Buying guide

The best game controllers of 2026

PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and mobile: the pads worth your money.

Our pick

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

The premium pad benchmark.

90/100

The pro DualSense.

The premium pad benchmark.

Now with back buttons and a headphone jack.

Hall effect sticks, charging dock included.

Product	Score
Sony Sony DualSense Edge	89/100	See offer
Microsoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2	90/100	See offer
Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller	89/100	See offer
8BitDo 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless	88/100	See offer

• Set your max budget first, then narrow down on the 2-3 criteria that truly matter to you.
• Check the Techly Score: it summarizes performance, features and reviews.
• Compare offers across several retailers — differences often reach 10-15%.
• Check the warranty and support: a good after-sales service can tip the scales.