My old controller's joystick drift finally drove me into buying this. And I'm glad I did! This was a long overdue upgrade considering my old one was from the Xbox 360!
Here's my notes about this new controller:
1. I got the splatter color, and it's so cute! I love it!
2. The joysticks have little gripper bumps which I never knew I needed! They've made it a lot easier to use the joysticks. I should have bought grippers a decade ago!
3. There's also striped grippers on the sides, which I appreciate. Makes it much easier to hold, and means the controller won't fall out of your hands if you're hands get sweaty, unlike my old controller.
4. I feel like it's definitely a lot faster response time than the old controller! Most of my time with this one has been playing a Spider-man game and I was surprised at how quickly I could swing and dodge in that game. There were likely many times where I'd have been killed if I still had my old controller's response time.
5. The casing parts that aren't grippy are smooth and comfortable to the touch. Almost the tiniest bit soft feeling, even. It's very nice and feels much better to hold than what I had before.
6. Connects easily. You kinda just plug the receiver in, let Windows detect it (probably the same on Mac?), then press the controller's middle button, and you're good to go!
7. You can adjust the vibration levels, which is very nice. I'm autistic, and intense vibrations feel weird on my hands sometimes. So, having the ability to turn the vibration lower has really helped me feel more comfortable playing games that have lots of vibrations. You can even turn vibration off entirely!
8. Steam, Xbox Play Pass (PC), and Itch.io launchers all automatically treated this controller as an Xbox controller. I didn't have to change any settings or controls, which was a relief as I have lots of games and didn't want to have to mess around in settings or JoytoKey all day.
9. For a controller that works like this one has so far, I'd say the price is pretty fair. I was initially hesitant, but when compared to the competition, this seemed to have good ratings and a somewhat cheaper price. So I took the leap, and was pleasantly surprised by how well this controller preforms.
If I had the money to spare, I'd be tempted buy a second one of another color so that I could play 2-player games with friends and family.
And finally, 10. THE ONLY CON I'VE NOTICED: It doesn't warn you when the battery is about to die, and it's hard to tell when it's full. So uh, if you're about to go into a boss fight, you might wanna make sure it's fully charged. The good news is that if it dies, you can use a USB to USB-C or a USB-C to USB-C cord to plug it directly into your computer, and then you can keep playing corded til you get a chance to charge it!
EasySMX Wireless Gaming Controller for Windows 7 8 10 11 PC/PS3/Android/Switch/Steam Deck, Dual-Vibrate Gamepad Joystick Comp
4.3 | 829 ratings
Price: 19.99
Last update: 09-10-2024
About this item
????【Wide Compatibility】The wireless pc controller works with Android 5.0 or above smartphones or tablets with OTG function, as well as with PS3, smart TV or TV box and regular PC. Work wireless with Switch/Switch Lite/Android mobile when connect with an OTG adapter. Not compatible with - Xbox 360, Xbox One, Mac, iOS, PS 4/5, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon fire stick.
????【Wireless Connectivity & Plug and Play】EasySMX Arion8236 Wireless Gamepad features 2.4G wireless technology. No wires, no mess, no hassle. Just wirelessly connect to your device and get to the gaming.
????【Dual Vibration】 Built-in asymmetrical motors deliver multiple-magnitude vibration and you will experience bump, shock and gunshots like you are in the middle of the action. It gives you an excellent gaming experience to take your immersion to the best.
????【Enhanced Grip】The wireless game controller has a large textured side Non-slip grips, making it more comfortable to hold. The product comes with 18-month warranty.
????【Battery Powered】600mAh large capacity battery is embedded in the gamepad, so you don’t need to replace the battery. One charge lasts up to 14 hours. Auto off function saves you energy. Once you are out of battery, plug in the USB cable to connect the controller and game device, and switch to wired mode to go back to your gaming.
????【Wireless Connectivity & Plug and Play】EasySMX Arion8236 Wireless Gamepad features 2.4G wireless technology. No wires, no mess, no hassle. Just wirelessly connect to your device and get to the gaming.
????【Dual Vibration】 Built-in asymmetrical motors deliver multiple-magnitude vibration and you will experience bump, shock and gunshots like you are in the middle of the action. It gives you an excellent gaming experience to take your immersion to the best.
????【Enhanced Grip】The wireless game controller has a large textured side Non-slip grips, making it more comfortable to hold. The product comes with 18-month warranty.
????【Battery Powered】600mAh large capacity battery is embedded in the gamepad, so you don’t need to replace the battery. One charge lasts up to 14 hours. Auto off function saves you energy. Once you are out of battery, plug in the USB cable to connect the controller and game device, and switch to wired mode to go back to your gaming.
Product information
| ASIN | B0B45945GG |
|---|---|
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars
745 ratings
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,612 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #31 in PlayStation 3 Controllers #115 in GEM Box Microconsole #292 in Nintendo Switch Controllers |
| Product Dimensions | 2.44 x 4.17 x 6.02 inches; 12.35 ounces |
| Item model number | KC-8236-X-EU |
| Item Weight | 12.3 ounces |
| Manufacturer | EasySMX |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Date First Available | April 7, 2021 |
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Katey
Leagues better than I expected!
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
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One hiccup I have is that when playing Shadow of Tomb Raider using the Xbox App, the game does not recognize the left and right control inputs on the left joystick when viewing the game map. It works fine for actual game play. It also works fine for other games on the Xbox App. I tried it on Assassins Creed Unity and the controller worked fine. It is a minor issue.
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Perfect just what I was looking for.
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