I've been down this road and kind of still am.
Bought several controllers to feel fully comfortable with my controller but I have never been.
I've used the 2 different Xbox 360 controller, both have the same issues for me(happens a little bit less with the adjustable d-pad): down into forward/back inputs turns into jump, ...
Next to that I bought the Razer Onza where the D-pad buttons are separated, they were too big and just very unconformable to play with but it seemed like the way to go until the left thumbstick broke after 2-3 months. Kept registering inputs to crouch or jump.
After that the Razer Sabertooth came out, same concept except the buttons were way smaller and looked really good. It took some time getting used to the controller because the d-pad buttons go really deep and DF/DB inputs were failing a lot. It did not allow me to play with Skarlet because her dagger cancel inputs kept failing a lot, but other than that it was good for any other character. And then the right arrow of the d-pad kept getting stuck on the faceplate and popping back out after a while, not registering the input but def a nuisance.
I've been playing the MK and Injustice with a PS3 pad for a good while now, even though it feels very weird for me to play with PS3 controller. It does not feel natural to me and causes me to sometimes miss d-pad inputs and for some reason doing BF inputs on the left side works 80% of the time. With Injustice inputting Flying Grayson fails too much when playing NW. I can only play with a PS3 pad for a few hours.
Recently I said fuck it and bought the MLG controller, boy was that a mistake... The d-pad is so fucking finicky, that you can do DU inputs with your left or right arrows of your d-pad. I'm not kidding around, you have to input in the center of the arrows or it will register an extra input. I got was jumping diagonally when inputting B1 or sometimes D1. That was a waste of money, I get it with both the D-pads that they include with the controller.
So that's why I've been thinking about getting an Hitbox. But I didn't do it because of the money but as it turns out I spent more on buying all these controllers than buying a Hitbox. Also a worry of mine is the fact that my hands are pretty small, playing with stretched out fingers all the time isn't very relaxing.
If someone wants to add me my XBL is Technizol but my subscription just ended so I will be able to play in few days.
