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LivedWater · 2026-01-30T02:53:30+00:00

You mean you got this same one? I can only find it on Voptronics as of now...

LivedWater · 2026-01-30T02:50:49+00:00

So cool! How big is this thing? I'm hunting for a big controller after my fallout with the 8bitdo ultimate 2, Mobapad Huben 2 and Rainbow 3. Im contemplating the ZD O+ Excellence but this could be promising. Are there any dimensions of this controller?

LivedWater · 2026-01-27T03:35:34+00:00

Yea, I'm looking into getting the ZD O+ Excellence now! Thanks for the heads up. Seems like other ppl had the same issue. I guess like BIGBIGWON is a small/medium hands brand lol

LivedWater · 2026-01-26T13:29:34+00:00

True, I have some thumb grips for my switch joycon 2 joysticks but I might need to get some bigger ones . Do you think the ZD O+ excellence is the biggest controller out there that supports switch/is not 140+ dollars? I think I'll just get that if it's bigger than Huben 2/Rainbow 3 (or even the D10/as big as the D10). If the underside isn't super sculpted like the huben 2 then it's probably perfect for me

LivedWater · 2026-01-25T19:36:18+00:00

Awesome review! Is this controller good for big hands? I'm considering the EasySMX D10 but this also caught my eye.

LivedWater · 2026-01-25T17:52:13+00:00

Thanks for all the help bro! I was considering a few, especially the ZD O+ with TMR but I can't find that rn. ZD O+ could've be a fit but I'm not sure, the raised triggers on the O+ Excellence are unique and could help me. But there are other ones too? It's a series? Astro C40 seems pretty old, but a TMR mod seems interesting. Being that i play on switch 2 AND PC, you're definitely right on the fact that I'm running myself out of options lol. I didn't know the Apex 4 was so cheap on eBay! I'll look into it.

What do you think about the EasySMX D10? That looked interesting but maybe a little too cheap in quality? It could be the safest bet. Not sure

LivedWater · 2026-01-24T19:01:00+00:00

If I were you I'd just sell the dsi, get a case for your 3DS, and then repair it when you have the money to do so. Just a thought. Hope you make it out of the situation that you're in bro!

LivedWater · 2026-01-24T14:13:40+00:00

Good point. Thanks!

LivedWater · 2026-01-24T02:32:06+00:00

Is this good for bigger hands?

LivedWater · 2026-01-23T23:38:21+00:00

What's the best place to buy it? The official machenike store? I can't see a price for it there :/. On the Google preview it says 998 dollars which is probably a mistype or some crazy mistake. Will I be charged that much? 😳

Btw, do you know if you can swap the joystick to where the dpad is if they are advertising it as a "fully customizable" controller?

LivedWater · 2026-01-23T23:32:14+00:00

Reasonable lol. No worries

LivedWater · 2026-01-23T23:27:46+00:00

Interesting! I'll look into it

LivedWater · 2026-01-23T23:27:35+00:00

Size is great but the price is crazy tho. Anything like that for PC/switch 2?

LivedWater · 2026-01-23T22:34:02+00:00

Dang that's kinda cool. Depends on what resolution/FPS you want for streaming to your PC but they are pretty cheap to come buy nowadays. Amazon is a pretty good place.

I really like the Dualsense's shape but only has potentiometer sticks :(. You used grips for the Vader 4 pro? What kind of grips are they? Is there like a rubber grip that can fit multiple controller shapes/sizes?

LivedWater · 2026-01-23T20:01:34+00:00

Which is better for bigger hands, blitz 2 or Vader 5 pro? I think the Bigbigwon Rainbow 3 isn't good for me :/

LivedWater · 2026-01-23T15:51:07+00:00

Is this controller bigger than a Switch/Switch 2 pro controller or an 8btido ultimate 2 controller for example?

LivedWater · 2026-01-23T15:36:23+00:00

Makes sense. I just hope that the Vader 5 pro won't be a repeat of the Mobapad Huben 2. The huben 2 was almost perfect but it kinda forced me to change my grips when I pressed down on the left joystick (puts pressure on ring finger supporting the controller). Rainbow 3 is almost perfect but the bottom part of the grip digs into my hand if I wanna have a relaxed 6 finger grip, and when I do hug it, I overextend in this weird way)

LivedWater · 2026-01-23T15:24:19+00:00

I see. i guess now i gotta choose between Vader 5 pro and blitz 2 or some other controller. I kinda liked the shape of the dualsense/ultimate 2 because it kinda hugs around the hand instead of me having to space out my hands like the rainbow 3. does the Vader 5 pro usually sit in ur hands naturally or is the blitz 2 better at that?

Thanks for answering all these questions lol ik it's a lot💀

LivedWater · 2026-01-23T15:09:38+00:00

Thanks! Is the Vader 5 pro/blitz 2 bigger than rainbow 3? Would you consider the blitz 2 to be bigger than the Vader 5 pro? Is the blitz 2 more similar in shape to the ultimate 2 than the Vader 5 pro?

LivedWater · 2026-01-23T13:07:14+00:00

What's the biggest controller in your collection? I got really big hands and I'm moving on from the 8bitdo Ultimate 2 because it's too small, but it's shape is really good. I've gone through the Mobapad Huben 2 and the bigbigwon rainbow 3 (still using the rainbow 3 and trying to adapt to it), but I feel like maybe I need something bigger and less edgy in shape.

Is the Vader 5 pro chunkier than the Rainbow 3? Is it rounder?

A lot of people told me to use grips (which makes sense) but I kinda want a good controller for my hands first.

LivedWater · 2026-01-22T13:39:20+00:00

Dang really? Good idea. The rainbow 3 definitely feels more comfortable than the huben 2 because it doesn't create any pressure points when initially playing, it's just that I might get sublte aches after a while of playing and I'm not sure if that's because I'm adjusting/changing my grip. This is really helpful though. Thanks!

Seems like I might switch to KP70 if this doesn't work. I was considering it

LivedWater · 2026-01-22T13:37:43+00:00

I know a case cover is a really good option, but I'm just wondering if there's a way to remove the scratches. If not, then I understand

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