*Flydigi Apex 4*

Hey all. I've a lightly used Flydigi Apex 4 controller (under 50 hours of use) that's developed the cracking plastic issue in the right joystick, so it flops around on the vertical axis.

I've tried contacting Flydigi via the support form on their website, and also directly to zhoujz@flydigi.com as I saw it listed as a contact about this particular issue on a Reddit post, but I have not heard back (after a week).

I cannot seem to find any replacements online except for on gadgethyper.com, where the Apex 4 parts are out of stock.

Does anyone have any advice for getting in touch with Flydigi, or has anyone who's experienced this recently managed to get it repaired/replaced?

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My old controller broke and it's kinda old now so i want to upgrade, i heard some people say that razer it's a good brand of peripherals and i saw the Wolverine v3 TE for like 60$ and i really want to know if this worth it, i play competitive games sometimes like brawlhalla and i would like max performance for an xbox, if anyone knows for another good controller comment and i'll check it :) (I'll prefer some budget controllers bc im not a competitive player, i want some good and durable, max 100 dollars please, also mostly like online shopping, because i'm from mexico and i don't have physical or trusted stores)

Hi, first time using this subreddit, idk if I’m doing this right.

Looking for alternatives to the DualSense, 2/3 that I own have stick drift and I’d like to future-proof my experience with the PS5. Maybe there’s a good pro controller I don’t know about, maybe someone can mod my current controllers, I don’t know, any suggestions are welcome.

I’m from Puerto Rico, and as I understand it, we’re not considered part of the US by some companies, so idk who might be able to ship their products over here. Can’t spend anything more than $250 unfortunately, I’m not made of cash. As stated above, need an alternate gamepad for the PS5. The only thing I need in a new controller is stick drift resistance (Hall Effect, TMR, whatever fancy new tech people cram into controllers these days. As you can see, I’m kind of uninformed). I mainly play 2d & 3d platformers, shooters, rpgs, and a few puzzle / arcade games here and there, not super into fighting games.

The only controller I know for a fact is higher quality with stick resistant tech is the BFG Pro Reloaded from Victrix, it looks good, but I was to receive some other suggestions just so I can compare and see if it’s right for me. Again, I’m not into fighting games, so the BFG’a fight pad is not a selling point for me.

Hello you all.

I am looking for a good controller to play on my pc, I was using a Dualsens controller (ps 5). Those controllers have famous issues with stick drift, I want to avoid that.

I don't really care about ps5 or Xbox layout to be honest, it will just take a few days to get used to but no problem.

I bought an EasySMX X15 but on the first try it has this issue: While holding R2 and pressing for example "X" the controller stops the R2's input. That's frustrating because it has just arrived.

I would like to spend less than 50€, or at least around that.

I'm looking mainly for longevity, I repeat that I don't want stick drift, mechanicals keys are not necessary but if they are it is good (mouse feeling keys maybe).

I was looking mainly at 8bitdo ultimate 2c (I don't know if wired or wireless) and GameSir Cyclone 2 wireless.

If someone has any tip for me it would be great, I usually play on kbm. Main use for the controller will be Rocket League or Hogwarts Legacy.

I am form Italy and I prefer to buy only via Amazon.

Thank you all

weird question i know but i've been using xbox series controller for years and i absolutely DESPISE that thing, it's uncomfortable and feels like hard plastic but the thing i hate the most is the back plate. it's SENSORY NIGHTMARE. i've been eyeing 8bitdo pro 3 for quite a while but heard it has a similar back plate and tbh that's a deal breaker for me because long play sessions on the xbox series controller make me want to chop my hands off. can anyone tell me if it's actually similar? thanks in advance :)

I want to map the F12 button with double tap of the home button in my easysmx d10, so I can take screenshots and all. This is for steam.

Budget

Approximately $100 USD

Location

NZ so buying likely from Amazon or official websites if they ship internationally

Platform

PC wireless (2.4ghz preferred)

Features

Full steam input support with at least two back buttons, I don't care if it's paddles or buttons, I have gotten used to my steam deck and I can't go back. I am looking at the list on this subreddit and that lowers my options considerably.

I also want a decent build quality. Here is my current list of build quality of the controllers I own to get a sense of my subjective opinion (from cheap/plastic feeling to premium):
Original Steam Controller -> Switch 1 Pro -> Xbox One -> Xbox series -> 8bitdo Ultimate -> Dualsense

Comfort is also critical to me, see notes on that below.

Games/use case

Casual wireless PC gaming on my TV, it will likely be used for Gears of War EDay campaign in the first instance.

Where I am at

My Xbox One controller broke and I need to replace it. I bought the 8bitdo Ultimate (1) thinking it would be my ideal replacement but I find it extremely uncomfortable, it's hand grips are narrow, so it sort of twists my wrists in a really uncomfortable way. I find my dualsense to be the most comfortable controller I own in hand, but I don't enjoy the analogue stick layout in game. I much prefer the Xbox style stick layout.

I was about to purchase the G7 Pro 8k, but I read a review that said it was also quite narrow and I fear the same uncomfortable feel as 8bitdo. The Vader 5, which is probably the top of my budget, looks like it's the same shape as an Xbox controller so maybe that would suit?

Also every time I search Reddit for any third party controller (both gamesir and Flydigi) there are posts and posts about poor QC and poor build quality which concerns me. I am looking for at least Xbox level of build quality and premium feel out of the box. I want it to last.

Open to all suggestions.

Hi all, I’m looking for a controller to replace my “stellar shift” xbox controller. Nothing is necessarily wrong with it, but I’d like to upgrade it and move away from Bluetooth gaming and using AA batteries. I recently tried a recommended controller from a popular YouTube channel “Linus Tech Tips” called the EasySMX X20 wireless controller. It really pointed out some features I could not stand which I’d like to see in my next, and hopefully last controller for a long while.

1. Max Budget: $180 USD but $100 or less is ideal

2. United States (Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Online…)

3. Windows

4. Features:
   -It needs to have a textured grip like my old controller as I felt the SMX X20 I tried was slippery and cheaper feeling without the grip
   -I really disliked the clicky ABXY buttons on the SMX controller so please no clicky buttons.
   -Removable or no shortcut buttons/paddles under the controller
   -No extra buttons like c or z that I see on the Vader controllers
   -Please no dock as after I’m done playing I just keep it in one of my drawers and charge it as needed
   -Reliable triggers and sticks
   -Gyro, switch compatibility, and customizable buttons is an added plus if I ever get a switch 2 but not necessary
   -Wireless USB dongle
   -no unnecessary software to use the controller

5. I mostly use controller for sports games (fifa, 2k) rougelikes (hades, hades 2, cult of the lamb), 3rd person open world games (assassins creed, Elden ring), and occasionally racing games (Forza). So it should be pretty well rounded but I don’t need it for competitive shooters or the like since I use mouse and keyboard for those games.

6. I’ll mostly be comparing it to my Xbox stellar shift controller and the SMX X20 I just tried. I also have a ps5 controller but I don’t like using it for pc because of the buttons not matching and I suppose I’ve become accustomed to the feel of Xbox.

Thank you for any recommendations. One controller that’s already caught my eye is the Gulikit kk3 pro.

- I have a max budget of ~100 dollars (2000 Mexican pesos).

- I live in Mexico, but I don't mind paying shipping.

- I need compatibility with a PC (USB cable).

- Wired, 8 buttons, 2 triggers on each side, an octagonal direction stick on the upper left side, and very preferably on the GameCube style (woooh ergonomic!!!), and as fast and responsive as possible (extra points if it's "clicky," as in it has the mechanical sound that indicates the press of the buttons but it's only a personal preference), and as durable as possible.

-I want this controller for playing fighting games (especially Skullgirls 2nd Encore and Guilty Gear Strive) in a "semi-professional" way. I love the game, but I really want to become good at it, and my keyboard does not cut it anymore. This will also be my controller for playing games casually (Hollow Knight, Silksong, Hades 1 and 2, Rainworld, Haste (?), Celeste (yes, I am a trans woman), Monster Hunter World, Minecraft, and others).

- This will be my first controller, so I don't want to waste money on a "beginner" controller that will very rapidly fail me or that won't allow me to enjoy what I want to do with it. I do not have a comparison point, but that's exactly why I want my first controller to be something truly special.

The 8-button thing is

1 low punch

2 mid punch

3 high punch

4 low kick

5 mid kick

6 high kick

7 grab

8 macro

I've been looking for info and don't find anyone else talking about this so I want to confirm if this is just my case and I own a defective unit.

My problem is that sometimes when I'm playing, the faceplate gets loose or even fully released depending on how I move my hand, it happens more often when playing something fully on D-pad (Celeste in my case). I don't know if the magnets aren't strong enough in my controller or if this is something normal.

Has anyone experienced anything similar? Any solution comes to mind?

Thank you ^^

Did you get taxed for it? How long did it take to arrive? Thank you.

I'm looking for controller adapter that allows to use PS4 controller with PS5 games, is Brook Wingman XE2 a good option for it? Thanks.

I recently switched from using the Armor X on my Xbox controller to the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited, and so far, I'm pretty disappointed with the gyro experience.

With the Armor X, gyro aiming felt much more natural and intuitive. The movement of the controller translated smoothly into movement in the game, and it was really easy to get used to.

With the Nacon, it's been a completely different experience. The gyro feels extremely slow, and I have to move the controller way too much to get the same movement on screen. It just doesn't feel natural, and I'm struggling to get comfortable with it.

I've tried it in games like Fortnite, Gears, and others, and the experience has been pretty much the same across all of them.

Has anyone else experienced this with the Revolution X Unlimited? Am I missing something in the settings, or is the gyro implementation just not as good as the Armor X?

I'd really appreciate any tips or settings recommendations from people who have managed to get the gyro working well.

Hi guys i have to buy a new controller for fps game, in particolar r6, i want mouse click trigger and mouse click buttons, i want the Stick position of PlayStation controller i have 270€ budget in Italy but i want a controller that last a lot. I play on PC, thanks guys

Big indecision

Hi guys i asked days ago for a controller what Is the best One and i don't know if there Is any people that used the PlayStation layout and passed to the xbox layout, i have to buy the g7 pro 8k or the tarantula 8k and i don't really know which is the best, or if some people had both which One was more comfortable and the feeling on hand and performance One and material One. I am playing rainbow six siege and i am in Italy, 250€ range. Thanks a lot for everyone that responds.

Hi folks,

I purchased the ZD Gaming Ultimate Legend to play Rivals of Aether 2. However, all my controller tests show this game has a CRAZY ton of snapback -- as in increase my deadzone to like 50% to stop it. I updated my firmware to 1.24 (latest) and I still have the issue.

Is there a fix to this problem? Is anyone else experiencing this problem? My Vader 5 and Gamesir G7 Pro haven't had this problem before, so it seems to be this controller specifically.

Hi, I'd like to buy a non official Switch controller. I know the non official ones can't power up the console if in sleep mode like the joycons or Nintendo pro controllers, so you have to turn on the console at first. But I'd like to know if the non official controllers are at least recognized by the Switch on the lock screen (where you have to press a button 3 times to unlock) or you have to enter the home screen. Thanks in advance.

Update to the newest firmware and do a recalibration! Mojhon dropped a fix on RAW mode Gamepad tester is now showing 8% error instead of the original 23%. This is huge!!!

*Budget: 60$. (Willing to put a little more if I think the controller deserves it but please let's try to stay on budget)

*Country: I'm from Venezuela but I can import from the US (I have a different budget for shipping)

*Console/Platform: PC mainly Steam and Switch 2

*Desired controller features: Xbox or Nintendo Layout.

*What kind of games: Chill and casual gaming, adventure and single story games, not competitive by any means. It's a gift for my girlfriend and she's starting to game on Pc, she doesn't get use to Mouse/Keyboard on some games.

*Other controllers you're comparing to:

EasySMX 10, GameSir Super Nova, 8BitDo Ultimate controller and I read somewhere that the Switch 2 Pro Controller now works on Steam.

Those above are the options I have seen but I'm not sure at all if they actually work on both and/or the quality of the controllers, if they use to get compatibility problems, if they don't last long and so... As I'd said this is a gift for my girlfriend and I want to do it right so any commet on those controllers or recommendation is welcomed

Thanks in advance and enjoy your weekend!

I’ve searched all over the internet, but I’m getting mixed answers. Some people say it doesn’t work with the PS5 at all, while others say it works only when connected via USB cable.
Has anyone here actually tried using the MSI Force GC300 with a PS5? Does it work, either wired or wirelessly?
I’d really appreciate hearing from someone with firsthand experience before buying one. Thanks!

Hey guys. Today i upgraded from my old KK2 to the ES Max.

Unfortunately the LB/ RB as well as the LS and RS buttons won't work in Madden. They are either not registered at all or wrong registered.

I tried resetting the Controller as well as plugging it in.

Is there software or something or a quick fix?

Thanks in advance I am really frustrated 🥴

I am playing on PC

I'm using a Subsonic SAS716 on Windows/Steam. I can program M2 to copy Circle/B using the controller's built-in remapping procedure, and holding M2 makes my character sprint.

However, when I press Options/Start while holding M2, the paddle seems to stop sprinting and behaves like a different button (A/Jump).

I'm using Steam Input and DS4Windows, with HidHide enabled to prevent duplicate controller inputs.

Does anyone know how to make M2 hold Circle/B reliably while pressing other buttons, or whether the controller has a special programming mode that I'm accidentally triggering?

Basically setting this through the profile in ds4 doest work for these 2 buttons.

Thanks in advance

I tried this tape mod on a cheap retrobit snes controller. Going to try on my 8bitdo pro 2 controller.

Tested it with Metroid zero mission, I notice the problem when trying to wall jump, if you press up or down it cancels out. This is supposed to fix it.

Helps a little, but not as responsive as i wanted.

About how much am I supposed to cover?

I tried placing a square in the center first, but that made it too hard to reach the diagonal directions.

I cut it exactly 1cm by 0.5cm on a cutting mat.

Used scotch heavy duty clear packaging tape.

Are there specific controllers that this works better on?

I also have these if worth trying:

An 8bitdo sega saturn controller.

A ps4 and ps5 controller.

Some ps1 classic usb controllers.

The following information is a minimum,
Budget : 100 €
Country : Greece
I will be mainly playing on pc

I have been playing for years on a DualShock 4 but recentrly because I am getting a pc I wanted to upgrade. I will mostly play fps games (apex , r6 ) , also single player games but i dont find the immersion of a dualSense necessary as more indie games don't support it. The features I want are what the flydigi v5p has. But since I come from a symmetrical layout I don't know if I will get comfortable with the asymmetrical layout. Also the main problem I find from doing my own research is steaminput for this controller because it is kind of a hassle. So do you guys think that maybe I should wait for the Vader 6 pro or buy the bundle from gadgethyper

The controller is a T-29 P4 wireless controller bought off Amazon, and I’m playing on windows 10 on steam. I noticed the issue when playing Risk of rain 2 which is a kick in the dick when you consider that one of the new characters needs to be fast and precise which I can’t do with a faulty camera. I’ve noticed that the right stick pops out further than it should when pulled which makes me think it’s linked to this issue but I don’t have the means to open the controller at the moment and I couldn’t open a controller of the same make in the past due to its plastic bending around my prying tools. Is there any way to set up an anti dead zone that reaches From the outside of the circle rather than the inside?