Cyclone 2 and Vader 4 Pro are probably the best controllers you can get on the market right now for under $100. I am interested in the Thunderobot G80 though, that has the extra shortcut bumbers like Razer controllers and comes with hot swappable stick modules with different tension levels Really nicely produced video, keep up the great work
Just ordered the Cyclone 2 over the Vader 4 Pro because of all the praise I've been hearing about TMR sticks, but now I'm starting to worry the inferior D-Pad would make more of a difference. How much worse is the D-Pad on the Cyclone? Have you tested it with any fighters/sidescrollers? Thanks for the review btw!
good review, i also have both of these and so far have returned two of my vaders due to there being a very minor amount of drift on the right sticks but I ordered the assassins creed version as my "third times a charm" option and so far its been pretty much perfect. I love both of these with the vader taking the lead because of the slightly better triggers and trigger stops plus the tension rings which really help dial in the feel of your sticks to your preference. I do agree though that these feel very similar during gameplay, i've had no issues using either and have noticed an improvement in my aiming.
The stippling on the shoulder buttons leans it's way towards rolling your finger up when it's on the trigger. it's a quicker motion and the little cutout where the grip is on the shoulder lets you do that,
I got one the other day and I love it, so much better than the gamesir g7 se I’ve been using, I like that the cyclone is more shaped like the factory xbox controller, and the trigger stops are nice
wow, Nice review! I have doubts between this and the Vader 4 Pro, I found it at a similar price. 5 bucks of difference between the vader and the cyclone...
Just got this controller myself. Appreciate you walking through it and giving your thoughts!
Cyclone 2 and Vader 4 Pro are probably the best controllers you can get on the market right now for under $100.
I am interested in the Thunderobot G80 though, that has the extra shortcut bumbers like Razer controllers and comes with hot swappable stick modules with different tension levels
Really nicely produced video, keep up the great work
Thank you! I'll have to look into thunderonot
Just ordered the Cyclone 2 over the Vader 4 Pro because of all the praise I've been hearing about TMR sticks, but now I'm starting to worry the inferior D-Pad would make more of a difference. How much worse is the D-Pad on the Cyclone? Have you tested it with any fighters/sidescrollers?
Thanks for the review btw!
I'm not much of a fighter 😂. But yeah they're fine? I personally just like the shape and feedback of the Vader dpad more. But I like circle dpads 🤷
good review, i also have both of these and so far have returned two of my vaders due to there being a very minor amount of drift on the right sticks but I ordered the assassins creed version as my "third times a charm" option and so far its been pretty much perfect. I love both of these with the vader taking the lead because of the slightly better triggers and trigger stops plus the tension rings which really help dial in the feel of your sticks to your preference. I do agree though that these feel very similar during gameplay, i've had no issues using either and have noticed an improvement in my aiming.
Yeah I still have both and definitely miss not having the tension adjustment on the cyclone 😞
We want the review episode please❤
Will do!
The stippling on the shoulder buttons leans it's way towards rolling your finger up when it's on the trigger. it's a quicker motion and the little cutout where the grip is on the shoulder lets you do that,
id be interested in your findings. I also have both for testing coming from an Elite Series 2
So far both are better than the elite 2 tbh
I got one the other day and I love it, so much better than the gamesir g7 se I’ve been using, I like that the cyclone is more shaped like the factory xbox controller, and the trigger stops are nice
Can you use the 3.5mm jack with the dongle? I mean does the controller audio works through dongle or do I have to connect it through wire?
how the controllers compare so far? i cant personally decide which one to get
So far. You can't go wrong either way, it's more about the price. If it's close money wise get the vader
I'm debating between these 2 controllers myself 🤔 Amazon has the Vader 4 on a Cyber Monday deal for $63 without the charging dock.
What's d-pad is better for platformers, retro games? How do you connect Vader via wireless dongle in linux?
Hmm I'd probably say either is good. Personal choice for me is Vader cause of the shape. I'm using bazzite to play with the controller
wow, Nice review! I have doubts between this and the Vader 4 Pro, I found it at a similar price. 5 bucks of difference between the vader and the cyclone...
If it's that close Vader lol
and how much more accurate or better the sticks are on cyclone 2 is the difference noticible?and how much better is the dpad on vader4
Tbh I don't really notice a difference, just more in terms of comfort/style
So what is better in general
I'll make a full review for it soon. But probably the cyclone for your money
so which one would you recommend? currently the vader 4 pro is for 13 bucks more than the cyclone
If you just want the controller go vader
Which is best?
For me cyclone 2 only because it's cheaper
wich sticks is better for u
So far, I like Vader cause you can adjust the tension
Nice video. Vader 4 Pro is superior I think. Imagine Apex 5 or Vader 5.
It is. Idk for the money tho. That's the hard part
Wich one feels more like a Xbox controller?
Vader
Hidden Gem
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