Thanks for the review! Mine is on the way, I got the Translucent Green one. I'm playing on my OG Xbox almost daily so this is a welcome addition to the setup.
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
I hope it treats you splendidly!
@gammaphonic6 ай бұрын
I’ve been playing a lot of Xbox recently and all my Controller S are a little bit busted. Your review has convinced me this is worth the price. Thanks :)
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
Ahh the well used Controller S 😁
@salmakesthings6 ай бұрын
Mine just shipped! Lookin forward to it.
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
Oh nice!
@RobSanders19856 ай бұрын
Ordered mine yesterday. Great review!
@StallionButter696 ай бұрын
I bought this just for my Xbox, not knowing it would have the shoulder buttons. That’s a sweet bonus which could make this my main PC controller.
@lile31642 ай бұрын
I use it as my main PC controller
@ArchadesGames2 ай бұрын
I use it on PC very regularly as well. Got a good number of Apex wins with it so far!
@XfromDarkHorse6 ай бұрын
That looks like a hybrid between Original Xbox controller S and Xbox 360 controller.
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
It is a pretty good looking pad!
@pockets53686 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review, I order 2 in Hunter Green
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
I need to get some of the green ones to match my Halo Xbox!
@noobking1116 ай бұрын
Mine just came in!
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
Nice!
@GiSWiG6 ай бұрын
I hava a good test idea. Load up NFS, start a two player stock quick drag race/sprint with the same car, and with each player using a different controller, hit the gas with the trigger at the same time. As much as I love my wireless logitech controllers, they some how don't accelerate at the same rate an S controller does. This is why my wife would beat me at times back in the day as I perfered the Logitech and she likes the S controller. They seem to register the full range of travel as the S controller in controller test software. Maybe it is a polling rate issue?
@kylemulkey96594 ай бұрын
Man the black looks slick. They only had the green when I got mine. Controller itself is great through, works perfect.
@BFKAnthony8176 ай бұрын
It is looking like the dream controller we have always wanted! Can't wait to pick one up! Is it $50?
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
I really like these pads! A couple of minor things like the sensitivity and mild trigger dead zones but those should be cleared up without much trouble.
@Horeteppe6 ай бұрын
Mine is on it's way! Looking forward taking it out for a spin!
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
Oooh nice!
@the_dietcam6 ай бұрын
Ive emailed RF and they got back to me: a firmware update in the next 2-3 weeks will allow black and white button functionality on PC. I did not get any other details as to if that's just going to mirror LB & RB or allow full remapping capabilities, but im so glad i asked them. They're working on it so just sit tight gamers.
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
They take care of things when they are brought up, it's a nice change of pace compared to some companies.
@fsaiduzzaman3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the review. Awesome stuff. And also, BEAUTIFUL gameplay. Would love to know your RT5X settings at some point.
@HertzBlut6 ай бұрын
Thank you for another great review. I will be ordering these once available in EU again
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
Nice, a new firmware addressing the few minor things is also in the works so hopefully it will be even better when you get it!
@Spazbo46 ай бұрын
is there a way to calibrate the joysticks? I have issues with my right stick when aiming in halo 1
@Xebusc6 ай бұрын
I have issues with my right, mainly it’s not recognizing as a full tilt typically upwards so running in some games is a bit annoying cause it usually is makes the character walk instead of running depending on the game
@SoulSecureOfficial6 ай бұрын
I admit i was really excited about this controller when news dropped that they were making it. I do have a lot of apprehension with Retrofighters tho, so I was expecting it to have a "more of the same" kind of issues. Your reviews are my go to of course and this one makes me hopeful. Might have to pick this one up >.>
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
The next update should iron out the issues I brought up! Once that drops this will definitely be the current definitive wireless option for the system!
@GameLifter6 ай бұрын
Mine recently came in and at first the controller was promising. The ergonomics are great, buttons feel good to press and the analog sticks tilt and rotate smoothly. Fired up Halo: CE and was disappointed very quickly. Something didn't feel right with aiming on the right analog stick. Turns out the issue is due to poor diagonals on the right analog stick making smooth aiming impossible. Maybe this can be fixed with a firmware update but until then I'd avoid this controller unless you only play games that don't require good aiming.
@feroci-tay57082 ай бұрын
They recently released a firmware update for it. But it doesn't fully fix the problem. The diagonal direction still seems to be slow, despite the update.
@ricardoojeda2963Ай бұрын
Great review! I recently ordered a Hunter and I'd like to know how's been your experience with it so far? I've read complaints about the triggers having a noticeable deadzone even after the update. Is the D-pad good for 2D games as well? I play on PC, I don't know if the issues people mentioned were regarding the OG Xbox. Thank you for all the invaluable content as always. It's hard to find nowadays a channel with top notch quality and impeccable tutorials. Stay retro!
@ArchadesGamesАй бұрын
The updates introduced some regressions but it's still working well enough on Xbox. PC use has been fine to me for Apex use.
@ricardoojeda2963Ай бұрын
@@ArchadesGames So have the updates lessened the performance? I'm gonna test the controller before updating it but I thought the latest firmware addressed some of the issues
@ArchadesGamesАй бұрын
If you're only using it on PC you shouldn't have any issues
@ricardoojeda2963Ай бұрын
@@ArchadesGames Glad to hear. Keep up with the good content!
@linuxviking6 ай бұрын
thorough review, thanks
@ufoguy6 ай бұрын
Cheers buddy !
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
Morning ufoguy!
@CFunk996 ай бұрын
It be cool if someone makes a Og Xbox style controller for the Xbox One/Series X, similar to how Hyperkin did with their 360 style controller for that console.
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
Hyperkin already has a Duke and a Controller S was announced
@CFunk996 ай бұрын
@@ArchadesGames Controller S is what I meant, that sounds great!
@SoulSecureOfficial6 ай бұрын
Other option would be to get a Brook adapter to use whatever wireless controller
@Xebusc6 ай бұрын
I got mine in today and the sticks are constantly not fully registering a full tilt to any direction, resetting it works for a good five min then goes back to not registering a full tilt
@Xebusc6 ай бұрын
This is using pc not of Xbox so not sure if there’s a difference
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
If it doesn't happen like that on PC it sounds like the USB receiver might be faulty. If it happens on both the pad itself may be faulty.
@Xebusc6 ай бұрын
@@ArchadesGames I pair my defender and blade controllers up with the same receiver on pc and have absolutely no problem with them, only this controller
@ianlotts6 ай бұрын
Just got mine today and I excitedly hooked my Xbox back up, only to be immediately disappointed when the controller wouldn't sync up with the Xbox adapter. I checked the manual to make sure I wasn't missing anything, and nope, I'm doing everything correctly. The adapter just doesn't recognize the controller. I'm really disappointed.😢
@jon_bone6 ай бұрын
Apparently you got to press the button on the back of the controller
@retropulse036 ай бұрын
Pressure sensitivity doesn't work via USB? That SUCKS. Sometimes I think companies don't understand that these controllers best use-case is for emulation via PC.
@kevinsounds3 ай бұрын
My biggest thing is the rumble/vibration. How is that in comparison to the original wired controllers? Is it as strong? Thanks in advance
@ArchadesGames3 ай бұрын
Not the same but plenty strong
@Krypterium3 ай бұрын
they should make another version for current gen Xbox consoles
@ArchadesGames3 ай бұрын
It's practically the same price as a Series X controller, what would be the point?
@Krypterium3 ай бұрын
@@ArchadesGames a version or a patch to make it work on current gen consoles like Xbox Series X/S
@TonyMcLovinGames6 ай бұрын
Might sell off all my Logitech wireless controllers can grab a couple of these
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
It is what I did honestly. Got rid of my last 3 Logitech after these showed up.
@mogran54076 ай бұрын
Love the screaming baby, lol.
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching the whole thing!
@hiawa235 ай бұрын
Does the Xbox dongle need to be charged also?
@jessejones17836 ай бұрын
Hi would you recommend I should buy that controller because i don't like the old third party Xbox controllers
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
Good first party controllers are always my first recommendation but these are a great alternative especially for wireless use. Still the few minor things I mentioned but I expect them to be ironed out before long.
@jessejones17836 ай бұрын
@@ArchadesGames i don't like the Stype controller or the Duke because it doesn't feel right when i hold it
@feroci-tay57082 ай бұрын
The joysticks don't work great on this controller. It seems that they move slower in the diagonal directions. I've experienced this issue for both Halo 1 / 2 on PC.
@VintageGameZ6 ай бұрын
Is there a turbo feature?
@-PLAYER0NE-5 ай бұрын
Wait... how did you get the black one? I wanted to buy one, but all they have is the transparent green, which doesn't match my non halo edition console, lol. Kinda like the look but i added my email to the "inform me when this is available" list.
@ArchadesGames5 ай бұрын
I preordered it back when it was announced. They will hopefully restock soon.
@shaideyfresh13 ай бұрын
Could this work on the newer Series Consoles ?
@ArchadesGames3 ай бұрын
Not without a brook adapter, if those are even still working.
@thebigskip-e5 ай бұрын
Will the pressure sensitive buttons work with PS2 emulation?
@ArchadesGames5 ай бұрын
The USB receiver doesn't do pressure sensitivity
@clipperfan9136 ай бұрын
Awesome review bro!!!! Have you tested it on a Android box? Thanks!!!👍👍👍
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
I don't own any Android boxes but I don't see it causing any issues since it shows up as a standard 360 controller.
@clipperfan9136 ай бұрын
@ArchadesGames Cool Thank you bro!👍👍👍
@corbinpylesАй бұрын
What game is that? 3:55
@ArchadesGamesАй бұрын
Half-Life 2
@corbinpylesАй бұрын
Okay, thank you👍
@jandrem6 ай бұрын
Any issues with excessive lag? Mine is borderline unplayable the lag is so bad. I have multiple other 2.4ghz controllers for other consoles that do not have that issue at all.
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
No, it's under a frame for me.
@TandyOne6 ай бұрын
I couldn't get the white and black buttons to function on the PC. The shoulder buttons work though. Is there something I'm missing?
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
Do they act as a turbo button enabler instead
@the_dietcam6 ай бұрын
@@ArchadesGames you said in your review it mirrors LB and RB, so which is it?
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
I have had both and that's why I asked.
@the_dietcam6 ай бұрын
@@ArchadesGames Oh, that was a question in reply to TandyOne. Without punctuation I could not tell the first read. I plugged in my controller and booted up Halo MCC & Infinite, the black and white doesn't do anything - I've emailed Retro Fighters about this and they said they'd get back to me about remapping. We should really push for some kind of firmware update.
@maurob20135 ай бұрын
Hi, is this controller compatible with the Xbox 360?
@ArchadesGames5 ай бұрын
No, PC and Original Xbox
@maurob20135 ай бұрын
@@ArchadesGames Thanks
@JaysasterGaming6 ай бұрын
Does it work on Xbox One or Series X/S
@ArchadesGames6 ай бұрын
No, only OG Xbox
@snx706 ай бұрын
Retrofighters need to up their quality control. Always production issues with their pads.
@feroci-tay57082 ай бұрын
This one still has issues. The joystick sensitivity is a bit off / slow in the diagonal directions.