As a hardware device commonly used when playing games, gamepad products such as gamepads should be no stranger to you, right? A gamepad with an outstanding experience can achieve more accurate operation when we play the game, after all, sometimes a "god operation" can often reverse the winning and losing situation of the entire game, of course, the premise is that the gamepad in the hand is good.
Then, the content of this article to bring you is a wireless gamepad evaluation experience, but also from the domestic has 25 years of game controller research and development experience of the "North Pass" launched: Beitong Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition gamepad, from the product name it is not difficult to see, the appearance of this gamepad design jointly named Transformers, if you are interested in the gamepad, or the recent plan to start a more colorful, vibrant gamepad, then don't miss this article.
The Transformers elements of the Beitong Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition are mainly reflected in three places, namely the packaging, two paper cards (manual/warranty card, brand introduction card) and the handle body.
The wireless receiver and connection data cable in the package do not use transformer elements, and I personally feel that these two accessories are also used, for example: the transmitter shell adopts the Bopai logo; the connection cable uses the same blue and white color as the handle, and the Transformer element is "implemented" to the entire product.
In addition, see here I believe that you should also understand that there are two connection methods used by the Beitong Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition, one is through the wireless receiver, the other is connected through the data cable, corresponding to wireless and wired, respectively, there is no Bluetooth connection design.
Let's take a look at the specific design of the handle. The entire Transformers co-brand version has launched five models with three co-branded images, for example: the Beitong Asura 3 in this article uses the Optimus Prime image, and the Beitong Asura 2 uses the Bumblebee image. On the front of the handle, you can see the face of Optimus prime printed almost half of the handle and the words "OPTIMUS PRIME" in English and Cybertan, which Chinese also mean Optimus Prime. At the same time, the color of the entire handle is also based on the image of Optimus Prime and uses three colors of blue, red and white, and the overall appearance style gives me the feeling that the color is bright and full of vitality.
In addition, the entire handle is manufactured by seven processes such as granulation, injection molding, oiling, and silk screen printing, which is quite exquisite in workmanship, and the edge position of the pattern on the handle is also perfect, without unevenness, burrs and other problems.
More exterior shots.
Beitong Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition adopts an asymmetrical button layout, and the entire handle has a lot of buttons, such as the front with dual rockers, cross buttons, A/B/X/Y four buttons, TURBO key, BACK key, SHIFT key, START key and a large function key with the Beitong LOGO printed on it.
In addition, the TURBO key and SHIFT key of the handle have convenient functions, such as holding down the TURBO key and any action key at the same time, you can immediately make the action key achieve a continuous effect; pressing the SHIFT key can make the cross key and the left rocker function interchangeable. At the same time, the cross button of the handle is also an eight-way gyro design, which can be operated in four directions of normal up and down, left and right, and also supports the operation of four oblique directions.
At the same time, there is also a personalized LED slide in the middle of the handle, which adds a cool sense of technology to the entire handle.
Beitong Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition has a unique highlight design, that is, the periphery of the dual joystick adopts a physical variable speed knob, which adopts The BRS system developed by Beitong, which can achieve 7 gears of joystick sensitivity adjustment by rotating, and every time it switches to different gears, the LED slide will be prompted by seven colors from red to purple.
When we play some shooter games, if the sensitivity is too high, the crosshairs may not be accurate, but this problem is not a problem for the North Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition, because we can adjust ourselves. In short, whether it is a game that requires high or low joystick sensitivity, the North Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition can all be adapted.
Compared with other buttons of the handle, the joystick may be used for a long time due to the continuous friction with the outer edges, so that the friction dust and wear phenomenon under the joystick will eventually cause the handle to drift. In order to eliminate this problem, the left and right dual joysticks of the Beitong Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition adopt the innovative self-developed joystick structure of Beitong, so that the joystick will not touch the outer edge when working, that is, the joystick will not touch the outer edge no matter how it is operated and used.
In order to bring better grip and anti-slip effect, the grip position of the Beitong Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition adopts a laser sunburn design.
At the same time, the front panel cover of the grip can be removed and can be loaded into a counterweight block for the weight of the handle, or a wireless receiver. This counterweight needs to be purchased separately, and the official currently has two types of 7 grams and 15 grams.
The shoulder keys and trigger keys of the Beitong Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition are real shot, and the process of these two keys is slightly different from the front buttons, giving people a metallic texture. As for the shoulder key and trigger key, the feel is also good, the shoulder key uses a micro switch, and the trigger key is a stress linear trigger.
In addition to the shoulder key and trigger key, you can also see that there is a Type-C interface here at the top position, which is used for wired connections in addition to charging the handle. As for the battery, the Beitong Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition has a 950mAh lithium battery built-in.
It is worth mentioning that the two trigger keys through the back of the handle of the "three-stage trigger lock" can adjust the trigger stroke, the trigger lock has a total of three gears, micro gear suitable for shooting games, at this time you will find that the trigger stroke is very short; the mid-range is suitable for ball games, then the trigger stroke is lengthened; and the full gear is suitable for racing games, then the trigger stroke is the longest, when you are playing racing games, through the long stroke you can experience the kind of throttle "one step to the end" sense of substitution.
In addition to the trigger lock on the back of the handle, there are two custom programmed back keys that can be set up to achieve six-finger linkage operation or one-button combo. By the way, the North Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition also has a built-in vibrator motor.
In addition, if you want to set the key values, LED lights, etc. of the Beitong Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition, as well as macro settings, firmware upgrades, etc., you can also install the official specially designed application on the computer to achieve the above setting operations.
Actually experienced, because the grip of the handle uses a laser sunburn design, coupled with the ergonomic design on the back and just the right weight of the handle, I personally feel that whether it is the feel, grip, or weight, the performance of the Beitong Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition is good; as for the button feel, the shoulder key and the trigger key feel I said above, the feel of the double rocker and the cross key is also OK, and the A/B/X/Y four buttons are Zeus-level mechanical buttons, 0.7mm of the trigger stroke, The keys are crisp, the sense of passage is relatively strong, and the trigger time is shortened by 35% compared to the traditional keys, which is faster in layman's terms.
Some small partners may ask, Can the Beitong Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition only be used by computers or TV boxes and smart TVs with USB interfaces? In fact, as long as your Android phone and Android tablet support OTG function, like I can use the adapter connector above to connect to the North Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition, and the actual test will automatically adapt the key position when operating some Android mobile games, such as the "Element Knight" in the picture above.
Overall, I think that the Beitong Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition is not a gamepad with a joint design and no substantive experience, such as physical variable speed knobs, three-stage trigger locks, self-developed rocker structures, etc., are some good designs, and can also bring users a richer operating experience.
If you want to get a gamepad with a more energetic appearance and a rich operating experience, then the Beitong Asura 3 Transformers Limited Edition will satisfy you. At the same time, because the appearance is co-named Transformers, this gamepad may also be a good digital collectible for Transformers fans.