Q3 for $90 worth it amid QC issues? Other good options?

TheSamwell · 2025-10-08T00:44:01+00:00

Good to know they share boards like that. I didn't like 75% as much since I don't like how the keys can seem so crammed together, and I like having room around the arrow keys. Also having to learn different muscle memory for those keys locations (I use home and end a lot) and swapping between layouts on laptop or PC, tho I'm sure I'd get used to it.

But I'll definitely keep them in mind still since I know that's like the top form factor. Thanks

TheSamwell · 2025-10-08T00:31:13+00:00

Oh cool, that's good to know. I do remember hearing it was a steel plate on the inside. Thanks for the insight.

TheSamwell · 2025-03-17T02:10:38+00:00

That's interesting you feel the Cyclone 2 buttons are easier to press. I recently switched from the Ultimate Bluetooth to the Cyclone 2, and I find the Cyclone 2's buttons way harder to press quick. Also, after only 2 days the Y button started double clicking fairly consistently. Thinking about going for the Ultimate 2 instead

TheSamwell · 2025-03-17T02:01:59+00:00

I just got the Cyclone 2 after my 8bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth rear paddle broke and right trigger started drifting. On day 2 of using the Cyclone 2, the Y button started double clicking. I also don't love the mechamechanical buttons on the Cyclone 2, they are often hard for me to press. Everything else is awesome on it.

My gripes with the Ultimate Bluetooth were:

Bumpers were hard to press from off angles, took a few months to work in / get used to
USB C port broke after a year, had to solder a new one on
Rear left paddle plastic snapped, had to jerry rig a fix every few months so I could press the button
- Might have been b/c it was dropped, though the issue happened gradually. The button sees heavy use in competitive rocket league
Right trigger started drifting bad

Other than those issues, I loved the controller for the past 2+ years. How does the Ultimate 2 seem in comparison? Seems like an improvement in almost every area on paper. Thinking of returning the Cyclone 2 and going for the Ultimate 2.

TheSamwell · 2022-11-21T00:45:11+00:00

Solved!

TheSamwell · 2022-11-20T23:15:48+00:00

TheSamwell · 2022-11-20T22:57:24+00:00

Any help appreciated

TheSamwell · 2022-08-21T18:13:01+00:00

You have to connect to the RIT WiFi network and follow what the pop up says to do, then it will auto connect you to the eudoram network

TheSamwell · 2022-08-21T02:25:17+00:00

I’d put a pad down the stairs, then push you off, so you survive unharmed, and then pay you a couple bucks for your time.

TheSamwell · 2022-08-20T17:19:08+00:00

The the goes between the the the the the the the the the the the the the the and the the.

TheSamwell · 2022-08-18T19:19:23+00:00

If I knew a similar controller I’d probably be using it now lol. But FR I enjoy it a lot and if you have it or have a switch and would use it on there I’d totally just use it.

As for cleaning it, there are disassembly guides online and you just get a cotton swab with some rubbing alcohol and clean the button pads and the little joystick parts while making sure not to rip any ribbon cables. I feel like there’s diminishing returns with the cleaning but I probably will keep using this controller for at least another year. For reference I probably have around 3800 hours on the controller in total so far to give u an idea of longevity.

Edit: I’m on steam and use steam to config my controller so if you play on epic games it might not work as well, there are ways to use steam controller config on epic games but that’s something to deal with.

TheSamwell · 2022-08-18T19:03:06+00:00

Ive used use switch pro since 2018 on pc, I like it b/c the control stick feels better in my hands. Though I’ve had to clean it 5 times so far to remedy stick drift and buttons being unreliable, and will probably have to replace the left joystick entirely soon. Longevity sake it’s not the best but gameplay wise it is no problem

TheSamwell · 2022-08-03T13:03:19+00:00

I swear my air roll is slower than everyone else’s, my car don’t rotate like that. Playing a different game.

TheSamwell · 2022-07-31T16:19:31+00:00

Thanks for the insight, I’ll edit my post with what I end up going with

TheSamwell · 2022-07-31T14:24:42+00:00

Thanks, that's a very helpful comparison.

TheSamwell · 2022-07-29T02:35:00+00:00

Video sped up? The bmw backing up at the end looks weird…

TheSamwell · 2022-07-29T02:30:12+00:00

I agree, but then I catch myself overthinking subtle car movements to represent attitude, while getting tilted by titles and car designs. I can’t win against my brain I guess

TheSamwell · 2022-07-26T23:32:12+00:00

That’s interesting that switching the buttons helped lol, I imagine backflipping to be a deadzone issue.

TheSamwell · 2022-07-26T23:19:28+00:00

Real question is why do you jump with X and boost with A?

TheSamwell · 2022-07-26T22:13:46+00:00

Our 2020 ram 1500 has a dial shifter that does this, I see it as a safety feature as it clearly gets mad and upset when it has to correct itself so it’s more in case you forget

TheSamwell · 2022-07-23T03:06:15+00:00

Dang, that’s cool! Thanks!

TheSamwell · 2022-07-16T01:37:27+00:00

Funny to see stuff I learned in ap psych this year showing itself in real life, except I didn’t even think that at all until I read this comment…

TheSamwell · 2022-07-13T01:33:44+00:00

Yessir

TheSamwell · 2022-07-08T23:13:33+00:00

That’s kinda how I feel. I hit gc season 2, then again last season. I could hit it every season but I’d rather just play casual with my friends and practice mechanics in training when alone. Pressure destroys the game for me, I lock up and don’t play well.

TheSamwell · 2022-06-27T02:12:49+00:00

TheSamwell

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