Thrustmaster ESWAP X Pro Controller for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Windows

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There’s no doubt the Thrustmaster eSwap X Pro is a top-quality gamepad. But it doesn’t quite match up to the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 in some important respects. Press and hold down the button for the profile that you want to restore to the default settings, until the two profile LEDs flash (for approximately 10 seconds); then release the button. A. Select the profile to be modified, then press the MAP button. The profile selection LED flashes. You’ll really feel like you’re driving, thanks to a truly game-changing experience with the new RACING WHEEL MODULE included with ESWAP XR PRO CONTROLLER FORZA HORIZON 5 EDITION. Strip off the magnets, the removable modules and other design cleverness, and you’re left with a fairly conventional plastic shell. It’s a reminder much of what makes a pad seem expensive is the weight. The Thrustmaster eSwap X Pro weighs 320g, according to Thrustmaster’s specs and our scales, which is 25g less than the Xbox Elite Controller Series 2: in the same ballpark.

ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER - | Thrustmaster

Thrustmaster’s included one is decent, but we’re not convinced it’s better than (or even perhaps as good as) the Xbox One pad for those thumb-rolling Hadouken gestures. And Microsoft improved the Xbox Series pad in this regard for the Series X and Series S.Measuring 6.09 x 4.72 x 2.63 inches (WLH), the overall build is a little larger than the Xbox Series X controller, but it specifically has much longer handles, not unli-ke a PlayStation controller. That makes sense, as the original Eswap Pro was made for the PS4, and its design seems to be heavily based on the Astro C40 TR, another modular controller also designed for the PS4. The big chassis is a boon, handles and all. It fits well and fills your hands when you grab it, so there’s no need to grip tightly. Your fingertips have plenty of room to post up at the base of the handles, giving you easy access to the rear buttons. And though that bigger frame and the modular parts add some mass – the Eswap X Pro weighs 329 grams, versus the Series X controller’s 287 grams – the well-balanced Eswap X Pro makes that heft feel like a comfort rather than a burden. It’s not necessarily a new model, but boy is it the best PC controller you can get right now. Offering all the features, mappable buttons, design flourishes, and comfort that you could want from a PC controller, the Elite Series 2 is likely to be most PC players’ first pad of choice given any option – and any budget. If you’re on a limited budget, then the Turtle Beach Recon-R makes for the best cheap PC controller in our eyes. It punches well above its weight and treads the line between value and quality very well indeed – Turtle Beach knew what to shed or cut corners on for cost saving while retaining a bunch of features that can provide versatility and customisation. As mentioned, I’m less enthusiastic about the rear buttons. Setting aside the fact that it takes time to acclimate to using them, I found that the rear panel felt crowded when I tried to use them in place of the face buttons. Without alternate configuration options, that’s really all they’re good for. Purchasing Guide

Thrustmaster eSwap X PRO Controller Xbox One/Series X/PC

Open the Microsoft Store, search for ThrustmapperX and install the software on your PC, or else visit:Third-party pads like the Thrustmaster eSwap X Pro always make you assess your priorities. Customization outside of the modular system is another highlight here. Make sure that you have the latest driver version 1.50 installed. If not, please follow the instructions below. Open the Microsoft Store, search for ThrustmapperX and install the software on your Xbox, or else visit: Please make sure you have the latest firmware version installed. If the latest version is not installed, follow the instructions below.

Thrustmaster eSwap X Pro Controller review | TechRadar

The ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER lets you adjust the physical range of travel on the triggers, for the best fit with your gaming style. We don’t love these, and have found it quite easy to accidentally press them when casually playing a game that doesn't need this kind of control, Slay the Spire in our case. Razer’s Wolverine offers a sort-of half-way solution, with much larger centrally positioned rear buttons.Like most third-party Xbox controllers, the controller mapping options are somewhat limited. You can only remap the core D-pad functions, the face buttons, bumper, triggers, and rear buttons. You cannot change any of the system buttons or Thrustmaster’s added settings inputs. Also, you can only swap among those inputs, unlike the Xbox Elite controllers, which add additional functions like launching apps or additional capture options. This increasingly seems to be the norm among third-party gear for consoles, but it severely limits the utility of both the configuration app and the rear buttons. Thrustmaster Eswap X Pro – Performance and Gaming Thrustmaster does not appear to sell a longer version. Just buy a USB extender cable if you need a greater length.