Best Controllers for Tesla Arcade and Home Gaming

A guide to controllers that work well in Tesla vehicles and at home on PC or consoles.

Updated: 2025-09-29

Choosing the right controller makes a real difference when moving from Tesla Arcade to a home or portable setup. While the car supports a limited set of USB and Bluetooth devices, playing the same games on PC, Switch, or other consoles opens up more options. This guide explains the most practical choices and why they matter.

Controllers that work in a Tesla

The Tesla Arcade supports most modern wired USB controllers and some Bluetooth models.
Popular options include:

• Xbox Wireless Controller (USB-C or USB-A)
  Recognised quickly by Tesla vehicles and works reliably at home with PC or Xbox.

• PlayStation DualSense (PS5)
  Compatible in wired mode. At home, it adds adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, features that Tesla games do not use but PC and PlayStation titles can.

• 8BitDo Pro 2
  A flexible third-party option with profiles for Switch, PC, Android, and more. Known for comfort and programmability.

Using the same controller at home

One of the advantages of starting with a Tesla-compatible controller is that you can continue using it outside the car. For example:

• The Xbox Wireless Controller works seamlessly on PC (wired or Bluetooth), Xbox Series X/S, and cloud platforms like Xbox Game Pass.
• The DualSense integrates best with PlayStation 5 but is increasingly supported on PC titles that use haptics and adaptive triggers.
• The 8BitDo Pro 2 is a cross-platform device, making it an excellent choice if you switch between PC, Switch, and mobile.

This makes it easy to carry your Tesla setup into a living room console or desktop environment without buying duplicates.

Recommendations by scenario

• If you mainly play on PC and Tesla: Choose the Xbox Wireless Controller.
• If you own a PlayStation 5: Stick with the DualSense to benefit from features beyond Tesla.
• If you want maximum flexibility: Pick the 8BitDo Pro 2 for cross-platform use.

Where to buy

Here are direct purchase options:

Final thoughts

Tesla Arcade is limited in scope, but choosing a controller that also fits into your wider gaming setup saves money and adds convenience. Instead of buying something that works only in the car, it makes sense to invest in hardware you can continue using across multiple platforms.