LTT Labs Measures Button Press Force Across Major Game Controllers
The data shows a clear gap in button actuation force between controllers, with Sony's premium controller requiring notably more pressure than Nintendo's latest, which could affect player comfort and fatigue over long sessions.
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LTT Labs measured the force required to press buttons on the Steam Controller (2026), Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, Xbox Wireless Controller, and PlayStation DualSense Edge. The DualSense Edge required the highest force, while the Steam Controller and Switch 2 Pro Controller were the lightest. The measurements ranged from 88 gf to 136 gf.
LTT Labs published measurements of the force needed to press the four face buttons on four current controllers: the Steam Controller (2026), Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, Xbox Wireless Controller, and PlayStation DualSense Edge. Using a force gauge, they recorded tactile force in gram-force (gf) for each button. The DualSense Edge was the stiffest, with its right button requiring 136 gf, while the Steam Controller and Switch 2 Pro Controller were the lightest, with several buttons at 93 gf. LTT Labs noted that while the difference is not a fatal flaw, it may affect operability and fatigue for some users, and that Nintendo may be targeting younger players with smaller hands.
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