Dude I know you’re against using a gamepad for PC but trust me when I say this: Xbox 360 Wired is the best gamepad for the PC. You don’t have to tinker with the controls or any third party software. The controller is ergonomic and will last you for a very long time (owned the same one since 2006). Most games will recognize the controller, so it’s a simple plug and play. You don’t have to THINK. It installs the drivers for you almost instantly. Works wonders for driving games, the best alternative to an actual wheel. It simply is the best gamepad out there.
Crappy D-pad, and it isn’t in the primary thumb position. I’ll pass.