Hands-on experience with the Thor G50S three-mode controller? Real machine review

##Roll up the mouse, roll up the keyboard, now it’s the controller’s turn! No, the Thor G50S is here. Most of the feature configurations that game controller players currently focus on can be found on the G50S, such as dual Hall configuration, 6-key programmable, three-mode wireless and 1000Hz high return rate. High-end controllers also have similar configurations, but the price is Thor’s trump card. The G50S only sells for 179 yuan, which is more attractive than any other configuration.

Package Contents , handle, instruction manual, USB data cable, and 2.4G receiver. It is said that this controller supports wired mode, but the wire is only 1 meter long, which is too short. Even 1.5 meters would be more practical. There is also the USB port of the handle, which is deep and narrow. It is difficult to insert the original cable. Those who want to use third-party cables should pay attention to compatibility issues.

# Players who pay attention to Thor peripherals know that the products of this brand are generally not bad in appearance, especially the painting is very close to the game style. The G50S is completely different from any previous game controller. , both the extreme night version and the day version are painted in color combinations. The skin-like coating on the surface has good anti-fingerprint and anti-slip effects. However, sweat stains will still be left in the extreme night. It is recommended that users with sweaty hands use the day version. , the situation will improve a lot.

##G50S adopts an asymmetrical XBOX button layout. ABXY uses a conductive silicone solution. Officially, the G50S uses a customized model that can be pressed 5 million times. Other button solutions come from two manufacturers, among which the joystick is the Kongyin JH16 solution. There are already many mid-to-high-end controllers using JH16, and Thor directly integrated it into a hundred-yuan controller. The trigger is also a Hall design, with a preset range to prevent accidental triggering. The cross-shaped keypad has a disc-shaped dome chip, and the keys feel crisper. The G50S also provides two shoulder keys. Like the cross keys, they are imported ALPS switches. The shoulder keys just fall on the fingertips and are easy to touch. Compared with some shoulder buttons that use silicone solutions, the ALPS shoulder buttons have a much stronger sense of confirmation.

##Have shoulders Buttons are not enough to reflect the playability of a controller. What can really make up for the lack of operating space are the back buttons. There are 4 back buttons on the G50S, in pairs. They cannot be triggered on the same side, but they are enough. . Both the back keys and shoulder keys can be mapped to a single key, or multiple combined macro operations can be recorded. For details, please refer to the instruction manual. Note that when recording macros, the press duration and interval time will also be saved, and try to ensure the correct order.

##In terms of basic data testing, the default operating space is a pure circle , the error rate is 0.7%. The handle has a slight cross-shaped adsorption, and the dead zone is configured by default, but the dead zone range is extremely small. Both dead zone mode and operating space can be switched through key combinations. In the key cross-key test, the number of key cross-keys on the G50S in hand was zero, and the results were the same 50 times and 100 times, so the accuracy of the disc cross key is still quite excellent.

Wired rate of return

Wireless rate of return In the rate of return test, In wired mode, it reaches the level of 1000Hz, while in 2.4G mode, the return rate is only about 150Hz (official nominal 160Hz). There are many abnormal times in both modes, indicating that there is room for optimization and upgrade. In the trigger test, the previous sample was not linear enough. The mass version for retail has significantly smoother numerical changes, and can output 0 to 255, a total of 256 linear levels.

Switch to the actual test, connect the Switch through Bluetooth mode to play "Super Mario Bros. Amazing", the somatosensory delay and smoothness are normal, the X/A button on the G50S (corresponding to the Y/B of the Switch) area and The position is much better than the original handle, and the upper limit of the operations that can be performed is naturally much higher. However, the battery capacity of 600mAh is relatively average, and the battery life is only 10 hours. It is not unacceptable to sacrifice a little weight in exchange for longer battery life.

#Saving summary, the materials piled on the Thor G50S are all in places that players can perceive, including buttons, triggers, and additional shoulder buttons and back buttons. Compatibility is also another advantage of this controller. It can be used on PC, NS, Android and other platforms. Combined with the price of 179 yuan (the current price is only 169), it is very popular.

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