Rocket League is a popular cross-platform and multiplayer game. The implication of that is that it can be played not only on PC, but also on consoles. It is because of the consoles that people are actively using the controllers for Rocket League games, including pro players. In this article you will learn about the most popular controllers for Rocket League, how much they cost and what their features are.

Sony DualShock 4

This rating is based on information about the 75 pro players and their controllers, which they use for the Rocket League.

Let’s start with the most popular one - Sony DualShock 4. 51 of the 75 players in my list (or 68%) use this particular controller. This controller comes with PlayStation 4, 4 Pro and 4 Slim, but can be bought separately. The DualShock’s features include:

• Refined analog sticks and triggers
• Light bar
• USB battery charging
• Stereo headset jack
• Motion sensors
• Built-in speaker

Photo credit - PlayStation.com

Why is it so popular? First, many players started their Rocket League career with a PlayStation console, and when the time came, switched to a PC. Moreover, any controller can be connected to a PC (via a USB or Bluetooth). Secondly, it is affordable: it can easily be bought in shops, and the price is nice at $59.99 new.

The design is also quite recognizable: two sticks on the bottom, four triggers, a directional pad, plus triangle, cross, circle, and square buttons. It’s just a classic PlayStation controller. Also, the DualShock 4 attracts with its variety of colors: from classic black to green, camouflage, and gold.

XBOX Controller

Next, we have a Microsoft controller that they make for their XBOX console series, namely One X. In general, the confrontation between PlayStation and XBOX can be considered a feud. But while they are two nearly identical consoles that perform the same tasks, they have a clear distinction - the locations of the buttons on their controllers. While the DualShock has both sticks on the bottom, the XBOX controller has one on the left top of the front and one near the right bottom. The triangle, cross, circle, and square buttons are mirrored by Y, A, B, X respectively.

Photo Credit - XBOX.com

You can connect the XBOX controller to Xbox consoles with Xbox Wireless, and you can wirelessly connect to Windows 10 PCs, tablets, iOS, and Android using Bluetooth. With a pair of AA batteries, it lasts for up to 40 hours of battery life. A standard XBOX Controller is $69.99 and comes in a variety of colors and patterns.

If you're suddenly asking why players choose either the DualShock or the XBOX controller, the answer is very simple. A lot of kids started out in gaming not with PCs, but with consoles. Therefore, if one had a PlayStation as a child, then as a teenager, when they switches to a PC, if it is possible, they will also use a controller from a familiar console. That’s why many people select Sony and Microsoft products.

DualSense

Back to Sony’s products, we have a controller that comes with the new Playstation 5. If DualShock 4 is something people are used to and know, then DualSense is a breath of fresh air, and to replace the predecessor in the future on the market. Sony’s latest controller looks very stylish and fashionable. The shape changed slightly, and the controller itself became slightly smaller and longer.

Photo Credit - PlayStation.com

Much like the DualShock, it has motion sense, a built-in speaker, and a stereo headset jack. Among the innovations: DualSense doesn’t have a USB charging connector. Instead, Sony changed to a modern USB Type-C connector.

We can be sure that DualSense is a product of the future. As long as there is a demand for DualShock 4, and it is up-to-date, DualSense will have no place on the market. But when demand for the PS4 controller decreases, DualSense will surely take its place in the hands of many players, including those who play the Rocket League.

Price: on the official website, DualSense can be bought for $69.99. The colors are not very varied - your only choices are basic: white, black, purple, blue, and pink.

Thrustmaster eSwap Pro Controller

And so, we get to the most advanced controller in recent years - Thrustmaster eSwap Pro Controller. This controller is so interesting that it’s breathtaking. The main thing about this product is its ability to hot swap its components. You want to have an analogue of DualShock - you can swap the sticks and the cross in a few seconds. If you want to have an XBOX analogue controller, you can make that happen as well!

Photo Credit - eswap.thrustmaster.com

But you don’t always need this functionality. For example, you’re comfortable playing on PlayStation controllers because of the sticks' location. So why would you overpay for the ability to change sticks, like the XBOX controllers, if you just don’t use it.

The Thrustmaster eSwap Pro Controller is suitable for those who have never created habits with one. Rather than buy both a Dualshock and XBOX Controller to determine how you like it, buy a controller from Thurstmaster and change the configuration from time to time.

The customization options are immense. You can change the inserts on the handles for texture, either smooth or rubbery, and the cool thing about this controller is that all this manipulation is done very quickly. Finally, the Thrustmaster eSwap Pro Controller is compatible with both XBOX and PlayStation, which means you can use it with both consoles and your PC. The cost of such a controller is $159.99.

How to choose your controller?

If you’re excited about buying a Rocket League controller, the most important question you have to ask yourself is, “What am I comfortable playing with?” Each person is unique, and for some an Xbox controller will feel comfortable, while for another it may feel awkward.

If you already have the old DualShock, take a look into the DualSense. This controller is going to be the most popular in the market in a couple of years. As for Thrustmaster eSwap Pro Controller, if you want to experiment, consider it! I don’t think you’ll get tired of it.

I hope this article will help you decide which controller to use for Rocket League, and you will enjoy this game.