Elves 2

I like the Gulikit elves 2 pro controller for my portable setup. It’s similar to a sega genesis controller and fairly flat with low profile sticks so it has a more modern form factor without the bulk you expect from controller grips. It also comes in a thin plastic case so it’s protected in a bag. I

Personally I use a Gulikit Elves 2 which has the symmetrical sticks in a Sega Saturn shape with the Saturn dpad. Massive fan of it myself given it was a 35aud controller, by far the least likely controller to induce hand cramps and love the floating dpad. Only in negative is the digital triggers, th

Gulikit elves 2 non pro if you want a cheap option ($30) with a good dpad. Very accurate and easy to press since some people complain of thumb pain having to press down some dpads over long periods of time. Very good face buttons as well. Very low latency over bluetooth. It is on the small side but

I really like the 8bitdo M30, which is a Sega Saturn-style controller. Ive used it to 1cc Blast wind. I also like the gulikit elves 2 but I use that one for other retro games outside of shmups. Highly recommend the M30 tho

My hands can get pretty sweaty which makes touchscreen gaming difficult. I went through a few smallish controllers for my iPad mini before finding one I really liked. 8BitDo Lite 2 - too small, felt like Switch joy cons, not ergonomic 8BitDo SN30 Pro - SNES controller shape, better than the Lite 2 b