Game controllers, ranked by critic score
5 ranked by critic score · 27 professional reviews
Game controllers for consoles, PCs and phones, judged on feel, latency, battery life and build quality.
Image: RazerRazer Wolverine V3 Pro
6 professional reviewers tested the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: build quality. Most common complaint: price.
The catch: It is very expensive and has no Bluetooth.
Tied on 87 with the GameSir G8+; ranked first on our tie-break (critic agreement, then number of reviews).
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- 1Razer Wolverine V3 ProTop pick, narrowly6 reviews87Image: Razer
- 2GameSir G8+Best Bluetooth mobile controller5 reviews87
Image: GameSir - 3GameSir G7 ProBest for a pro-style controller at a lower price4 reviews · early score85
Image: GameSir - 4Valve Steam ControllerBest for Steam gaming7 reviews82
Image: Valve - 5Nintendo Switch 2 Pro ControllerBest Switch 2 controller5 reviews80
Image: Nintendo
Two game controllers tie for the highest critic score. On our tie-break (critic agreement, then number of reviews), the top pick is the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro: critic score 87 out of 100 from 6 reviews, 6 of them positive. Most praised: build quality. Most common complaint: price.
Common questions
What is the best controller?
Narrowly, the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro, with a critic score of 87 from 6 professional reviews. Most praised: build quality. Most common complaint: price.
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro vs GameSir G8+: which is better?
Critics score the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 87 and the GameSir G8+ 87. We list the GameSir G8+ under “Best Bluetooth mobile controller”. Its main drawback: it is bulky, with no headphone jack or passthrough charging.