Victrix Pro BFG: 4 Months Later - Still Worth it?

[@Ashes2Ashes]

Use this controller as my daily driver as it works great on Xbox as well with a Brooks adapter. Good for multiplatform and the feel is phenomenal.

[@williamjackson7301]

I bought it a month and had no problems but I do wish they would make replacement thumbsticks tho because I accidentally dug in one of the sticks and it has a tiny groove right now but it's not minor but I really being using it a lot

[@Rodawg10]

Has your controller got stick drift now Or is it still fine? And also does your controller disconnect randomly when playing on the ps5?

[@aaronisenhauer3551]

They just recently announced hall effects joysticks coming in 2024

[@williamjackson7301]

@@Rodawg10 naw it's still fine but I did get a gold one too

[@defiancewins]

Its because alot of people dont use the rumble feature on controllers. Thus making the battery last a whole lot longer on the victrix.

[@Javiilin]

I've had mine for 2 weeks and it has become my favorite controller for a multitude of reasons I didn't initially expect when buying this controller; I initially bought it for Guilty Gear Strive. I also bought a mayflash Switch adapter which I have the 2.4ghz dongle attached to at all time. Not only is this DPad the best I've used in fighting games, but also the best DPad for any 2D game. Almost as if fighting games are the last hurdle a DPad must overcome to be truly something special because playing retro titles and Metroidvanias on this feels great even compared to an 8Bitdo controller. The ability to switch stick position is also really nice to emulate a SNES controller layout for those types of games. I really like the octo-gate option, something reviews have briefed over since it doesn't have a place to shine in shooters and fighting games. For games where I feel like I'm not missing out from lack of gyro, rumble and motion controls it is my preferred controller hands down and its largely due to the octo gate and 4 back buttons. Being able to switch visors and beams in Metroid Prime without stopping feels natural and improves the pacing of the game in a slight but noticeable amount. The dome top also reminds me of the Gamecube controller joystick which I enjoy. I highly recommend playing non e-sports/competitive games with this controller and see how you feel with it, its become my go-to controller on all platforms and almost all emulation (the 6 button fightpad also turns it into a faux N64 controller for PC emulation). My main criticism is how behind Victrix is with software and lack of communication on if there will be replacement modules on these. The triggers are too sensitive for my liking and I would like to remap stick clicks and button mappings on some profiles but I can't do anything about it because the software doesn't do anything other than control stick calibration. If they were to make a successor I really hope they add gyro and rumble.

[@Chapmike]

I just learned about this controller, and I also thought about emulation when I've seen how it works. Some games definitely feel off without the 6 button configuration or the octagonal shape around the sticks, and it offers both options.

[@jackfisher625]

Is it still good??

[@MF_ZORO]

Appreciate the in-depth review. Thinking of getting it too

[@yarbles66]

​@@jackfisher625it's still good. It's overall absolutely the best PS5 controller for me (that's partly a personal preference as I do not like PS controller layout at all) & is the best secondary controller for anyone as it offers something different from the Dualsense Edge or the Xbox Elite (which I do think is the best controller overall). I have a PS5 & a PC. People complain about it feeling 'cheap' - I disagree - I think it's part of the appeal of having it as your alternative controller; the main reason I bought it was for fighting games - my thumb is fucked & in any case, the six button fightpad really requires an underhand grip - in which case, you want it to be light. I really don't care about rumble or gyro at all & the games I'd want to play that utilise haptics, I'd just use my standard PS5 controller - I don't see any reason to buy the Dualsense Edge - it brings nothing new to a controller I don't love, but this offers a very different experience. I will agree that the triggers don't feel great, but I find for many games (eg Final Fantasy 16), I just bind them to the back buttons instead & that works perfectly well.

[@X-DarkBlade1-X]

Can you tell me how it is on apex legend(main game)+

[@Mrsinpai]

Last time I checked, I’m pretty sure all controllers are made outta plastic 💀 this is an incredible controller.

[@drucillabrown6093]

Fax

[@interceptingfist5682]

Yes, but some feel more premium than others. This feels like a toy aka cheap.

[@pustulioyo]

​​@@interceptingfist5682You're a smart feller, That's exactly what I pointed out in my comment. Calling one controller more plastic feeling than another is like calling Dasani a wetter feeling water than Aquafina. He should have said premium.

[@BargoTheBandit]

I watched a handful of videos on this controller and yours is my favorite. I really appreciate your input.

[@mikep9862]

Excellent review/follow-up video. You did a great job. Thank you. I'm very interested in the BFG now.

[@KennyJordana]

I love the background music. It fits the video well. Good informative video 👊🏿

[@ghfty7690]

Thanks for the reviews, however i am somewhat concerned about the dpad, do you know if it uses microswitches or something for the dpad specifically?? fighting games destroy dpads it would suck to drop 200$ on this only for it to be worn out 6 months in..

[@reptile7913]

Can you please tell me how to use this controller with my steam deck? Do I just plug in the adapter into the usb c?

[@joviasbraganza2620]

Hi is there any update on when they'll release the modules separately? Their support is pretty much non-existent and I cannot risk it without knowing this. Hoping you know

[@Henry-fw2xj]

They do now

[@Thus_Spoke_Z]

Beware if want to use it wireless. Seems to be a issue with the dongle going bad and the company has been radio silent besides what on their website to re-pair the controller to it. Which doesn't work. Works great otherwise but I specifically got to connect cable less to my PS4 so my dogs don't yank out the cable when I'm on couch.

[@ltr322]

I have issue trying to play combat master and the damn thing keeps punching or shooting without me pressing the right trigger any solutions

[@smellycatgamingofficial]

Should I get the victrix gambit or pro bfg? My main console is the xbox series x so I would have to use an adapter for either the xbox or ps5 depending on which one I go with.

[@ramirezfamilia85]

Is there a way to shut off the bottom under buttons when I'm playing I love the feel for this controller but I get over anxious and squeeze the controller and a lotta times when I'm about to fire at an enemy I start reloading because of the under buttons😂 countless mistakes

[@HighTierSoul]

Sucks i cant set this up like the hori octa, the fight pad r1 and r2 conflict with the right side triggers, and you arent able to remap the back trigger to right stick or left stick

[@alexzandermanning6094]

Did they fix this with a new patch / update to remap software ?

[@JDxxxxxx]

Been using controller for about 2 months only issue I have is it randomly stops working and I have to unplug and plug it back in. Anyone else have this issue?

[@ajs6488]

Interested in buying it. Great video. Thank you.

[@netocaste1510]

Would love a comparison between the 3, Edge, BFG and Wolverine 2. Great vid

[@THENEVERDEADIV]

I know you have had this controller longer than any of us.. I would go to you for tips on the deadzone and aiming settings before anyone else. Do you have a video that has been uploaded for how you set your aiming controls in fps and tps games? what do you recommend as far as the right stick deadzone settings in the victrix app? i am getting this crazy overaim and i have the inner deadzones set to zero but its almost as if when im actually playing a game it ignores all my deadzone settings and goes from 0 to 50 in an instant. im really having this issue in re4 remake and mw2. i would appreciate any tip even if it is just one..

[@oscararaiza3901]

Just bought my son this controller and the right analog doesn’t work properly. I can’t rotate left or right. But it does work and I go up and down and click down

[@JulioAngelx]

@oscararaiza3901 recalibrate the Sticks using the app, company recommends it. Update the software too.

[@dankstreams7158]

Can someone please answer my question. How do I get this to work on the steam deck?

[@thetattooedbeard2736]

Thanks for the update I have one as well and enjoy it so far. Although can now only use mine wired, I some how lost the dongle and cant find it. Wonder if it has to be their specific one or if I could try an universal one. I also tried contacting them, but no one messages back. it seems like a decent controller and does the job I need it for just wish I did have to keep a wire attached to it.

[@Walklikelions]

Iv used elite controllers from the beginning. I dont play console anymore and my only problem with PS controllers is the layout. My problem with elite controllers is the polling rate... I think I might switch to this controller since I can get the standard elite layout with 250 polling rate or whatever it is... Do you have any opinion or experience with poll rate? Can you feel the response time on this controller? The controller for the xbox they made looks hideous haha.

[@TheIceJester]

I really think about getting this controller. I have hard time with the dual sense. My 2 dual sense drift after a few months so I have no desire to buy it again.

[@HCIbn]

😂 Next get the color version dual sense and you wouldn’t have stick drift.

[@thediddlefiddler5569]

Alot of people complaining about this controller. I'm not really sure why. People say it "feels light"....Compared to what???? A masonry brick? It feels like a controller. Also, build quality? It feels fine. It doesn't flex. It doesn't creak or squeak. The face buttons are tactile and definite. It feels no lighter than my Dualshock 4 which, lets be honest, is the greatest controller ever made. I honestly think people are just bitter about the lack of gyro/feedback. If this controller had that, youtube would be one giant circle jerk for the BFG. But, it doesn't so, we're calling it "cheap". Second, the company is ACTUALLY acting on consumer feedback!!! Vitrix announced swap-in ready hall effect modules -AND- the ability to buy separate components so you don't have to buy an entire controller if a trigger fails. I will say this though, my ONLY complaint with this controller is: It isn't perfect. It COULD feel MORE organic in the hands. I feel the move from R2 to R1 or L2 to L1 awkward and a bit strained. I still love the controller. Just could be 10-15% larger.

[@Jperalta010]

Anyway to deactivate the back pedal buttons?

[@junkyc4710]

Hello thank you for the review I'm super worried about something with this pad and it's Dpad durability. The classical cross one. How's yours at this moment? Ty!

[@darkdragon99]

Is this better that the hori and the razer as a 6 button fightpad? Current searching for a fightpad to use for Streetfighter 6

[@MekelKasanova]

I feel it is

[@HCIbn]

Fail! Hori fight commander best control on the market.

[@D201-o4k]

​@@HCIbnhell no, the Dpad is stiff garbage. It literally damaged my thumb on the first day of using it

[@pietroroberto6114]

How would you compare it's build quality to DS4?

[@hecwashere610]

Bro can you help me out I got this controller through Amazon it came without a dongle I did not knot they acting like don't care I don't want to return it where can I find a dongle to work on this controller or can you push me in the right direction thank you

[@MekelKasanova]

I would contact Amazon as that’s very bizarre it didn’t come with a dongle. There’s no other way to get around that

[@hecwashere610]

@@MekelKasanova ok thank you bro

[@VanessaHernandez-l2i]

Bro I heard there was a usb? I was so confused because there was no usb, I’m just wondering if this happens or shouldn’t happen?

[@MekelKasanova]

The only way it works is with a usb cable or the wireless usb dongle. You got yours new or used?

[@dankstreams7158]

How do you connect this to the steam deck exactly?

[@prone1277]

Hi ! I bought this controller the last february for play rocket league. I got a problem recently on a back paddle, i have some non detected inputs sometime, almost pretty often. I want to know if anyone has meet the dame problem than me with this controller ? Or if im just unlucky. It's my second controller with paddle i have buy in a year. I want just a controller with a long life time with 4 paddles. If someone know a good brand, tell me plz 😭

[@ray-zs9df]

My only thought is stick drift will this controller eventually get it is the question

[@ToxiqCJ]

Have you answer the question about if being a 3rd party controller if you can use it on Versions of PS5 Games (not ps4 versions) cause if your not aware games like mw2 warzone 2 and a lot more others have block all 3rd party controllers, so anything other than a dualsense wont work

[@MekelKasanova]

Been answered that in 4 previous videos about this

[@ToxiqCJ]

@@MekelKasanova ok il check cause the other one that i saw befire this one u said that it was a silly question lol when it not that silly tho, almost all 3rd parrty controllers are blocked on ps5 version games

[@MekelKasanova]

@@ToxiqCJ none of the 2 third party officially licensed pro controllers have any issues with playing PS5 specific games. That’s the main reason they have that officially licensed moniker

[@ShayneSmithLimbitless]

Great video super informative. I love my Vitrix but I can’t get it to turn on my PlayStation am I doing something wrong or is that just not a feature with this controller? It’s sounds silly but its a feature that’s important to me as I’m in a wheelchair and its a quality of life feature for me

[@abdullahmalik7217]

hey its really late and u prolly already got ur answer but yeah the victrix can't turn ur ps on cuz it doesnt have that feature ,you can supplement it with the ps app tho or even the media remote i think.i hope youre doing good and having fun with all the new games out ✌

[@MrTiffster]

Hello buddy, did you have any problems with buttons pressing themselves? As in going off on there own?

[@MekelKasanova]

No not at all

[@MrTiffster]

@@MekelKasanova I’ve just got mine today and was trying it out on apex and was just throwing random abilities about everywhere when I wasn’t even pressing anything haha

[@myytti16]

Funny. I just searched for this controller and this video was uploaded 12 minutes ago. Good to see more "long term" reviews. :) Edit: haptic feedback and adaptive triggers + gyro features can not be included because Sony owns patent for them. So you can't just put them. Sony will not allow it.

[@elohimaka]

Thoughts so far? Just ordered one

[@myytti16]

@@elohimaka I do not like the sticks. For me they are not as precise as Dualsense sticks. I think they have some deadzone issues that you cannot fix. For this reason I use Scuf Rexlex Pro (and FPS) controllers that are basically modded dualsense controllers. Otherwise this Pro BFG is great. They have the best back button design I have ever tried and modular design is great!

[@stitchfacedowning4171]

I got the Xbox version Gambit and love it..yeah the build quality isn't the best but as long as your someone who doesn't have destructive kids or animals you should be ok..and given the price ($100) can't ask for top quality build material...all the pros come in to play with the tech vs build..which I'm ok with

[@mjspeak]

Why does every review think heavy = quality?

[@haymkrr]

Probably a placebo effect

[@acejaypeth7280]

Can I connect it to the iPad Pro?

[@iOrbAlot]

No

[@gclass2704]

How is this strictly for fighting games? Is the placement of the buttons really a problem or does it jus take time to get use to it?

[@General_Lazlo]

I watched a couple of ur videos now n based on ur recommendation and my needs with the controllers im go with the duelsense edge.. but i was really looking for a reason for the victrix pro at first.

[@jamesbevan4479]

I picked this up 2 weeks ago mostly for use with ps5, seeing as I already have brook adapters and a Razor Raiju ultimate ps4 pad to accommodate my "Pro controller" needs on other platforms like my series X, switch and ps2. I gotta be honest, I'm a little disappointed with the Victrix BFG. I'll still keep it, and for my ps5 it's a serviceable pro controller, swapping stick placement and buttons is nice, but compared to the ps4 Razer I own, it ain't nowhere near as a sturdy build. I would reccomend people pay out a little more to get the Razer ps5 pad, I wish I did. 7/10.

[@Big____Ej]

So can you play mw2 cause there is gyro

[@pustulioyo]

Ignoring the fact that literally every game controller ever made is mostly made out of plastic, it was necessary for the modular build while keeping a decent price point, at least that's my guess and I believe they succeeded on that front. If it didn't have the modules, this controller would have to be at least $50 or $60 cheaper in order to justify its price, but with the module technology, I think it's a fair price. Besides, the plates holding down the modules are metal and I believe the modules themselves are surrounded by metal. A lot of people don't like a lot of metal on their controllers, especially when it comes to the buttons and analog sticks. I know personally, I have an 8-BitDo Ultimate controller that was made to celebrate the Famicom's Anniversary And I simply cannot use it to play Super Smash Bros because it has solid metal analog sticks that like to snap back, no matter how careful I am. Luckily, I can replace the analog sticks very easily, the company sells them on their website. But I digress, I think the word you're looking for here is "premium", this controller is the least premium feeling, which I would agree with. I personally use the Victrix, I'm not dogging on it, it's still of good quality and the plastic it's made out of seems perfectly fine, it's just not quite as nice feeling to most people as the Edge and Wolverine. I personally think it feels fine, the asymmetrical joystick configuration was the deciding factor for me anyhow and the BFG is $70 less than the Wolverine. So it's less premium feeling, not "more plastic" feeling, that statement is absolutely ridiculous. That's like calling one brand of water more wet feeling than another.

[@strikelight]

Had for a month. Diagonals on dpad aren't accurate at all. Tested on the latest victrix hub and confirmed directions get triggered incorrectly. The dpad needs a dead zone setting. Very disappointing.

[@godofsaiyanz2617]

Your voice is awesome 👌🏼

[@hyperbomb180]

I went with this instead of the edge and I regret it simply because of potential stick drift/ not selling replacement modules.

[@ColdComrade]

I don’t think I want this anymore. It drops connection sometimes? Nah I’m not spending money on this. I’ll keep doing research before buying my next pad.

[@danilo9642]

Does connection drop for Ps5?

[@draco2xx]

great controller, people complaining don't know what they're talking about

[@christinehede7578]

I turn rumble off any way, so no rumble is not a deal breaker.

[@juicebox8418]

Can you remap the L3 & R3 to back paddles?or is just the buttons

[@christinehede7578]

@@juicebox8418 have no idea with the victrix but I can with the power A fusion pro I use for my pc and with my scuf for ps5

[@manuelcasado43]

This or dualsense edge. I feel like the edge feels more premium but lacks alot of pc support

[@JDxxxxxx]

Wish the edge had 4 paddles though

[@Hemestal]

I'm so disappointed in the pads svailable for the ps5 (as a fgc enthusiast). The hori octa is ok, but its also flimsy as hell, super light and feels like its going to break if i squeeze it hard enough, also the pad isnt very good. The BFG is also very flimsily made but this is more than twice the price of the octa, i like this one the better just because of the disc pad which is far superior to the Dualsense and edge x pads. The Xbox Elite disc pad is still the best pad for fighting games bar none. The dual sense is of much higher quality but its cross pad is a straight downgrade from the Dualshock 4, way too imprecise. The edge is even sturdier and heavier than the Dualsense and feels very premium in your hands. It also has higher quality materials on the back so it doesnt get as dirty as fast as the dualsense does and its easier to clean but the pad is just as bad and the paddles are useless for games like SF6 because they are too sensitive and cannot be mapped in the game. Its a shame the Edge has no disc adapter for the pad like any other "premium" controller. This sucks because more and more people are.moving to leverless and I cant mechanically play on leverless thanks to an injury in my left hand so im stuck with this lineup of pads that are far inferior to their ps4 counterparts.

[@donclyburn9497]

You had no script for this video lol 😂😂😂

[@PeeGeeThirteen]

I like it but I don't love it. Paddle buttons are annoying, even when disabled. 2 points knock off comfort , i give it a 8/10

[@MasterBen117]

I search a ps5 Controller with Xbox Layout i will Test it

[@pphead4312]

YEE 😎

[@govindadiscodancer6652]

It's weirddddd

[@eatdahl]

£180 lmao what a joke

[@jonaskromwell4464]

Xbox Victrix Gambit is absolute shit. It's terrible. If this is anything like that, it's going to be the same.

[@govindadiscodancer6652]

Damn you cute