HORI Mini PS4 Controller Review - Rerez

[@Chronis67]

As someone who has been subbed to Rerez for a few years now, I've realized this is not a channel about gaming. This is a channel to witness a man slowly go insane.

[@doggydog2reboot552]

He is slowly turning into AVGN

[@HarryKaneIsGoated]

@@doggydog2reboot552 Oh no. No God No. I am getting flashbacks,

[@thebigm8052]

@@HarryKaneIsGoated(guitar instrument is playing)

[@Philertman]

@@thebigm8052He’s gonna take you back to the past

[@vistaowner5347]

So I personally bought this controller for a backup controller for when my normal controller died/when I wanna co-op, and honestly it’s been fine. The most problems I actually have with the controller is because of its size but that’s because I have big hands. Other than that I’ve had no problems playing most the games I have in my collection. It might just be me but I personally like to use this controller

[@melissacorrea8732]

yeah just use flex seal o the sticks

[@موسى_7]

So this controller good for playing multilayer games, right? Should I buy this for multilayer games to play with my family like Tricky Towers or Skylanders? Is it useful for COD MWR split-screen (probably not but who knows).

[@موسى_7]

Is it hard to use the bumpers (r1 l1) and triggers (r2 l2) together?

[@boodybest9280]

I felt comfortable with DS3 on ps3 than DS4 in ps4 ( in FPS games ) because it was smaller even though I have big hands , so should I get this one ?

[@Zeromaru42]

I bought this for my younger cousins to play Fighting Games with me it works pretty well for them because it's way simpler. I've had a couple of issues with durability of the cord but it works perfectly fine as a backup controller. It's also the one I give to them in case they throw it. Had it for a year and it hasn't broken yet it was also only 20 bucks at walmart as opposed to 40 or 50 for a first party.

[@D0NU75]

made for kids, the same kids that grip, handle and work with tablets and cellphones with no problems

[@BLY99]

The normal DS4 is way too big for most kids under 7.

[@Trimint123]

Exactly what BoLoYu said. Dualshock 4 is bigger for adult hands.

[@GatorRay]

Thing is those things are rectangular or square and not round. Which makes them easier to hold IMHO.

[@ChoboUnjeon]

That looks kinda uncomfortable since games on the phone only have controls at the edge of the screen, not all over the screen. That hybrid between the NES controller and the DS4 though, it's got buttons all over the place and it doesn't have handles

[@rrteppo]

As a kid I destroyed a lot of stuff. It wasn't on accident either. You would get mad in 2 player games and someone would end up throwing a controller into the ground in frustration.

[@madmodder123]

This controller works great for retro gaming

[@calebrivera1117]

Yep! worked on all my systems

[@subtoawak3n-_-voltz730]

Good for tekken

[@bryanuuhite1478]

Yeah I really liked it. And the triggers are actually analog.

[@EbutEm]

Its not bad as a door stop also.

[@MrPlatanoMan]

Thats what i want it for

[@GorrillaVision]

the majority of PS4 games do not use the motion controls or the extra touchpad functions

[@saysbadman]

But to omit a genre like racing games for lack of analog triggers is unforgivable. Slippery plastics joysticks are also a drawback. Too many pitfalls to consider this controller. Hori's switch controller is nice enough though.

[@zenak781]

Honestly this is actually a really good controller, I used mine for ages while my old wireless one was broken. Even without the main touchpad it's actually a really good budget controller The sticks are a bit slippy sometimes but damn this rage is waaaaaaaaaay over the top Not a lot of 3rd party games even use the gyro or touchpad

[@CrazyRiverOtter]

The triggers on this controller ARE analog, they just work like the PS2's face buttons, which is... odd. I personally really like this controller. The D-pad is squishy, but it's not unresponsive, so it works really well with retro styled games. Heck, I have more fun with this thing when I'm using it for PC and Switch (through a MayFlash adapter).

[@Not-Great-at-Gaming]

People complain about "squishy" d pads, but the Sega six button (and early Saturn) d pad was kind of squishy as well and I think that's the best d pad ever.

[@peter-8483]

@@Not-Great-at-Gaming I’m used to the Nintendo and Sony D pad, and after using those forever I can’t stand anything else

[@DaniBlueFox]

L2 and R2 are actually analog buttons, so yeah, they're not triggers, but still they should work fine.

[@junkirat9462]

I think you're thinking of R3 and L3 😀

[@eric_t123]

@@junkirat9462 no hes not. He means L2 and R2.

[@niewbieparadise8376]

@@junkirat9462 L3 and R3 are digital tho.

[@KitsuneJimmy]

I have this controller. Actually bought it for myself (26 y/o) and it is far from a bad controller. Yes it is missing features, but have you tried using it in 2D platformers or fighting games? Works pretty well. It's my goto for Rayman Legends. I mostly got the controller for my computer but i use it more on PS4. (The "triggers" annoy me on computer just because they are programmed as analog and are semi-pressure sensitive, for some reason)

[@hilariogalang6908]

Is this seriously good for fighting games?

[@boodybest9280]

I felt comfortable with DS3 on ps3 than DS4 in ps4 ( in FPS games ) because it was smaller even though I have big hands , so should I get this one ?

[@Not-Great-at-Gaming]

@@hilariogalang6908 Hori makes the Fighting Commander for that exact purpose... Of course, it's missing features as well, so don't play Infamous with it!

[@MothersOfMars]

This is what I would buy this for. I am looking for something similar to the SNES controller in size and feel for fighting games and platformers

[@dreamakuma]

Bought this controller for my retropie setup. Absolutely love it. Durable, Dpad works surprisingly well, and fits the layout of most the emulated systems without trouble. A great controller for a budget Pi build that does a bit of everything.

[@thejay8963]

dreamakuma Huh. Good to hear it worked for you!

[@Orpheusftw]

I get that all the whining and overacting is for dramatic effect, but ugh...

[@QuichePotatoes]

Orpheusftw i personally like his content but yeah the overreacting and whininng is kinda irritating.

[@QuichePotatoes]

also didn't you make those scooby- doo ytps

[@joejoe3011]

Fake outrage is common with KZbinrs. You gotta get those views, I guess

[@Batistadx4]

It's weird seeing you alive and watching videos Orpheus, your old KOTH YTP videos/collabs were great my dude

[@milotzeka3981]

Orpheusftw yeah.. kinda childish

[@anasbakhit4303]

been planning on getting this very cheap ps4 controller for quite a while as an extra quick option, and saw a lots of videos about it, all of the videos I saw kinda recommend it if you're playing those retro classic games or stuff that doesn't require SIXAXIS gyro controls and touch features... until this Rerez video that wakes me up from my bubble that kinda open my eyes wide to this controller, *Thank You Good Sir!*

[@TheSonTendo]

I bought this controller and honestly use it more than the Dualshock 4. I've had no issues with it. My only complaint is the d-pad does suck.

[@calebrivera1117]

I dont have issues

[@mcroyale_lover]

Have u tried fighting games with it? Is it good for that or the d pad is rllllyy bad

[@yenice3652]

@@mcroyale_lover I wanna know too

[@adamcheaib7094]

@@mcroyale_lover I got it for MK11. Had some issues with it at first but now I'm used with it and it works just fine.

[@boodybest9280]

Adam Cheaib I felt comfortable with DS3 on ps3 than DS4 in ps4 ( in FPS games ) because it was smaller even though I have big hands , so should I get this one ?

[@garu629]

I have this controller and I use it with my Raspberry Pi running RecalBox. I have enjoyed using it. I don't have large hands, so for me the size is indeed smaller, but still comfortable. Honestly, if you can use a SNES or NES controller, it's not any smaller than that. For what I've been using it for, it's been great for me. I can understand why this controller might not be good for many modern Playstation games. But having the additional buttons on this controller worked really well for me with my Pi. Also I was able to get it pretty cheap. So again, this might not be good for everyone, but for me and for what I've been using it for, it's been great.

[@boodybest9280]

I felt comfortable with DS3 on ps3 than DS4 in ps4 ( in FPS games ) because it was smaller even though I have big hands , so should I get this one ?

[@AizakkuAnalysis]

I bought one of these yesterday for £10 and it's fantastic. I actually prefer it over the original PS4 controller. It fits so well in my hand, the buttons actually feel more responsive than the original controller, with nice click to it. The thumbsticks have some satisfying feedback too. If you push them and let go, they really snap back into place. I honestly don't see anything wrong with the controller, besides the touchpad. Which at this point, hardly any game even uses. This review feels awfully bitter for no reason, I think hori made another quality controller.

[@JF1prodz]

Same with motion controls he found a gamr that had those features just so he can complain

[@tommiegun1980]

thanks i wanted to buy this controller, so your revieuw comes in handy

[@aShamelessHigh]

​@@tommiegun1980how do you like it

[@tommiegun1980]

@@aShamelessHigh It's an great controller... Fits well in the hand👍 Hori makes some great controllers and i love them. I like to use this controller for platformers like crash bandicoot. Soo for the money it's an really nice and good controller👍

[@BlueValco]

Not only is the touchpad thing a problem because of what rerez said, but some games use the touchpad as two different buttons, depending on if you press the left or right side.

[@WhoWatchesVideos]

Yeah, HORI tends to be hit or miss. Stuff they make is either pretty darn good or really crap. Also, the touchpad problem is because Infamous: Second Son probably uses a touchpad _touch_ input but the touchpad button near the top of the controller is for when a game requires the button under the touchpad. The TP button is for touch inputs and Second Son probably wants you to hold your finger on the touchpad for a certain period of time to get you out of the water.

[@metroid209]

I have this controller, it's not bad. Some of your complaints are a bit of a stretch or exaggerated. 90% of games don't use touchpad at all or much, this isn't meant as a main controller. This controller is made for kids and as a second cheap controller. Player 2 won't need all the main features to play.

[@EatingCtrlV]

"lacks a central pivot" This is a death sentence.

[@Richard.Linder]

I bought one for a kid to use on a Raspberry Pi / RetroPie. Most of its PS4 related shortcomings don't apply there. Except for those damn slippy thimbsticks! So I added those aftermarket rubber clip on things, and they made a huge difference! The thumbsticks feel great. They're nice and grippy, and have a surprisingly smooth action. It's actually very satisfying to use, now. Totally transformed the litlle thing into something quite pleasant and very usable for the purpose. And the form factor is ideal for those retro systems we're emulating on EmulationStation. It may not be the best PS4 conroller, but it's great for what I'm using it for.

[@AJGuinness]

The L2 and R2 on this controller ARE analogue, but more like the old PS2/3 face button style, whereby they are still pressure sensitive, just not as much as the original controllers. Source: I have one, plugged into a PC and checked controller settings. Personally I prefer playing old school 2D games with this, Sonic Mania is quite useful for this.

[@sanosu87]

I bought it to play sonic mania actually

[@JohnBoyBeattie]

does it work on a pc/laptop?

[@jherikomark]

"Before we start, Hori isn't a bad company" I can see where this is going already 😂

[@Demonanimator]

This controller is actually GOOD to use.. if you ACTUALLY TRY to use it. Despite lacking features, i feel you were just trying hard to find excuses to hate it.

[@GRiNDWiZARD187]

Demonanimator agreed , this is a good controller

[@rameybutler6555]

This controller is great for shumps

[@duskonanyavarld1786]

Is the d-pad good?

[@ivyoh6078]

Demonanimator no definitely, he's not even the target demographic for it. This really is the "little brother" controller

[@Trimint123]

I actually just commented the positive about it just now.

[@doolanthefox]

Man I need ya to calm down. You're rage is bleeding into other videos

[@flash4354]

Dolan Gliser He's becoming a cleaner, toned down version of AVGN.

[@doolanthefox]

Flash435 - Pokémon Gaming you're not wrong xD

[@flash4354]

xD

[@krisizcelja]

Your*

[@gerardwaysway5999]

He has always raged, and we love him for it

[@TimelostFlare]

Ah yes good old Rerez finding excuses for everything when the controller is meanr for KIDS.

[@NUKELEDGE]

So if it's meant for kids, it excused for being bad? Try again next time, HORI employee.

[@folderboy]

Nuclear [NUKELEDGE] stfu the controller is good lmao

[@Howellatthemoon25]

@@folderboy found the toxic user

[@gamelikar]

Yeah, but it is missing a hell ton of features

[@DarkAnon100]

you mean the same Kids that are able to operate SmartPhones and tablets better than some adults? yeah, better rethink of that one. Or better yet, why implementing a hyper confusing joystick combo for the Touchpad when it's made for kids? isnt it supposed to be simplified for them?

[@seshi0]

The only way the hori analog sticks will slip on ya is if you be eating greasy ass food while playing

[@longdirtytoenails1076]

Seshio fax

[@user-xy9lv6kk2j]

Or sweat.......you know, something that always happens when you play games.........its........its a basic human function.......

[@timmydirtyrat6015]

+Reach Guard I can understand what you mean, my hands always sweat while gaming, but you really don't sweat out your fingertips.

[@daveintheAM]

Thats what i always think when i see channels rant about these kinda issues

[@JohnSmith-xo9te]

I love this controller. Got it on sale and never regret it. I wish it had the mic input tho. I use this controller to play battlefield and paladins/ overwatch.

[@jedidad310]

does it feel ok playing competitive games like paladins with this

[@walterflanagan9674]

Ew

[@Etherion956]

How, i respect you but how?

[@leandervr]

You just decided to hate it from the start. It works fantasticly, and at 30 euro's it's so much cheaper than a official dual shock 4, that it is a very smart buy for kids who tent to wear down controllers a little faster. It's basically exactly what it promises to be, at a good price, so it's an excellent product. Maybe not for you, but that doesn't make it bad.

[@blupuck]

One more thing, every other review I saw knew EXACTLY how the touch pad, and touch pad button worked. Learn to do your research before making a video? This controller fits you perfectly with those voice cracks my man hahaha

[@davidgutierrez8297]

Dip the tips of the thumbsticks into flex seal liquid. I'm not kidding it works and adds grip.

[@SmeddyTooBestChannel]

It makes an okay Raspberry Pi controller at least!!! ...Until you find out the pivot at the bottom d-pad reacts when you hit left and right and causes the EmulationStation menus to have an aneurysm every time you want to move down unless you use military precision tapping.

[@marakarthegreat]

Smedis2 I mostly use this controller when playing EPSXE and Zsnesx on my laptop

[@efftee]

I cant even get this to work on pc

[@markputnam4902]

Bro this is like One of the nicer controllers for playing retro & fighting games in particular which is honestly the only reason I bought it for playing marvel versus Capcom and such, if you’re trying to play Gran Turismo with this remote that’s probably not going to be the greatest experience. If you were to use the remote for something more similar to what I’m imagining it was designed for like your retro gaming addiction then you’re going to be satisfied. The dude making this video isn’t looking at the controller from all angles, he’s looking at it simply with a simple mind.

[@eddrickwilbert7315]

God this controller is *HORI* ble

[@BCRivers]

Heat Trigger Did you just make a pun?

[@eddrickwilbert7315]

B.C. Rivers a *HORI* ble pun

[@eddrickwilbert7315]

-please kill me-

[@BCRivers]

Heat Trigger Boi...

[@GatorRay]

LOLZ!

[@SianaGearz]

I don't know, most cross-platform titles aren't tightly bound to any Playstation specific features such as touch and motion, nor even to analogue triggers. The usual grips however are a major issue, they cause RSI when trying to reach thumb sticks if your hands are too small - the consoles that did this right are GameCube and Dreamcast, with less meaty wings or placement closer to edge. I think this has a use. The thumbstick isn't rubberised out of fear that the rubber would fall off or decay like on so many controllers or because the necessary double-shot TPU-ABS is a special process that is among the most expensive and difficult to get right when it comes to custom parts. The middle buttons are rubber because they're part of the switch like in TV remote controls, so it's a cost cutting measure for controls that are used infrequently and don't have to be the most responsive.

[@vmudreamer]

I like how a grown man is reviewing a children's product by testing it himself, very informative.

[@silentwolf2240]

Some adults need them suprisingly. I have very tiny hands and I'm almost 19 years old. My hands dont fit the original dullshock ps4 controllers. Sadly, this wont work for me :(

[@williamsanborn9195]

What’s kind of funny is that if Shane had looked at the side of the box, he would’ve seen the following: “Doesn’t include the following advanced features that a DUALSHOCK® 4 wireless controller offers - Light bar, stereo headset jack, speaker, and motion sensor.” Don’t believe me? 8:01

[@williamroeben]

Good LORD that's an awful controller

[@Demonanimator]

NearlySeniorCitizen Yetagamer eh its the size of a Sega Genesis controller with the looks to prove it.

[@tudlen7048]

NearlySeniorCitizen Yetagamer yea I know! This controller is HORIble!

[@SameriddAndCave]

It's not even that bad of a controller? I've been using it for half a year now and feels pretty comfy in my hands. I have long ass fingers and I can still get a comfortable grip. I mostly use it for PS2 emulation and PS4 JRPG's. In this video this guy is overexaggerating everything, he's just a weak sperg. It's just a fucking controller.

[@marakarthegreat]

its even smaller than the sega saturn controller and the snes controller

[@longdirtytoenails1076]

NearlySeniorCitizen Yetagamer You must be high off opioids.

[@itsAstarte.e]

I think I've watched every one of your videos and each one is top quality. Definitely need more subs for the work you put out

[@AnarickTheDevil]

If you like watching a grown ass man act like a petulant child then I guess.

[@zanychelly]

It made me think about a DualShock 5 with a proper touch pad, like the Steam controller

[@Whackywohopizzaman]

So did you like the dualsense?

[@Whackywohopizzaman]

@Kuanlim Jappendi i don't really know i don't have a ps5 i was just asking him if he likes the design

[@PlanetNateGaming]

It looks like a fighting game controller, from what i've seen online Hori's primary gaming market is the FGC, press L1 for Fatal Blow/Rage Art (Check) down,forward,down forward AKA Kazuya's Heavens Door (Check) to me these seem possible as D-pad is all you will need for fighting games (Which is why i'm considering one of these)

[@guilmon182]

Wait, so what the shit is that rectangular button for?!

[@DietSugar0]

Touchpad

[@Innerste]

My only real issues with this controller was the thumbsticks, which I opened up the controller and replaced them immediately, and that if you're playing on PS3, the PS button inexplicably doesn't work. I understand the flaws of this controller, but I personally like it because I only use for 2D Games or PS1 Classics. EDIT: Also, the L2 and R2 triggers ARE analog. It's just more difficult to notice. This doesn't make it good, but it's just a correction. I've tested the inputs of the controller on PC, and windows shows me that L2 and R2 are still analog.

[@itz_lowki8492]

You: buy this for your kids and they wont want to play game anymore Parents: perfect🤓👍

[@AnarickTheDevil]

Get off my games I want to play.

[@ismabr4875]

when you are right you are right

[@SuperRetro64]

Keep in mind this is a cheap $25 controller and it’s good for its price. I’ve played countless games on it like Secret of Mana, Destiny, Dragon Ball Xenoverse, Resident Evil, and hell, I even beat the first two Kingdom Hearts games on it and I have no complaints with it. I’m a guy with big hands, the 3DS XL can’t do my hands justice, but even I think this controller is comfortable, it’s very reminiscent of a SNES controller, but just a little bit different. I’ve also used it with a bunch of emulators, it’s great for SNES games, GBA, DS, GameCube, Wii, PS1, PSP, and even some Dreamcast games, it works the best with SNES, GBA, and PSP. It’s a good SNES style controller for $25, of course it’s lacking some features and they’re going to cut some corners, but overall this controller is great for the price.

[@Raid_]

8:03 that looks like you

[@naught_]

This controller is phenomenal for retro games and fighting games

[@wesleybcrowen]

From what alternate universe, where HORI makes cheap crap, did this drop from?

[@meleter8107]

There was a simpler way for Hori. I once saw a controller, a green Xbox one controller. It's cheap, it's wired, it's only on natersils, but it works. It was even slightly smaller, but still had a grip on the bottom.

[@dj_malibu3390]

I have this hori is a good controler d-pad works correctly, in analogic uses a ruber proper for this, is not totally for kids its wrong, works it all PS4 games yeah but dont have (the feature of move like PS3 or PS4) and have a bonus works in PS3 and so PC too, the Controler of PS4 costs 69,99€ and hori costs 34,99€

[@calebrivera1117]

Ricardo Rodrigues oh yes its fantastic

[@epicjuicebox]

Dude. I really like it a LOT more when you review stuff you actually enjoy.

[@cameronwilkson2982]

Maybe the pads on the joysticks were removed because they were afraid small children would chew on them?

[@whoopingmuffin9700]

Cameron Wilkson i agree i used to do that as a kid because i wanted to see what was under it

[@iquit1852]

I've been using one for over a year now and I have no issues. I used it for my Skylanders playthrough.

[@iquit1852]

Also only bought it because it was cheap

[@ClintKubowMusic]

I've noticed recently that you've pretty much only done "negative" reviews where you rage a lot on the videos. You used to have more positive videos. What happened to those? Not everything has to be negative! I miss those.

[@calebrivera1117]

Clint Kubow glad to know I wasn't the only one! Noticing that.

[@kagenlim5271]

Hes the angriest gamer you ever heard

[@kinggeorgethexiii9288]

kagen lim he is not deserving of such a premium title.

[@sneakytricky]

I love that you always review unusual controllers. I enjoy the oddities companies come out with for consoles. And not to hate on Hori, because they are a generally good peripheral manufacturer, but they messed up with the Onyx as well. Was excited to see a controller that looks like an Xbox controller, since Xbox controllers are so comfortable to grip. But then they made it too small to grip comfortably while working both the joysticks and the triggers, plus the trigger buttons are absolutely terrible. Oh Hori... Keep up the good work, everyone at Rerez! Been subscribed for maybe 4 years now, and the quality has only improved.

[@low87dawg86]

It's a great controller for children. It's the only one my 6 year old son uses.

[@calebrivera1117]

tim5fl HaHa you are correct, sadly I think its too much fame but if he keeps this up looks like Im going to have find a new guy to test games and stuff so I know who to trust when I spend my money...

[@YBPaladin]

I wouldn’t give my kid a wired controller

[@ohshiet2766]

Just let ur son use the regular ps4 controller

[@user-xy9lv6kk2j]

@@YBPaladin kids dont just turn suicidal out of no where

[@iamaeris]

@@YBPaladin I use wired controller when I was a kid... 🤔 (NES era. I'm ancient)

[@ricardolarios2518]

So did they just forget about pressure-sensitive buttons for the triggers? Wasn't that one of the primary features of the DualShock 2?

[@NTRSKT]

This sounds like it works like the way the PS4 controller works to emulate the PS Vita touch screen and reverse touch pad.

[@miketabas]

I watched the video and it seems that the control sucks, but in my experience is a very good backup control or a control for an extra player in meetings, i really recommend it, it works really really fine

[@Vocaloid-English]

>Talks about how he doesn't know who it was designed for and is a horrible product >Says right on the box that it's designed *FOR KIDS* Ah, good old quality rarez.

[@DoomRater]

If I had gotten this at 8 I would have had it returned. The point of a controller is to play games and it can't do that because it's missing key features needed to play PS4 games! Age literally has nothing to do with it. Kids are not inferior gamers and I feel bad for you if you actually think otherwise.

[@Vocaloid-English]

An 8 year-old isn't going to care about analog controls to shave half a second off their pb in (insert racing game here) or hairtrigger response times in (insert fps here). They're going to be having fun playing (insert kiddy game here) because they're 8 using a controller their parents can actually afford. Not everyone can spend $80 every time they want a new controller cause the kid broke it or spilled pop on it. $40 is a great price for a controller for a child, especially with the rugged build quality that was actually praised in this video. Oh what, infamous doesn't work? Oh no the horror. My kid can't play a buggy launch title that based itself entirely on gimmicks.... and is M rated. Go play some kid games with the controller *CLEARLY* marketed towards a kid with idk.... a kid and then come back and give me a review.

[@LepidopteranLiliumoth]

>Le Meme Arrows outside of 4chanit

[@shadeymcbones6707]

not really an excuse, if there are better controllers on the market for the same price. Sure they wont work on a ps4 but that shouldn't matter when it comes to quality

[@Vocaloid-English]

Yeah sure let me just buy my kid a $5 NES controller so he can play PS4 games. Cause that's totally how it works. This isn't being judged as a controller. It's being judged as a *PS4* controller. The two main gripes are the lack of analog triggers (a predominately PS4 feature) as well as a convoluted trackpad (a PS4 exclusive feature). Take the need for those two things out and what do you have? a 30 second video. So yes, it being a controller for use on the PS4 does matter.

[@jameshill5458]

I bought it for my 7 year old, he loves it with all the kid games he plays. My friends kid says the same. Here lies the issue. Maybe if, ya know, the reviewer asked an actual child how it was to play games a child would play, the review would make more sense. As of now, it’s just a grown man yelling about something he’s way too old to comprehend.

[@Bezzerkus]

I watched this review and came to the same conclusion immediately. Has no clue what exactly kids hands can or cannot do and is just on a tangent for why he doesn’t like it for his hands and playstyle.

[@marakarthegreat]

I replaced the joysticks on mine with PS1 joysticks

[@frazix7075]

Maruko Chan 99 I like the old joy sticks better

[@marakarthegreat]

Connor RK1000 the Hori pad mini joysticks were painful to use

[@frazix7075]

Maruko Chan 99 yeah I know

[@toasterusedfly]

**asmr** Noice.

[@Demonanimator]

I found it just as easy if not easier to use the stick joysticks in it. You could just add the grips to it yourself. But the PS1 idea i never realized you COULD do.

[@ryuudrako86]

I have this same one. I can tell you, this. The buttons are fine, all of them. Dpad included. Never had a miss press on the dpad. There is no light, there is no gyro, there is no vibration, and there is no analog triggers. But....Most games barely use gryo or the light. Vibration is fun and all but really not needed, and analog triggers are hardly ever taken advantage of except in racing games. The analog sticks have a little grip around the edges due to hard plastic ring and what i can only call spikes. The touchpad thing is very weird...But with the games I own, they literally just use that pad as a button anyways, not as a touch pad. (think the back panel of a vita. how often is that used to it's fullest?) I used this controller for my entire playthrough of 70 hours of Monster Hunter World. It worked perfectly. The button that looks like a touchpad opened the map no problem. The buttons and sticks were responsive enough, albeit a little slick on the left stick. The buttons felt like i could rage press them and not worry, and with it being wired, there was no battery limit that i had to worry about. I would suggest this as a 'Friend you like but don't trust' co-op controller. Let the stick anger them for an easy win, and when they rage, they ain't gonna break it. I rate this 7/10 games won against a friend because he used this controller.

[@FlintG]

So I guess it will survive if I gave it the finger? lol.

[@bortzanator3018]

Whenever I see this, I always do a double take, thinking that this is a Dragon Quest themed controller.

[@essendoh_7592]

Can you review the Hori Pokken Fight pad?

[@calebrivera1117]

Yes that would be nice... But plz! Dont talk about it the way you did this video cus this one was REALLY REALLY BAD 👎.

[@boblowes]

My three and five year-old nieces love playing on my PS4, even though they don't really understand games yet. But the Dual Shock 4 is just to big for them - they can't hold it and work all the buttons comfortably - so I went and ordered this Hori Mini Controller for them. It's the perfect size for their small hands. I agree with the problem of the thumbsticks having no grip though. Fortunately, the thumbsticks are almost exactly the same size as the thumbsticks on a pair of Nintendo Switch Joycons, so I ordered some 3rd party grips and fitted the ones that matched the concave shape of the thumbsticks - now they grip perfectly. It's no big deal.

[@Etherion956]

Ok ok, first why a child play videogames in a PS4, the games are not for his age, a child cant pase a long Game with levels, second ten games are not for kids with 4 years

[@Shiratto]

Was actually thinking about Second Son the second I saw the “touchpad” on this thing. That and games such as Bloodborne that uses both sides of the touchpad as buttons.

[@kirkbrandt2349]

It’s for children. I sure hope you’re not letting your child play Bloodborne lol.

[@Etherion956]

@@kirkbrandt2349 before in 20 years the gamers of the PS1 dont have a "control of Young gamers" to pasé the Crash Bandicoot

[@XXIIXIIIXXXIXXXIX]

1st honest review I've seen so far, good job as always.

[@wzvy]

Looks like a joy-con to me

[@benbone2559]

"I'm at a loss for words, here" is the funniest thing he's ever said.

[@scarffoxandfriends9401]

I'm pretty sure they didn't design it for being used in single player games, it always shows the kid being player 2. Why would you buy a second controller just to play games that don't require a second controller o3o

[@Trimint123]

Even then, the Dualshock 4 is way too big for children's hand.

[@scarffoxandfriends9401]

Dragzilla 66 I'm saying the original controller comes with the console, there's no reason to buy a second controller for single player games when you have a controller. The ps4 isnt known for it's massive library of must play local multiplayer exclusive games. So it makes since to some to buy a $20 second controller over a $60 one when they knowwhat it's hardly ever going to get used. XD I honostly forget that I have a second ps4 controller cause it never gets used.

[@scarffoxandfriends9401]

Trimint Pikachu I also just realize that the games that have him the most problems where M rated games, while he kept emphasises it was designed for kids XD

[@sangeetamishra5071]

You can use this as a secondary controller when you want to play games like tekken,mortal kombat x with 2 controllers and the actual sony dualshock 4 is very expensive (for me I guess) but when I want to play with my frnds I use this controller and this is a gud controller for some lite use

[@JidJip]

"...and maybe they'll grow up to be really weird people who don't play video games" - Something that was said by an actual human being

[@nerdin1696]

I've used one for a while, its a bit uncomfortable but it works fine in my opinion

[@GRiNDWiZARD187]

This is a good controller , your not even playing games meant for children. I bought this for my son and he loves it. I totally understand that the L2&R2 aren’t analog or the motion action are gone , it’s because to save space &money . If your gonna play Teen & Mature games which requires those features, you darn screwed up because this is meant for kids, even the box shows kids playing with this. Daddy has the DS4 and his son has the Hori Mini. You missed the mark by a million years with this video and no brownie points for you. not your fault that you didn’t understand what it was meant to be used by, next time play kid games with kid products, you might as well play street fighter v with a racing wheel controller, get what I mean? This is a good controller and you missed the point. You’ll get it next time

[@iudexe3103]

FiVEL PEREZ its a shitty controller, I feel bad for your kid for having cheap ass father like you

[@AsukaLangleyS02]

FiVEL PEREZ This man bought a cheap controller for his kid because he’s scared that his “bicc boi” controller will get damaged

[@Truekingr6]

lol daddy gotta cut corners 😂😂😂👌

[@marsma2229]

Poverty controller OMEGALUL *you're

[@bootywink]

You hit it spot on. Sorry assholes in the comments are calling you cheap. This was made for kids, it should be used on kids games.

[@naddydatty]

I was partnered with Neowiz for awhile to play DJMAX and this controller is perfect for that. This controller isn't designed for games like InFAMOUS. It works great for platformers, puzzlers, and arcade style games. Also, why in god's name are you using the analog sticks on Downwell??!?! DPAD MAN.

[@xaytana]

Saw this at a store and thought it was for a different system, then saw PlayStation on it.

[@crozel7262]

Well, we bought this mini controller for my little brother so we could play some fun Co-op games together and he loves this little thing! He hates racing games anyway, so he's totally fine with everything this offers! His tiny hands fit it very neatly as well. If you don't like the controller, it's fine of course (but most people here and adults anyways or at least above the age of 13, you aren't gonna like this controller much.)

[@aquilesriffo]

Your review is totally unfair and illogical : This is a device for kids, so you must tested on games for children / young gamers .

[@Moth-ManRemasters]

aquilesriffo no kid would want this piece of shit

[@ThatOneDudeWhoPostsStuff]

OUTSID3R whoa look out everyone, we have the voice of every child on the planet here!

[@Moth-ManRemasters]

That one dude who posts stuff kids would get very angry if they can't play GTA 5 or whatever shit because of those buttons.

[@ThatOneDudeWhoPostsStuff]

Tell me one button that requires the touch pad in GTA V, cuz as far as I'm aware, the whole game can be played without it.

[@Moth-ManRemasters]

That one dude who posts stuff I'm talking about the circle pads and triggers you bloody weeb.

[@ChumboFumbo]

I have a solution for the thumb sticks. Just dip em’ in flex seal.

[@ShortManlet]

Actually that would work lmao

[@jonathankulesa]

It's almost as if HORI bought the rights to some crappy knock-off controller, then slapped their name on it...

[@wolfnation100]

Honestly, this is my new go-to controller. I genuinely enjoy the d-pad, even playing games like Duck Game where it's used heavily. I don't have a lot of games that I play that use any of the more... Gimmicky stuff, I've had zero issues with Borderlands 2, Gauntlet Legends, and a bunch of third-party games. I always felt like the triggers on the Dualshock 4 had just a bit too much travel. These ones are weird certainly, but I'm not missing out when it comes to the analog, I prefer buttons to triggers when analog isn't necessary. I believe this controller truly shines on the PC, though. Nothing I've thrown at it has given me any issue. It feels right playing SNES emulators, ironically enough, even though it's a different feel. The rubber pads were initially a big thing for me too, but I personally haven't really had any issues with slipping. I'll just have to respectfully disagree with you here, Rerez.

[@Pro_Succ]

HOYL Heck big boy got joicon

[@subscribetopewdiepie6914]

Wut

[@ColpoRosso]

Why the hate? The non rubbery thumbsticks are much more durable than rubberized ones, which wear out and sometimes get sticky. And if children are involved, most of the time they will chew them. If you really want the rubber, you should apply rubberized thumbsticks covers. I always use those to protect the thumbsticks or to have more grip if the thumbsticks are made of solid plastic.

[@myang12003]

Another Wii Classic controller clone

[@megacreepgaming]

This is the controller I used to use with Wheato's PS4. It's a good controller.

[@codo8584]

You don't have child hands, therefore you cannot fairly comment on this controller. Maybe you could review child sized clothes and complain that they don't fit you

[@crozel7262]

So true XD

[@snake4322]

I'm 12, and my friend gave me this. It SUCKS. My hand felt like it was on fire after bout an hour of Rocket League

[@xbox360e9]

4:38 i cant get over how Shane sounds like Master Shake from Aqua Teen Hunger Force at this point. I forgot to mention how this controller reminds me of the ER at the hospital when I was a kid and how they had PS2 booths for kids like me at the time to use while waiting for a loved one and they had godawful controllers like this that were made by namco or some Sony affiliate that I can't remember with custom writing on it for the brand of the booth and the hospital logos and this controller seems to be for institutional use like for daycares, schools and the like.

[@mikigirl18]

Thanks for making this video. I had been considering this when I had to replace my controller. So I'm going to just spend the extra money for a normal controller.

[@SorasShadow1]

Ooof, _just_ the lack of a proper touch pad would ruin some of my all time favorites and would've been a deal breaker even if it'd worked well otherwise.

[@evwanders]

I like the way you became more productive since having a dedicated studio. Love your vids and now they are delivered with a grate pace! Thanks for your work!

[@GreyVested]

I've been eyeing this controller for a while, so seeing this review has been helpful. I can deal with some missing features on a budget controller, but the sound of the d-pad and the touchpad function as described sounds less than desirable. It sounds like it'll do for just getting something out for any given multiplayer game i suppose.

[@micmarduk]

Hori is known for great fighting games controllers... Buying it to play other genres like racing games are at your own risk... I know this is not advertised on the box, so it's not the customer's fault. That's why this review is important. I actually have the Hori Fighting Commander (it doesn't even have a analogic stick or touchpad). And it's a great controller

[@PixelGameSquad]

The comfort 😫

[@brickinacup6303]

why did i misread the title as horny mini ps4 controller!?

[@RobbertNyhan]

I bought this for my nephew, because I don't see this video before buying it, and he refused to ever use it after using it one time. Now I know why!

[@derekmaldonado4672]

I understand not every games meant for the controller. I can play all the basic stuff like gta 5, COD, ff14, street fighter, a lot of different varieties of games out there. Right now I’m playing fallout 4 with it and it works just as well. Yes there’s no touch pad feature. However the touch pad is supposed to be more as a mouse for the games. Again meant for most games not all, but its durability totally stomps the lifespan of a standard dual shock. Go ahead and spend $50 on a new controller, I’ll take this mini pad and buy a few more with the usb feature 10 foot cord any day of the week. Sorry I cannot agree with you on this one bud. Says on the box what games it’s more less recommended for.

[@anoccomir]

Almost thought about buying it for my psvita TV but I'm glad i got a normal ps4 controller instead.

[@geno5592]

I bought one today at a swap meet for $4, I use it for my tablet to play emulators like thr n64,snes,nes and gba 👍 👌

[@MasonOcker]

I feel like it'd make more sense to review more kid-oriented games with this controller than fully mature AAA games, since that is the demographic for this controller.