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    Amazonbasics wired controller, good or not?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by kenny1999, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. kenny1999

    kenny1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    Never purchased anything about Amazonbasics before. What I know that it's branded by Amazon

    I am interested in this one. Do you think it worth the money and quality?

    Or should I spend a little bit more for a Microsoft wireless gamepad? starting at approx. $43 on Amazon.com

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D12RPHX/
     
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  2. NuclearLizard

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    IMO I would go with the actual Xbox controller. As for what little it's worth its backed by Microsoft so it should work.

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  3. kenny1999

    kenny1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't have an Xbox and will not buy one. I only play games with PC. Still sticking to Microsoft's one??
     
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    R3v4n Notebook Consultant

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    I think the main reason for the official xbox ones is that they are officially supported by Windows 10.

    But then as long as it says in the advert that it works with and has Windows 10 support then I wouldn't see a problem with it.
     
  5. NuclearLizard

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    Yea, pretty much what the other guy said, it's supported by Microsoft natively as well as I think steam API or something.

    To be honest I had a game pad before mad Catz or something like that one of the see through glowey ones. It still uses official firmware and all that but I had a lot of issues with it drifting and random inputs without button presses even when not being touched....and the issue persisted across 3-4 of them I tried.

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    Just buy an official Xbox One controller. This one comes with an adapter in the box.
     
  8. NuclearLizard

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    You can also plug it in via usb. Which is how I recommend doing it.

    Also are you using it on a laptop or desktop? You can run it through your blue tooth module if you are using a laptop.

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  9. Kevin

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    Edit: Just buy an official Xbox One controller. The quality and ease of use is worth the few extra dollars.
     
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  10. kenny1999

    kenny1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes,but any link on Amazon for the corresponding and official adapter of that Ms wireless controller?
    I dont'want to get third party adapter
     
  11. kenny1999

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    thx, but If I wanted a wired contoller, why not purchasing $24.99 wired Amazonbasics' one
     
  12. NuclearLizard

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    You get all the same benefits of having the 1st party one as you would wireless. Plus the option to go wireless.

    Honestly it wouldn't be all that hard to do just grab a play and charge kit.

    I use mine in different configs depending where I am.

    -at home relaxed in my chair, wired
    -on the couch or plugged into the tv, wireless
    - in a "noisy" wireless environment, wired

    The list goes on.



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  13. Kevin

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    Adapter by itself.

    Controller + Adapter bundle.

    Cheaper to buy the bundle.
     
  14. kenny1999

    kenny1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    Sold by Amazing Deals Online

    At first I wrongly saw it as Amazon Deals Online, but I believe they are intentional.......

    I think this seller is not a kind of honest people
     
  15. Kevin

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    The order is fulfilled by Amazon and you are overthinking this.

    It's an Xbox controller not a new kidney.
     
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  16. micman

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    I have this controller and I would not recommend it. The quality of the buttons and thumb sticks doesn't compare to Microsoft official. Just get MS so you have no regrets. Only buy Amazon craptroller if you rarely but sometimes have a friend over to play split screen.
     
  17. specialist7

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    I bought two of these to have two controllers while having a decent d-pad for fighting games when I bought Dragonball Fighter Z lol. It actually was fine till I got Ace Combat 7 and the analog stick was so bad it kept going onto one direction.

    Long story short I just bought an Xbone controller (recent version/no need for adapter) with the Bluetooth built in so I just connect to my laptop or my desktop wirelessly with no problem. Was worth it. The only reason why I hesitated beforehand was because I bought an Xbone controller when the console first came out and it gave me analog stick problems a few months after the warranty ended.

    TL;DR buy official controller.
     
  18. kenny1999

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    Yea
    Iw ill get Ms wireless one. The Amazonbasic one looks crappy
     
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