[sobkas]

When using gamepad(PS3, Xbox 360)or steam deck I'm loosing feeling in my hands while playing, but mice(vertical) and keyboard (FPS and programming) doesn't cause such problems. I'm thinking if there are more ergonomic gamepads I could use instead?

[opan]

Depending on the type of game, you can use stuff like a leverless arcade controller, such as the Flatbox or Frame1. Works well for fighting games, platformers, simpler 2D stuff. Anything that doesn't need two analog sticks or expect a mouse. Similar benefits to a keyboard, but less stuff in the way and can potentially have a more ergonomic layout. Games that need more inputs could benefit from custom controllers made for them. I heard a guy in passing talk about building a custom controller for American Truck Simulator.

The DIY controller scene is pretty healthy right now thanks to the RP2040, 3D printing, and certain firmware projects like GP2040-CE that have already done a lot of the work.

[tnecniv]

I wonder if it has to do with the size of your hands? I have big hands and always preferred the Xbox controllers to DuelShocks because they felt better suited to my hand size.