Thrustmaster’s eSwap S Pro Controller is a lower-cost alternative to the eSwap X Pro controller. Realistically, the eSwap S Pro is a solid pad at this price point, but there are many better options available competing for one‘s spot on the best PC controllers market right now.
The eSwap series’ main selling point (as implied by the name) is that the controller is modular, which means that certain aspects can be substituted around just to start creating a gamepad that is best suitable.
The Thrustmaster eSwap S Pro Controller is visually appealing. The ribbed materials reflect the sleekness and satisfactory feel of the product. It truly feels like a high-quality product, which I would have hoped given the price. It’s also a nice weight: not too heavily loaded that it causes strains or begins to feel uncomfortable, but not too lamp that it starts to feel threadbare and cheap.
The controller and a braided USB A to USB-C cable are included in the box (an improvement over the eSwap X Pro which uses an inferior micro-USB connection). You will also within these manuals as well as information about product warranty.
Specifications and Performance
The Thrustmaster eSwap S Pro Controller’s unique features can be a little anticlimactic for the price point. This controller has some great features, such as the small reconfigurable aspect, but I would have expected much more, especially in comparison directly to the eSwap X.
Before we get into what’s missing, let’s take a look at what’s included. The Thrustmaster eSwap S Pro Controller has two additional buttons on the back that are perfectly placed to press while comfy clutching the pad and are also tactile to socialize with.
On the back of the controller, you can also change the trigger points from filled contraction to hair triggers using sliders. This basically means that you can activate the button way quicker because you don’t have to fully depress the triggers.
Disadvantage
The only disadvantage of this modular design is that the modules are not used and must be sold separately. This increases the cost of the controller if you want to use this feature. You can purchase the modules separately for around $25/£20 – this additional cost must be considered when purchasing an eSwap S Pro if you want to take advantage of the reconfigurable features.
Is the Thrustmaster eSwap S Pro worth your money?
However, for an additional $30/£40 (approximately), you can get your hands on the more customised eSwap X Pro. In comparison to the eSwap S, this control enables you not only to alter another module, but you can also find different patterns and designs to adjust various parts of the operator’s enclosure to truly make your controller feel like an expression of you. The eSwap X Pro has also been named the best PC controller available, demonstrating the value of a small price increase.