FLYDIGI Vader 4 Pro Gaming Controller

Before I start, I want to say that I recommend watching reviews of this controller on YouTube. (I’m going to comment on my specific unit). There is no shortage of them given the hype surrounding this unit and FlyDigi’s high-profile status. Personally, I would recommend the one by Gamer Heaven. Pugh’s Review was also good, and I assume VCuda’s will also be good once he finishes editing it. (All 3 have no problem calling out a problem if they see one, so I’ve come to trust them). I’ve only just started using this controller (on Ghost of Tsushima, and tested the d-pad specifically on FighterZ), but when I first picked it up….wow, I was floored. It had the best hand-feel I’ve experienced yet. Had enough weight that it felt of sound build-quality. I’m very glad they decided to add texture to the back, and this is the first time I’ve seen the texture on the “face” of the bumpers (L1 & R1), as opposed to the underside of them (which SHOULD be the norm, but isn’t for whatever reason). The buttons are in good positions and they all actuate very well. Honestly, the bumpers and triggers are the best I’ve ever felt. FlyDigi is known for good bumpers (--- as far as I’ve heard, I’ve only had the Vader 2 previously but this applies to them, too), able to actuate them with any part of your finger (tip, middle, etc). When in analog-mode the triggers are the best I’ve felt. Previously even triggers I’d consider good still felt hollow and I could imagine seeing an empty trigger push a little spring down to the magnet sensor (assuming hall-triggers). These however, feel “full”. This might just be because of the vibration in the triggers, but it definitely makes me feel more confident in the build quality. In digital/stopped mode, the triggers have a very satisfying click. Lastly, with the Vader 2 my biggest gripe was that when you pressed the triggers all the way in with the body of your index finger (I tend to do this, as opposed to the tip, clicking), you’d hit the shell of the controller because they depressed so deeply. With the 4 Pro, the body doesn’t jut out as much and the triggers don’t sink so deeply, so it feels much better even with my (possibly) atypical pressing method. Speaking of controller vibration, this is my first controller to have vibration that is more advanced than the typical half-cylinder spinning in the handle, and I must say it CLEARLY feels better. I didn’t think I’d care, but it’s pretty cool. The mechanical face buttons are great. Not much more to say. It’s my second controller with them and I really prefer them. The 6 macro buttons, despite not being mechanical, all actuate well and are in *good enough* spots. The 2 under the body aren’t quite as good as the 2 under the handles, but they’re fine. Personally, I think manufacturers should place 2 each under the handles (it’s rare, but I have seen this set-up. Unfortunately, not on any hall-effect controller). Also, what would really put this controller even further over the top, would be moving C & Z (or just adding 2 more buttons) to the shoulder area (by the bumpers & triggers). Ditch the cell-phone holder attachment point, I doubt many people use that. 2 buttons there are very ergonomical (on other controllers I’ve used), and you don’t have to take your fingers off the sticks to use them, like you would with C & Z at their current locations. The sticks are great, as are the tension rings. They’re easy to change and the sticks rotate smoothly at various tensions. Before this even came (which, it came in a couple days despite predicting a couple-weeks (ie: directly from China) -so, bonus points here), I purchased FlyDigi replacement (taller) sticks, and they attached very easily (and I really noticed the difference). If you’re interested in those – get them from AliExpress. They’re under 1 dollar there, compared to 20-something on Amazon (& zero shipping!). I tested the stick circularity on both the circular & square algorithms, and I’ll just summarize by saying they were very accurate. At first the snap-back didn’t *seem* great, but that’s because the controller is more transparent in regards to the actual values being produced (while some controllers run algorithms but don’t tell you). When the sticks are not moved for 3 seconds, they auto re-calibrate to a perfect center (assuming you leave that option switched on). ADENDUM (because I didn’t get around to posting this review right away): While video reviews I watched said the tension rings “probably” wouldn’t move during gameplay, that it took some effort – I’ve found this to be untrue, at least when you have the sticks set looser. I began playing a game without aiming (the right stick is just a camera), so I made both sticks 3 notches above Min, and with a gameplay session (2ish hours) with lots of flicking the camera around (I like to take in the whole environment, lol), I found it went 1 or so notches looser (& this has happened enough for me to accept this will continue to happen). When I was playing GoT & had the right stick at max (for bow-aiming), it never did this, though. For whatever reason, the left stick didn’t seem to get more loose (though, if you were playing a FPS with erratic back & forth flicking, I could see this happening). If your right stick isn’t for aiming, & already set fairly loose, it shouldn’t matter if it’s getting even more loose (based on that game style), but I wanted to be clear that it’s something that happens. I tried setting them to 4 above Min, and didn’t find them to have moved at all, after that. As I said, I tested the d-pad in a fighting game, doing quarter-circle movements, and it was as smooth as butter. Like with the sticks, I don’t have much more to say, the quality is very good. The battery life has been great so far (no light, and moderate vibration). I charged it once “accidentally” because I thought it died, but actually I had somehow hit the mode button over to Switch-mode (& it stopped working in my PC game). Since that charge, I still haven’t had to recharge it for decent number of 2ish-hour gaming sessions. (I don’t know about most people, but something like 6+ hour sessions are rare for me, so anything really is fine. I keep a back-up wired controller nearby, and I don’t mind plugging a wire into this controller if it comes to it). Finally, the software suite is great. I was familiar with the older version used with the Vader 2, and this one adds even more options. No complaints so far (though I do echo the sentiment that it would be nice to be able to change the window-size).

Significantly better than the stock Xbox controllers. I got tired of dealing with stick drift so I primarily bought the Vader 4 pro for its hall-effect analog sticks. The second reason was seamless connection to the Nintendo switch which absolutely sealed the deal for me. The other features were added bonus. What I liked the most was the adjustable tension on the analog sticks. I use it on the lightest setting and I absolutely love it. In comparison, the tension gets so light that using other controllers after this such as the Dualsense 5 feels like im trying to push a car with just my thumbs. Yes, the difference is that noticeable.

Llego con drift, no fuciono la flecha derecha e izquierda, el stick izquierdo siempre estaba presionado y no funcionaban correctamente los botones lb, select y start. Es mucho mejor el WOLVERINE V3 PRO Adicional, la caja llego toda golpeada de las esquinas.

O produto é muito eficiente e prático para usar. Possue várias opções de uso no jogo.

I learned of the Flydigi Vader 4 Pro after watching a few reviews and scouring Reddit. Some reviewers were saying it was the better controller over the Gulikit KK3 Max, which is the same price, and so I pulled the trigger and ordered it. When I unboxed the controller, I was impressed. It instantly felt good in my hands. It’s not a large controller and works with my smaller hands. It has a stout feeling without being heavy and I can hold on to it for lengthy gaming sessions without fatiguing. Everything about the controller feels quality. The Hall Effect joysticks feel like joysticks and the force-adjustment feature sticks into place. They’re also markings on them so you can easily synchronize them with one another. They come off a little too tall and it is difficult to reach the select button from the left joystick. I find myself lifting my thumb over to hit the button. Triggers are quality and the vibration is crisp and confident. You’re able to instantly change from a mouse click to a pull, but it takes a little fidgeting with. The clicky primary XYAB buttons are reassuring and snap back quickly. The additional C and Z buttons don’t get in the way. In fact, they can be a little hard to find with your thumb. Their placement also feels a little unnatural. But if you can get used to it, then being able to program macros to them is a nice feature. The four back buttons are useful. They take a little getting used to and are easy to mix up with the trigger switches, but they are good for macros. I primarily play Helldivers 2 and being able to program stratagems to the buttons is super convenient. The home and function buttons are there. They’re hidden behind the right joystick and directional pad and are kind of hard to find. But I rarely need them, so it’s not really an issue. It does take forever to turn off the controller, but I discovered it has a sleep function, and now just leave it to that. The lighting is cool, and I leave it on. You can adjust it in the software to flicker fast or stay stagnant. The FlydigiSpaceStation software is effective but a little sketchy. It requires additional downloads and permissions. I advise you to tread carefully. But with this software, you can truly customize the controller to your fancy and it’s easy to figure out. It’s a little buggy and you need to update everything (i.e., the software, the controller, and the dongle.) Overall, I highly recommend the controller. I’ve used a DualSense for years now and this is lightyears better than those. For starters, drift is no longer an issue with the Vader. I’ve gone through 3 DualSense controllers because of that issue and was growing frustrated. I initially went with the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth, but the right button was dead on arrival. So, I returned it. Nothing of the sort occurred with the Vader. It worked perfectly and after some tinkering, I got it all figured out. If you’re on the fence, don’t be. Buy it.