The 7 Best PS1 Controllers (2023 reviews)

We consider a ps1 controller to be a worthy investment in the long run. We are here to help you choose the right one for your purposes from all the best available products in market today.

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Best Overall: Buy: CIPON PS1 Controller READ REVIEW

Best For PC: Buy: blue Lake performance PS1 Controller READ REVIEW

Best For old Controller: Buy: Burcica PS1 Controller READ REVIEW

Best For fighting games: Buy: Cacella PS1 Controller READ REVIEW

Best For third party: Buy: Nexilux PS1 Controller READ REVIEW

Best With trigger: Buy: retro fighters PS1 Controller READ REVIEW

Best With Memory Card: Buy: Suncala PS1 Controller READ REVIEW

Best Overall: CIPON PS1 Controller

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The controller's look is decent, with a form factor pretty much mirroring the original dualshock 2 design. It's a fairly good controller. The Analog sticks spring back into place and rotate smoothly, no abnormal clicking or sounds. It's very sensitive to finger and thumb movement and great to play games with.

The controller is responsive, the joysticks are great, and it feels more sturdy than the first party controller. This actually has a major impact on games like metal gear solid 3 where you need to half press to ready your weapon and then full press to shoot it. It works as intended for a cheaper controller. The Joysticks have great quality and sensitivity.

• Construction quality, concern about long term reliability
• Feels solid and great and perfectly responsive
• Very cool design, simple, feels very sturdy
• Works great for a third-party controller

Best For PC: blue Lake performance PS1 Controller

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The Wireless control shows green when it’s learned to a transmitter. It works with ps2 (controller) to dream cast (console) controller adapter. It has a small usb plug that unfolds from the bulky ps2 plug. The side you plug into a console will have a flashing green light when it’s learned to the controller and receiving data. The buttons are relatively tight.

The product comes with two controllers and two receivers, and whichever controller is turned on first will connect to player one. It is made of the same oddly textured plastic "grip. They pair quick and easy without any hassle.

• Has usb to game system option
• Wireless controls make ps2 more user friendly
• Great value to keep the old playstation going

Best For old Controller: Burcica PS1 Controller

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Not everyone likes to purchase controller for their regular usage, but the burcica ps1 controller would be an anomoly. It must be a big surprise when your kids or your friends receive these beautiful controllers. The most classic shape ps2 controller perfectly fits palms, all the buttons and controls make your hand very comfortable for long periods of gameplay. It is great with ps2 to keep wires out of the way. It connects fast, none of the buttons are sticking yet, and the battery life is pretty good for what it is. It has an off switch on the controller for when you are not using it at all.

The controllers work great for the most part.

• Play better than the wired controller, easier to move around without wires
• Comfortable, responsive, battery lasts a decent time
• Brings back nostalgia and is a definite plus by being wireless

Best For fighting games: Cacella PS1 Controller

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The cacella ps1 controller's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. This controller works on a ps2, there is no where to plug in the wireless adapter on a ps3 or ps. It looks, feels and overall quality. They handle well, no delay. They have a REALLY nice feature that automatically puts the controller to sleep though if not used for about 5 minutes, saving battery life.

You will love the bright colors, it makes it easy to tell which control 1 and 2, but they are a tad bit slippery when holding them. The battery does not last too long if you don’t take them out after playing.

• Is a great control accuracy is almost perfect
• Fun plug & play wireless controllers
• Highly recommended for playstation one controllers
• Works really well, even has auto-shutoff

Best For third party: Nexilux PS1 Controller

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The controller is exactly like a classic ps2 controller, maybe even better. It is perfectly fine, comfortable d-pad, buttons, and analog sticks. The analog sticks are too sensitive, a small movement of the analog stick results in full speed character movement in the game. It is good for a third party ps2 controller, works like a normal control, buttons are pretty responsive, rumbles like it should, all that good stuff. The cord is a little shorter than expected, but the buttons are nice and firm and the whole controller feels nice to hold.

The controller works perfectly, controls smooth as butter and arrive all in one piece. The original controller has more weight to it. It is a pretty good replacement control for the ps2 that gets the job done and is decently affordable.

• Good replacement for a broken sony controller
• Lot of satisfied buyers

Best With trigger: retro fighters PS1 Controller

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention retro fighters ps1 controller for regular usage. This controller's concept is perfect for a lot of people trying to more cheaply play old games without getting PS Premium and the OG controllers are rare or having several for 3 systems is a bit cluttered. It includes a USB charging cable additionally it is compatible with ps1/ps2/ps3/ps classic/switch/pc and includes both usb and ps1/ps2 receivers. The buttons are pressure sensitive. The grip is great, everything feels premium.

The controller is off, the dongle light rapidly blinks indefinitely. The buttons triangle X square circle feel good and responsive and satisfying to press. It is a pure upgrade to the original controllers. It’s so comfortable, and feels so premium.

• Works great and easy to use
• Solid controller, both for pc and ps hardware and even switch
• Easy pairing and detailed instructions included

Best With Memory Card: Suncala PS1 Controller

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The suncala ps1 controller is suitable and reliable and fits well with your regular usage. It fits the hands of players from all age group. It is great for action, racing, shooting, fighting and sports games. One on each side, vibrates as game goes on, enjoy the immersive games as the vibration feature helps you emphasize important moments or beware of in the game. The new innovation chip gives you more customization and flexibility. The controller fits in the system tightly.

• Prevents external interference + enhance best signal transmission
• Sturdy built and durable, fits the hands of players from all age group
• Good investment for long term