PDPs Victrix Pro BFG takes is a modular, pro-style controller that feels great and performs well.
After spending some time with the BFG, the premium controller lives up to its $180 price.
TheRazer Wolverine V2 Proalso releases this month, and PlayStation’s ownDualSense Edgelaunches in January.
The BFG has a modular design that allows you to switch input layouts on the fly.
Speaking of fighting games, a fight pad module can replace the face buttons and right joystick.
The six face buttons on this module sound and feel like clicking a mouse.
They are super responsive and have a superb feel.
Though the default D-pad works well and makes diagonal presses easier, traditionalists can use the normal cross-style pad.
It has great ergonomics and high-level performance regardless of which layout or modules you use.
That said, it has a well-made, sturdy build, which is critical due to the modular design.
Victrix opted for the best kind of remappable rear triggers: actual buttons built into the controller.
There are four back triggers total, two on each side.
As usual, there’s a small trigger on top and a larger one below it.
you might remap these triggers on the fly with the profile button located on the back of the BFG.
The BFG also has a feature that has become increasingly common in these types of controllers: trigger stops.
Two switches on the back correspond to each trigger.
The triggers do not need to be calibrated to the same spot.
All of the BFG’s features and modules work with PS5, PS4, and PC.
A switch on the top of the controller can be toggled to choose your platform.
The BFG ran for approximately 20 hours on a full charge.
This includes adaptive triggers, arguably the coolest console controller advancement in recent memory.
As a primarily pro-style controller, the omission of adaptive triggers in favor of trigger stops makes sense.
Lastly, the BFG doesn’t have an internal speaker, though it does have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Technically, those three aren’t theonlymissing features.
Though the BFG has the PlayStation button, you cannot turn the console on with the controller.
The bottom line
The Victrix Pro BFG is a truly superb controller.
How does it stack up against the competition?
As mentioned, the Victrix Pro BFG isn’t the only premium controller for PS5.
The Razer Wolverine V2 Pro is around the corner, and Sony’s DualSense Edge releases on January 26.
The Pro BFG offers far more customization features.
They work and feel great, but they aren’t nearly as conveniently placed.
However, that’s not to say the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro isn’t impressive in its own right.
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