5 best gamepads for esports
The development of gaming eSports disciplines is gaining momentum. Dota 2, Mortal Kombat and Counter Strike tournaments collect many players and huge budgets, allowing them to hand over tens of millions of rubles to the winning teams. One of the main tools of an e-sportsman is a gamepad or joystick.
When choosing a device, you should pay attention to the following factors:
- Don't buy Chinese copies of original gamepads. They are not only inferior in quality, but also have mediocre functionality even with a high price tag.
- Focus on well-known firms. Little-known manufacturers, trying to stand out with something original, significantly worsen their product due to inconvenient configurations and arrangement of elements.
- Try to choose devices with improved optimization - LOGITECH F310, 360 Wireless Controller, etc.
We will consider the best gamepads for esports disciplines for PC and consoles in Russia and the world.
Top 5 best gamepads for esports.
5 Astro C40 TR
The Astro C40 TR has become one of the most anticipated new products in the esports world for a number of reasons. The first is price. The expected cost of the device will be about $ 200 or 13,200 rubles. The filling will fully match the price tag. The gamepad will feature interchangeable sticks and D-Pad components, calibration of the rear buttons and the innovative ASTRO Customization Software utility, which expands the possibilities for adjusting the equalizer, triggers, audio outputs and microphone.
The device can work when playing both wired and wireless mode with 12 hours of autonomy. With it, you can enjoy high-quality sound through the 3.5mm outputs. Includes a carrying case. Currently, you can get the device only by making a preliminary order from the official website.
4 Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Controller Elite
If you don't care about the price, then this gamepad will be the best companion, both when playing at home and in e-sports. In addition to a high-quality case, it is very suitable for repair and replacement of component parts. You can replace almost everything in it - from sticks to internal components. With optimization, everything is fine here too. There is an official software for reconfiguring the keys. The crosspiece here is different and it is completely devoid of the shortcomings of its younger brother.
There are additional buttons on the body for customizing the gameplay control. Due to the larger amount of technical stuffing, this version is heavier than usual, but the response and the overall picture of the control is much higher. The downside is an unreasonably high price.
3 Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
While Sony is heavily modifying its gamepads, Microsoft is optimizing its PC and XBox games so the 360 can be used equally well on both PC and esports. Wired or wireless - there is no difference, the quality of the connection is excellent in both versions. The main advantage of the product is its versatility, which makes it one of the best options when choosing a joystick for multiple platforms. It supports 95% of all games on both platforms and fits perfectly in the hand.
Unfortunately, the asymmetrical arrangement of the sticks is not to everyone's liking, so it will take a while to get used to this feature. The buttons are well pressed, the symbols on them are not erased even with intensive use. In addition, it is noticeably cheaper than its competitor from Sony. Of the minuses, a taut crosspiece and a small backlash zone are noted, which makes it difficult to accurately aim or hit the enemy.
2 Sony Dualshock 4 v2 Color
Here is one of the best and most popular wireless gamepads for esports in the world. If not for the high price, then he could easily have received the status of the people's controller. The main advantage of this model is a very high-quality assembly, where the main material of execution is plastic.It is worth noting that if you want to get a quality product, then you should not order a gamepad on "left" sites and platforms.
Triggers and bumpers, popularly called "triggers", are very good here. They are located on the back side and are a kind of benchmark for other manufacturers. They are moderately tight and provide good tactile sensations. The model is suitable for games in the style of fighting and racing. The only drawback is the ideological attachment of the manufacturer to the PS, which can cause problems with the orientation and purpose of the buttons when connected to a PC. To adapt, you need to use third-party software.
Most modern joysticks connect with equal success to both consoles and PCs. To connect, use special factory utilities or universal communication channels, such as Bluetooth.
1 LOGITECH F310
The F310 is a great budget option with a mode change option. It can be used on both Playstation and Xbox. The engineers did not bother with the design and created a hybrid. The buttons were borrowed from the first leader, and the position of the sticks from the second. The main plus is almost complete compatibility with all PC games.
Its low price, relative to competitors, made it possible to catch up with the market leaders in sales and win universal love and respect from both the most ordinary users and e-sportsmen. The buttons are not erased here, the sticks work adequately and without backlash. Slightly upsetting the tight functioning of the triggers, but the manufacturer compensates for this oversight with a 2-year warranty. The main complaint about the model is its small size and noisy buttons. The gamepad does not have a wireless modification.
