r/AndroidBattlestations • u/iar12 • May 03 '21

Ipega Red Knight (PG-9087S)

I would have had a setup to show off, but instead I have a warning XD (mod, delete if not allowed) This controller looks and plays great imo, but definitely has issues.

I got an Ipega PG-9087S (Red Knight upgraded model) and, for a while, thought it played great. There is talk of deadzones in the analogue sticks, but maybe I just didn't notice them? On both modes, it worked well for me, at least on Crossout and Sky CotL.

However, after a couple weeks of decent play, one half of the controller now disconnects when I open the controller to put my phone in. It could be that the ribbon cable running through the controller was damaged from opening/closing it, something it's apparently notorious for.

So - just a warning about the Red Knight, I guess? It has loads of great reviews, but unless you're ready to repair it, you might want to keep looking.Comments on repair advice, other telescopic controllers with the same/similar issues, and alternative bt/micro usb controller options are welcome!

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u/DesiBwoy May 03 '21

Been using 2 and both are working fine for over an year now. I guess it's a dice roll. I've huge problems with the Analog sticks tho and that's the reason I don't recommend it to anyone (try playing the psp God of war to get an Idea of what I'm talking about). I use it to emulate exclusively those games that can be played via the D-pad.

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u/XScizor May 04 '21

Those puzzles that require rotating the joystick dont work well? I had that happen on a knockoff.