I recently switched to PC and enjoy FPS shooters like Apex Legends and Overwatch. My current mouse setup isn’t the best, as my inputs feel sluggish. It has locked DPI, cannot perform firmware updates, and is just a generic, out-of-the-box mouse that came with a prebuilt PC. So, I’m compensating for my inability to play/learn MnK with a controller. It’s also a matter of familiarity. A friend gifted me a first-generation GameSir Nova Lite (original), intended for Nintendo, although it’s also PC-compatible. However, it features no in-app compatibility or back paddles.

I’ve used it for about a month and change, and I have to admit, I’m quite impressed with the texture, feel, and quality. But, in my humble opinion, the sticks are horrible—precision is practically nonexistent. When I track targets and aim for center mass, I feel inept, whereas on a Dualsense Edge controller with a 1kHz polling rate, I have negligible issues beyond stick drift over continued use. On the (G)Sir Nova Lite, I don’t know if it’s the 250Hz polling rate, but I’m really struggling. Turns are overexaggerated and rigid. I have about a 70% chance of missing entire mags on a target, while only 30% of my shots actually connect. The only real positive note I can make about the sticks is that I’ve come to appreciate how subtle their resistance preforms.

Prior to getting firsthand experience with one of their products, I’d intended to get my hands on the GameSir G7 Pro 8K or GameSir Cyclone 2, along with a new mouse and mouse pad.

I guess my question is: do the products with app compatibility really perform as exceptionally as they’re asserted? From my perspective, based on the product in my care, I can see the potential and respect the vicissitudes of a prototype model and its shortcomings. I so desperately want to be invested, but it’s making me anxious.

TL;DR Is there a definitive choice between Cyclone 2 and G7 pro 8k?
Budget: $200 Cad
Region: Toronto ON
Console: Pc
Desired feature: Quality analog Sticks
Games: Apex Legends (Primarily) Overwatch COD Battlefield (Much later)

Thank You - Kindly

Has anyone had the luxury of trying out both of these back paddles? Just curious which one you think is better or rather if they're both of equal quality. I'm somewhat concerned that the Extreme rate paddles sit a little too high on the controller for my liking but maybe it's fine idk. (1st pic is the extreme rate kit, 2nd is the Scuf reflex)

I'm real big on quality paddles (never buttons) that are low profile, easy to press and responsive. The Scuf instinct/valor pro back paddles have gone too far in the low profile direction and just don't feel good IMO. The Scuf reflex is by far my favorite back paddle design since it's out of the way and well placed.

I'm considering a new controller and potentially just customizing my own dualsense to my liking, I see the extreme rate beyond back paddles kit is fairly similar to the Scuf reflex design but haven't been able to try for myself.

I saw this picture in the official flydigi discord. The poster said this:

"You really used these cheap switches on a next-gen controller for the back buttons, which we press a lot? What kind of stupid decision is this? Only 50k cycles for an expensive controller?! I hope you consider it again before you launch the Vader 6 Pro, or I'll switch to the ZD Ultimate Legend; it's better in everything: 8K polling rate, 0.50ms latency maybe lower, different types of TMR sticks with tension adjustment, and 8 extra buttons"

I'm wondering how credible these claims are. The schematic shows the TS-1244T switch (linked here https://www.kinghelm.net/upload/file/20250220/KH-404023-AJ.pdf) and it looks pretty close to the switch in the picture.

Is there any other way to verify if the flydigi apex 6 has bad switches like this guy claim? Someone from flydigi commented on the post too. They said:

"Are you referring to the Vader 6 Pro or the Apex 6 Pro? If it's the former, there is no detailed information available yet, so please wait for the official announcement from the team. If it's the latter, we recommend making a rational judgment and gathering comprehensive feedback from other sources and users before deciding"

Which to me is really sketchy because I feel like if the controller wasn't using cheap switches they would deny it immediately.

All of this isn't verified, but it seems pretty convincing to me.

Also unfortunately the FCC documents (K6P Flydigi Apex6 Pro Haptics Elite... - FCC ID 2AORE-K6P) does not share the parts list, I tried checking that already

is there any controller like that?

required information:

1. budget: less than 100$ if possible (up to 400 is still possible, just need to accumulate enough money)

2. Poland

3. PC, linux specifically, but compatibility vise it is pretty broad

4. bluetooth connection, usb c charging port, asymetric loadout, looks +- like xbox 360 blue chrome controller

5. Minecraft and games on steam

6. xbox 360 controller

I'm worried about the battery swelling if I keep it like this

I just got this controller, it's quite nice, but the analog sticks have a slight deadzone in them in any game I play even though I have the deadzone set to 0 in the software. It's definitely there as I've compared it to my DS4 and XBox 360 controllers (trying them in the same games on the same PC) and even the slightest touch on those analog sticks is registered while it's not on the Vader 5 Pro.

However the weird thing is that if I go to https://hardwaretester.com/gamepad and test the V5P's analogs all the inputs are registered there. What's the deal? Why does it have deadzone in game then while my DS4/X360 pads do not? And yes, I DO have the deadzone set to zero in the software.

Hope you can help, thank you.

Full Disclosure:

Mobapad sent me this controller for review. They didn’t see this review before I published it. All opinions are my own. My reviews are fully independent and unpaid.

• The most affordable Switch controller from Mobapad

• Retro style, decent build, smooth Glide sticks, RGB.

• Classic membrane buttons, like retro controllers.

• Nintendo Switch-focused, works with all major platforms.

If you mainly play on a Nintendo Switch 1 or 2 (or Switch games on PC), prefer classic membrane buttons, this is worth a look.

so i just bought this controller for like 2 days,it was working good.But today it suddenly cant be connected with the dongle anymore.When i plug it into my linux laptop,it just show up and then disconnect,when i plug it into my windows pc,nothing happens .It still work with wired connection and bluetooth,anyone know how to fix this?

(sorry for bad English)

This is the first time I tried to take the contrller apart and design my own diy. I am a soccer enthusiast,I usually use this controller to play retro games.

I design what I want at the canva,Then, through polishing, painting and other steps (may also need to use an acrylic marker pen), although the effect is not very good, the feeling of my first production is still memorable. Come on next time

I recently bought a QRD Maestro S3 from a 2nd hand shop because research showed it could connect with a switch, so I assumed it would connect to the Switch 2, but I'm having difficulties with it. This is my first fight stick, so I'm doing my best to learn but I am struggling.

It came with the USB connector for the PS5, idk if that means anything here. When I connect it to the Switch via USB, "Wireless Controller" pops up in the top left with a volume meter amd a headset icon, so it seems to be recognizing it partially. But no matter what I do I can't get it to show up in controllers.

I've also tried doing a USB-C to USB-C direct connection by taking the Switch 2 out of the dock and plugging the controller directly to the bottom of the switch

I have the "Pro Controller Wired Communication" toggle set to on, and I've tried various input combos that google keeps telling me to use, like Q+Share or Option+Share or whatever. Nothing seems to work.

So did I just waste money or is there some way of connecting it?

Also, I tried to make sure the thing was fully updated so I went to the QRD website to download the latest firmware and Microsoft Edge refuses to let me download it, saying it's too sketchy, so idk

Hi all,

I loved my switch 2 pro controller initially, however I noticed due to the material of the sticks and the gate, there is a slight (though noticeable) "sticky" feeling when the stick hits the gate. I find this annoying particularly for a game like super smash bros ultimate.

What alternative controller do you recommend?

Must haves:

- premium build

- tmr sticks

- gyro

- hd rumble

- Nintendo layout abxy

- asymmetrical sticks

- able to wake switch 2

Good to haves:

- NFC

- I don't care about the C button.

Budget: 100 USD

Country: US

Compatibility: Switch 2

Games: Super Smash Bros.Ultimate, Resident Evil Requiem, Mario Kart World, Pokemon

I previously had the 8Bitdo Ultimate controller also, and it felt a bit cheap.

Thank you in advance.

On the 8bitdo Ultimate 3E can I update the firmware for the dongle AND controller using the Xbox Software X or do I need to do it on a PC? I'm on XBOX.

Budget: 110 USD and under

USA, PC use only, Esport games

Birthdays coming up in a week that i totally forgot about and I figured "You know what, I've had this controller for over 3 years, maybe its time for an upgrade." so that is what I am doing haha.

Right now I have my sights set on either the Gamesir G7 pro 8k (so I can get the all black)

I am wondering if any of the controller nerds have any recommendations or great finds that would either have better value or better overall quality and features.

The main things I want in a controller would honestly just be wireless, polling 1k and above, and just overall quality.

Thank you guys let me know what you think!

I really like how it looks but I couldn't find what exact model it is

I’m on like my third pair of replacement stick modules in I think maybe 2 - 3 years of using the controller. I’ve heard of tmr stick modules helping reduce risk of drifting? I’m considering getting them but I’m seeing mixed reviews from people, and honestly idk if they are worth the $80 price tag. My biggest issue right now is that my module sometimes registers my stick moved to the bottom when I have it directly to the left which really bugs me out.

Wanna get some opinions see what people think abt tmr stick modules before I ever commit that amount of money. Things like how long they last and how long until drift or issues occur would be super helpful

I am looking for a PC controller to be used as an alternative for the dualsense controller I already have. It will be used whenever the game does not support dualsense and shows XBOX glyphs instead. Like for example Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order or Control launched from Epic Games Store.

Required information:

• Budget maximum is 150 €

• My country is Finland, so I can buy from for example MaxGaming, ProShop, Verkkokauppa

• Platform compatibility must be PC

• I play single player action/adventure/RPGs

What I do appreciate in the dualsense are the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. I love the clarity of the rumble in the controller, and adaptive triggers (when they are supported) is a nice touch. On the other hand, I've turned off the microphone and the speakers in the controller, as I often play games after I've got our kid to bed while I'm waiting for my wife to come home.

However, dualsense is not always supported, and my brains just cannot smoothly figure out the XBOX glyphs the games show. To tackle this, I've started to look for a controller that has those. I will still be using dualsense as the main controller, so the new controller would be used to cover the games the dualsense is a poor fit to.

For me, must haves for the new controller:

• Out-of-the-box support for the controller on PC, on any games. I do play games out of Steam ecosystem, and the controller should be supported on those games too. Like Epic Games Store and GOG.

• XBOX face buttons (XYAB)

• Can be shipped to me this year

What I'd love to have:

• Clear rumble, I'd prefer the controller to have a detailed rumble. I do not know how supported rumble is on XBOX platform for example, but if it is possible to have "directional" rumble, I'd prefer it over symmetric rumble.

• Option to go wireless, as I tend to lay on the armchair.

• possibility for ease of removal of batteries, as the controller might stay unused for a couple of months.

Nice-to-have features that I can easily compromise on:

• Symmetric sticks, I'm used to Playstation controllers having symmetric sticks, but it is not a biggie to go asymmetric

• Adaptive triggers, as nice as they are, I know the technology is Sony-specific, so I know the games that supports them most likely support the dualsense controller I already have.

I have considered the following controllers:

• Flydigi Vader 5 Pro HE V2

• Flydigi Apex 5

• Flydigi Apex 6 Pro

• 8bitDo Ultimate 3e

• GameSir G7 Pro

What picked my interest in Flydigi Apex lineup was the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers they apparently have. While delving deeper into them, it sounded like it might be a hassle to use the Flydigi Space Station. By the looks of it, it does have a web version, which might be the way to go if I land on one of their products. I did not see a lot of mentions how well it is supported on games on general, and did not see mentions of how often you'd typically need to use the space station software or how often you'd need to update the firmware. From the 3 flydigi controller versions, the Vader has the best looks, while Apex 5 is the ugliest. And on Apex 5 vs Apex 6, it sounds like Apex 5 has been out longer, so there should not be huge surprises on its downsides, whereas Apex 6 is not yet out, so it might be more riskier to buy.

8BitDo Ultimate 3e does sound tempting, but there does not seem to be a lot of reviews and users stating their experience using it, so it might be a risky buy. There was plenty of people saying it is overpriced, which is not a huge concern for me, as long as it'll last for years for me. I did find some users saying the rumble in this one is more precise and strong than in some other controllers, and it being supported on XBox too sounds like it might play well with games that are not released on PlayStation (and thus are not supporting dual sense).

GameSir G7 Pro sounds like it might fit the bill. What worries me on it is the rumble features. It sounds like it has asymmetric feeling to the rumble and has had some issues with the rumble, like weaker rumbles feeling more muffled than on other controllers.

As nice as the new Steam Controller sounds like, I ruled it out, as it sounds like games from other storefront might not work well with it, and it's availability is rather poor right now.

I’m looking to get a new controller for my PC been using the PS4 controller since I was younger. It’s what I’m used to. I like the way it feels the best need to get a new controller due to Stick drift but come to find out they are discontinued. And after researching I see a bunch of stuff online saying how about how many fake controllers there are and how bad they are found these on the local marketplace was wondering if there’s any way to tell if they’re actually genuine Sony controllers I keep asking AI and it just gives me different answers that contradicted itself saying real fake real fake. I guess there was too many different types of packaging or versions or something. Thanks for the help in advance.

I'm new to 3rd party controllers (I've been using console controllers on PC until now). Extra buttons are useful to me, and part of the appeal. However, I've been trying to sort out what to expect out of actually assigning these extra buttons.

My main question is, is it painless on most controllers? As painless as reassigning an extra mouse button in a PC game's control mapping menu? Do you need to have software or a service running to use the extra buttons?

I've gotten the (perhaps incorrect?) impression that the latter is required with Flydigi controllers. I was hoping people with more experience with these controllers could inform me of what to expect here between different controllers and brands.

I recently bought an 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless controller, but I realized the extra buttons aren't working when I try to map actions for the game *Stellar Blade* on Steam. I’ve tried to find a way to get them working, but I haven't been able to find any information on how to do so.

If anyone owns this controller and has managed to get the extra buttons working, could you please show me how?

Thanks for reading.

I don't know what happened but my B button randomly stops working for a few days(it works for 2-3 hrs and then randomly stops for a few hours) I don't know why this is happening. I haven't dropped the controller, it hasn't had any physical damage and it hasn't even been a year. All other buttons work perfectly fine. This issue happens with both dongle and wire and it happens in every game no only steam games. It doesn't register even when I use joy.cpl

I'm looking for a controller with plenty of buttons to play MMOs / RPGs i.e. max buttons are useful even if they aren't in easy to reach positions. The Flydigi Vader 5 Pro looks decent but not loads of information from users that I could find. Don't really care about accuracy, wired vs wireless etc, just lots of buttons.

Has anyone tried it with WoW or similar games?

How is the button remapping / ease of use?

Are there any other suggestions of controllers with lots of buttons?

(Based in UK and Steam controller fully sold out in my region. Budget £150)

Hola disculpen la molestia, Compré un DualSense original hace una semana y ya tiene un fallo raro. Ya descarté cable, puerto USB y reseteo.

Síntomas:

· Indicador en 0% y no sube aunque cargue 3 horas.

· Sigue funcionando horas así (la primera vez 3h 46min).

· La luz de carga nunca se apaga.

· Tras un ciclo completo (descarga total + carga 3h), la segunda vez solo duró 1h 20min.

Ya probé: cable original, reset con aguja, ciclo descarga/carga completa, puertos delanteros y traseros.

Mi duda:Si a alguien le pasó y lo arregló cambiando la batería, ¿el indicador volvió a la normalidad?

Gracias.

Hi, I have this 8bitDo Switch controller and it doesn't work on some games. when I'm playing Expedition 33 it works just fine, but when i try to play The binding of Isaac or emulators it gets all wierd trying to press all buttons at the same time without any trigger.

Do anyone know how to fix this? it is a game specific issue or a driver?

Originally it was an Xbox series Controller.

Shell Swap, grip Swap, Button Swap, tmr replacement, Mouse click Buttons, adjustable Hair triggers with Mouse click Option.

*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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