Best controller for FC 24 – top picks for PS5, PC and Xbox

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With the best controller for EA Sports FC 24, you’ll be able to hit the goals you’ve always wanted.

With EA Sports FC 24 in early access it’s time to get your boots on and get ready. When it comes to playing FIFA, there is no other peripheral that can beat the comfort and performance of a controller. That’s why if you want to play EA Sports FC 24 (rebranded FIFA 24) and enjoy its new HyperMotion V, you’re going to need the best controller for the job.

If you are buying a controller, you need to go over its grip design, weight, button layout, customizability, and connectivity. These are the essential factors that can make or break a controller. We also focused on these factors while searching for the best controller for EA Sports FC 24. Our recommendations also include a budget option, so whatever your preference is, we have got you covered.

Best controller for FC 24 at a glance

PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller

A blue playstation controller on a white background.

Compatibility

PS5 and PC

Weight

Approx 281 grams

Connectivity

Wireless, Wired

Buttons

1x D-Pad, 4x Action (A,B,X,Y), 1x L-R bumpers, 1x L-R triggers, 1x Menu, 1x Create, Back paddles

PowerA FUSION Pro 2 Wired Controller

Compatibility

PS5, PC

Weight

Approx 325 grams

Connectivity

Wired, Wireless

Buttons

Standard PlayStation layout, 2 x Function keys, 2 x Interchangeable paddles, 2 x Trigger sensitivity slider

HEXGAMING Rival Controller

Compatibility

PC, Mac, Android, iOS

Weight

Approx 380 grams

Connectivity

Wired, Wireless

Buttons

Standard PlayStation layout with 2 back buttons

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Best pro controller for FC 24

PlayStation DualSense Edge Wireless Controller

Two PlayStation DualSense controllers on a white background.

Compatibility

PS5, PC

Connectivity

Wired, Wireless

Buttons

Standard PlayStation layout, 2 x Function keys, 2 x Interchangeable paddles, 2 x Trigger sensitivity slider

Weight

325g

Pros
  • Very responsive and precise controls
  • Great customizations
  • Excellent comfort
Cons
  • Expensive

The best pro controller for EA Sports FC 24 has to be the PlayStation DualSense Edge Wireless. It features extremely precise and responsive controls, and the slip-resistant inner grips offer unparalleled comfort. The controller’s performance and comfort alone are the two main reasons why you will find it in pretty much all professional FIFA player’s hands. It’s definitely a strong contender for the best PS5 controller.

It also has excellent haptic feedback. You can really feel your player running on the ground. Plus, the customizability is simply out of this world. Apart from remapping the buttons, you can also adjust the vibration intensity, stick sensitivity, and triggers, and you can also change the stick caps and replace the stick modules. Once you’ve got the right settings, you can save them to unique profiles and swap between them on the fly. To get a more detailed understanding, we’d recommend checking out the comparison of the DualSense and the DualSense Edge.

In short, if you want the best FC 24 experience, then the PlayStation DualSense Edge Wireless will help you achieve that. Sure, it costs a bit more than most controllers, but it makes up for it with its excellent precision.

Best budget controller for FC 24

PowerA FUSION Pro 2 Wired Controller

Compatibility

PS5, PC

Weight

Approx 325 grams

Connectivity

Wired, Wireless

Buttons

Standard PlayStation layout, 2 x Function keys, 2 x Interchangeable paddles, 2 x Trigger sensitivity slider

Pros
  • Very affordable
  • Good performance
  • Two faceplates
Cons
  • Dual rumble motors are loud

When it comes to the best budget controller for EA Sports FC 24, it’s hard to beat the PowerA FUSION Pro 2. It offers everything you would need to have a fun FC 24 experience, and it does so while costing significantly less than many other options.

First up, since the controller uses wired connectivity, you get very low latency, which is perfect for FC 24. Plus, its controls are also impressively precise for such an affordable controller. As for the customizations, you can remap the paddles, swap the face plate for a different look, swap the thumbsticks, and even adjust the trigger with its three-way trigger locks.

With rubber grips, you also get good comfort. The only downside is the dual rumble motors, which are quite loud, and you can definitely hear them. With that said, if you don’t want to drill a hole in your pocket but want a solid controller for EA Sports FC 24, the PowerA FUSION Pro 2 is the way to go.

Best customizable controller for FC 24

HEXGAMING Rival Controller

Compatibility

PC, Mac, Android, iOS

Weight

Approx 380 grams

Connectivity

Wired, Wireless

Buttons

Standard PlayStation layout with 2 back buttons

Pros
  • Very short triggers
  • The rear buttons can be remapped to 15 buttons
  • Good comfort
Cons
  • A bit pricey

The best customizable controller for EA Sports FC 24 is the HEXGAMING Rival. If you love customizing your controller to make it truly your own, then you’re going to love it. HEXGAMING has truly gone above and beyond to fill the controller with as many customizations as possible, and they did a great job at it.

For starters, all you have to do is use the remap mode, and the two rear buttons can be mapped to up to 15 buttons. You also get interchangeable thumbsticks, and not just any, but 8-in-1 thumbsticks that can be customized for 2 different heights and 3 different thumb grip designs. Similarly, you can also change the trigger distance to 1.5mm from 7mm, which is very impressive.

The controller also has rubberized grips, making it very comfortable to hold during long gaming sessions. All things considered, if you are into customizations and want to play EA Sports FC 25, then the HEXGAMING Rival is for you.

What controllers do Pro FIFA players use?

The PlayStation DualSense Edge Wireless is one of the most common controllers among professional FIFA players. That’s because it has performance, comfort, and excellent customizability, and all pro FIFA players use controllers that have these three factors.

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Rosa Fryer

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