The Xbox 360 controller has great compatibility, ergonomics, and price. I do prefer dualshock controllers for fighting games and 2d platformers, though.
For compatibility, triggers and rumble features: any XInput controller
If you like buttons rather than triggers: Logitech Dual Action Controller (hopefully the model that has the modern design)
I cam echo xbox controller. It is great, quite sturdy and of course plug and play.
If you are on a budget i highly recommend 8 bitdo and gamesir, both stand out in quality from others in the same price range.
Can vouch for 8bitdo having used several of their controllers. A dear friend had also gifted me one of their fight sticks for Christmas and it’s been a pleasure. Hasn’t made me any better at fighters, mind you.
If you’re in the straits, or far east machinike G6, hall effect sensors are great,has motion sensor cna connect via wire/bluetooth/2.4Ghz. It’s and expensive one but worth the price. Check it out. Only downside is it’s a Chinese brand through and through.
I have two PowerA controllers, a Fusion Pro 2 and an Enhanced wired controller. Both are for Xbox. The Fusion is fantastic, highly recommend.
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