Hehhe, i got the afterglow, it's my primary gamepad.. love the back 'buttons'... does the afterglow have gyro? I got mine at a thrift store, never seen the instructions.
This is a very good controller. The rainbow effect is the biggest highlight. I was attracted by this appearance at first sight. Of course, the somatosensory assistance is also good, but I think there are some shortcomings. This is a wired controller with a type c interface , I can't understand. I think the wireless controller will be better, because I like to play games on the sofa.
Now I understand why the third party company that made this controller is called "BigBigWon". By itself, it kicks ass, but armed with its app, it conquers universes (and more)!
On PC I prefer wired, I don't like input lag and I also don't like charging/swapping batteries. From a couch perspective, I would prefer wireless so I don't trip over the cord and break my neck lol
Thank you for the long-awaited review. I had the idea to take it (when the ElitistS sold out), but in the end the discounts were decided for me and I took GuliKit King-Kong pro... Handsome! Sticks, ABXY buttons, triggers, everything is a complete delight, but... after I click-click-clicked the L1 and R1 buttons, put it in a nice place on the shelf and continued to play on my old 8Bitdo SF30 pro))))
Best controller innovation I ever saw was vents on the hand grips. I had a PS3 controller with 2 or 3 fan speeds and vents to keep my hands cool... I miss it. Something like the Logitech ChillStream.
Disco Controller :D A whole lot of functions in ONE controller. Nice! And i also like the transparent look. Very glossy, isn‘t it a fingerprint magnet?
It looks like an ok controller, but if I ever buy a wired controller for the switch, I'd buy the licensed ones because they have nintendo branded designs that look really sick. Nice review Russ
@@certifiedbruhmoment85 oh I agree about buying licensed controllers, I think it’s funny that this was a licensed xbox controller that somehow has been rebranded and doesn’t even work natively on an xbox
Odd that you needed the R90 adapter to make the controller work on Batocera/EmuELEC/etc since Nintendo switch controllers work wired on those Game OSs and this controller works on a Switch and is seen as a pro controller... For that matter if the controller works with the R90 because it's seen as an xbox wired controller - those work on the various GameOSs out of the box too... Perhaps you should retest the controller without the R90 adapter on Batocera/EmuELEC/etc ?
Hi Eric, I spent several hours testing everything, I apologize if the video implied that I didn't. I had footage of me trying each of these without an adapter but chose to cut it out so as not to lengthen the video too much. The controller most definitely doesn't work with PS4, Batocera, or EmuELEC without an R90 adapter.
I missed this Russ! Seeing and hearing good things about this controller so I pulled the trigger today and ordered it. If it doesn’t work easily on the Xbox, I will return it. Everyone calls this a PC and switch controller, but look at the damn face buttons. This was intended for the Xbox. 🏆🦍🚀 This model you have looks older
As the owner and user of 3 of these controllers (formerly made BY PDP), I can guarantee with authority that the programable wheels in the back don't feel unnatural, nor unconfortable, takes very little time to get used to them, although is worth pointing out that they are not reliable as they would often register some incorrect imputs, not because they are old now but, right out of the box, not that it is a deal breaker though, the controller itself is pretty durable with some exceptions where the triggers might break (really, one of them snapped), which is a gamble, the quality of the buttons is really good, taking more than a simple beating and still standing, the D-pad is not bad and could get better as you use it, the d-pads are not good by default, you gotta work them until they are well trained and seasoned (something every reviewer and casual player fails to realize or perceive. It's been almost 5 years since i got mine and they are still kicking. Is really disgusting how people used to praise micro usb interface over the previous mini usb, regarding it to be superior than its predecesor and now complaints about it being crap. It's still good, not the best, definitely not gross, is a very good interface.
Hi, are you referring to the PDP Afterglow? If so, this is an entirely different controller made by a different company. For example, the Afterglow is an officially licensed Xbox controller, whereas this one doesn't work on the Xbox at all. I can't compare it to the PDP controllers since I don't own those.
Well I think compared to the superior usb-c, micro usb is kind of shite. But these controllers its fine since the cord plugs into a a nice firm housing that fits nice and tight and doesnt wiggle around.
@@robmoye7373 yeah I’m not heartbroken about the micro USB connection since it’s a wired controller anyway, which is why I chose not to explicitly mention it but instead put a funny graphic instead.
It’s funny he keeps mentioning how it feels like an xbox controller when it literally is an xbox one pdp afterglow controller….wait after watching the whole thing, you need an adaptor to use this on xbox? How? Why? It was made for that purpose, unless they changed something internally which makes no sense, why would they leave the ABXY layout as an xbox controller when it’s more of a switch controller, I know they are marketing it as a PC controller, but I have a ton of controllers and most don’t natively work on the switch without an adapter
Surprisingly, this doesn’t work on an Xbox at all. It’s not officially licensed, which is necessary to work on that console. I assume the company didn’t want to pay that licensing fee, and went for PC/Switch compatibility instead.
@@RetroGameCorps yea it’s just strange, cause I have one of the afterglow controllers and they are without a doubt the same just rebranded, just curious what they did to make it different
I know all the advertising and packaging for both the Rainbow controller and the R90 adapter excludes XBox One/X/S support. I know the Rainbow controller doesn't work by itself on XBox... But I'm still curious if there is "off-label" support with the R90 adapter on XBox? If you were able to test that? And if that doesn't work, is there *any* "Switch-to-XBox" adapter by another manufacturer that may be compatible with the Rainbow?
How did you turn off the orange LEDs that light on when you press RT LT I would like to turn them off but I don't know how to in the instruction manual didn't tell me or it could have and I'm just an idiot if you could please help me
Nice review. Looks like a good wired controller option. But, I am very surprised to see I would need an adapter for Batocera. PS4 and Xbox makes sense, but not a PC with Batocera.
I recently got this controller to play on my pc and i encountered a problem where there are 2 red lights inside that flash whenever I press certain buttons. What it does is makes it spam the shit of whatever those buttons do in game. Can you help me?
thanks a ton for the review! looks like an awesome controller, it's so unfortunate that it's so ugly tho, I could never get used to the rainbow puke :(
It's a legal disclaimer in case someone wants to sue me for messing up their system after following a tutorial. I don't expect that but hey, many of the other channels do the same thing (ETA Prime is a good example).
"No comparison with other controllers" that is odd he left that out unlike past controller reviews. i notice he favors xbox style controllers over playstation
Yeah, for this one I chose to keep it focused on the controller itself and more showcase what it would work on rather than compare it to other models. I have plans for a dedicated video where I take a bunch of third-party controllers and compare them to one another, so I didn't want to jump into that too early. I have a few others to test first :)
ok, this is a Xbox One Afterglow renamed controller 🤪
Hehhe, i got the afterglow, it's my primary gamepad.. love the back 'buttons'... does the afterglow have gyro? I got mine at a thrift store, never seen the instructions.
Came here to comment the same thing haha 😂
yeah this is pretty boring imo
Yeah this is just a pdp Afterglow controller with gyro added.
@@ferdgerbeler8494 Do know they released one for the Nintendo Switch 😨
This is a very good controller. The rainbow effect is the biggest highlight. I was attracted by this appearance at first sight. Of course, the somatosensory assistance is also good, but I think there are some shortcomings. This is a wired controller with a type c interface , I can't understand. I think the wireless controller will be better, because I like to play games on the sofa.
Now I understand why the third party company that made this controller is called "BigBigWon".
By itself, it kicks ass, but armed with its app, it conquers universes (and more)!
On PC I prefer wired, I don't like input lag and I also don't like charging/swapping batteries. From a couch perspective, I would prefer wireless so I don't trip over the cord and break my neck lol
Thank you for the long-awaited review. I had the idea to take it (when the ElitistS sold out), but in the end the discounts were decided for me and I took GuliKit King-Kong pro... Handsome! Sticks, ABXY buttons, triggers, everything is a complete delight, but... after I click-click-clicked the L1 and R1 buttons, put it in a nice place on the shelf and continued to play on my old 8Bitdo SF30 pro))))
Best controller innovation I ever saw was vents on the hand grips. I had a PS3 controller with 2 or 3 fan speeds and vents to keep my hands cool... I miss it. Something like the Logitech ChillStream.
This looks like the controller you give your little brother when he wants to play with you but you don't want to play with him. 😂
Just subbed to this channel the other day and its growing to being one of my favorites.
Same but i subbed months ago:)
Disco Controller :D
A whole lot of functions in ONE controller. Nice! And i also like the transparent look.
Very glossy, isn‘t it a fingerprint magnet?
9:34 "if you have sweaty hands"
Man....I feel attacked 😆
Great work as usual! As for the macro, is this not meant to execute button combo's instead of replacing an individual button?
Sure, it can do either.
It looks like an ok controller, but if I ever buy a wired controller for the switch, I'd buy the licensed ones because they have nintendo branded designs that look really sick. Nice review Russ
Well it’s just a pdp afterglow xbox one controller that’s been rebranded
@@PatrickThomasBrady true but still
@@certifiedbruhmoment85 oh I agree about buying licensed controllers, I think it’s funny that this was a licensed xbox controller that somehow has been rebranded and doesn’t even work natively on an xbox
@@PatrickThomasBrady bahaha yeahh
Odd that you needed the R90 adapter to make the controller work on Batocera/EmuELEC/etc since Nintendo switch controllers work wired on those Game OSs and this controller works on a Switch and is seen as a pro controller... For that matter if the controller works with the R90 because it's seen as an xbox wired controller - those work on the various GameOSs out of the box too... Perhaps you should retest the controller without the R90 adapter on Batocera/EmuELEC/etc ?
Hi Eric, I spent several hours testing everything, I apologize if the video implied that I didn't. I had footage of me trying each of these without an adapter but chose to cut it out so as not to lengthen the video too much. The controller most definitely doesn't work with PS4, Batocera, or EmuELEC without an R90 adapter.
I missed this Russ! Seeing and hearing good things about this controller so I pulled the trigger today and ordered it. If it doesn’t work easily on the Xbox, I will return it. Everyone calls this a PC and switch controller, but look at the damn face buttons. This was intended for the Xbox. 🏆🦍🚀
This model you have looks older
How about that? Using your "bird fingers" to execute blistering, "noise up-f***ing" Special Moves, with its unnatural flicking motion.
Personally i would go with the one from PDP, that one actually has triggers and not switches.
I just might pick this one up. Great video as always Russ!
As the owner and user of 3 of these controllers (formerly made BY PDP), I can guarantee with authority that the programable wheels in the back don't feel unnatural, nor unconfortable, takes very little time to get used to them, although is worth pointing out that they are not reliable as they would often register some incorrect imputs, not because they are old now but, right out of the box, not that it is a deal breaker though, the controller itself is pretty durable with some exceptions where the triggers might break (really, one of them snapped), which is a gamble, the quality of the buttons is really good, taking more than a simple beating and still standing, the D-pad is not bad and could get better as you use it, the d-pads are not good by default, you gotta work them until they are well trained and seasoned (something every reviewer and casual player fails to realize or perceive. It's been almost 5 years since i got mine and they are still kicking.
Is really disgusting how people used to praise micro usb interface over the previous mini usb, regarding it to be superior than its predecesor and now complaints about it being crap. It's still good, not the best, definitely not gross, is a very good interface.
Hi, are you referring to the PDP Afterglow? If so, this is an entirely different controller made by a different company. For example, the Afterglow is an officially licensed Xbox controller, whereas this one doesn't work on the Xbox at all. I can't compare it to the PDP controllers since I don't own those.
Well I think compared to the superior usb-c, micro usb is kind of shite. But these controllers its fine since the cord plugs into a a nice firm housing that fits nice and tight and doesnt wiggle around.
@@robmoye7373 yeah I’m not heartbroken about the micro USB connection since it’s a wired controller anyway, which is why I chose not to explicitly mention it but instead put a funny graphic instead.
It’s funny he keeps mentioning how it feels like an xbox controller when it literally is an xbox one pdp afterglow controller….wait after watching the whole thing, you need an adaptor to use this on xbox? How? Why? It was made for that purpose, unless they changed something internally which makes no sense, why would they leave the ABXY layout as an xbox controller when it’s more of a switch controller, I know they are marketing it as a PC controller, but I have a ton of controllers and most don’t natively work on the switch without an adapter
Surprisingly, this doesn’t work on an Xbox at all. It’s not officially licensed, which is necessary to work on that console. I assume the company didn’t want to pay that licensing fee, and went for PC/Switch compatibility instead.
@@RetroGameCorps yea it’s just strange, cause I have one of the afterglow controllers and they are without a doubt the same just rebranded, just curious what they did to make it different
love the shell and rgb not sure about the sctoll wheels on the back , different for sure!
That’s what she said about the middle phinger lol 😝. Great review, ordered one from Ali express, thanks man.
This is an afterglow pad, exact same mold and buttons
Looks just like the PDP Afterglow controller I've had for years.
I don't know about this product...
“MicroUSB
That’s gross”
I died 😂
My PC controller of choice is actually an Xbox360 controller. I find it very responsive, very durable, and comfortable to use.
Do you make videos and posting them in random times, or do you make them and post them instantlly?
I know all the advertising and packaging for both the Rainbow controller and the R90 adapter excludes XBox One/X/S support. I know the Rainbow controller doesn't work by itself on XBox... But I'm still curious if there is "off-label" support with the R90 adapter on XBox? If you were able to test that? And if that doesn't work, is there *any* "Switch-to-XBox" adapter by another manufacturer that may be compatible with the Rainbow?
Its the best looking controller since the US version of the SNES controller :)
Nice vid! Are you gonna review the RP2+?
As soon as it arrives!
This fucking comes in the box with the turbo function set on, and if doesn't respond you're basically stuck with it or you have to send it back.
Ferrite bead on the Micro USB on the device end though?
Retroid pocket 2 plus. Please. Bad fur day is running smooth on it
3:25 ... yeah a lot of people on the internet don't know how to use their middle fingers...
Russ do a Nintendo switch jailbroken review. It is handheld. You have done vita?
Cam you review Dobe, Mocute or some weird Bluetooth controller's
How did you turn off the orange LEDs that light on when you press RT LT I would like to turn them off but I don't know how to in the instruction manual didn't tell me or it could have and I'm just an idiot if you could please help me
Wait so it don’t work for Xbox without the adapter?
Nice review. Looks like a good wired controller option. But, I am very surprised to see I would need an adapter for Batocera. PS4 and Xbox makes sense, but not a PC with Batocera.
Yeah, that was strange.
PS4 controller with a glow on it's front is already too flashy for my taste.
the light on the ps4 controller can be distracting. this looks 100x worse
@@_Majoras why are yall here then lol
@@syrianiac sometimes a product needs a roast 🍖
I recently got this controller to play on my pc and i encountered a problem where there are 2 red lights inside that flash whenever I press certain buttons. What it does is makes it spam the shit of whatever those buttons do in game. Can you help me?
I'm disappointed there isn't a wireless version of this.
This controller wont work with certain games on my pc, if i buy the adapter does that fix this issue?
What about dead zones?
I like the look of it but would hs e no real use for it myself. Food video Russ.
40-45$. No thanks. 25$ and we have a deal.
thanks a ton for the review! looks like an awesome controller, it's so unfortunate that it's so ugly tho, I could never get used to the rainbow puke :(
I've seen kids in the discotheque spin these things around.
They're not Macro "buttons" they're Macro SWITCHES (no pun intended).
HATE light up controllers all they do is get in your peripheral and make you look down at your hands
I got this controller and it did not work with my head set on PS4 if anybody knows how to fix this please tell me
This controller is nothing new. I saw another company selling this a few years ago. I think it was PDP or PowerA.
How is the stick tension, I need stiff tension not loose sticks
It's more on the loose side.
@@RetroGameCorps :( thanks for the response!
I just love that, in the description of every video it says "this is for entertainment and educational purposes only". Very weird
It's a legal disclaimer in case someone wants to sue me for messing up their system after following a tutorial. I don't expect that but hey, many of the other channels do the same thing (ETA Prime is a good example).
A ok. I mean, safety first i guess you never know...
@@RetroGameCorps just imagine someone saying "o this dude hacked my device. Well, lets SUE him" bruh🤣🤣
Is there a wireless version?
Unfortunately there isn’t, other than their Elitist S model.
Does this work for Xbox?
Hey Russ, I bet everyone asks you to review the "Big Big One Rainbow Controller" 😂😂😂 🌈🌈🌈 #ButUglyMartians 👍🏻
Nice
It not working on xbox series x, even though I bought the usb adapter still not working
"It's a plugin-only controller" -- I instantly lost interest
I stopped the video when i saw micro USB. Guys, save the planet, don't buy this e-waste
That is the ugliest controller I have seen in a long while. Their Elitist one looks so much better.
Ok this is kinda empty video. No comparison with other controllers and no likes and dislikes
"No comparison with other controllers" that is odd he left that out unlike past controller reviews. i notice he favors xbox style controllers over playstation
Yeah, for this one I chose to keep it focused on the controller itself and more showcase what it would work on rather than compare it to other models. I have plans for a dedicated video where I take a bunch of third-party controllers and compare them to one another, so I didn't want to jump into that too early. I have a few others to test first :)
@@RetroGameCorps dedicated controller comparison videos are always welcome!
I would love to see that. In my opinion, it is a fair trade off
Odd video of a shit controller :(
Why ؟