FLYDIGI Vader 4 Pro Controller Force Adjustment Lever Joystick Hall & Micro Triggers 1000Hz Report Rate Stereo Vibration 800mAh Multi-Platform for PC/TV/NS/Android

I can’t tell you if the Vader 4 Pro is truly the best gamepad on the market, but I can say that it runs circles around the Xbox Core controller that most users will probably be comparing it to.First is the extra buttons. The four underneath are easily reachable, which isn't always the case with these specialized gamepads. They also don't click loudly, nor do they require much force to press -- both of which are problems with the Aim gamepad’s paddles, IMO. Then there are two extra face buttons, conveniently located. They are mapped by default to L3 and R3.The extra buttons were of immediate help to me, actually. You see, in Assassin's Creed Shadows, you have to hold the R3 button down to use Eagle Vision. Holding down the Z button feels much better. The ABXY buttons are also mechanical, which should help with durability. They make a light mouse-like click when you press one of them, and they require much less force and have much less travel than the usual membrane buttons that you see here. The 8-way D-pad is also quieter than the one on the Xbox gamepad.I also really appreciate the tension dials on the analog sticks. You can adjust these in-game to get the exact amount of resistance that you prefer. Speaking of analog sticks, they also offer up to 12-bit accuracy. Between that and the 1000 Hz polling rate, aiming and movement do feel smoother than what is possible with an Xbox gamepad.I also find the Space Station app pretty easy to use. Most of the settings have detailed explanations — but what I like best is that I didn't need to fiddle very much to begin with. The V4P works great right out of the box. It also already had the latest firmware, according to the app. And despite it coming from a company in China, all of the app text is written in pretty much perfect English. I actually handle this kind of copy in my day job, so I can tell you that they went the extra mile here.For those who want to fine-tune how the V4P behaves, there's just a nutty amount of settings. For example, you have 100 increments of trigger vibration, and you can adjust the amplitude for each one. You can also adjust how quickly a game responds to different levels of trigger pull. You can also fiddle with the sensitivity curves of either analog stick. Or you can make one of the sticks act as a mouse pointer. And of course you can tune dead zones. And the V4P can store up to four different configurations, swapping between them with just two button presses. The list goes on.The 800 mAh LiPo battery sounds small on paper, but users report at least 10 hours of usage per charge. That should be enough even for a marathon session, as long as you remember to plug it in after. If you're playing on PC, then you're probably sitting right next to a USB port anyway.Overall, I feel like you get quite a lot for the price: lots of additional well-designed buttons, high accuracy and fluidity for the analog sticks, and loads of optional configuration in the app. You would be hard-pressed to find a gamepad this featureful elsewhere for anywhere near this price. If you are missing rubberized grips, you can actually order an inexpensive third-party set right here on Amazon, from an outfit called Talon Games. You can even use this gamepad with an Xbox, via the Mayflash Magic-X wireless Bluetooth USB adapter, also sold here on Amazon.I'm not sure what the other reviewer is referring to about the digital trigger setting. I don't notice any particular extra force needed to get a click in that mode, nor do I experience a significant amount of travel. And I guess that the analog sticks are slightly taller than normal, but I honestly wouldn't have noticed if someone hadn't mentioned it, and I've played thousands of hours with gamepads over many years. And my hands are towards the smaller end of the spectrum.

I’m a hardcore gamer for 25+ years. I invest all kinds of gaming accessories including controllers. I have the PS5 Elite, Xbox Elite, Game Sir controllers, and others.This controller is lightweight, all of the buttons and D-pad feel amazing with the mouse click tactile feel, and the software customization options are vast for fine tuning up to 4 profiles for different game types. I used it wired on the pc, but wirelessly on phone and console and it’s super responsive. The extra 6 buttons and gyroscope are the cherry on top. The adjustable thumb stick tension is very convenient and should be a standard feature on controllers. I guess if I had to find something wrong, I’d say that after a few weeks of gaming, the thumb stick tension seems to get looser when you adjust it somewhere in the middle, and I have to tighten back to the desired tension. If it’s fully loose or fully tight, it maintains though. Super pleased and happy that I was able to raise the bar on my controllers features without raising the price tag!!! Would 100% purchase a Flydigi controller again due to the value, build quality, features at a good price point. In an era where some hard drives and controllers cost 1/2 to 1/3 of the price of the console itself, it’s a welcome addition!

Highly recommended.This controller is an absolute steal at its price point. I use it wired for the lowest possible latency, and it’s been flawless.The button clicks feel incredibly satisfying, and the analog sticks are miles better than those on my Elite or standard controllers. My aim and precision have noticeably improved, and the adjustable tension on the sticks is one of the most impressive features I’ve seen on any controller.The fact that it’s designed to completely eliminate stick drift is just the cherry on top — it’s such a relief knowing I won’t have to deal with that issue ever again.Honestly, I don’t know what other brands are thinking. This blows the Elite and original controllers out of the water.I haven’t tested the wireless functionality yet, so I can’t comment on that — but for wired use, it’s been perfect.

With the factory replacement 8mm sticks and Skull & Co. Convex Thumb Grips, this thing is perfect in my hands. Large nitrile gloves are snug on me, but XL is a bit much, fyi.My only gripe is that I can't use the gyro because it doesn't support inverted y-axis.I prefer to use it on the lightest tension, but there are some problems with zeroing when letting the sticks snap back. Apparently there is ~15% zero variance below the tension setting of 4. This is only a slight annoyance for me, but might be a problem for certain games.