| Product | Price | Platforms | Latency (Gamepadla Polling 2) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook StarRay | NT$2,100 (≈ US$64) | PC／PS5／Xbox*／NS2*／iOS／Android | Wired XInput 1.02ms Bluetooth, Sony mode 3.79ms Wired, Sony mode 4.0ms Bluetooth, XInput 7.66ms | PC, PS5 and mobile in one pad |
| Bteam Specter | NT$1,599 (≈ US$49) | PC／NS2／iOS／Android | Wired XInput 1.0ms 2.4 GHz dongle 1.0ms Bluetooth, XInput 7.5ms | PC + Switch 2, swaps button layout |
| TPAX Wireless Controller | NT$850 (≈ US$26) | PC／NS2／iOS／Android | Wired XInput 1.0ms Bluetooth, XInput 5.99ms | Budget, first pad, spare for friends |
| Brook StarBurst | NT$8,000 (≈ US$244) | PC／PS5／Xbox／NS2 | Not tested | Fighting games and tournaments |
| Brook X One SE2 | NT$1,790 (≈ US$55) | PS5／NS2 | Not tested | Use your Xbox pad on PS5/NS2 |
| Bteam Mobiblades 2 | NT$1,699 (≈ US$52) | PC／iOS／Android | Wired XInput (PC) 8.0ms | Big games and streaming on mobile |
* via adapter
Start with your platform
Mostly Switch 2: the TPAX or Specter connect over Bluetooth; a PS5 pad also works through a Wingman NS Lite. Mostly PS5: the StarRay supports it natively, and fighting game players should look at the StarBurst. Mostly PC: all six work, and the lowest latency comes from the StarRay, Specter and TPAX wired, all around 1 ms. Mostly mobile: the Mobiblades 2 plugs into USB-C with no pairing, or use the StarRay, Specter or TPAX over Bluetooth.
Five questions to ask before you buy
- Which platform do I play on most: Switch 2, PS5, PC or mobile?
- What's my budget: under NT$1,000 (≈ US$30), around NT$2,000 (≈ US$61), or a dedicated fighting game device?
- Do I worry about stick drift? Then pick Hall-effect sticks (StarRay, Specter, TPAX and Mobiblades 2)
- Do I need back buttons, turbo or macros? Great for grinding and roguelites
- Do I already own a controller? If so, an adapter is usually cheaper
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All six at a glance
Hall-effect sticks, mechanical buttons, two-stage triggers, four back buttons (M1–M4) and macros set from the app. Wired XInput 1 ms, Bluetooth Sony mode 3.79 ms. Needs a Wingman NS Lite on NS2.
QuickSwap flips between Xbox and NS button layouts in a second; Hall-effect sticks and two-stage triggers. Wired and 2.4 GHz dongle both 1 ms. No PS5 support.
Hall-effect sticks, gyro, turbo and back buttons under NT$1,000 (≈ US$30), and the HOME button wakes a Switch 2. Wired 1 ms, Bluetooth 5.99 ms. No NFC, so no amiibo.
Leverless controller with native PS5, Xbox, NS2 and PC support. POM short-travel hot-swap switches and four SOCD modes, tournament ready.
Attach it to an Xbox controller to play on PS5 and NS2, with gyro, PS5 touchpad emulation, turbo and remapping.
Plugs into your phone's USB-C with no pairing, Hall-effect sticks and triggers, pass-through charging. Doesn't connect to consoles directly; about 8.0 ms wired on PC.
How to read the latency numbers
All latency figures are report latency measured in Gamepadla Polling 2. Lower means the PC receives your press sooner. Around 1 ms is top tier, and under 5 ms is barely noticeable in most games. The StarBurst and X One SE2 weren't measured, so no number is listed.
All six products were provided by their makers for testing; the content is based on my own use. Prices are Taiwan retail prices (NT$) at the time of writing and may change, so check the retailer before buying.
FAQ
Which controller is best for Switch 2?
Switch 2 only on a budget: TPAX (NT$850 (≈ US$26)). PC and Switch 2: Specter (NT$1,599 (≈ US$49)). Have a PS5 pad? Add a Wingman NS Lite.
Which ones work on PS5?
The StarRay and StarBurst natively; Xbox pads via the X One SE2. The Specter, TPAX and Mobiblades 2 don't support PS5.
Which has the lowest latency?
About 1 ms wired: StarRay (1 ms), Specter (1 ms) and TPAX (1 ms). The Specter's 2.4 GHz dongle is also 1 ms.
Is there a controller that won't drift?
Hall-effect sticks don't rely on contact wear, so they're far less prone to drift. The StarRay, Specter, TPAX and Mobiblades 2 all use them.
Where is the 2027 list?
Right here. The URL stays the same, and new 2027 tests will be added to this page.
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* Prices were checked on 2026-11-10 and may change with promotions and stock. US$ figures are rough conversions from Taiwan prices (NT$1 ≈ US$0.0305) for reference only; prices in your country may differ depending on local stores and exchange rates.