I’d honestly have to say that the controller performed as well as I would have expected. It’s a third-party controller through and through when it comes to the actual responsiveness that it gives you. Most buttons did their job well, but like with any lower-end third-party controller, I did have a couple of problems with a couple of buttons.
The up button on the d-pad wasn’t very responsive unless I gave it a firm press, for example. Things like this may seem nit-picky to some but for those of us that play competitive games, it can mean the difference between a win or a loss. Additionally, I thought the thumbstick felt slightly off. I think the dead-zones on them just aren’t that good.
Then you have the added features like Turbo and Auto-fire which while I appreciate their inclusion, just aren’t for me. I kind of feel that having modes like these are kind of cheating when it comes to playing multiplayer titles. Though, they don’t really perform all that well when it comes to those types of games anyway.
I think they’re more for games like Minecraft or Stardew Valley, where you’re constantly spamming the same buttons over and over. I could really see them becoming a great asset if that’s what you’re going to use them for.
The way that the controller itself felt in my hands though was extremely comfortable. It’s not a large or small controller, it’s just right. The whole orientation of its buttons is at a good spread as well. You don’t have to move your fingers too far for any one specific button or feature. Comfortability was sublime.
My only real complaint comes from the fact that the buttons are made cheaply, causing some responsive issues. I’m very meticulous when it comes to my controllers, even first-party ones. I just don’t like the feeling that someone in-game could get over on me because of my gear’s shortcomings.
Even though the functionality of the hardware itself can be so-so, I can’t ignore the fact of just how much this thing offers for so little. It’s a very good choice for a casual gamer who wants to cut cables out of their lives and just needs to get the job done or for those that need a versatile wireless controller they can take on the go.
It also does a perfect job at being comfortable in the hands which was a very important aspect for me. This really is one of those cases where the pros outweigh the cons and you just have to make the decision on whether it’s for you.
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