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A wireless 1,000 Hz controller with two extra back buttons, Hall effect sticks, and an included 2.4 GHz connector makes the Nova Lite 2 ridiculously good value. And you can pick either the white or black model, as they're both on sale.
Key specs: Wireless and wired | hall effect sticks | 1,000 Hz | two back buttons View Deal
The high-end controllers are great, with their massive polling rate, firm feel, and extra buttons, but you don't need to spend that much to get a good experience, and GameSir has proved that time and time again. In fact, I tried the very first GameSir Nova Lite a handful of years ago, and it's still an excellent little controller for the price.
If you are looking for an upgrade or a second controller, the GameSir Nova Lite 2 is currently down to $26 on Amazon. That's only a light discount, but a light discount on a budget controller is pretty sweet.
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If you're wondering what the major differences are between the Nova Lite and Nova Lite 2, the Nova Lite 2 quadruples the polling rate (up to 1,000 Hz), adds two back paddles, and has a rounded D-Pad, sort of like the type that Xbox pads have. That means it's more responsive and more customizable, and looking at both on Amazon, the Nova Lite 2 is only a few dollars more. My money would be going on that upgraded pad.
One thing both the Nova Lite and Nova Lite 2 are missing is a 3.5 mm jack. That means you will want a wireless headset if you plan on using the controller far away from your gaming rig. The first Nova Lite doesn't feel like a more expensive controller, thanks to plastic materials, but it is super easy to use and has a wide range of connectivity options.
With my time with the Nova Lite, I can say it's a comfortable controller under the palms, and the buttons are satisfyingly clicky. It might creak with pressure, but it's easy to hold onto.
If you're on a budget, I can't think of a single controller I'd personally pick over the Nova Lite 2 right now. In fact, until you get up to the $50-or-so range, where Easy SMX's best offerings lie, I wouldn't be looking elsewhere.
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