Hello lemmings, I’d like to buy some sort of gamepad I can use on my PC (running opensuse tumbleweed linux).

Since my youth I’m a die hard keyboard & mouse player, but since I’d like to try co-op with my wife I’d need second device. What is currently considered a good buy? Should be good in terms of price/quality ratio. I don’t want to spend a lot on a thing with questionable future, might as well end up being ultimate dust collector. On the other hand I don’t want to buy ultra cheap POS that would have terrible build and insta drifting joypads.

Wireless is a plus, but should have its own USB receiver (box PC without bluetooth).

Last thing: I’m based in EU, so should be available there.

Thank you very much!

  • hand@lemmy.studioEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Logitech F310.

    I’ve been using these for almost as long as I’ve been using Linux (10+ years). Plug and play and a good length on the cable. No vibration but that wasn’t essential for me.

    (PS there IS a wireless model / version but I’ve never used it - Logitech F710).

    Best of luck.

  • imjustjealous@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    I’m a big fan of my 8bitdo gamepads. They have 2.4ghz USB ones that work really well on Linux (steam deck or desktop).

    I have the Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

    And I paid about 25€ for it. My other main gamepad is an old google stadia controller which also works really well.