Thebest controller for Call of Duty largely comes down to your personal preferences and the systems on which you play. While we recommend the Xbox Wireless Controller as a top value choice for PC and Xbox players, it is not an option for PlayStation players. Some also might prefer more premium offerings like the SCUF Reflex FPS. Consider some of the entries on this list for recommendations for a wide range of platforms and budgets.
There are loads of controllers on the market, each with their own unique features and quirks. Although this means you have plenty of options to choose from, it can make the experience of trying to buy one of the best a tad overwhelming - especially if you're shopping with a specific game or series in mind.
A good ergonomic design paired with quality triggers for a very fair price, the Xbox Wireless Controller is our top pick for the best overall controller for Call of Duty. Versatile and very reliable, it is compatible with both Xbox and PC.
The PDP REMATCH Wired Controller is our recommendation for the best budget controller for Call of Duty. Featuring a range of attractive designs in addition to desirable features like back paddles and a microphone switch, this is one controller that punches well above its budget price tag.
It's pretty pricey, but if you have the money to spare then it doesn't get much better than the SCUF Reflex FPS. This is a controller specifically made for playing FPS games from a brand used by professional Call of Duty players, so you can be sure that you're getting the absolute best.
The Xbox Elite Series 2 is our recommendation for the best Xbox controller to play Call of Duty. It boasts superb materials that make it extremely comfortable over extended sessions. The adjustable triggers are also perfect for Call of Duty.
The DualSense Edge Wireless Controller the best PlayStation controller for Call of Duty thanks to its high-quality materials and premium features including rear paddle buttons, swappable thumbsticks, a trigger lock, and the ability to save profiles.
The Backbone One is absolutely perfect if you are a Call of Duty: Mobile player. The tactile buttons lend your mobile gaming a console-quality experience and the addition of joysticks can dramatically improve your performance in online matches.
As the name would suggest, this variant of the SCUF Reflex controller has been specifically tuned for FPS games making it comfortably the best premium controller for playing Call of Duty. In addition to a super light 280g weight, reducing fatigue over long play sessions, the SCUF Reflex FPS boasts instant triggers that, in theory, should help you land accurate shots faster.
You can save multiple profiles and adjust the feeling thumbsticks with an included adjustment tool. The optional tall thumbstick, espoused by some players as the secret to more accurate aim with sniper rifles, is a decent inclusion but, in my personal testing, I found it a little too fiddly for sustained use.
In addition to changing the modules, you can also swap out the joysticks including an optional tall joystick like you would find on the Xbox Elite Series 2. Back paddles are also included, alongside the option to switch between three saved profiles on the fly. The stopping points of the triggers can be tuned, again reducing the time it takes to fire your weapon. While playing on PC, you can also take full advantage of the handy Victrix Control Hub App, which offers even more configuration options. Thanks to this, it's our pick for the best controller for Call of Duty on PC.
The tactile buttons lend your mobile gaming a console-quality experience and the addition of joysticks can dramatically improve your performance in online matches. With both a USB-C and Lightning version, the Backbone One is compatible with a huge selection of popular mobile phones.
If you're a PlayStation gamer, consider grabbing the officially licensed PlayStation Edition for a more familiar design. As with any peripheral, however, do make sure to double check official documentation to confirm hardware and software compatibility with your device before you buy.
We handpick the best controllers for Call of Duty games using a wide range of criteria. First off, we made sure to include a variety of gamepads that support each console, as well as PC and mobile. This is because there typically isn't a one-size-fits-all multiplatform controller.
Beyond that, we like to examine any given controller's feature set. For a fast-paced shooter like Call of Duty, controllers need to be responsive and offer desirable features like good build quality, high battery life and snappy inputs.
More Pro-like features such as Hall-sensing sticks and triggers, alongside customizable button profiles, mappable back buttons and trigger stops are all welcome features, too. These, especially, can grant you an edge in battle by providing much-needed shortcuts and input macros.
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I have created a bit of a custom-hacked-together xbox one, and since doing so controller connection cuts out every 10 min or so and stays disconnected for a second or two before reconnecting. This happens when I'm only 8-9 feet away and doesn't seem to get better when getting closer to the xbox.
I have this problem also, but it is on a stock out-of-box retail unit. I also get interference with the bluetooth devices in the same room as the xbox. I purchased the front RF board to replace in hopes that will rectify the situation. What I don't understand is in the instructions it indicates the hard drive and optical drive must be removed to replace the RF. Why is that? It seems the motherboard assy can be removed without those steps.
I have further investigated this issue and it would seem that the communication for the new xbox one is wifi-esque. Its not quite wifi but its not quite bluetooth. So by default it would be the wifi board that handles the controller connections. The RF board however has the antenna for the wifi board. To answer your question no you do not have to remove the ODD and HDD. You just need to take the metal chassis for the xbox out of the plastic housing, then you can gain access to the RF board and remove it. And for my own question I believe my problem is just the proximity of my console next to a router. I have eliminated what I believe is every other possibility including replacing the wifi board and even purchasinga mini pci wifi cable that adapts to a full sized antenna, issue still persists.
Hmm, very interesting. My router is also very close to the xbox. However that doesn't explain why the xbox causes interference with my bluetooth soundbar and bluetooth connections with my mobile phone when in vicinity of the xbox (connections drop and reconnect rapidly every 4-8 minutes for about 10-15 seconds). These interruptions only happen when the xbox is powered on. Thank you for the response.
this one (the orange one on the diagram) is the one that handles controller communication. If you read into the specific details of the other card (the one in red) on that page you will see it does have a hand in bluetooth so maybe that is precisely what is going on.
I had the same problem after I took my xbox one apart. I then took it apart again to find a problem and the cable that comes out of the WiFi card was loose and after reconnecting it I have had no problems. I don't know if the problem will be the same with yours but I think the controller signal comes from the WiFi card
This is exactly what im experiencing right now! I took xbox one apart and replaced fan and heatsink.....put it back together exactly how i disassembled.....well i thought. But the controller will not connect. Ive been trying to figure this out 2 days! My son is gonna strangle me! Im pretty familiar with Electronics..... i am a utility technician building TVs. I can not figure this d@@m thing out.
If it is a Xbox One S, it connects through Bluetooth. If it is a Xbox One, it communicates through a WiFi type protocol, sort of WiFi Peer to Peer, or WiFi Direct. Try a different controller first but if it is the Xbox, it could be the WiFi Board or the RF Module.
I have this problem with my Xbox one s controller connecting to any console works perfect on usb, iv done everything possible been told by local shop they can replace WiFi chip inside controller any idea where and how I would change this myself as they want the price for a new controller just to diagnose and repair
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