its pricey but the dualsense edge is my favorite controller of all time.

• symmetrical sticks are better for retro games (dpad position is more comfortable) and modern games (easier to claw grip the dpad to change items while moving for example).
• back buttons are surprisingly useful for every genre. i have dodge bound to the same back button no matter what game or genre im playing.
• hair triggers are great for soulslikes and other action games that dont require analog triggers.