Logitech F310 Wired Gamepad, Controller Console Like Layout, PS 2, 4 Switch D-Pad, Xbox One, Mac, Windows, 1.8-Meter Cord, PC - Grey/Blue

Had Logitech stuff before, over the years. Always found it good quality, and this is no exception. I'm getting on a bit now, and got rid of all my old Amiga gear sometime ago.However, I still occasionally dabble with Emulators. I still have a load of WHLoad games and software, so installed Amikit 11.This runs any Amiga simulation, up to the A4000. This controller runs perfectly in this, provided you set it up properly! It required the bottom switch in 'D' mode.Responsive, well made, and generally, worth every penny.

Truth is I never bought this product to use it. I bought it to dismantle and use as a doner joystick because my Logitech G13 uses the same thumb control which needed replacing. This one contains two such thumb joystics so I have a spare. An expensive option just for a thumb replacement, but well worth investment as my G13 is now back in action having had the heart transplant.

It's a great pad, for sure. But the changes made to the model between this and my previous Dual Action (Before it was called F310), are for the worst. It offers everything that you would hope, Windows recognises it as an X360 controller which means compatability isn't a problem (Most games have it as an option nowadays). There's no input lag, the sticks are responsive and durable and the buttons are all familiarly placed.However, they've messed around with the shoulder buttons. R1 and L1 are smaller than they were before, not by much, but they don't sit comfortably under your fingers anymore, requiring definite presses of your fingertip rather than gentle movements. Also they've made L2 and R2 trigger-like and analogue. I realise that Sony console controllers also changed their comparable "trigger" buttons, but that shouldn't have been an invitation to Logitech to do the same. Consequently the new F310 triggers have the same vague action that the Sony controllers have.The D-Pad is the same as before, they boast that it's four individual buttons rather than a central pivot but this makes virtually no difference whatsoever; in fact with the way it's constructed it's more likely to succumb to dust/dirt. I found this on my older controller where occasionally one of the directions would stick and require some disassembly to clean it.It also comes with a switch on the back to toggle between Xinput and DirectInput, this is especially useful for compatability on older games. Additionally if switched to DirectInput, it will happily work with a PS3 too (tested).So yeah, it's a great pad and it's more comfortable than the XBox-style controllers (at least for long-fingered hands), but if you're coming from older Logitech controllers then be aware that the shoulder buttons are worse.

Best controller I've had. But even the best wears with use. This was a like for like replacement after 7 years of hard service.I have sensory issues and I love that this controller has no needless LEDs. It has one LED, but it's only on when you hit the mode button and I never use that. I prefer wired controllers, I forget to recharge or never have any batteries, and this has plenty of cable so that I can play wherever I want.The sticks are grippy, the buttons are smooth and I find it very reactive. You'll not get a better controller this cheap. Great value.

No bad, not good. One of the sticks analogue zone is faulty, but I maintain the F-series range have by far the BEST D-Pads you can get.What makes me always buy F-Series controllers? Im on my 5th F710, second F510 and this is the first F310 Ive bought.THEY ARE GREAT for retro gaming thanks to not only them supporting Direct AND X-input, but you can swap the left THUMB stick and the D-PAD around! Very handy for emulation, or playing those old PC CD ROM titles from back in the day. Tomb Raider III etc can be played perfectly THANKS to the Direct Input mode, so OLD GAMES will detect the triggers! They will not be progressive in DIRECT input mode though, only in X-Input mode will you get progressvie Triggers.HOW DO I KNOW THESE ARE GOOD?They arent, get the wireless edition lol.Just like EVERY CONTROLLER in time YES the thumb sticks do get a bit sloppy, but the BATTERIES will OUTLAST your expectations believe me.HOW DOES IT COMPARE TO AN XBOX SERIES X CONTROLLER? Night and day.... The XBox X controller has nicer triggers.... thats about it. The BUILD QUALITY of the F710 Wireless makes an XBOX X Controller FEEL LIKE A TOY. Truth that, where as the F710 will feel like a peice of equipment. Cant say the say about the F310.This F310 is fine for some casual gaming, no vibration and a slight cheap feel, and oddly not built to the same standard as the F510 or the F710.For cheap controllers Id recommend the Thrustmaster DUAL Analogue 4, again cheap cherefull but a better option at this price. No progressive triggers though or X-Input supprt, which the is the F310's strongest selling point, plug play off you go.Once Again I'd maintain after trying a LOT of controllers, although there are some consistencey worries with quality, the Logitech F710 is the best multi-platform, multi era controller, especially for men with larger hands. XBOX controllers feel like a kids toy in comparison.