For delay-sensitive players or players who like arcade games, latency has always been an inevitable pain, even if Bluetooth has developed to this day, it still cannot completely solve the problem of delay, because environmental interference is always unavoidable, and many players are not too high requirements for wireless, for players who can sit at the computer to play games, whether wireless is not so important, but latency is indeed more sensitive, which is especially important for players who like FPS.
So let's look at a wired mechanical gamepad today.
It is this Tiger M9w replaceable joystick wired mechanical gamepad, Mopai is a young peripheral brand, from the beginning of the birth of the brand has adhered to the concept of everything for the user, so their controller reputation has been very good.
The main function of this magic gamepad I tried this time is printed on the back of the package, this time the buttons of the handle are mechanical buttons, support Hall linear trigger, but also provide trigger lock, two adjustable gears, can be set according to different games The length of the linear paragraph can adapt to different game scenarios, and the ALPS joystick used this time is a quick release and replaceable design, with the included high and low stick cap can be combined to adapt to the game operation of the customized joystick handle, through the handle can also directly customize the buttons, Configure combo settings, multi-frequency combo settings, which are very friendly for nostalgic players, so that it is easier to play arcade and enjoy the entertainment time.
The wired version of the M9w mechanical gamepad is a boon for players who like fighting games or act, after all, compared with wireless, the delay of the Bluetooth controller is still relatively large, although the wireless controller through the wireless adapter scheme is still unavoidable transmission delay and environmental interference, there is no way to experience the same pleasure as wired.
Open the package, what comes into view is an instruction manual, and then our protagonist today, the Demon Tiger M9w mechanical gamepad, the gray handle looks very advanced, more textured, white and clean, and the appearance is very good.
Take out the handle to see the remaining accessories, are two sets of different height stick replacements and a C port to U port converter, it is worth saying that this handle can be quickly connected to Tesla's system, waiting in the car or playing games with people you like in the car.
The handle is very well wrapped, and the card inside the package can ensure safety during transportation and will not fall off.
Let's take a look at the adapter, the overall workmanship is very good, the black metal shell, the feel is very good, the quality is good, the durability is guaranteed, and it looks very designed.
The USB port part can be seen that the material is very good, the quality is very good, there is no burr, and the texture is heavy, so that the service life is guaranteed.
The cable material of the gamepad is still very good, held in the hand heavy, you can see that there is also a small magnetic ring, the details are very good, the cable is very long, whether it is a computer next to the chassis, or sitting on the sofa to connect Switch or Android set-top box, the length is enough to cope.
The interface end is a USB socket, the connector is made of thick material, no burrs, can ensure long-term durability, of course, you can also achieve the mainstream Type-C interface connection through the supplied C port adapter.
This is our protagonist today, the wired version of the M9w mechanical gamepad, and the overall layout is still the layout of the well-received Xbox controller. The grip feeling is great, very ergonomic, it feels very good in the hand, it will not be easy to feel fatigue after long-term use, the off-white color matching is very good-looking, and the appearance is guaranteed.
The Hall trigger on the top of the handle feels very good, the shoulder button feedback is clear, it is more comfortable to press, the trigger thread is longer and there is a slight resistance feeling, pressing to the end there is a silencing buffer block, the overall feeling is very good, with the trigger lock of the handle can achieve two trigger feedback effects, which is very important for different games, need to respond quickly or linearly, is a practical function, such as racing games, this trigger acceleration is very feeling, and shooting games, you need to shorten the trigger thread, This makes the shooting faster and more substitutionary.
The workmanship of the handle is very good, the material is solid, it is very textured in the hand, the grip is very pleasant, and the workmanship is excellent. You can see that there is no frizz at the seam, it is very even, the gap is also consistent, and there is no abnormal sound when held firmly.
The handle cross key uses the classic cross key of the old Ren style as shown above, which is still very substitution when playing Switch games, the key travel is very suitable, and very flexible, which is very friendly for competitive fighting games, you can achieve operation with a light touch, it is very easy to poke, and you can delay the fatigue of playing.
The two joysticks of this handle use Japanese ALPS joysticks, players who play the console or handheld all year round must hate the wear and drift of the joystick, because long-term use causes wear and aging, drift, and their own turbulence, this time the magic tiger M9w mechanical gamepad improves the joystick, with high toughness diamond ring + POM wear-resistant ring to reduce friction, the operation is more delicate and smooth, very wear-resistant, will not rub off the powder like the switch handle, so as to achieve no wear, Without drifting, this will greatly extend the life of the joystick.
The main input button of the controller is ABXY these four buttons, this time the magic tiger M9w mechanical gamepad uses mechanical micro buttons, the thread is super short, easy to trigger immediately, the game operation is more convenient, because it is mechanical micro-movement, press a very crisp feeling, mistouch will not sound, this feeling is better than the traditional conductive rubber handle, will not be so tiring to use.
The wired version of the M9w mechanical gamepad also has a humanized function that can replace the joystick assembly, and for different games, different game environments can replace different joysticks of different heights, which is a very important game experience for players and is a very user-friendly function.
This is the back of the handle, you can see the handle of anti-slip damping, and there are two back buttons, which can be customized by Mopai's own software to achieve more convenient operation. For example, editable to implement cumbersome operations such as one-click killing. There is a slider on each side of the back button, that is the trigger lock, corresponding to the left and right triggers, to achieve different trigger speeds, the slider in the middle is to set the RGB light switch and breathing mode, and the bottom is the mode selection and flying squirrel switch.
We have a cable connected to the computer, and we can personalize the controller through the official software of Mopai. This time the handle is also with RGB colored lights, friends who like peripheral play lights should not miss it.
After inserting the controller, it is easy and quick to identify the controller and flying squirrel, even the old system has no obstacles, and it is suitable for nostalgic players such as simulators.
After connecting, if the handle has updated with a new firmware, it will also be updated after the connection is successful. Therefore, anything that needs to be corrected in the future will be updated through the firmware.
After the firmware update is completed, you can see the setting page of the handle, and you can preset four operating schemes by yourself, key test, etc.
RGB lighting adjustment, you can set your favorite lights, lighting mode, color, brightness, frequency and so on.
Then there's the customization of the individual buttons, which can correspond to your different game settings.
Finally, you can set the joystick sensitivity, customize it to adapt to the corresponding game, and make playing more convenient.
The trigger can also be customized with sensitivity, area to suit individual needs.
The vibration motor can also be individually set and can be saved after all settings are completed.
You can also plug into your Tesla to make waiting for people in your car less boring.
In this way, you can play a variety of nostalgic old arcade games, the overall gameplay feels very good, the fighting double dragon rubbing move is great, the alloy warhead is very hot-blooded, and I found the feeling of being a child, which is really great.
PC games are not a problem, open your XPG, steam, epic, and start your gaming journey!
However, I just like to play old games, connect the Android game set-top box I brushed, you can directly play all console handheld arcade games below the DC host, it's really cool, this handle is recognized in seconds, the control is very accurate, the grip is very comfortable, and you won't have any fatigue after playing for a few hours.
Summary:
Through a period of use, the overall feeling for me is very good, the feel is very good, often play can not stop the feeling, old age, triple A masterpiece has no liver, I often turn on the TV in the bedroom, with the brushed Android game set-top box, relax, play arcade, really enjoyable, very decompressed.
The overall feeling is similar to that of the XB360, and if you have a lot of latency requirements, then this controller is perfect for you, as well as Switch players, and the overall gameplay experience is very good.