Not all peripherals are created equal, be they mice, keyboards, or controllers, and the Thrustmaster eSwap X 2 Professional goals to be the pad that caters to your playstyle regardless of the scenario. Bettering on the design of the unique eSwap X Professional, with mechanical switches and improved module swapping mechanisms, there’s lots going for this sophomore effort.
The competitors for the title of greatest PC controller is fierce, with titans like Microsoft and Sony offering loads of compelling mainstream and premium choices. With a view to separate itself from the gang, Thrustmaster has its work lower out for itself, however the eSwap X 2 Professional may very well be the proper pad for a professional-feeling gaming expertise.
The headline function of the eSwap X 2 Professional is undoubtedly its swappable modules. Dubbed ‘T-Mod expertise’, you’re in a position to change any of the modules on the controller, be it the D-Pad or thumbsticks, rapidly and simply (because of a toolless set up system). The thought of a D-Pad within the typical place of a thumbstick sounds very interesting to me, significantly for combating video games.
Talking of which, the D-Pad itself has apparently been designed in collaboration with combating sport professionals. It options mechanical switches which have an activation distance of simply 0.45mm, so that you shouldn’t want to fret about journey time in clutch moments. Thrustmaster additionally says the ergonomics have been particularly made “to allow you to hyperlink up your diagonals fully easily”, which is especially necessary for the likes of Avenue Fighter 6.
The face buttons on the pad are mechanical too, with an excellent decrease activation distance of 0.3mm. Thrustmaster claims this offers it a 64% benefit versus typical membrane methods. How a lot this may be felt in observe, nevertheless, as with all peripheral efficiency claims like this, will naturally range relying on no matter you’re used to utilizing.
Thrustmaster additionally claims that its S5 NXG mini-sticks have a larger lifespan in comparison with earlier variations. Both manner, the flexibility to swap out your thumbstick as soon as its supplies have rundown, or if it suffers from an unlucky case of the dreaded drift, is actually a plus.
You’ll be able to pre-order the eSwap X 2 Professional from the Thrustmaster retailer now, in addition to study extra about its different options, such because the controls afforded by the ThrustmapperX software program. It’ll set you again $169.99 (£169.99), so be ready to pay a reasonably penny for this premium pad.
