Marcus Richardson
@hlplanet.bsky.social
I write about keyboards and controllers, sometimes about other tech stuff.
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Flydigi Vader 5 Pro Review
Flydigi Vader 5 Pro is the next iteration of a very well received Vader 4 Pro. Is it worth upgrading from Vader 4 Pro to Vader 5 Pro? And is it a good first
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December 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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8 remappable buttons (2 back buttons, 2 paddles, 2 shoulder buttons and CZ buttons), RGB, mechanical ABXY buttons, 1000Hz polling rate, adjustable ring for joystick force, rubber grips, phone stand slot, 2.GHz/Bluetooth and wired connection for Windows, Switch, Android and iOS.
December 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
8 remappable buttons (2 back buttons, 2 paddles, 2 shoulder buttons and CZ buttons), RGB, mechanical ABXY buttons, 1000Hz polling rate, adjustable ring for joystick force, rubber grips, phone stand slot, 2.GHz/Bluetooth and wired connection for Windows, Switch, Android and iOS.
It's pretty great!
November 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
It's pretty great!
Note: A Flydigi Vader 5S model with upcoming Xbox compatibility is expected to arrive at a later date.
November 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Note: A Flydigi Vader 5S model with upcoming Xbox compatibility is expected to arrive at a later date.
Flydigi Space Station 4.0 Support: Real-time customization of buttons, triggers, sensitivity, lighting, and macros
Optional RGB Pixel-Screen Charging Dock
Special Edition: Dragon Ball Z Limited Edition with exclusive artwork
Optional RGB Pixel-Screen Charging Dock
Special Edition: Dragon Ball Z Limited Edition with exclusive artwork
November 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Flydigi Space Station 4.0 Support: Real-time customization of buttons, triggers, sensitivity, lighting, and macros
Optional RGB Pixel-Screen Charging Dock
Special Edition: Dragon Ball Z Limited Edition with exclusive artwork
Optional RGB Pixel-Screen Charging Dock
Special Edition: Dragon Ball Z Limited Edition with exclusive artwork
Extra Remappable Buttons: 4 back, 2 shoulder, CZ buttons
Asymmetric Impulse Motors & 6-Axis Motion Sensing
High-Capacity Battery: 1000mAh
Anti-Slip Rubber Grips & Hidden Phone Stand Slot
Asymmetric Impulse Motors & 6-Axis Motion Sensing
High-Capacity Battery: 1000mAh
Anti-Slip Rubber Grips & Hidden Phone Stand Slot
November 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Extra Remappable Buttons: 4 back, 2 shoulder, CZ buttons
Asymmetric Impulse Motors & 6-Axis Motion Sensing
High-Capacity Battery: 1000mAh
Anti-Slip Rubber Grips & Hidden Phone Stand Slot
Asymmetric Impulse Motors & 6-Axis Motion Sensing
High-Capacity Battery: 1000mAh
Anti-Slip Rubber Grips & Hidden Phone Stand Slot
Hall-Effect Joysticks: Adjustable tension 40–100gf, 10M+ lifespan
ForceSwitch Triggers: Linear analog mode & micro-switch mode
Force Transfer Leaf Mechanism: Zero pre-travel for triggers
Mechanical ABXY Buttons 2.0: Crisp, responsive feedback
D-Pad 2.0: Precise inputs, zero cross-triggering
ForceSwitch Triggers: Linear analog mode & micro-switch mode
Force Transfer Leaf Mechanism: Zero pre-travel for triggers
Mechanical ABXY Buttons 2.0: Crisp, responsive feedback
D-Pad 2.0: Precise inputs, zero cross-triggering
November 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Hall-Effect Joysticks: Adjustable tension 40–100gf, 10M+ lifespan
ForceSwitch Triggers: Linear analog mode & micro-switch mode
Force Transfer Leaf Mechanism: Zero pre-travel for triggers
Mechanical ABXY Buttons 2.0: Crisp, responsive feedback
D-Pad 2.0: Precise inputs, zero cross-triggering
ForceSwitch Triggers: Linear analog mode & micro-switch mode
Force Transfer Leaf Mechanism: Zero pre-travel for triggers
Mechanical ABXY Buttons 2.0: Crisp, responsive feedback
D-Pad 2.0: Precise inputs, zero cross-triggering
🕹️ First impressions: back buttons look comfy, though the layout differs from the Apex 5.
📅 Expected release: later this year.
We’ll keep you posted when more details drop
📅 Expected release: later this year.
We’ll keep you posted when more details drop
September 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
🕹️ First impressions: back buttons look comfy, though the layout differs from the Apex 5.
📅 Expected release: later this year.
We’ll keep you posted when more details drop
📅 Expected release: later this year.
We’ll keep you posted when more details drop
What’s new? 👇
✨ Gold tension rings
✨ Rubber grips
✨ Charging dock support
✨ Phone mount + mode switch
✨ (Rumored) TMR joysticks
✨ C & Z buttons
✨ Headphone jack + USB-C
✨ 4 back paddles
✨ Switch between clicky & analog triggers
✨ A chunky, oddly-shaped D-pad
✨ Gold tension rings
✨ Rubber grips
✨ Charging dock support
✨ Phone mount + mode switch
✨ (Rumored) TMR joysticks
✨ C & Z buttons
✨ Headphone jack + USB-C
✨ 4 back paddles
✨ Switch between clicky & analog triggers
✨ A chunky, oddly-shaped D-pad
September 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
What’s new? 👇
✨ Gold tension rings
✨ Rubber grips
✨ Charging dock support
✨ Phone mount + mode switch
✨ (Rumored) TMR joysticks
✨ C & Z buttons
✨ Headphone jack + USB-C
✨ 4 back paddles
✨ Switch between clicky & analog triggers
✨ A chunky, oddly-shaped D-pad
✨ Gold tension rings
✨ Rubber grips
✨ Charging dock support
✨ Phone mount + mode switch
✨ (Rumored) TMR joysticks
✨ C & Z buttons
✨ Headphone jack + USB-C
✨ 4 back paddles
✨ Switch between clicky & analog triggers
✨ A chunky, oddly-shaped D-pad
love these games
September 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
love these games
Priced at $79.99, it promises premium features like dual-mode triggers, Omron mechanical switches, modular D-pad, 4 back buttons, and HD rumble. But does it live up to the hype at this price point?
Full review here 👇
www.hlplanet.com/mobapad-hube...
Full review here 👇
www.hlplanet.com/mobapad-hube...
Mobapad Huben 2 Review
Mobapad has been on my radar because of their controllers that mix premium features with good pricing, and the unique colourways that their controllers come
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September 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Priced at $79.99, it promises premium features like dual-mode triggers, Omron mechanical switches, modular D-pad, 4 back buttons, and HD rumble. But does it live up to the hype at this price point?
Full review here 👇
www.hlplanet.com/mobapad-hube...
Full review here 👇
www.hlplanet.com/mobapad-hube...
👉 Full review with photos and insights here: www.hlplanet.com/sirui-travel...
SIRUI Traveler X-III Review (after a trip in Africa)
I used the SIRUI Traveler X-III tripod in my recent trip to Namibia where I wanted to take some photos of landscapes and wildlife. I specifically looked for a
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September 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
👉 Full review with photos and insights here: www.hlplanet.com/sirui-travel...
📅 According to Flydigi Thailand (not officially confirmed), the Vader 5 Pro might launch in October 2025. Some leaked photos on Bilibili show familiar features and possible TMR sticks.
www.hlplanet.com/flydigi-vade...
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Flydigi Vader 5S (not 5 Pro?) sneak peek (breaking news)
Recently Flydigi posted on their social media an image of Flydigi Vader 5S controller, which is designed for Xbox. Is it the same as Vader 5 Pro? Probably not
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July 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
📅 According to Flydigi Thailand (not officially confirmed), the Vader 5 Pro might launch in October 2025. Some leaked photos on Bilibili show familiar features and possible TMR sticks.
www.hlplanet.com/flydigi-vade...
www.hlplanet.com/flydigi-vade...