I currently use a DualShock 4, and I’m looking for an Xbox layout controller for PC that is ergonomic. I was looking at the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 for its extra buttons and Xbox style, but I’m not sure how ergonomic it is.
Additionally, with the announcement of the Steam Controller (2), I’m waiting for that to release to see what people think as well.
Bonus question: Are there any controllers you have used that feels comfortable or is ergonomic?
The fun thing about the trackpads is that you can make them work like a menu for whatever buttons/hotkeys you want, so they are nice even if you don’t play 3rd person games, and can also work like a mouse wheel; there is no limit on what you define there, so keep in mind that those aren’t mere trackpads at all, just like on your steam deck!
Oh, then I have barely scratched the surface of what is capable with them.
You can also do fun stuff like make a button autofire when doublepressing and holding it, or configure a incomplete push of the trigger to aim down gunsights and fire when completing the push, while directly doing a full push skips the aiming and hip-fires. Or activate the gyro while holding the left trigger and touching the right analog stick (which has a touch sensor!) for looking down the sights and gyro-aiming. Or completely change all mappings after pressing a button (for example when the button changes into a menu which needs a different config).
This article gives a good quick overview over whats possible without overdoing it.