Controllers

13Jun

By StuartNo Comments

Moza Racing R9 V3 Wheel Base Review

We recently covered the Moza Racing R3 Bundle so you can imagine our excitement when we were offered the Moza Racing R9 V3 Wheel Base to check out. A few days later it arrived in a nice little box and the testing commenced. I didn't even have time to put on my driving gloves. Making Racing A Little More Exciting Lets head to the starting line and see whether or not the Moza Racing R9 Wheel Base is going to get off the line quickly. Or whether it'll get bogged down and stall. Design Features As with the R3, the R9 Wheel Base features the same shaped design with the vents designed to dissipate heat. Being made from aviation-grade aluminium, it keeps the unit nice and cool even after a few hours of use. Featuring a 9Nm Direct Drive servo motor, the R9 recreates the bumps and turns of real...

12Jun

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

PuK PathFinder Bundle Review

Coming into this review you may have some questions. What the PuK? Who is the PuK? Why the PuK? All very valid questions. PuK Gaming is a new company here to change the game. Or rather mobile gaming. With new peripherals to make mobile gaming better I was excited to get thumbs on with their first collection. Which is where the PuK PathFinder Bundle comes in. Including the core products of the new PuK Gaming range; the pro-grade Thumbstick, snap-on Triggers, and of course handy ZipCase. Time For The Thumb Warm-Ups. Are you a big mobile gamer? What's your go to game you think would improve with the PuK PathFinder Bundle? Let us know in the comments below. TheThumbstick So what do you get? Firstly, you get the PuK TheThumbstick, with its incredibly strong magnetic anchor connector. As...

2Jun

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Acer Nitro Gaming Controller Review

Fans of mobile games will no doubt have times when their fingers cramp from pressing on the screen. Whether it's a shooter or a racing game, there are so many different control methods that it can get a bit daunting. Well, the Acer Nitro Gaming Controller aims to solve those issues. Control Comes First These mobile controllers have been around for some time, but they each offer something slightly different. Let's read on to find out what makes this offering from Acer tick. Design Features Featuring a fold-up design, allowing the controller to fit neatly into your pocket. Acer have gone with the traditional 'Xbox' layout of sticks and buttons. Probably more so because of ease, but also it's the most common controller design out there. Damn Sony and their being different! Opening the ...

21May

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

THRUSTMASTER HEART Controller Review

It's never a dull moment at TCHQ, and when we were asked to check out the new Thrustmaster HEART Controller, we jumped at the chance. Released back in November 2024, it brings some new technology into a smaller factor. Well, not only smaller, but cheaper as well. Retailing at around £90, depending on where you get it from, you get a decent bit of kit for your money. I'm going to dissect it and try to give you a bit more understanding on just what all these acronyms mean. H.E.A.R.T and Soul With a lot of experience in controllers and bringing new tech to the market. Thrustmaster keeps banging out great pieces of hardware, so let's hope this one follows the same vein... Design Ok, I'm going to address the elephant in the room. What exactly is H.E.A.R.T? No, it isn't the latest pop single...

17Apr

By Stuart1 Comment

Hardware & Tech

Thrustmaster Sol-R 2 Hosas Duo Review

Thrustmaster has been releasing flight sticks since its first launch in 1991. And as each year passes, the sticks got better and better. With some absolutely heavy-hitting sticks, such as the Warthog and the Viper, it was only a matter of time until space exploration was at the forefront. With the Sol-R you get exactly that. A stick specifically designed with space in mind. Let's see what it's all about, then, shall we! Space, But Not As You Know It Now, don't get me wrong, it isn't a cheap setup, retailing at £299.99 for the duo, or £159.99 for a solo stick. At this price point you are going to have to be an avid flight sim or space sim gamer. It's an investment, though, right? Getting a decent flight stick is the same as spending money on a brilliant GPU. Invest in your setup and it wi...

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma Controller Review

26Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma Controller Review

In a time where its commonplace for a controller to cost £200+, you might think that it's all a bit much. I'm here with a Razer offering originally released back in 2021. But amongst more expensive modern competitors does the Wolverine V2 Chroma hold up? Could this be the controller you've been looking for? Razer Sharp Coming in at around £100, the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma looks the part. Does it perform? Let's plug it in and check it out. Design As with most controllers these days, the key question being is it Xbox or PlayStation layout? Well, in this instance we are firmly in the Xbox layout. Mostly because the Wolverine V2 Chroma was designed for the Xbox. So it's got those comfy asymmetric thumbsticks alongside the traditional face buttons. However, if you flip it over, you will b...

25Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick X Review

Over at Thumb Culture, we love simulation games. And one simulation game we love the most is the Farming Sim franchise. Having covered multiple games over the years we were overjoyed when Thrustmaster offered us a review sample of the SimTask FarmStick X. We jumped at the opportunity to improve the immersion and enjoyment using a new piece of kit. Fast forward a few days and a neat little package arrived at our doorstep. Featuring the T128 steering wheel as well as the SimTask Steering Kit. After a little over half an hour getting everything set up, we were away into farming life! Harvesting Joy Whilst we got to grips with the other bits of awesome tech by Thrustmaster. The main aim of this review is to talk about the SimTask FarmStick X, and whether it's worth you picking up. So let'...

19Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Moza Racing CM2 Dash Review

If you are into Sim racing, then you no doubt have a decent wheel. What you might not have is a digital dashboard. MOZA Racing recently sent us their latest model to hit the online store. The MOZA Racing CM2 Dash. Well the CM2 HD Racing Dash to give it it's full moniker. Give Me All The Stats Costing around £155 is this bit of tech really going to make a difference to your sim racing gameplay? Read on to find out. Design Taking the MOZA Racing CM2 Dash out of the box, I was instantly impressed with the build quality. It felt sturdy to hold and look at. With a high-resolution, 5-inch 720p touchscreen with a 60Hz refresh rate. Ensuring that all the data you get to see is clear and precise. You can also swap between dash layouts by just swiping the screen. With an aluminium alloy casin...

Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot Wireless Smart Controller Review

13Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot Wireless Smart Controller Review

Controllers. Where would we be without them? Well, we'd be surrounded by keyboards and mice for a start, which presents a whole different problem. Speaking of problems, the one I often find with controllers is that generally they are all similar. Turtle Beach is set to change that, with the Turtle Beach Pivot Controller. You Spin Me Right Round You can tell something is different straight out of the box. There are two rotating modules with different buttons on each side. The Pivot Controller is a new beast. Does it live up to the other more important areas? Let's find out! Design The Turtle Beach Pivot Controller has the traditional Xbox layout. With asymmetric joysticks, and the A, B, X and Y buttons on the face. With the standard Xbox buttons in the middle. It is all very familiar...

Super Mario PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller Review

10Mar

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Super Mario PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller Review

Pokémon Day was only a few short weeks ago and you may remember to celebrate it I reviewed the PowerA Charizard Storm Enhanced Wired Controller. Well, now it's MAR10 Day and you guessed it, I have another PowerA controller to showcase! This time it's the turn of the Super Mario PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller. More specifically the Mushroom Kingdom Pop Art edition! Here we go! What's your favourite Super Mario game to play? And did you know not at all scientifically playing a Super Mario game with a Super Mario controller improves your skills by eleventy-six points? It's true. My uncle at Nintendo told me. He lives in Canada, you don't know him. Design When this controller landed at TCHQ I was struck by the art work in the controller. The product pictures for the PowerA Enhance...