Manba Is Back With One... Chapter 2 | Manba One V2 Review | Switch, PC, iOS, Android

[@marcs9320]

THANK YOU! I bought the Manba One 2 months ago online and couldn’t tell if it was V1 or 2. This is the 1st video to make the distinction (other than opening it to look at the printed control board). Without comparing the two side by side it’s impossible for me to tell. Glad to know I got the V2! Thank you for all the in-depth videos. You do Excellent work and I appreciate your attention to detail. I hope you keep doing what you do to keep us informed. And, I hope your headache is gone - for good!

[@GameTechTalk]

Yup, the headache went away as I was editing the video a couple hours after filming ahahah! I would've thought it would've made it worst but nope... Thanks for the kind words too!

[@SaltyOldMan]

“You’ve got 2 inches, use it” love how in depth your reviews are. I’m looking at this one and the Vader 4 for casual gaming with my kids on the switch and mwmobile on iOS.

[@GameTechTalk]

Totally my sense of humor, I could've planted that intentionally but it's so much more funnier that I totally didn't! 😂 Good catch :D These are two very solid contenders to have. I'd say value would be the one breaking it down. The Vader 4 Pro is superior as far as I am concerned, but at a cost too. If you're ok with the feature set of the Manba, that V2 is no slouch!

[@Craigrobbo2k7]

I just got one, what would make this thing perfect is if the screen could be used to display some PC info maybe CPU/GPU temp or somthing

[@GameTechTalk]

MANBA!!! Please implement hwinfo reporting on the One V3! This is an AWESOME suggestion @Craigrobbo2k7 I seriously hope they see this and consider implementing it, no one does that and we all know how much PC gamers like to keep an eye on the PC vitals!

[@Steelebourne]

I just got mine, and I love it. Although, I can't imagine why Manba thought it was a good idea to add that horribly loud BEEP to the dock. It scares me every time! :)

[@GameTechTalk]

😂 I thought I was crazy the first time I heard it ahahha!

[@crackup007]

Hello friend! A question: How do I distinguish between the Manba One Ver 1 vs the Manba One Ver 2? I ask because they are selling it on Aliexpress, but it doesn't indicate that it is version 2.

[@GameTechTalk]

There is no visual way to distinguish them, it would have to be disclosed/confirmed by the seller. That said, the V2 is an improvement on pretty much every aspect, from the responsiveness of the software, the inputs, etc...

[@StallionX3]

Does this controller have a screenshot button?

[@GameTechTalk]

It does yes, it's part of the 4 buttons at the bottom center

[@corolex]

How can I tell if it's v1 or v2 on Amazon US?

[@GameTechTalk]

As far as I know, and I know this answer's gonna suck, but it seems to be a leap of faith, I could not find any defining factors of which that one gets. Even more confusing, people have reported getting the V2 but the description clearly is not adjusted to match the changes that the V2 has.

[@corolex]

Thanks for the review and feedback, I was torn between the two colors but I ordered the white controller because it had a discount on it. I hope its not because its a v1. Which color do you personally prefer since you had both?

[@GameTechTalk]

@@corolex I originally requested the white one. It looks great but it scratches fairly easy. Also, in some lighting conditions, it can look a bit cheap. It wasn't until seeing the black one in a TikTok that I realized the curves on the body really give that color a very nice look overall. It's funny you asked cause that was genuinely a whole thought process I went through a couple months back so when they reached out for V2, I thought: "Here's my chance to right my wrong ahaha".

[@gamers-generation]

"Dungle" confirmed. mech switches big win! I'm still waiting for the swappable faceplates though!

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Dungle?

[@GameTechTalk]

In the original footage, I actually swapped both shells, no lie, it didn't look good ahahaha, so I decided to take it off. But with a wide enough option of colors, it would be cool.

[@GameTechTalk]

I am dun/don challenged and couldn't make the distinction in sounds about a week or two ago. 😅 So I have (and probably will again) been saying dungle instead of dongle. hehehehe

[@gamers-generation]

@@StardustLegacyFighter silly joke about how Klef says dongle haha.

[@gamers-generation]

@@GameTechTalk It's okay, allegedly everything I say sounds AI generated.

[@michaelbenny659]

Can I play chao garden on that VMU screen?

[@GameTechTalk]

That's it, I'm emailing Manba to have that feature on the V3 😅

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

The real question is can it play doom?

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

It would be nice if the docking station was like the 8Bitdo one, which allows you to double it as a receiver.

[@GameTechTalk]

That would've been such a great upgrade, definitely a missed opportunity as far as I am concerned.

[@mattdavis9601]

It looks like Mamba did a solid job of upgrading their controller. I'm not going to lie; I'd love to see Mamba upsize the screen to 3.5 inches or so, stick an H700 or equivalent SoC in there, and sell this as the world's most ergonomic retro handheld. It's funny; outside of those Chinese PS Portal knockoffs and the occasional homebrew, the "it's a full size controller with a screen" format is decidedly missing in action. I'm going off topic though. To get back on topic; this was a solid review. I respect what Mamba has done here. I've also just realized that I've been misspelling their name this entire time. Manba, not Mamba. **Le sigh**

[@GameTechTalk]

😂 A "sigh" is that much greater when injected with a bit of "zeh french". Yeah, I gotta say, I was not expecting the upgrades to be this good overall, they did a great job indeed. However, not that I want to move away from the video's topic... Matt. That idea of yours? I WANT IT! How does it not exist already?!?... I wonder if GameMT watches my videos, maybe they'll be the first to do it? 😅 Dang, my mind is racing now. I WANT THIS!!! T-T

[@mythydamashii9978]

Great review! I feel like this controller could rival the Vader 4 Pro. What do you think? Also would you make a video/post about recent bugs or problems on some controllers if they happen to occur? Thanks!

[@primeinterests8313]

@@mythydamashii9978 I bought both the Vader and Manba. The Vader is more responsive and accurate

[@GameTechTalk]

As long as aiming is not your main focus, I'd say it holds up nicely to it. Especially when considering some of it's unique benefits like the screen, the dock and a better "on-the-fly" adjustment approach. But the Vader 4 Pro also has 2 more buttons, far superior sticks and addressable tension, amazing software support. It's also more expensive in general. If you play a lot of FPS, I'd still strongly recommend the Vader 4 Pro, if you don't and mostly play games where aiming is not the focus, I'd say it is a viable option over the Vader 4 Pro, especially for it's quality-of-life features. Edit: What @primeinterests8313 said

[@adeoluy2k]

size wise how does it compare to the xbox standard controller

[@GameTechTalk]

It is overall bulkier, it's more "full bodied" but with pleasing contouring. Definitely one of the strong suits of this controller, it's ergonomically very very well designed. If you are looking for something very "Xbox like", I'd say this one differentiates itself enough that it is not it, but if on the other hand, you're looking for an alternative, that's definitely one to try!

[@adeoluy2k]

​@@GameTechTalk i just returned an 8bit do cuz it was too small so im happy i made the choice replacing it qith this arrives friday as long as its about the same size as xbox i am happy

[@zacfletcher6589]

Phalanges .. i learnt a new word today

[@GameTechTalk]

🫡 Happy to serve the community! To have the occasion to sometimes teach is a privilege for me, thanks for letting me know I provided you with something of value!

[@YayapooYoopy]

Vs vader 4 pro which one better

[@GameTechTalk]

Vader 4 Pro

[@Chief13x]

i really like the controller for the price but i hate that its ruined by a cheap plastic lip on the bottom of the controller i wish it was flush and the same material as the rest of the controller im surprised people dont talk about it in reviews

[@GameTechTalk]

I wasn't a fan of it, I don't really like when Select Start are not in the "natural" position, you know like 95% of other controllers ever created BUT, I did have the V1 to get accustomed to it so by V2, it wasn't as big a nuisance. Still not a fan but if it means the excellent ergonomics this controller has, I can live with it.

[@josue7830]

I will buy it on Amazon, do you know if they only sell this new version now?

[@GameTechTalk]

Unfortunately, there is no way of knowing for sure but I've tried to gather feedback and everyone that bought one in the recent month or two seem to all have received a V2. It seems safe to say that it will be.

[@josue7830]

@@GameTechTalk thanks dude 👍

[@jceten1721]

@@josue7830 hey man which version is it?

[@josue7830]

@@jceten1721 Amazon sells the version 2

[@Xx3SPAZxX]

Yo have you reviewed the EasySMX X20 yet? If not you should. Seems like the best wireless controller under $50 hands down

[@GameTechTalk]

Funny that I came back to this comment, I just sat down from filming some footage for it. It's coming very soon but it'll be a quadruple feature video. X05, X10, X15 and X20.

[@Xx3SPAZxX]

@@GameTechTalk awesome can't wait

[@GameTechTalk]

@@Xx3SPAZxX Review is out! :)

[@Xx3SPAZxX]

@GameTechTalk yes sir! Way ahead of you thanks!!

[@BagusSdc]

i can't decide between manba one v2 or vader 4 pro 😫

[@GameTechTalk]

I'll say like I said to another commenter, if going for value and overall cost, the Manba One V2 is extremely robust a solution. If you don't mind investing the extra cost, I do believe the Vader 4 Pro to be a superior controller overall, but with elevated cost to match, if that makes sense.

[@ThaWoundedFox]

"That one" and "this one" isn't very descriptive.

[@GameTechTalk]

Thanks for the feedback, I'll work on using my words better.

[@SpreadingKnowledgeVlogs]

No lies this thing is such a good value I really just wanna go pull the trigger and order one now. Saw your give away on these but I mean at 70 bucks your getting a lot of goodness and it's totally worth that price in fact it wouldn't surprise me if these get more expensive in due time. One question I have is does this basically do the same or similar as something like a cronus zen since you can do macros? I have a cronus zen that I mostly use for single player stuff and although the zen has Bluetooth built in I tend to use usb most of the time and I don't think the Bluetooth works with Xbox but does work with Playstation 5 controllers. I'm wondering if this can be used wired or if the usb dongle will work with the cronus zen or can this replace the zen entirely? No matter what the answer is I'm likely buying one anyways just because I like everything about it that much!!!

[@SpreadingKnowledgeVlogs]

Ps I just recently bought one of the onexplayer x1s like your using on this video with the 8840u chip hopefully getting it Monday. This is after returning the legion go because I couldn't cope with just the 16gb of ram and there being no other option lost me as a legion go customer, fortunately I traded my legion go into best buy for a great open box deal on a legion 5 slim gaming laptop that had basically a similar ryzen 7 apu with the 780m graphics but also a rtx 4060 and 8gb of vram. Not to mention the 780m performs boat loads better in the laptop because it's actually getting the proper wattage it needs aka 60watts at max.

[@GameTechTalk]

I haven't owned a Cronus since the 360 era but I'd say no, it's not as complex in terms of macros. The macros you get there would be good for say a hadouken in Street Fighter or, placing one block in creative on Minecraft. You wouldn't be able to prevent idle kick or farm a game by letting it "work for you". If I recall, macros on the Manba One accept up to 20 inputs, which is decent on the landscape of current controllers.

[@GameTechTalk]

Sexy laptop that you are describing! Sounds like pretty solid gaming fun times!

[@vandungnguyen728]

Beitong Kunpeng is better than this one. Above all, beitong will probably support stable and long-term software. Unlike manba, no user support, its v1 is really bad.

[@GameTechTalk]

I always thought that one licenses the tech to the other, in which case I would assume that they both evolve simultaneously. I am aware of the Beitong, but I have not laid hands on it to know if it is only identical in look, but also in components.

[@hithatsnotivan9169]

@@vandungnguyen728 which controller would u recommend me I want it for shooters games I wanted one that has a trigger micro lock “Because supposedly it has less delay”(idk) and one that has the buttons like the Xbox controller I don’t want to spend a lot of money tbh $50

[@Knight-Orthodox]

​@@GameTechTalkhey GameTech this controller looks amazing, can i custom wallpaper on the controller?

[@GameTechTalk]

@@Knight-Orthodox Sadly no, that is a feature that I think I've only seen on the Apex 4 from Flydigi, I don't recall seeing that elsewhere.

[@ID-nvm]

@@vandungnguyen728 I'm pretty sure they're the exact same controller, the Manba One is just what's available to western markets from the same people? We have no way to purchase Beitong Kunpeng without going through some kind of market proxy, I think

[@ESAIESCAPETHEFATE]

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[@GameTechTalk]