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

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We are also not huge fans of the rear controls, one of the mainstays of ultra-expensive pads like the Thrustmaster eSwap X Pro. The Xbox Elite Controller uses removable paddles, which put these controls right where you want them to be.

eSwap XR Pro Controller Forza Horizon 5 Edition Thrustmaster eSwap XR Pro Controller Forza Horizon 5 Edition

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. The adjustable positioning of the modules on the gamepad — either right in the middle of a game, or when you’re not playing — lets you adapt the configuration for the best possible fit with your needs, or those of your team.

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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.

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The Thrustmaster eSwap X Pro’s modular system is easily the most catchy part of this pad, and the obvious reason to buy instead of an Xbox Elite pad, Razer Wolverine or Scuf Prestige. Flawless responsiveness — thanks to the tact switches incorporated into each module and button — is a must when it comes to boosting your chances of victory. To the right of that port comes a triple treat of buttons that allow for mapping those rear-placed buttons (a simple process of mapping button to button), along with two profile switches (signified by apron-mounted lighting) for when you need to go fully ‘pro’. Yep, you heard us right – the Thrustmaster eSwap XR Pro Controller for Xbox in Forza Horizon 5 trim comes complete with a teeny tiny steering wheel, one that can be dropped onto the controller in mere seconds, letting you become more immersed with your racing scene than ever before. Don’t get us wrong, it is no match for a full race wheel set-up and if you’re really serious about shaving the milliseconds or hitting the apexes, then we’d most definitely point you to the way of the Thrustmaster T248 Wheel or T128 Wheel. But if you don’t want to get that involved, this could still be a fun little way of playing.

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To make your search easier, we’ve compiled a list of our favourites and some of the top contenders for the best PC controller that you can buy right now. Naturally, some of these will also offer compatibility on their ‘mother’ platform which offers some extra versatility, but each of the below has its own attractions for PC too. There are some familiar faces, but also one or two that might prove to be perfect fits for you. Best PC controllers in 2023 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 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.