FLYDIGI Vader 4 Pro PC Controller Force Adjustment Lever Joystick Hall & Micro 2-in-1 Triggers 1000Hz Report Rate Stereo Vibration 800mAh Multi-Platform Controller for PC/NS/TV/Android/Laptop

The FLYDIGI Vader 4 Pro is a feature-rich, high-performance controller designed for PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile gaming. It boasts Hall Effect analog sticks with adjustable tension, mechanical ABXY buttons, and versatile triggers that switch between analog and digital modes. The solid build quality and comfortable grip enhance long gaming sessions.Unlike many other controllers where thumbstick pads tend to crack or wear out quickly, the **Vader 4 Pro features highly durable analog sticks** with a reinforced design. The **thumb pads are built to withstand extensive use** without the common issues of splitting or peeling, making them ideal for long-term play.With multiple connectivity options (wired, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth), a 1000Hz polling rate, and customization via Flydigi Space Station software, it offers excellent responsiveness. The 800mAh battery provides 10-12 hours of playtime, though software usability could improve.Verdict: A great choice for gamers seeking precision, durability, and customization at a competitive price.

The media could not be loaded. In terms of rankings this controller is up there with the higher quality ones. I didn’t realize that there could be such a quality difference. This is two tiers above the Manba and one tier above the Xbox controller imo.You name the category, it is better.It feels like it is higher quality, button presses feel similar to a mechanical keyboard press, lighting options, fine tune adjustments, tunable idle sleep mode, extra buttons that you can bind to your mouse or keyboard, no stuttering, no lag, input consistency, vibration feel, the switch on the bottom makes it easy to switch from my pc to firestick (android), trigger feel, joystick mod, in game deadzone remains ultra low since purchase (0.04), no calluses from extended play on claw grip, Eventually I’ll dock it. Only minuscule things are that this controller has a weird slot in the front for a separate product, and that the Manba tells you battery percentage while the controller just has a tiny red-orange light that is easy to miss when locked in a game session. If the chevron light/rumble motors/app were able to notify me about my battery that would be a cool addition. My controller has not died on me while playing yet. I charge every two gaming sessions and I play for hours (like overnight hours on games like RL) with the light’s brightness at the lowest setting. Also clean it if you’re a sweaty tryhard in your game.

My Beitong Asura 2 Pro was losing its edge and I saw in the recommendations the Vader-4. With all its bells and whistles it looked like a good bet. Installed the config software, made some adjustments, and put in some game time in Halo Infinite.Let's do the breakdown! Positives first.The construction is STURDY. Weighing about as much as the Asura 2, still less than the Power-A Fusion 2, but feeling more substantial in the hand than both. Every face button is extremely satisfying to use. Good clicky feedback.The analog sticks feel fantastic in their throw. The adjusters remove the need for anything third party like precision rings, and are very straight forward to use. The trigger stops allowing for change from a full throw to a quick click is FANTASTIC. Genuinely impressive design. The macro buttons along the back are all in good positions and easy to reach.Thr configuration software is also great. Easy to find, install, and use. Very user friendly.I said in my review of the Asura 2 that a good controller won't change your life, but just doing the job well and over time makes the biggest difference. You don't want to have difficulty while you're playing and constantly be suspecting your controller.Which brings us to the bad. It's a short list though.The Vader-4 and the the Asura-2 use the SAME. AWFUL. ANALOG STICKS. Points to the Vader for using rubberized ones instead of bare plastic ones like the Asura, but the pads are HUGE. Bigger than any controller I've ever seen or used other than specifically in this class of controllers. And they just... feel wrong. Maybe others aren't bothered, but essentially they're a concave dual shock style stick and for some that'll be fine, for me twice now it's just a plain "no".Just like with the Asura, I changed out the sticks to the sticks I originally had in the PA Fusion. Unlike the Asura, I came up against the build quality of the Vader which is seemingly complex beyond reason. This isn't an official review complaint, just a nitpick as an enthusiast who has dismantled a LOT of controllers. A four screw shell with additional plastic clips that have to be PRYED APART is either an anti-tampering design or someone was feeling extra mean in the design phase. I've never spent so long trying to dismantle and put a controller back together. EVER.But these are only problems if you really dislike the sticks like I do. And strangely enough? The original pads just pop off, ready to receive another pad like you see on the picture... but uh... they don't sell one. So maybe a pad assortment could be a option to buy in the future? Easy way to fix this whole situation, I'd say.Only other thing, the D-Pad is too large for how close it is to the left stick. Its design is riffing on the XB Elite 8-Way pad, which is neat. But it's not removable and at least on my experience so far you hit it accidentally. A lot. Because it's also sensitive (which is a plus. Good switches).Overall, I tear through controllers a lot. I can definitely feel and see where the money goes with the Vader-4. With the new sticks in, it feels amazing (I don't recommend trying to change them). It's recommend this to you or a friend, anyone not nearly so picky as me. And as for me, I have screwdrivers and time and I made it a great controller for *me* that I'd happily buy again.

I was looking for a replacement for my EasySMX controller as it developed stick drift and a stuck middle button. That controller was around 30$ when I got it. This was around 70$. I saw all the fancy language on the page and figured "Why not?" but since then I haven't used anything aside from the bluetooth function, the wireless receiver function, or the USB-C connection. I had planned to remap commands to the extra buttons for other games (Helldivers 2 for example), but never got around to it and eventually didn't need to.So I haven't had a reason or need for its features at all. Please keep in mind the controller itself is great, it's hefty and sturdy and not cheap feeling in the slightest. It holds a good charge, the buttons are responsive, and I'm sure the button remapping, micro triggers, tension adjust, and whatever else would be useful if you needed it... but I don't and never have used them.So I kind of wasted my money and could have gotten something half as expensive. That's on me, but it's a good controller. Just make sure you'll really need it and it is worth your needs for its price (68$ after tax). Otherwise I'd recommend just getting an EasySMX 9110 controller if you just need it for general PC gaming like me.