Helldivers 2 has a pretty wild controller layout. From mashing directional keys to order stratagems to switching between first and third person, to swinging the camera around as quickly as possible to watch an orbital laser melt a giant bug - there's a lot going on.

If you've never looked into the best PS5 controllers before, I'd understand if Helldivers 2 is making you shop around. With so much chaos happening on screen and a lot of player actions to keep on top of, the PS5's DualSense may not be the best tool for spreading liberty to the galaxy.

Luckily, if you are thinking of upgrading your controller, Amazon's Spring Deal Days has you covered. As someone who reviews controllers, there are some surprisingly good deals on at the minute. First of all, the Victrix Pro BFG, the gamepad I use for Helldivers 2 currently, is down to 131.99 at Amazon - which is one of the cheapest prices I recall seeing it at.

While the Victrix Pro BFG is my go-to PS5 controller to recommend, it's not the only deal worth considering just now. The Razer Wolverine V2 Pro has the most buttons of any controller available for Sony's flagship console, and it's currently cheaper than ever. Although the RRP is all the way up at 249, it's down to just 199 at Amazon in the Spring sale.

Annoyingly, these discounts haven't stretched to the US yet, but since the sale is set to run for the next five days, we'll update this page if these controller deals make their way across the Atlantic.

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Save 48 - The Victrix Pro BFG is a sublime controller to upgrade to if you're looking for the most functionality and customization available in a PS5 controller. It has a modular design, meaning you can swap the facial components around to your liking, or switch to symmetrical thumbsticks. It also has four back buttons that work brilliantly in Helldivers 2. In this deal, you save almost 50 - it's cheaper than any other PS5 gamepad.

Buy it if:

You want a controller you can change depending on the game

You want four back buttons

You like a lighter controller

Don't buy it if:

You'd miss haptic feedback too much

You prefer heavier controllers

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Razer Wolverine V2 Pro | a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FWolverine-V2-Pro-PlayStation-Licensed%2Fdp%2FB0BCK2483B%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank"249.99 199 at Amazon

Save 50 - If you like microswitch buttons, a chunky feel, and the most buttons available to you, the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro is also 50 cheaper at Amazon at the moment. Six extra buttons could make ordering stratagems a bit easier, and getting this gamepad at a competitive price for once is worth shouting about.

Buy it if:

You want the most amount of buttons possible

You like microswitch buttons

You have larger hands

Don't buy it if:

You think plastic Razer controllers feel cheap

You need larger face buttons

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Is a pro controller worth it for PC players?

One of the things I love most about Helldivers 2 is that it has a hybrid camera system. Playing third-person games is usually better suited to a controller, but since you can turn Helldivers 2 into an FPS when aiming, and it's a fast-paced, challenging game, mouse and keyboard players on PC can benefit too.

While the controller vs mouse and keyboard debate always rages on, the satire in Helldivers 2 may be helping to negotiate an armistice. There's no PVP in Arrowhead's co-op shooter, and since there's shared progression within the player base, it doesn't matter what hardware you use. You're doing your part to spread freedom across the galaxy regardless of whether you use one of the best PC controllers or a mouse and keyboard.