FLYDIGI APEX 4 REVIEW: IS THIS MY NEW FAVORITE CONTROLLER?

In this video, we're taking a deep dive into the Flydigi Apex 4 controller and discussing whether it has what it takes to become my new favorite controller. From its ergonomic design to its customizable buttons and impressive performance, we'll cover all the key features and functionalities that make this controller stand out from the rest.
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contents
into 0:00
unboxing 0:21
cosmetics 0:38
connection 2:10
switch controller to English! 3:08
controller screen 3:58
dpad 4:10
xyba 4:27
other functions 5:24
back buttons 5:50
tighten your stick 6:13
sticks and sensors 7:41
kontrol freak 9:36
be carful putting stick on 10:23
latency 10:41
bumpers 11:55
TRIGGERS! 12:20
app 15:31
final thoughts 19:09

[@PughsReview]

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[@Greagles-jl3xn]

Your channel is what made me decide to even start looking for a new pad!

[@PughsReview]

Nice! What was you using before?

[@chtan69]

Definitely. I have been using one for quite sometime already. This is one and the only one the best controller on the market now. No drift, peace of mind.

[@nofacenocase160]

Thx for the video but do you have a ps5 alternative?❤

[@sodacan2594]

I'm loving mine. It's worth mentioning for PC users that since the update you get more granular controll over the trigger stops using the app. Instead of 3 levels you can set it from 0-192 which I think is around 1/5 of a degree each step. The trigger vibrate is actually a force feedback. Currently playing Snowrunner and the difference in tension between the left and right trigger feels like the difference between a brake and accelerator with the right trigger giving feedback everytime the gear changes.

[@Zaytehs]

You played apex legends with it yet?

[@killerkevin27]

Love that you call them Flydigitty, they should change the name to that.😂 I ordered one on the 13th from a Chinese reseller on ebay but they said shipping could take a month. That's fine though cause I just got the Gulikit KK3 Max

[@PughsReview]

This is so funny to me since I didn't even realize it 😂

[@TokenTurd]

I hope the Brooks adapter gets sorted out because I ordered one of those as well. I can't wait to get the controller, though. On a side note, how did you become fluent in Chinese? Im living in Taiwan, and im struggling lol.

[@PughsReview]

🤣🤣🤣😉

[@RoyHuang1]

Hi. What Brooks adapter did you purchase? Did the Apex 4 controller work on your Xbox Series S/X?

[@PughsReview]

So it is hit or miss for me to be honest Xbox trying there hardest to block me lol so I can't tell you to buy it since it might not work.

[@stevensv4864]

hi so does this really have the best joystick on the market? what about aiming

[@Simes3760]

Im intending to do fighting games with this, Are they good for them?

[@JennyWtheFur]

Hi pugh do you know if theres any issues using this in certain games? I heard it has issues on Apex Legends

[@PughsReview]

i haven't heard but i dont play apex unfortunately.

[@simpletools6805]

i love this company very innovative

[@PughsReview]

Not bad at all

[@ThePurpleBears117]

Recently just got mine i love the controller but one think that is completely throwing me off using it is the left analog stick keeps falling off

[@franciscoguardado773]

Anyone having issues with stuttering with this controller? some teammates feel stutters only when the controller is connected. I know you have to exit the "toast" window and use fullscreen exclusive but apparently it's still happening for some. Anyone know a fix or something to try?

[@TriszSZN]

I have a question, I see in all the reviews the input latency being praised of this controller, but on the gamepadle website, the cable latency for the flydigi apex4 appears to be twice as high as the dual sense. Is this correct? What are your thoughts on that? Because when I see youtubers testing with xinput, the flydigi apex4 scores better every time?

[@orlandomagicwins]

ya I saw that. That website says disclaimer that the results may not be accurate. not sure but it seems that most people testing these online get the same 1 ms input delay.

[@453Balistic]

My back buttons don’t do anything how do you lock it in.

[@starfighter05091998]

I got my controller today, everything worked fine but the screen default GIF just froze and i cant change it with the software. I always get an error code and on the controller it says 2/17 uploading. need help :(

[@PughsReview]

Oh crap I didn't have that issue. They do have a discord where you probably will get help fast

[@sinrotogt]

any news on connectivity to the series x? would love to use this controller!

[@PughsReview]

I know kevin at Gamer Heaven had it working. But no go with my brooks adapter

[@sinrotogt]

@@PughsReview thanks anyway man, ill keep looking around. nice review!

[@PughsReview]

@sinrotogt thanks

[@MercMan115]

Mayflash magic x works

[@daniel226440]

Great review. Better than Xbox Elite 2 controller?

[@PughsReview]

In my opinion yes but not compatible on xbox

[@daniel226440]

@@PughsReviewthank you! I have an elite 2 and a elite 2 Core that I use to play Warzone on PC. Great controllers, but I’m tired of the drift after 3 months of using. Let's see how long this one this Hall effect joysticks will last in my heavy hands 😅

[@PughsReview]

Yea, it's my go-to controller, but I do prefer the Vader Pro 3 triggers cause there mous clicky

[@JunkerJames]

Hmm. Saw a motion tab in the review. Anything to report on gyro?

[@PughsReview]

Yea I'm sorry I don't typically play with gyro so I forget to test it sometimes. I will get better at this since I know alot of people play with it.

[@JunkerJames]

@@PughsReview Thanks! You'll make all 12 of us really happy!

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

@@PughsReview iv gyro Ed and only byroed since 2006 its 2024 dude come on catch up wii came out from that day onwards gyro and p9inter gyro was the defacto way to play.. 2 decades ago..

[@minhhoang-ms5qy]

This vs the gulikit kk3? Which would you recommend between the two?

[@PughsReview]

For me, this hands down.

[@minhhoang-ms5qy]

@@PughsReview thanks for the quick reply. Unfortunate it’s sold out on Amazon right now

[@PughsReview]

I was just told 2 days should be back hopefully. That's per Flydigi.

[@scottcerato4473]

Tbh if playing wired competitive games the KK3 3ms wires Apex 4 6.8ms , Apex 4 triggers give way and back buttons are rubbish . I own both and don't rate this heavy controller

[@SAVAGEwarzone]

How are the triggers for fps are the trigger stops good also is it quick

[@calmdragon1]

They are good but I tend to always press with a little pressure and sometimes it will go in all the way.

[@ronnypolanco6167]

get the vader v3 pro instead.

[@PughsReview]

For fps strictly i agree with this statement

[@SAVAGEwarzone]

@@ronnypolanco6167 fyldigi told me the Vader 4 is coming out Aug

[@calmdragon1]

@@ronnypolanco6167 I have that one also.

[@CookieMonster-we1in]

How do you adjust trigger stops for fps? I just have mine on regular. Can you make it so that it feels like hairpin triggers

[@PughsReview]

Yea I go over how to make them typical trigger stops that take away like 90 percent of the pull

[@PughsReview]

12:40

[@CookieMonster-we1in]

@@PughsReview ohhhhhh. My app skipped over that small detail since my internet is buggy. I dont know if you can do it in the app. But i will do it on the controller. Thanks a million

[@PughsReview]

Yea you can do it on the app as well I didn't cover all that in detail didn't want a 45 minute video 😅

[@CookieMonster-we1in]

@@PughsReview understood. Thanks a million

[@aweigh1010]

I am LOVING the Apex 4!

[@AtlasStreamTTV]

have u tried gyro in mw3 apex ... if u share your thought on it i would appreciate it

[@Zaytehs]

Don’t ever say have you used gyro in apex again

[@EzeKi3LGaming]

Can connect to apple devices especially with iOS 17.3?

[@PughsReview]

Sp I don't have iPhone to specifically check that but it say it is compatible with IOS

[@Greagles-jl3xn]

First view, first comment, and I get mine tomorrow! I'm pumped!

[@PughsReview]

Nice I hope you like it!

[@n64slayer]

Aliexpress takes forever to ship 😭 it was $85 tho I may be over exaggerating because its only 2 weeks but still 😭

[@makavelisreturn86]

Are you using ps5 or xbox kontroll freek? Thanks

[@PughsReview]

They are pinned.

[@makavelisreturn86]

Thank you! awesome review My apex 4 just arrived cant wait to try it out 👍

[@TONY_STARK1701]

Hey bro can you help me figure out on which controller to buy , I have 2 options apex 4 or kk3 max , I wanna buy apex 4 since it has all mechanical unlike kk3 max but the error on apex 4 is like 8-10% can someone with better knowledge on this help me?

[@PughsReview]

this is personal preference for me I'm picking the apex 4. where the error code is higher its not like it horrible and the stick are center perfectly still. but its all preference where ill say apex some else will disagree and go kk3. i have a video on that as well check it out.

[@TONY_STARK1701]

@@PughsReview can you please share the link of it

[@PughsReview]

@@TONY_STARK1701 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4HWpKmcgrSLiMUsi=zkZI_OxThmoXW2-m

[@SinnerManGaming]

can i use that in mobiles and tablets via cable?

[@calmdragon1]

It would have to be via bluetooth

[@gelogod8061]

Does the gyro works on ios ipad?

[@PughsReview]

Sorry i don't have that unfortunately to test.

[@gedxavier876]

Please check the controller's gyro in game mw3. is it good or not thanks

[@AtlasStreamTTV]

i need to know that too if u find out can u replay for me too?!

[@gedxavier876]

@@AtlasStreamTTV I booked it. Will let you know the results when receiving the goods and testing on mw3

[@gedxavier876]

@@AtlasStreamTTV Apex4 does not support gyroscope when playing mw3 like the Ps5 controller. Therefore, you will have to download the Flydigi Space software to enable the controller's gyroscope function. And the interesting thing I discovered is that when using the apex4 controller, when opening the controller's gyroscope, the game's aiming assist feature still works (with other controllers, when opening the gyro, aim assist will not work). it's worth buying, you just need to get used to it and learn the sensitivity of your gyroscope.

[@AtlasStreamTTV]

@@gedxavier876 so how is the feel of it's gyro it's smoothness precision and centering and was the gyro available in all modes or just in the Nintendo Bluetooth mode with it's max 500hz ?

[@AtlasStreamTTV]

@@gedxavier876 any update on the controller bro?

[@lorrainetaylor7555]

Why is this not available in the uk

[@PughsReview]

Maybe it's not made its way over there yet. Hopefully soon though.

[@L3GIT91]

I want to buy this controller but the triggers are kinda holding me back. idk if ill like that you can go past the trigger stops. they should have just used switches and gave them a tactile button

[@ronnypolanco6167]

Go for vader v3 pro, its way better than this one.

[@Zaytehs]

@@ronnypolanco6167it’s not lmao

[@tamingvader4775]

Hi, can this controller use on ps4??

[@PughsReview]

With a brooks adapter probably but I can't confirm I don't have a PS

[@itzdcx7991]

I have been using this controller on my PS5 and Xbox SX and very well on them shame on Sony and Microsoft

[@Overlooked1]

Can you just plug it right in and play ? Or is there something that needs to be done ?

[@sinrotogt]

how are you using it on the series X? i really wanna use this controller, it looks great

[@MoroccanAnwar]

how?

[@salaryman794]

does it work on steam deck? is there any issue?

[@PughsReview]

I wish I had a Steam Deck to try.

[@redii2klutch]

I use it docked, plugged the dongle into the dock and it's instantly picked up and responsive. I haven't tried it in Bluetooth mode or desktop yet sorry.

[@PughsReview]

Nice thanks for the update

[@hbaabes]

@@redii2klutch can you map the back buttons on steam deck?

[@useless8835]

Hi, I really need your help. Many owners of Flydigi apex 4 have a problem with the left stick breaking, and there are no replacement modules on sale. Maybe if you write to this company, they will listen and change their mind about selling modules. Put a like so that he sees it. Thanks

[@jcbuk2us]

I didnt look at this untill i saw .... multi-connectivity

[@thompsonjamal24]

Is it xbox compatible

[@PughsReview]

some people can get it to work with a brooks adapter key word SOME. so my answer is no.

[@JigneshPatel-hu4qx]

Does it work on PlayStation???

[@REJR90]

This or v3p?

[@PughsReview]

thats hard for me. if you doing fps games i prefer the trigger on the vp3. if you playing other games apxe is better but the stick-on apex are better than vp3. so its hard lol i guess that videos needs to happen.

[@gangatalishis]

Yeah that’s my question as well, I would probably get the Vader 3 just cause of price and the better triggers.

[@Steelebourne]

I would get this right away if it didn't have a dome d-pad. I have a hard time using those, so I'll be passing on this.

[@PughsReview]

They should create another version to stick it on there since it's detachable

[@sarahbird-lx2de]

Sold out on Amazon O.o

[@PughsReview]

Yea, they literally was in stock a day ago. lol Flydigi emailed me, but they are selling fast.

[@themexicanjesus335]

i got mine from aliexpress. 130 with all the accesories. took about a week but it was worth it

[@daytonjones6625]

i cant get mine to work on steam at all

[@96kylar]

Where the hell is the software for updates and such for this damn thing? Mine got here today, and i dont speak Chinese

[@PughsReview]

I litteraly have it short on how to change it and go over it in the video as well.

[@PughsReview]

But I agree they should have had a update for us over here by now.

[@scottcerato4473]

Personally dont like this controller . Triggers in lock mode via app , give way . Rear buttons are the worst postioned buttons , i had issues with face buttons getting stuck . They have a fair bit of wiggle . Its heavy and latency is wors then a stock xbox one controller . Latency comes in at 6.8ms wired and 7.2 wireless . The best thing is the 1000 resolution sticks they feel great and are precise . But quite a few reports of crunchy sounds . Over priced and not fantastic

[@redii2klutch]

When I first started getting use to the controller, I continually pinched my finger between the housing and trigger. I don't anymore though the face buttons stick out a lot, are pretty hard and not very flush so kind of uncomfortable. My main issue is that the stick and dpad are close together and I accidentally press the dpad all the time.

[@milanbaros2005]

PS5?

[@PughsReview]

with a adapter i believe so but i can say since i dont have a ps5

[@MoroccanAnwar]

@@PughsReview what adapter?

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

My mind boggles with the gyro debate the gaming world went controlled mouse in 2006 catch up or hand your gamer card in on the way out Your holding back progress and its annoying

[@PughsReview]

thanks for the comment

[@ehonda8848]

Go touch grass

[@ridiculousss859]

Did you say instructions in Chinese and American? It’s called English 😅

[@PughsReview]

🤣🤣🤣

[@PughsReview]

I say stuff like that all the time welcome to my channel 🤣

[@Zaytehs]

My man said ahhh American language options 😂😂

[@eric131313]

Digidy😂

[@idan1242]

flydigiti..

[@PughsReview]

🤣🤣🤣

[@INFIN1TY-]

Yeah... its not worth the 160$ price tag.

[@thalastboss01]

How come. Wat is the best. Edge?

[@INFIN1TY-]

@@thalastboss01 No, I don't like edge layout, I prefer Xbox style of sticks/layout

[@thalastboss01]

@@INFIN1TY- AH SO JUST PERSONAL PREFERENCE

[@93aimar]

Got it from aliexpress 120$ canadian

[@ltyarv8071]

It's on 63 on AliExpress for me

[@themexicanjesus335]

fly digity lol

[@PughsReview]

🤣 I think it will be a ongoing joke from here on out