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Is a pro controller worth it? Back buttons, triggers and battery

Pro controllers cost two to three times as much as standard ones, and the extra money buys a short list of features: back buttons, trigger stops, swappable sticks and saved profiles.

Try a trigger-travel demo, learn which of these you would actually notice in everyday play, and see when a standard pad is already all you need.

Illustration of a game controller with highlighted trigger and back paddles

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