So you’ve prepared your character for Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. You’re in the optimal level range, you've maxed out your weapons and spirit ashes and – most importantly – you've prepared a fashionable ensemble of armor in which to strut into the Shadow Realm in style.
But there’s one other thing you could be doing to prepare for the gargantuan Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, and that’s making sure you’ve got the right Xbox, PlayStation, or PC controller for the job.
We hear you: “My Xbox Wireless Controller works just fine. Why would I need another one?” And that’s why we’ve put together this guide to the best controllers for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Having played through and reviewed the DLC, we’re confident in saying that it’ll give even the most seasoned Soulsborne veterans an ironclad challenge, and the following list details a bunch of controllers with features that can make your life in the Shadow Realm just a little easier.
