Thanks for your review. I've set WR's in WRC with mine, it is a fine piece of equipment. The Thrustmapper software is especially helpful for fine tuning. Also, when I accidently broke the headphone jack, TM support was terrific in sending me a new body at no cost. With both bodies I've had, the triggers on each one eventually started to "flicker", meaning they wouldn't hold a steady value when partially engaged...which, after contacting TM support was fixed with a simple calibration procedure they sent me (I repeat it often to keep them precise). Had issues with stick drift on the S2 but never the S5's. My bumper did break too, on the first body, it is pivoting by design on a very thin piece of plastic that simply cracked rendering the bumper unclickable. I sent back the "steering wheel" module they made, way too awkward for precise driving commands. I wish in the future they focus on the ergonomics of the grips a bit, widen them out to better fill in the palm. Really enjoyed using it with Halo / Mass Effect, too.

@thephototechy

6 ай бұрын

Hey thanks a lot for sharing this bro. Can you plz share with us the calibration process you were told?

@boostracingwrc

6 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy 1. Disconnect cable from controller 2. Set triggers to long travel mode 3. Press and hold down rear buttons 1 & 2 while reconnecting cable to controller, then release the buttons 4. Press RT and LT until the end of their travel three full times 5. Set triggers to short travel mode 6. Repeat step #4 7. Set the triggers to long travel mode 8. Disconnect cable from controller, then reconnect cable to controller That's it! Good as new.

@thephototechy

6 ай бұрын

@@boostracingwrc bro thanks a lot for sharing this, I’m sure it’ll help a lot of people.

I just got this controller in and let me tell u this the best feeling controller I ever had the back buttons are perfect for me I got big hands so I can hit ever button perfectly gameplay wise it’s great

love this controller when it works but i have owned 2 thrustmaster controllers (eswap x and s) and the triggers break very easily (shoot by themselves or shot twice when you do 1 click) and thumbsticks get jitter or break quite easily. been using scuf envision recently because got tired of having to constantly replace the thumbsticks if the new eswap 2 has new triggers and improved reliability of thumsticks i might get one in future but il wait for your review of it because im sure you will get one eventually ;)

HE stick modules would be amazing. But even with that, the jitter, jumping will be there. What helped me with the funky sticks, is some electronic contact cleaner (I used the brand Nigrin but I'm sure it will work with any similar). Once applied, I have peace for 2-3 weeks from jitter. I just love the bigger controller size of the thrustmaster products. It's fitting my hands like a glove

Hey great video, I'm thinking about getting this controller for playing fps on Xbox. I wanted to test my old controller on the precision tester but can't find it anywhere. How do you get to the tester?

Great review (as always) Omfg i just saw in the comments x pro 2 controller is coming What are your fsvorite controllers right now? Can you please recommend me a few? It doesn't matter if have only 2 back buttons or half effect or not

@thephototechy

7 ай бұрын

Hey bro currently I only like using the Gamesir G7/G7se(both in 1000hz) or EswapX and Stealth Ultra. Prior I was enjoying the Fusion Pro 3 but the Eswap X is definitely a lot better feeling than that. The Eswap x pro 2 looks good but they haven’t changed much, I’m hoping all the upgrades are internal with better stick modules.

@markfromhungary3022

7 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy the stealth ultra is still not avaible for me, but i saw the gamesir se and it looks good, I saw the eswap x pro 2 size on the official site and it looks like the same size sadly

Best controller “for me” hands down nothing is better

@thephototechy

7 ай бұрын

Honestly if the sticks weren’t giving issues, this is probably the best performing Xbox controller.

@103rd_1way_kuda

7 ай бұрын

i agree and im on my 3rd set of sticks lol @@thephototechy

Hey bro can you cover and go in depth with the power A xp ultra plz I haven’t seen you do that one and rn on amazon it’s 67.99 if you buy it don’t no how much longer it will be on sale for

I haven’t even had mine for an entire year and the controller is completely broken. It’s such a great controller when it works tho

@thephototechy

5 ай бұрын

I know man for me one of the best competitive controllers when it’s working.

We soldered new potentiometer but now the controller freezes for a second and the new potentiometer resets if I on/off the trigger lock 😂 don't know why it's happening , and I also tried your tip but resetting doesn't changed my profile but both led blinked like you said . The gold plates on the board slightly damaged while soldering I don't know how you managed to solder without damaging the gold plates

The eswap X2 is about to get released in January 2024. I already preordered mine. Just to add to your video: I don’t think the modules on the S2 and S5 are the same! The tension between both of them feels different. The S5 are much softer and I’m pretty sure it is not just because of the longer shaft.

@thephototechy

7 ай бұрын

Hey that’s interesting coz I opened all of them and found them to be the same. I’ve actually changed my S5 caps with the S2. It could be they’ve used a different actual spring in them, or the fact the thumb caps are much heavier for the S5 compared to the S2.

@daimajutheone4449

7 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy I think it has to be the spring. I’m absolutely convinced they feel different in terms of resistance / tension. Just to add to your video: I own both of them: The eswap S and the X and both of them developed some serious jitter, the S after half a year, the X after pretty much a whole year. I never dropped them, I put them into a display case after I’m finished playing to protect them from dust, but still they developed it. And it is quite strong. I ordered some replacement modules for the first time, beforehand I bought the same controllers again, because the modules were sold out / not available here in Germany.

@admanwhitmer

5 ай бұрын

@@daimajutheone4449try to push the button on the module

@RyanDench-lx6cx

4 ай бұрын

​@@admanwhitmerwhat to fix the jitter?

I still use the eswap x pro. The modules seem to jitter randomly but go away after disassembling. Probably the best analog sticks ive used. Please review the eswap x pro 2 coming out in late january.

@stevenspencer5979

7 ай бұрын

Where have you heard they are releasing this?

@thephototechy

7 ай бұрын

I know what you mean, I’ve said before the Gambit was my favourite to aim with, to my surprise this and Gambit are using same modules. Thanks for telling me about the Eswap. Pro 2, just looked at it but looks very similar to me and no new info on stick modules, they look exactly what we have right now. Still definitely interested in the new one.

@journeyl3293

7 ай бұрын

@@stevenspencer5979 there's a post on the thrustmaster shop website. It's also listed on their site but is out of stock

@xXJMoneyyy

6 ай бұрын

What did you do to get it to go away? the jitter.

@stevenspencer5979

6 ай бұрын

@@xXJMoneyyy take the 3 screw’s off the bottom of the module, pop the joystick off and spray the potentiometer with electrical contact cleaner. There’s videos on KZread. Usually fixes the drift for a month or two for me.

Hi The PhotoTechy, I have a PowerA Spectra Infinity controller. When I am using this controller on PC it works fine. But when I I trying to play Xbox cloud game on android phone, pressing the left trigger once rotate the screen anti clockwise and holding down the left trigger rotate it clockwise direction. And I can only look up and down in the right stick and can not control the rotation. I have done the manual calibration but the issue still persist. Could you please share any advice to get it fixed.

Im curious about deadzones because they are make or break for me. I hear axial deadzones in some of your vids. What deadzones are used on a standard ps5 dualsense or an eswap? Ps5 deadzones feel the best to me out of all that ive tried.

@thephototechy

6 ай бұрын

Hey thrustmaster don’t use axial deadzones and also offer a true 0 deadzone option. They do have a outer maximum deadzone that’s fixed, unlike PS5 controller that don’t have a minimum deadzone, no axial deadzone and no outer maximum deadzone. So the Dualsense will use the physical thumbstick gate as the maximum deadzone and Eswap controllers will have a software baked one, but it’s very accurately calibrated on Eswap controllers. The Eswap controllers will feel a bit more snappy to aim with compared to the Dualsense, as within the maximum threshold the Eswap response is a bit quicker than dualsense. Victrix Gambit would be the closest to a dualsense in term of radial output and no maximum deadzones, it that one has a minimum deadzone that can put some people off. Gamesir G7 would be another close one in feel to dualsense but also has maximum outer deadzones. If the Razer V2 chroma didn’t have the minimum deadzones then that’d be the closest to the dualsense, but the dualsense is a unique one, with no minimum and max deadzones and no axial deadzones.

@lichh4054

6 ай бұрын

@thephototechy If I ever have a question about a controller I'm coming right to you lol. Thank you, I might give the Victrix Gambit a try

@lichh4054

6 ай бұрын

@thephototechy Used the gambit for around 6 hours now and the deadzone feel is what I was looking for. Thank you!

Loved my eswap s. Unfortunately I’ve had to switch to the gamesir g7 se due to the jitter. The gamesir is good but I can’t get the thumbsticks to feel as good

@thephototechy

7 ай бұрын

Hey so all the HE sticks do feel different and for me the modules in Eswap S/X, Gambit & BFG feel the best. Saying that the 1000hz update on the G7se has changed that controller, unfortunately the update was pulled due to bugs. I’ll be making a video showing some interesting results of the 1000hz working on Xbox and it’s advantages compared to others. Waiting for the update to release again.

@dougiedoug03

7 ай бұрын

@@thephototechydo you still use raw mode on the g7 se? I don’t believe I have 1000 hz as I didn’t get the controller until after the update was removed. Something just kinda feels off with the joysticks and my accuracy with the se at times

what precision rings do you have on the light analog around 18:00 in the video?

@thephototechy

3 ай бұрын

Hey it’s a Kontrolfreek green precision ring, I use them on the right stick only, it’s there as I was trying to show some jitters and this was just installed on a module I plugged in.

Hello, I have purchased the controller for Gamesir SE 7. I would like to ask you about the type of kontrolFreak you are using for it.

@thephototechy

7 ай бұрын

Hey I personally like the galaxies and the G7 and G7se would need the PS4/PS5 version.

it can be overclocked too bro

How can i fix thrle jitter on the eswap s delete the profile on the app ?

It's a great controller but it does have reliability issues. I've just returned my second one after the shoulder button broke. I'm getting the X2 as soon as it's released but if the reliability issues havn't been fixed I'm not buying thrustmaster again. BTW the thumbsticks are more durable than other controllers I've owned.

@thephototechy

6 ай бұрын

Woah man I’m worried about the bumpers as well, but they do feel amazing to use. I opened one of these sticks and was surprised how they are made, they have a massive atleast 2-3 times bigger spring which sits at the bottom, very different to normal alps or the JH16 HE sticks. I’m looking forward to the X2 as well, but I literally bought this a few months ago 😂

@Boodain1

6 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy on the first thrustmaster I returned I was experiencing ghost button presses on the ABYZ buttons. All the other controllers I've returned because of stick drift but not the thrustmaster. I think they fixed the thumbstick issues.

I'm on PC I can use playstation, switch and Xbox controllers so can you tell me the best fps controller?

@thephototechy

7 ай бұрын

Hey man pc has so many options that look good. I haven’t played with any pc controllers but the new scuf invison looks so good to me. Also 1000hz makes a difference as well so definitely keep that in mind. In my experience the thrustmaster EswapX performance is truly something, but we do hear about those stick issues. Then there are controllers like the Flydigi Vader 3 pro that look really good and have some good reviews as well.

@Decki777

7 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy new Gulikit's kk3 max controller has newer hall effect joysticks it has higher resolution then other joysticks,4 back buttons including half dome, mechanical buttons,1000hz polling and trigger stops. You should build a gaming PC so you can test all controllers . Btw love your videos man .

@thephototechy

7 ай бұрын

@@Decki777 hey I saw that announced time ago and curious about the resolution they mentioned.

@Decki777

7 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy current hall effect joysticks have lower resolution then potentiometer joysticks that's why they feel very sluggish compares to potentiometer joysticks I think Gulikit kk3 max controller will be a good controller.

What is the best Controller for Xbox for fps Games at the Moment?

@thephototechy

7 ай бұрын

Hey honestly all of them have some amazing advantages and some disadvantages. I recently reviewed the turtlebeach stealth ultra and absolutely love it, but for some the 2-3% minimum deadzone and the axial deadzones could be a deal breaker. The EswapX does everything really well and the performance is honestly amazing, but the sticks get some issues with use. Gamesir G7/G7se controllers got the 1000hz on Xbox but was pulled due to bugs. For me personally I’m playing with the G7se and turtlebeach stealth ultra, as I’m trying to get used to HE sticks as much as possible. If HE sticks are not the factor then I mainly use the EswapX and Fusion pro 3.

@Troynex

7 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy Thank you! I find if you start to Play With hall effect sticks the way back is hard. I love my G7Se and hope they will bring a pro Controller in Future for 100€ or somerhing else

@Troynex

7 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy so the best in your opinion for cod mw3 is g7se and the turtle Beach?

@thephototechy

7 ай бұрын

@@Troynex G7se in 1000hz otherwise the turtlebeach stealth ultra is a bit better in aiming. I’ll be making a detailed video once that update comes out again. I don’t want to release it now coz a lot of people don’t have it yet.

@maikelstapper4347

Ай бұрын

Eswap s or x much better then the turtle beach ultra

are you able to put precision rings on it?

@thephototechy

2 ай бұрын

The S5 sticks that come with the X have a tall shaft so standard KontrolFreek’s precision rings won’t work, but might be able to with 2 of them installed. The S2 module has the lower shaft tops and they work a lot better.

@jamesfarmer2642

2 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy so I guess it might be better for me to get the eswap s…do they both have linear response curves?

@jamesfarmer2642

2 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy do you know where to buy the s2 module? I can’t find it anywhere

Thrustmaster is coming out with the X2 version but man so many QC issues with them. So many times I’ve considered the brand but the bad rep is what is keeping me away

hello I want your help, I got my Gamepad GameSir G7 SE, the controller worked fine with no problem I just updated the gamesir nexus and after the update my computer cannot even recognize the controller, l did everything possible that anyone would do from updating the windows, restarting the computer, updating the drive and with enable and disable the xbox controller from device manger. please if you faced the same problem or if you could do anything to help me out it will be great. thank you

@thephototechy

7 ай бұрын

Hey have you tried uninstalling from device and printers and then reconnecting it?

@abdulhadibarodi6819

7 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy I did everything possible, what happened is after the software update, when I connect my USB-C cable to the controller, and while the cable is connected to that laptop, the laptop recognize the controller for only 5 second and disconnect from the controller for also 3 second and it's goes on and off automatically and that without me unplug the C cable from the laptop or the controller

@thephototechy

7 ай бұрын

@@abdulhadibarodi6819 hey so Gamesir have released info on their discord for fixing an issue after update. The link is below, it shows a way to resolve this using the T4k app, hope this helps. discord.com/channels/1008910287543472158/1143980787247624214/1189910148941107210

@abdulhadibarodi6819

7 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy thank you for your help, I wouldn't know what to do without your help Thank you

can you do a video about big big won rainbow 2

@thephototechy

7 ай бұрын

Hey I was looking at that controller but not sure with the unofficial 3rd party accessories ban if it still works on Xbox. Currently I’m on console only so can’t use a pc for gaming performance test.

@Decki777

7 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy Alright. Do you know any controller that has similar stick tension to og Xbox 360 controller because most of the controllers have very loose stick tension I'm not a fan of it.

@thephototechy

7 ай бұрын

@@Decki777 so the elite 2 with the tension adjusted to highest is like that, others will feel a bit loose.

@Decki777

7 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy ok. i'll try it

This controller have a gyroscope?

@thephototechy

4 ай бұрын

Hey no, I’m not sure if any of my Xbox controllers actually have gyro.

@Tenburger_fps

4 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy Thank you.

@Tenburger_fps

4 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy Is this controller have a default deadzone?

@thephototechy

4 ай бұрын

@@Tenburger_fps hey so there is a default minimum 3% but that can be disabled through the software.

@Tenburger_fps

4 ай бұрын

@@thephototechy thank you.

They need better thumbsticks are crap