For our final full controller evaluation on TouchArcade, I have been utilizing the Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version for PC and PlayStation on Steam Deck, PS5 and PS4 Professional for over a month. Earlier than I interviewed the PDP Victrix for the controller and arcade sticks, I used to be very curious concerning the controller for its modular nature and likewise as a result of I wished to attempt one other “Professional” controller after loving the Xbox Elite (1st gen) and DualSense Edge through the years .
Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version Controller – what’s within the field
Normally, controllers solely ship with a cable and typically a charging stand. Within the case of the Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version, you get the controller, a braided cable, a high-quality protecting case to deal with the controller and all the things else with it, a substitute battlepad module with a structure of six buttons to struggle video games, two ports, two substitute analog stick caps, two d-pad caps, a screwdriver to be used with the controller, and a blue wi-fi USB dongle.
The gadgets are all neatly positioned contained in the field which is excellent high quality in itself. Not like the conventional Victrix Professional BFG controller, a few of the gadgets with this one are themed to match the brand new Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version aesthetic. Preserve that in thoughts as I do not see replacements formally obtainable for this, however I hope they begin promoting them quickly.
Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version Controller Compatibility
On paper, Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version Controller helps PS5, PS4 and PC. I do not use Home windows anymore so I used to be curious if this could work on Steam Deck out of the field. Since I favor the PlayStation button prompts in video games, I put it on my PS5 and plugged the dongle into my Steam Deck dock. It labored with out issues and with out the necessity for any updates.
On the console facet, if you wish to play wirelessly, you want the identical dongle and to place the dongle on the PS4 or PS5. I had no downside enjoying it on my PS4 Professional in PS4 mode and on my PS5 in PS5 mode. In actual fact, since I haven’t got any PS4 controllers that work outdoors of PS4 supported arcade sticks, this can be a very good bonus to have after I wish to take a look at one thing on PS4 to match to PS5.
Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version Controller Options
The large benefit of the Victrix Professional BFG controller is the modular nature that means that you can work with a symmetrical stick structure, asymmetrical stick structure, change issues for combating video games with the combating keyboard, modify triggers, thumbsticks and likewise d- pads. The aim of this design was to permit you to modify the controller relying on the sport you might be enjoying. For example, I’d use the symmetric stick structure when enjoying Katamari Damacy Reroll, however I’d swap to the Xbox-style uneven structure whereas enjoying DOOM Everlasting.
With the ability to modify the set off cease can also be nice as I can change it when enjoying a racing sport with analog set off help and likewise go for the shortest cease when enjoying a sport with digital set off help. Past that, the a number of d-pad choices are very good, however I have been making an attempt to stay with the default diamond form to get used to it, and I prefer it rather a lot. I would not use it for platforming although, however the different d-pad choices work nicely right here.
Since that is an official PS5 and PS4 licensed controller, it is price noting that it has no noise, no haptic suggestions, no adaptive set off help, and no gyro/movement management help. I do not care a lot for the grunt, however no rumble is disappointing since you could have sub-$30 controllers that now supply respectable grunt, though they are not appropriate with the PS5. I have been knowledgeable that third-party wi-fi controllers for the PS5 can have noise limitations as nicely, and I’ve seen extra studies from individuals utilizing different third-party controllers right here. Both approach, that is disappointing.
Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version comes with 4 paddles or paddle-like buttons. I want there have been correct paddles that you may take away. I put two of them on L3 and R3 and those above on L1 and R1 since I exploit them principally in video games like Monster Hunter World and I additionally hate urgent sticks. Nevertheless, having 4 buttons right here could be very good.
Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version Controller feel and appear
Visually, I like the attractive, brilliant dots and colours utilized in Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version. It is not fairly as trendy because the default black mannequin with purple accents, however for a themed controller it appears to be like fairly good with its mild blue, pink, purple and Tekken 8 branding.
The Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version feels very comfy, however it’s just a little too mild for my liking. The fabric on the principle controller’s physique ranges from premium to respectable really feel. It is a far cry from the premium DualSense Edge really feel, however that controller has that ugly shiny faceplate that ruins issues. The grip on this controller makes an enormous distinction and I’ve had 8 hour classes with the controller connected with out tiring holding it. Being a lightweight pays off right here.
Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version Controller on PS5
On the PS5, there are some things to remember. That is an formally licensed controller, however you’ll be able to’t activate the PS5 with it. This looks as if a limitation for third-party controllers on the PS5, however it’s an annoyance to remember. Past that, haptic suggestions, adaptive actuators, and gyroscopes aren’t obtainable right here. As well as, it has touchpad help and all of the buttons you utilize on a DualSense controller together with the share button.
Victrix Professional BFG on Steam Deck
As I discussed above, the Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version works out of the field on the Steam Deck with the dongle plugged into the official Docking Station I exploit. It is even accurately acknowledged as a PS5 Victrix controller with the share button working for capturing screenshots and the touchpad working correctly in PC video games which have PlayStation controller help. This was nice to see as some video games do not even acknowledge my DualSense accurately.
Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version Controller Battery Life
The large benefit that the Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version or regular controller has over the DualSense and DualSense Edge is battery life. Lasts many instances longer than DualSense and DualSense Edge on a single cost. It additionally helps that the brand on the touchpad exhibits when the battery is low. That is good for enjoying on Steam Deck as different controllers do not visually point out when the battery is low.
Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version Controller Software program
The software program is one thing I could not attempt because it’s solely obtainable within the Microsoft Retailer and I not run Home windows. Fortunately, it really works out of the field with Steam Deck, PS5 and PS4. The one factor I hoped to see is that if the controller would work on iOS. I’ve examined wi-fi with the dongle on my iPad, wired on my iPhone 15 Professional, and likewise wired on my iPad Professional with no luck.
Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version Controller Negatives
Proper now, it has some main negatives. These embody no noise, low polling fee, not transport with Corridor Impact sensors, and requires a wi-fi dongle, a minimum of for the mannequin I’ve. The dearth of noise will not be an issue for some, however for a Professional controller, the polling fee is disappointing. There are various movies on YouTube displaying this and why it’s a downside as nicely. Comparatively, the wired DualSense Edge is massively higher with its response.
As for the Corridor Impact sensors, I am glad Victrix now sells the brand new modules, however why do not new controller purchases simply ship with these within the first place? Additionally if I had been to purchase one of many module coloration choices obtainable for my Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version controller it would not match the aesthetic and would not have the PS5 face buttons.
Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version Controller Overview
After getting greater than 100 hours of use out of the controller for the platform in video games like UFO 50, Avenue Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Persona 3 Reload and lots of extra, I can safely say that I get pleasure from utilizing the controller, however these few points are annoying to look at given its worth level. In some ways, the Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version has the potential to be probably the greatest controllers in years if it sees some tweaks and tweaks for a possible successor. Proper now, there are many caveats included for its excessive asking worth that guarantee it is superb, however not wonderful. The large points holding it again now are the dearth of noise (which looks as if a limitation from Sony), the dongle requirement, the additional price concerned for Corridor Impact sticks, and the polling share. These could not matter to some individuals, however for a $200 Professional controller, I anticipated just a little extra.
Victrix Professional BFG Tekken 8 Rage Artwork Version Overview Rating: 4/5
Replace: Added extra details about lacking a rumble characteristic.
