Korbanth Darksaber N-Pixel Lightsaber VS Hasbro Force FX Elite

[@cableton1994]

This was a really helpful well-made video! I really appreciate the quality of your filming and your content. Thanks for making it, keep up the great work!

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Thank you!

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

So, you have truly become, The Medinalorian. You NEED to take that thing out in to your backyard, at dusk, to show Us just how cool its effects are. Looking good!

[@Pizzatird]

Amazing! All those custom lights and effects make it worth every penny. Just wow

[@marcmohney8953]

Great review 👏 on the Dark Saber 👍 had a lot fun watching 👀 you enjoying your new Saber. Thanks Jorge! CAN'T wait for the next review.

[@notbearygoodgeek2467]

Actually for the DarkSaber specifically, Korbanth has shipped out the first batch of installed sabers last week and the rest will be coming at the end of Feb. It was def an amazing deal getting it with them - it weren't for the speed, i would have done empty as well. I need my Dooku installed so i'll look into Solo Sabers! Thank you for the recommendation

[@jedirogar]

Jeremy does fantastic work and really quick turn around!! Solo sabers llc is the way to go!!!

[@CT-0373]

It's really cool! The pattern of the blade is beautiful.

[@MBE.1209]

Thank you for your breakdown of the Korbanth Dark Saber , the best review of this saber I have found.

[@HeWhoRemainsPeavy6777]

I got lucky, went into a random GameStop and found a darksaber yesterday 🙌🏾

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Damn congrats on the find bro!

[@dopeastro]

Better have fought the store owner for it

[@kozamo9351]

Are they rare?

[@ultrabeargames314]

Thanks for the tip I am now in your walls

[@bennbooch6400]

I JUST FOUND 2 TODAY

[@BenJamess]

Subscribed for your background alone bro...goodness what an amazing set up!

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Thank you!

[@halfricasveryown]

It's wild to me that the light saber doesn't already come with the electronics lights etc. That should be the only option and for the lower price.

[@Skyguycollectors]

Great pickup! The look is like it is from the show. This is the way!!!

[@YesYes-ef8uu]

Just randomly found this channel and I expected you to have a lot more followers good quality content

[@darthchizzle23]

That’s badass! This is the way

[@evanmakoff1836]

Just preordered mine!!! May the 4th be with you!

[@jeffsage7591]

Looks awesome man!

[@tkdhammer]

This is what I’m talking about! Subbed

[@collegegamer9983]

i just preordered mine, i cannot wait

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Congrats!

[@michelrivolta]

Let me tell you in regard to your blade, it's way better than the Hasbro's, which is not as rigid as it looks, it has the tendency to wobble a little and at least in my case in particular it's not perfectly straight and without mention that it is not screen accurate. I think you dark saber is fantastic and the effects are awesome, congrats...!!!!!

[@WetWaterHotFire]

for the black series watch his other video about it and he does it in an order so it doesnt wobble

[@JaybirdCU]

Wish I had seen this before I bought mine. Korbanth Dark Saber just arrived. Hilt is beautiful, but the blade leaves a lot to be desired. I have the same bent tip that you show here. I also have a very pronounced warp to the blade, bends to the right. The blade rattles and there is a decent amount of play where it connects to the hilt. About to see what their customer service is worth.

[@JaybirdCU]

2 weeks and no response from Korbanth CS. Not impressed. For what its worth, my 2 Saberforge Sabers are Flawless and arrived way faster than expected.

[@jeffrohde9076]

Congrats Jorge! Yeah the Korbanth Darksaber looks sick. Love the weight of the hilt, feels like the real deal! The speaker Jeremy used is a 28mm Smugglers Outpost Elite speaker. Motion controls are a blessing and a curse lol. I agree, the blade could have been done better, can be a tad testy.. 2 buttons i totally prefer as well. Jeremy tried but there was no way around it. I have been waiting for a decent one to come along and really happy with mine. Hasbro and disney ones got nothing on this! Pricey, but rather get 1 versus buying all. Only to be disappointed in the lack of smooth swing. Fantastic review! Thank you for sharing this!

[@jhomariemanzano2258]

Awesome video bro!!

[@Jmurder209]

Shocker, they like the Korbanth version. The blade looks better with the Hasbro one. I like the lightning cracks better on the Korbanth version, but I don't like the shape of it & it needs a little less lightning cracks. I mean of course it's gonna be a better saber, it's more expensive. But in actually looks, not function, I think the Hasbro one looks better.

[@samuraijedi1669]

The lightening saber details on the blade makes this more realistic!

[@fb6aaron737]

I've been debating this and after seeing screencaps on RPF Forum and pictures from the actual builder of the prop, the Hasbro hilt is actually closer to it than Korbanth's version. The actual prop from pictures I've seen has a more glossy emitter and dark gray w/textured finish on the handle where Korbanth's is bare metal. The only part on Korbanth's version that is somewhat accurate is the 4 set screws.

[@MatchstickMan]

Thank you. Wanted to say the same thing. I can't believe they thought the silver looked "accurate." I actually hate it.

[@AdamSmith-fe9jf]

@@MatchstickMan But the screen image he showed at the beginning looked just like the Korbanth with the silver, no?

[@MatchstickMan]

@@AdamSmith-fe9jf They're grey. It's just that the light is bombarding the prop in that shot. If you look at other screen grabs, notably from the same episode when he puts it in the luggage container for the starliner, you can see the stripes are dark grey. You can also see it in Mando season 2 when he tries to hand it to Bo Katan, and see just how glossy it should be. Not matte. I've paid way too much attention to details. Lol

[@AdamSmith-fe9jf]

@@MatchstickMan How about the overall shape and size, and particularly with emphasis on the emitter? Which of the two would you say is more screen accurate: Korbanth’s or Hasbro’s?

[@MatchstickMan]

@Adam Smith For that, likely Korbanth. Hasbro lightsabers tend to be oversized by a percentage. I think even the Galaxy's Edge one is closer in size than the Hasbro, (and actually has a more accurate emitter than hasbro) but even it is a little overly small.

[@fernandonunez6154]

hi! so i dont really get it, you get the hilt and the blade but not the sound effects or the led lights? or what was the specific reason you had to go to Solo sabers (i think that's their name) to put it together? thanks!

[@KakavashaForever]

The one that costs twice as much with no electronics installed, and almost 5x as much with electronics installed, is better? Shocked! Shocked I tell you! lol Great video though, always appreciate the videos.

[@trevorfosternorris6276]

Excellent content and nice to see your friend again on your channel and no swearing fantastic so everyone can watch ,As you know I work for BANDAI in Taiwan for the Japanese's company and we like watching and we have no email to send items to you please help us with an address to send some star wars items may the force be with you .

[@josephazar3959]

Trevor, thank you for the support! I always enjoy being on the show with Jorge! I am a huge fan of Bandai, Love building the Star Wars model kits, and my wife and I often build Gundams together! Bandai quality is top notch, keep up the wonderful work!

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Thanks for checking out the content always. If you would like to send us anything Star Wars related please send to: Jorge Medina 1601 Forum Place Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 You can also send an email to me at [e-mail]

[@candymanrip]

Pretty cool 😎 looks awesome 🔥🔥 awesome review video 👍😎

[@AbsoluteSabers]

Probably the best dark saber to date, some subtle differences, mainly in shade rather than Color but this is the one! 🤘🔥

[@WetWaterHotFire]

i prefer black series because its less expensive and more better because my theory of the cracks in the blade is the amount of peoples emotions build up in the saber storing it from the ones who had died with the saber in activated in their grasps because the saber uses emotions to become more powerful but the black series looks more clean because you probably wont notice the white plastic unlike the other one

[@lisantrent]

Absolutely awesome

[@gantz0949]

Damn I want a tour of Joseph room. Lots of cool stuff

[@venomfoxgames]

I challenge you for the darksaber through combat! 😂

[@a.ovation2086]

Never, ever apoligize for Saber sounds my man, this is the way.

[@Rayu.fx-bs]

I Buyed it to 🔥

[@Miggylocz]

So dope. 😍

[@fredhollis3999]

I am surprised they didn't include the pod racer sound.

[@ThatIckyGuy]

I like the lightning cracks on the Korbanth blade, but I can’t afford it plus install. Had to get the Black Series. Also, not crazy about the additional audio. Yeah, it’s nice and all, but having Mando sound clips does nothing for me, especially with mine primarily being a display piece. No dueling/cosplaying. Might take it down and swing it around occasionally, though.

[@amd8365]

This video helped me make the decision to buy it, very happy. Although, my blade didn't have screw holes - any idea if that's normal?

[@stife01]

This is the Way

[@setokaiba200x]

So much money but so worth it from the looks of it.

[@EAA229]

I really want The Korbanth darksaber

[@joshguillot9099]

So let me get this right Hilt was $475 ….. then solo sabers charged $630 to instal the battery etc ? or did it cost you $630 total after there install so $150ish for there install. I would love to know bc I need one of these in my life. Awesome vid btw you just gained a new subscriber.

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Thanks for watching Josh! The hilt was $475. They come empty with a blade ready to install. Solo Sabers charges $630 for installation. That includes wiring the soundboard, battery, a custom chassis, and lighting the blade. So yea it’s pricey. What you are paying for with Solo Sabers is expert installation, customer support and quick service. You can get it fully installed from Korbanth for around $750 I think. But it does take a lot longer to get it

[@ahsouka3861]

Legit went to a thrift store yesterday and found the darksaber for 150 with the box. Works perfectly too

[@megusto5712]

Bc they look like cheap shite

[@PufferBlue]

When I first saw the black series and legacy darksaber I was extremely disappointed and felt a little offended that they ruined such an amazing saber that I have loved since I first saw the clone wars series as a kid

[@dei-wan-grey3888]

Great Saber

[@johnrohrs9482]

But $280 for the Black Series vs $475 plus install cost, the Hasbro is still a good saber for the money.

[@ark7204]

Flimsy blade/irreplaceable battery/lousy speaker on the hilt/inaccurate blade design/recent quality issues with the Hasbro. VS Expensive accurate design with Neopixel/very smooth swing/but blade is not for duel/And various options with sound/color(proffie)

[@kentter22]

Is the blade sturdy? I have the black series version and the blade flops around.

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Its pretty sturdy. More so with the longer screws that are provided. But it does have a little wiggle. Its not something I would feel comfortable in combat with.

[@jedirogar]

@@HyperdriveStarWars keep an eye on Bendu Armory 😏 he’s working on that 🙌🏾👌🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@nathanieldiaz5254]

@@jedirogar He said in a Facebook video that they will be making two versions. One with the lightning effect and other without it. What I'm hoping for is a hilt that's closer to the shiny look of the hasbro (minus the speaker where the hands are gonna be), the silver parts of the korbanth but not too silver. And hopefully the best looking lightning Darksaber blade. I can't wait!

[@jedirogar]

@@nathanieldiaz5254 i don’t think he’s doing the hilts, just blades! In various socket styles! I think there’s 5 dark saber hilts out

[@nathanieldiaz5254]

@@jedirogar I wonder if the blades they make will be compatible with most Darksaber hilts already in the market.

[@Frost_0910]

Hey dude! I got a question, I saw on the Korbanth website that theres a dark saber that says installed in the title, does that mean that the led strips are inside the blade already?

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Yes that one comes fully functional. Takes a while to get it but that will work

[@Frost_0910]

@@HyperdriveStarWars Ok thanks! This info helped me alot

[@Frost_0910]

@@HyperdriveStarWars Also, was it a one time thing or do they always re stock?

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

@@Frost_0910 that I’m not entirely sure of. I think for some lightsabers they restock. But I’m pretty sure many of them are one and done.

[@shanedragonborn146]

How do you get the saber sent off for an install? I only see saber purchase options :(

[@ark7204]

Question: The installed Darksaber is now available once again and I read a lot of comments about only buy the empty one due to the quality issues. (Price is big issue too) I have zero experience with installing my own and I'm not sure what I need / cost or where can I ask for help with installing this saber.

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Best place to find installers is through Facebook and join one of the Lightsaber groups. I recommend Solo Sabers. You can also find him on Facebook. Jeremy is his name. Great trustworthy guy. It is pricey. But the service is the best

[@greyrat_]

i've really struggle to not buy one because I'm waiting on a DLSA by Saberbay because that'll be a limited run.

[@Wraith-JK86]

I went to saber pro and got one that was double hilt and blade and its not one that is assigned to a character. Beast it's called hope I made a right choice. I should have done more research but I forgot the good sites that were recommended on KZbin but they have good reviews.

[@fredhollis3999]

How much would it be and how does the one you're showing compare to the one that Carla King demonstrated?

[@bingungnamanyaapa2662]

So cool

[@zeo21]

Could review Ally Saber's version of the Dark Saber? I'm thinking about purchasing it because it's a little cheaper.

[@djap500]

How do I charge the battery? Do you need to take out the battery and charge it or does it have a plug? And is the charger included?

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

The Korbanth Darksaber that I have in this video has a removable chassis that allows me to remove the battery to charge it. The saber does not come with a charger since I purchased it with no electronics. The Hasbro one has a usb charger

[@ladiesman217714]

Hey hyperdrive did you ever get the bend fixed because I have the same issue with mine smh 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@thecollectorwholaughs4179]

Ben solo called he wants his dad's shirt back lmao

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

HAHAHAHA!

[@momo.ru-kun]

Disney one looks like a high-end collectible toy, Korbanth looks like a movie prop.

[@jonathanchin3396]

It's pricey but it's gorgeous and it absolutely blows away the Hasbro. Out of all the sabers, this one feels the most "alive," if you get what I mean, it looks and sounds almost evil, like it could do some serious damage if it were to fall into the wrong hands, lol.

[@ComicCrossing]

Of course it blows Hasbros away. Its 500 dollars more lol Hasbros blow away the 20 dollar toy ones as well. Because its more expensive. The more money you pay the better the product generally will be.

[@jonathanchin3396]

@@ComicCrossing No shit, lol.

[@realmizan]

there is also a multicolor effect

[@nathanieldiaz5254]

I was planning to purchase it but it's sold out. The other option on Korbanth costs over 700 hundred and that's way too expensive. I'm so sad I really wanted to have this Darksaber. 😞

[@trevortaylor4973]

Hey much in total did u pay for your dark saber sound board and all

[@aznsens8ion54]

how did you make your walls?

[@nathanieldiaz5254]

You said you weren't a big fan of the blade. Do you think it looks good with the light?

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Yes the light up is great. What I don’t like is that I got one with a tip that’s bent. Looks like it was mashed. And it was manufactured with the holes not in alignment with the hilt mounting screws. So it’s finicky when you install it. Otherwise the light up is very good

[@nathanieldiaz5254]

@@HyperdriveStarWars Alright. Thanks.

[@rito_gamer]

The lines are too silver for me. I think it’s more silver on that pic because of the lighting.

[@nathanieldiaz5254]

If could only choose between the Hasbro Darksaber and Korbanth Darksaber, which one would you recommend?

[@jedirogar]

Korbanth hands down!!!

[@nathanieldiaz5254]

@@jedirogar Can you please give especific details about both. I wanna be 100% sure before I buy one.

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Korbanth

[@jedirogar]

@@nathanieldiaz5254 quality of hilt in general, option of soundboard(CFX, Proffie, GHv3 etc) that actually offer smooth swing and multiple blade animations and while it will be just a bit longer, Bendu Armory is working on a dark saber duel capable blade that will work with Korbanth hilt!!

[@nathanieldiaz5254]

@@jedirogar Thank you so much for the info. I'll try to save as much money as I can to buy both the korbanth and Hasbro one. Since they seem to be the best 2 darksabers in the market.

[@wraithking8933]

The Darksaber is my favorite Lightsaber because of the Blade it reminds me of a katana

[@ethanchu5413]

Firstly, if you looked at the shows (The Mandalorian Season 2 and The Book of Boba Fett), the black sections on the hilt are more reflective than the matte black on the Korbanth. Also the stripes are gun-metal grey in the show like The Black Series Force FX, not silver like the Korbanth. Secondly, the cost of the Korbanth empty hilt is more than The Black Series Force FX Elite Darksaber complete. And if you did want to complete the Korbanth, you would need to spend over $700 dollars on a lightsaber which is ridiculously absurd. Those that don't think so are either really rich and are not hardcore Star Wars fans, or are hardcore Star Wars fans and not rich but don't care about anything else in life. Thirdly, do you want the Dark Sword or the Darksaber? Sure, maybe you don't care official licencing and just care about the looks... Then get The Black Series!

[@jedirogar]

Movie lighting my dude!!! Korbanth is the closest to on screen dark sabers currently available! Is what it is 🤷🏽‍♂️! After having MR hilts, force fx hilts, ally express hilt and custom hilts, there is just NO comparison to owning custom built hilts!!! Do the cost more yes!! Do they offer wayyyyyy more absolutely!!!!! Besides SOME Ali hilts you can’t even think about ANY kind of dueling with any of the “non custom” hilts(also mute issue as the only dark saber blade that CAN be dueled with is still under construction) none of the licensed hilt have smooth swing, no aftermarket customization options and a few that do offer a Proffie are often glitchy and cheaply installed🤷🏽‍♂️! If you haven’t had a custom smooth swing hilt that won’t fall apart or break when dueling pls don’t knock them!! I have cheap hilt that I don’t use and don’t want to waist money on and prefer a custom built hilt!! Yes in the $500+ range! NO I’m not rich! Yes I work hard and currently have been doing property maintenance for around 13yrs now and yes I have a family with 4 kids!! Family is my main priority yes but I do also have likes and things I want too 🤷🏽‍♂️! Even if it’s expensive, ppl can save up for something they want! The other thing you can do like I did, is to learn how to make them yourself!! It takes time and research(something too many people don’t want to do nowadays!), I’ve been researching saber building for almost 3yrs now along with working on my own designs to do short run of hilts when I’m ready to sell some!! I acquired and learned to 3d print and lathe specifically towards sabers but also started with some other things like props! Where I’m at now took a lot of time and planning and wasn’t always easy but quality isn’t always! Ultimately it depends on the person and what they are willing to do for what they want and what kind of drive they have to accomplish their goal! That apply to most things in life not just sabers too though 🤷🏽‍♂️ that’s my 2¢ lol!

[@ethanchu5413]

@@jedirogar There are two sides: Star Wars fans and there are lightsaber enthusiasts. You can be both, but you will always lean closer to one than the other. Where you land on that scale determines how much money you are willing to burn for a stick that makes lights and sounds. I hate to call lightsabers that, but until some brilliant physicist engineers an actual lightsaber that can ignite and retract and cut through anything, that's the truth. I'm just a Star Wars fan who is a casual lightsaber euthusiast, but also knows the value of money because I am not excessively rich.

[@jedirogar]

@@ethanchu5413 yes you can do both! But again depends on the person man! The one thing I hate to see is someone spend on sabers or anything really and that takes away from personal life bills or family!!! Otherwise if it makes you happy 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ethanchu5413]

@@jedirogar I agree.

[@megusto5712]

@@ethanchu5413 you forgot the third side, Virgin’s. Virgins who take SW to far and use $700 plastic swords to protect there virginity and vitamin D deficiency. 😂

[@davesy7786]

Can it cut through

[@redrum666]

so the install alone is $600?

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

From Solo Sabers yes. You will get it faster. But you can actually get it fully installed from Korbanth for $700 with the hilt. So that’s actually the more cost effective option that I would suggest doing. I would suggest Solo Sabers if you want further customization, speed and better customer support.

[@ifannamin5597]

mesti single ni

[@Darkwarp1994]

This is 100% the most on screen actuate darksaber i have seen

[@paulquinn4704]

Very nice indeed, but it's hardly a fair comparison, your saber cost around $1000with install & hilt/blade , on the other hand you have the hasbro saber, costs around $300 , in fact at this time in the uk I picked the hasbro for £199 GBP/ $252 . Then you have the talking feature? I don't recall any sabers talking in any films or programmes, so not exactly accurate, but the actual sound it awesome in comparison with the hasbro sound/ volume, but then that's why it cost so much more.

[@EL-FATZ]

475 was cheap😢😢 the same item goes for double now

[@SyNtH1fEyEd]

1K LIKED! 🎉😎👍🏻

[@richardmelendez9219]

So how much credits you want for this 🤔

[@jedirogar]

After install from solo sabers llc your looking at around $1075 before shipping

[@thestorm99]

What? The Disney saber isn't accurate? It's the one they're using as a stand in prop on the TV show. The Hasbro one is the one that's not accurate.

[@jedirogar]

That’s not what they’re using man lol!

[@thestorm99]

@@jedirogar LOL! Yes they are. LOL!

[@jedirogar]

@@thestorm99 🤦🏽‍♂️ there are only 5 props of the dark saber that were made at production! Giancarlo actually broke like 2 or 3 and was asked to “be gentle” they also had 2 different blades for filming too! Sorry if you like Disney or hasbro ones man but that’s not what they use on set lol

[@fenrir_Lokison9]

Stupid question. The korbanth saber...is it sturdy enough for light combat? Sorry for the ignorance.

[@bryandelcarlo4535]

No, on the korbanth website he states that it shouldn't be dueled with, but says to "swing away"

[@paulnicholson5997]

From what I understand, the Darksaber from Disney's galaxies edge is a better ,more thought out and less complicated than the hasbro, and I have tons of hasbro, so. But excepting for a little electrical tape, to widen the white part of the blade and the sound is better on Disney's also, even though Both Disney nor Hasbro have discovered a thing called smooth swing! Anyway, sounds like you got a better Dark saber

[@nolancraw]

Only thing keeping me from buying this was the poor quality looking blade you get with the Korbanth. I just dont like the blade. Hilt looks great.

[@Cody.357]

3:45 you are fighting against the blade.

[@alfredooseguedaRMPitt]

Umm idk I just watched the black series and this brand lightsaber and I will buy the black series I don't think the effects are better than the black series. Not as accurate

[@Sarge51BG]

Silver grips is not accurate to the show. It’s a two tone of black and gun metal grey. Neosabers has a better hilt than this.

[@tWs-ELEMENOHPEEE]

Moment of truth KZbin AD 😖

[@jedirogar]

They have the worst timing 🤣🤦🏽‍♂️

[@DerekEvans1013]

The Korbanth Saber is $700+ installed?!?!?! Screw that shit. You can get the same Saber cheaper from other sellers. EDIT: Also, there are screengrabs where the Darksaber is more black and grey than black and silver. I think lighting makes it look more silver than grey. I'm gonna be picking mine up from Vader's Saber in a few days or so. But the Korbanth Darksaber does look sharp...just too expensive for me

[@NurfHerderEclipse]

This is a toy to replica comparison. Price difference is not even mentioned.

[@megusto5712]

I’ve only just the absurd prices that these unofficial toys are!?! More money than sense to buy a toy plastic sword for the price of a holiday lmao.

[@Jmurder209]

The internals are much better, but that blade is hideous. It's supposed to be The Darksaber, not just a katana shaped Lightsaber & really the blade isn't even katana shaped.🤷🏻‍♂️

[@josephcaprino6096]

Darksaber… dark saber…silver saber?

[@realCriminalLawyer]

270 $ vs 475 $

[@Ichigoat249]

Why does it have to be so freaking expensiv 😭

[@jedirogar]

See if you can do PayPal pay in 4 😏

[@sebastianhernandez4674]

475 and it’s comes with nothing nigga wtf nah bruh I’m good rather get the hasbro

[@megusto5712]

All toy dark sabers look like… toys but really shit ones.

[@CoolDansta]

Cool amd all but to spend that much money on a toy. Hard pass

[@kevinbousim7819]

It’s bad ass 🥹 Need it for xmas