{"id":113589,"date":"2017-01-02T08:52:21","date_gmt":"2017-01-02T06:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=113589"},"modified":"2017-01-02T08:53:12","modified_gmt":"2017-01-02T06:53:12","slug":"5-incredible-controllers-for-pc-gamers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/113589-5-incredible-controllers-for-pc-gamers","title":{"rendered":"5 incredible controllers for PC gamers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gaming on PC allows you an almost endless selection of input devices, from joysticks and racing seats to the classic mouse-and-keyboard combo.<\/p>\n<p>However, some console ports and local multiplayer games work best with classic gamepad-style controllers.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, PC gamers can pick from a variety of awesome gamepad devices, including the five awesome controllers below:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Mad Catz L.Y.N.X.9<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Modular and foldable<\/li>\n<li>QWERTY mini-keyboard<\/li>\n<li>Built-in Microphone<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with PC, Android, and Tablets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-111773\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9.jpg\" alt=\"mad-catz-lynx-9\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-111771\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9-3.jpg\" alt=\"mad-catz-lynx-9-3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9-3-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9-3-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-111769\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9-2.jpg\" alt=\"mad-catz-lynx-9-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9-2-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mad-Catz-Lynx-9-2-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Steam Controller<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Support for every Steam game<\/li>\n<li>Dual trackpads, haptic feedback<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with PC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/1433487826-steam-controller-1-e1433509729431.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-76794\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/1433487826-steam-controller-1-e1433509729431.jpg\" alt=\"Steam Controller\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/1433487775-steam-controller-2-e1433510352381.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-76800\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/1433487775-steam-controller-2-e1433510352381.jpg\" alt=\"Steam Controller\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/1433487775-steam-controller-3-e1433510359736.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-76802\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/1433487775-steam-controller-3-e1433510359736.jpg\" alt=\"The Steam Controller\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Xbox 360 Elite<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes carrying case, paddles, and thumbsticks<\/li>\n<li>Semi-Modular<\/li>\n<li>Interchangeable paddles and grips<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with PC and Xbox One<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-111781\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-1.jpg\" alt=\"xbox-one-elite-controller-1\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-1-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-1-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-111783\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-2.jpg\" alt=\"xbox-one-elite-controller-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-2-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-2-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-111785\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-3.jpg\" alt=\"xbox-one-elite-controller-3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-3-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller-3-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Razer Wildcat<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Four additional programmable buttons<\/li>\n<li>Quick control panel<\/li>\n<li>Designed for eSports<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with PC and Xbox One<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-111797\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-1.jpg\" alt=\"razer-wildcat-1\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-1-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-1-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-111799\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-2.jpg\" alt=\"razer-wildcat-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-2-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-2-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-111801\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-3.jpg\" alt=\"razer-wildcat-3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-3-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Razer-Wildcat-3-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>SteelSeries Stratus XL<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Uses both XInput and DirectInput<\/li>\n<li>Bluetooth connection<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with Android, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Samsung Gear VR, and PC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-111807\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL.jpg\" alt=\"steelseries-stratus-xl\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-111805\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL-3.jpg\" alt=\"steelseries-stratus-xl-3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL-3-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL-3-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-111803\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL-2.jpg\" alt=\"steelseries-stratus-xl-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL-2-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/SteelSeries-Stratus-XL-2-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Now read: <a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/111507-5-awesome-games-that-released-in-2016.html\" target=\"_blank\">5 awesome games that released in 2016<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These five controllers will take your PC gaming to the next 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