Yet More PC Peripherals or How I killed a Game Controller in Under a Year
I bought a new game controller for my PC last September. Specifically a PowerA Spectra Enhanced Xbox One Wired Controller for £35. I chose this model as it has good reviews and is deemed a good alternative to the exorbitantly priced official Microsoft equivalent. I chose a wired controller to further keep the cost down. I mainly use a keyboard and mouse for PC gaming but specifically use a game controller for driving vehicles or for titles with simpler game mechanics like Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. Much to my surprise after less than a year this game controller has developed a problematic left thumbstick. It doesn’t register direct forward movement which is a major impediment. I have recalibrated the entire controller via Devices and Printers in Windows 10 but the problem persists indicating a physical fault with the controller.
More PC Peripherals
Back in May I bought a new keyboard, mouse and headset and subsequently wrote about the alarming rate at which I seem to get through PC peripherals compared to other gamers. So far these new items are proving to be durable. More recently I tried to repair an Xbox controller which had a problematic thumbstick but that sadly did not yield satisfactory results. So I ended up replacing it with a new one. However, one thing that has served me well has been my computer chair. I purchased this in August 2016 and it has proven comfortable and hard wearing. I replaced the gas lift piston in early 2018 and that has kept it going up until a week or so ago. Finally after four years, the upholstery is worn and the foam padding has started crumbling. Repairing these parts of the chair are not really cost effective, so I decided to buy a new one.