so I don't want to buy another unless for some reason that's the best thing. I'm open to wired and wireless I just don't want to end up with some cheap piece of shit that makes playing not fun.

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[–] theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Xbox controllers have always been the best option for me. They are well built and last for fucking ages. Easy to take apart to replace things like thumbsticks if the rubber wears off or to clean out when they get a bit older.

I currently use an Xbox one controller and it cost me under £20 second hand, I have a second one that I got as a back up purely because it was about £5. They can be had for absolute bargains second hand!

I know another replier mentioned a dongle for wireless play which I believe is for the older controller as the "one" controller has Bluetooth which syncs up with my steam deck flawlessly and has just worked with no fucking about.

[–] meekah@lemmy.world 3 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

I found some cheap aluminum thumbsticks on aliexpress, like 2 bucks or something. Best upgrade I ever did

[–] theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Hmmm interesting, how do they feel to use?

[–] meekah@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago) (1 children)

Its not as soft but not harsh on my thumbs either. I feel much more in control because, you know how there's this indent in the top of the thumbstick, giving you an edge with much better traction while using the stick? This wears off on the normal ones super quickly, but the aluminum obviously holds up much better. Allows me to hold the stick forever without slipping.

I think this is what I got: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005009040332346.html

[–] theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Cheers for the info and mentioning it in general, I never thought to look for ones made of a different material before but now you've said it it makes a lot of sense.

I understand exactly what you mean about the grip too as my thumb is perpetually slipping off after the thumb stick rubber gets worn down a lot. Other than a general clean the thumbsticks are what I have changed the most.

[–] meekah@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago

Sure thing, hope you like them too haha