Review on Microsoft Xbox Series Bundle, Electric Volt by Wiktor Michalski (Li ᠌

Name: Microsoft Xbox Series Bundle, Electric Volt
Item: Microsoft Xbox Series Bundle, Electric Volt
Rating: 4

May 29, 2023

A practical product, nothing to complain about.

Overall, it's not a terrible controller, but it has its issues.
It's severely lacking in three games that don't support the gamepad and have adaptable controls; - I'd want at least two extra buttons for the money, like on the bottom. Tactile is not awful, but you have a month to improve the texture and plastic so that it doesn't creak down and is more comfortable; - As a consumer, I would want to see more trustworthy sticks, especially since there is a solution, but of course it costs other money, so it's not a minus in writing; - There are numerous confirmed incidents of sticks drifting after some time, and it's evident that this is how they manufacture obsolescence. I'd like a set, but one that includes a battery rather than two separate battery packs;

Pros

- Ease of usage, fits snugly in the palm; everything feels good when touched or clicked; - USB-C for connection to a console, PC, or other device for charging (with a branded battery or an equal comparable); - Power source(s) (can use standard AA batteries or insert a rechargeable battery of your choice, depending on the model); Bluetooth or hardwired connectivity that is reliable; - It has a trendy look, and it's a beautiful thing without any frills or embellishments that don't add anything to the design.

Cons

Vibration is basic and does not function in many PC games; in those games where it does, only motors in the handles are involved; and motors in the triggers are never employed. The price is high, of course, compared to DualSanse, and the design is quite simple; only 2 batteries are provided and nothing else. - Nothing can be changed in the PC's settings, nothing can be altered in the proprietary software, and the handles' vibration cannot be reassigned to triggers or anything similar. - Not happy that a month in, the box started making creaking noises in my hands, that the button in the dark wants to burn out my eyes, and that I can't turn it off in the preferences. No g-sensor! How interesting! Oh no, it works in DualSanse but not here. The year is still 202, and now even headphones have accelerometers built in. While it's true that the vast majority of PC games probably wouldn't benefit from it, many other projects and emulators certainly would! While older Bluetooth headsets were unable to switch between many devices at once, modern headphones often feature this capability, making it possible to seamlessly move between your computer, gaming console, and mobile device without having to reset or power down any of them. The gamepad's 3.5 mm headphone jack must be used for any audio playback. However, this jack is only useful for PCs and mobile phones when the gamepad is connected to the computer via USB; when the gamepad is connected via Bluetooth, the sound is played through the speakers of the computer or phone, negating the need for headphones.

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Petar Angelov ᠌

July 13, 2023

Pros: For me, this is the most comfortable gamepad. Got cons: Haven't noticed any downsides yet.

Wiktor Pozna ᠌

July 10, 2023

Pros: The keys respond well. Smooth sticks, do not pick up. Got cons: Not enough coverage area, ie. connection is lost, even with Bluetooth connected.