I’ve spent a good 25 of my 30 years welded to a game controller of some sort — be it the Dualshocks of my friends growing up, the Xbox 360 controller of my very first console, or one of the myriad gamepads I’ve had the privilege of testing over the years. But for the last four years, I’ve rocked exclusively one line of controllers full-time: the Razer Wolverine. In fact, I’ve bought not one, not two, but three Razer Wolverine controllers since December 2022: a wired V2 for myself, the same again as a thoughtful gift for a friend, and then finally an upgrade to V3 Tournament Edition, a gift to myself this New Year.
So what has my Razer experience taught me about buying the best gaming controllers for the PC? Like many of the best PC peripherals, there are almost too many options to choose from, making it quite daunting to know where to start. What are some considerations to keep in mind when choosing a PC gaming controller? Is my weapon of choice worth your time? Here’s what my experience has taught me, and some of the most important things to consider when making your own game controller decision.
