Posted before, but it got taken down because of a link to the dock I have.

The dock has two USB ports, one of which is being used.

My question is: am I better off getting a USB wireless controller, or a Bluetooth one?

I’ve seen recommendations for both, like the Dualsense, Dual Shock, etc. Just trying to do my research to figure out what’s best.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks very much!

  • Mysterious-Tutor1424@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’d honestly say to get a Bluetooth controller. Most, if not all, Bluetooth controllers also work directly wired as well. I’d highly suggest the Dualsense or Dualshock 4 as the touch pad is extremely helpful in desktop mode!

    • BackstreetZAFU@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      So, two questions: does the touchpad work just like a wireless mouse/keyboard combo? And, what’s the difference between the Dualsense and DualShock 4?

      Thank you!

  • pseudopad@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    If you have a dock, your gamepad does not have to be USB. It also does not have to be Bluetooth.

  • Rokwenpics@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I used an Xbox one controller over Bluetooth, I like dark souls games and I was able to feel the delay in the response over Bluetooth, I’m not a competitive gamer, I generally play by my self or with a friend online, but cooperatively; that being said, if I felt the difference when going with the wireless Microsoft dongle instead of Bluetooth, I think anyone would be able to feel it. If you don’t play fast paced games that benefit from quick reactions and low latency from the controller, then you will be fine with any Bluetooth one

  • Facehugger_35@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    USB wireless controllers will need you to plug in the dongle to one of your dock’s USB ports. Bluetooth won’t. 2.4ghz wireless will usually give a better connection than BT, but the cost is taking up one of your slots with a dongle.

    Honestly, I prefer bluetooth and don’t notice the issues folks talk about with input latency, but then I don’t play hardcore multiplayer shooters where ever ms of latency matters on this device either.