You don't need to spend north of $100 or even $30 to bag yourself a great wireless PC controller, as right now, you can grab one of our favorites for just $21.36 on Amazon. The EasySMX X05 has an MSRP of $29.99, but you can now save 29% on a device that we already label as our favorite budget PC controller.
The EasySMX X05 makes a strong claim as one of the outright best PC controller picks from our buying guide. This is because it features Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers, as well as a sizable battery and a responsive wireless connection, despite its budget build. We scored the controller a 9/10 in our EasySMX X05 review, going as far as to say that this gamepad is "effortlessly easy to recommend."
While you may expect a budget PC controller to only offer the bare bones in terms of features, the EasySMX X05 bucks the trend and offers a suite of features that is competitive with controllers well above its price bracket.
Not only does the X05 pack in Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers, but it also gives you a 750mAh battery, RGB lighting around each thumbstick, adjustable vibration, and multi-platform compatibility across 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired connections.
The slight design drawback is its smaller feel compared to the standard Xbox controller, which the X05 is mimicking with its asymmetrical thumbsticks and ABXY face buttons. The differences aren't so extreme that you'll find yourself struggling to use it, but your grip might differ, as the only area of the controller that is textured to aid your grip is on the rear of the handles.
Right now on Amazon, the EasySMX is on sale for just $21.36 for the lime green model, which you can purchase using this link. The black and pink model is also on sale for $23.98. This controller is also on sale via Amazon UK for $19.96, and you can purchase one using this link.
If you prefer controlling your PC games using a more traditional approach, you can check out our picks for the best gaming keyboard and best gaming mouse to upgrade your peripheral loadout.
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