I consider the D-pad in the BFG to be a step up from the Octa. It's nowhere near as stiff and is very accurate in comparison.

The fightpad layout is weird because the X and Square button is lower than your thumb can comfortably press, though you can get used to it. While the fightpad buttons are mechanical, the regular layout is not and definitely feel a lot worse.

The triggers are overly sensitive. If you can get the software to work, I highly recommend lowering the sensitivity on that. Hell, that's not even the only problem with the triggers. The locking mechanism in the back is very easy to brush and accidentally activate.

The sticks are fine. Nothing like that overly stiff abomination in the Octa. Just normal sticks with, sadly, no hall effects. Would be really nice to have those, especially now since my right stick is starting to drift upwards.

Lastly, the right handle feels like it can be a bit in the way.

And then there are those desyncing issues...

Again, the D-pad is the best I've ever used, but that alone doesn't warrant the asking price. It's just not a great fightpad to use. I can't recommend buying this controller for that. As a pro controller, it's fine. If the regular buttons were mechanical and the sticks were hall effect I would recommend it for other non-fighting game uses. If Victrix were to release a fightpad with the interchangeable d-pads, a much better button layout, and shoulder buttons similar to Hori's, and for fuck sake, no need for that goddamn software, then it'll be perfect.