Review: Turtle Beach Victrix Pro BFG Esports Controller (PS5)

When Turtle Beach announced it’s intention to purchase Performance Designed Products (PDP) for a cool $118 million in March of this year, we knew we were in for a treat. With PDP designing some great accessories for all platforms, it was evident from the start that this was an acquisition that would result in taking the third-party accessory space to a new level. The results have been exactly what we thought. Hit after hit has been released this year, with the Victrix Pro BFG Esports Controller being one of the latest premium devices to hit the market.

What’s in the Box:

• Super Cool Carrying Case: For easy storage and portability.
• 3m USB-C Braided Cable: For a wired connection with durability and flexibility.
• Wireless Dongle: For seamless wireless gaming.
• 6-Button Fight Pad Module: Ideal for fighting games or those who prefer more buttons.
• Reverse D-pad and Analog Stick Module: Customize the controller to fit your gameplay style.
• Interchangeable D-pad Caps, Analog Stick Caps, and Gates: Additional options for personalizing your controller’s feel.
• Module Customization Tool: To easily switch out the modules and parts.

Key Features:

One of the standout features of the Victrix Pro BFG Esports Controller is its customizability. You can swap out joysticks, buttons, and even D-pad caps to tailor the controller to your gaming style. This customization, combined with interchangeable modules like the 6-button fight pad and reverse D-pad, gives gamers the flexibility to adjust their controller for different genres and preferences.

Another impressive feature is the under-controller buttons, which mimic the top buttons. These are particularly useful in fast-paced games like Call of Duty, where actions like sliding, weapon changes, and quick turns become much easier to execute. This feature adds a competitive edge to gameplay, allowing faster movements and smoother transitions in-game. It’s also beneficial in other games, such as Lego The Hobbit, where fast weapon changing, quick jumping, faster crafting improve gameplay efficiency.

The Victrix Pro BFG Esports Controller is also highly versatile with both wired and wireless, via te USB-A mini dongle, options. If you run out of USB ports on your PS5, you can easily plug the controller in with the provided USB-C cable. Additionally, the controller’s battery life is outstanding; you can game for several hours every day and still only need to charge it on the seventh day, making it perfect for long gaming sessions.

Customization App:

What truly makes this controller stand out is the Victrix Control Hub app, which allows you to remap buttons, calibrate the controller, update the firmware, and troubleshoot. This makes the Victrix Pro BFG Esports Controller adaptable and future-proof, ensuring it stays updated and works perfectly for your gaming needs. This came in especially handy due to what felt like stick-drift and ghost button clicks, but following a firmware update and re-calibration, all worked perfectly.

The Victrix Control Hub app also allows users to customize audio features with any headset that sports a 3.5mm audio jack. Simply connect the headset to the controller using the built-in 3.5mm audio jack and you’re on your way.

Final Thoughts:

Overall, the Victrix Pro BFG Esports Controller is an excellent choice for any hardcore gamer. Its ability to customize the controls, paired with incredible performance, long battery life, and versatility, raises the bar for what a gaming controller can do. Whether it’s competitive shooters or adventure games, this controller will enhance your gameplay significantly. At an MSRP of $179.99, it provides an experience that is worth far more than that.

Hall Effect Modules:

To boost performance, Turtle Beach and PDP launched Hall Effect Modules to replace the swappable analog stick modules. These provide improved performance and tracking speed, along with a longer life span thanks to the magnetic, contactless technology baked in. The Hall Effect Modules are available at an MSRP of $39.99.