Customers consistently note the Victrix Gambit controller's high-quality build, exceptional responsiveness, and comfortable design. Many praise its customizable features and lightweight feel, making it suitable for extended gaming sessions. However, some users report experiencing stick drift, and a few mention the controller's size as a potential issue. The overall feedback highlights a controller with excellent performance but with a potential drawback related to the joysticks.
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Pros mentioned:
Customization, Response time
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very solid controller
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Hands down the best controller I’ve used, I’ve ran through elites, elite 2s, scuf, the turtle beach ultra, you name it. If this had Hall effect sticks it’d be absolutely perfect but fastest response, light weight, customization. This is a great controller and very inexpensive
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Response time
Cons mentioned:
Stick drift
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best control fr fr
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
No stick drift been having quest 2 months. It’s lowkey fast and dam well u won’t miss shots and easy to use and theirs a app for u to modify ur trigger pull and ur dead zone and lowkey the contoller is a certified banger
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/10
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best controller you can buy at Best Buy by far in my opinion, performs very well compared to regular Xbox or elite controllers. Extremely durable I’ve had it for a year now and no stick drift or any problems for that matter. 10/10
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Response time, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great response, super quick and has also improve my game, love it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Victrix gambit 5/5
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best controller i ever had i will never go back to powerA
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Kinda fell short of expectations
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The Good; Sticks, out box stick tension, braided usb-c cord, trigger/button response, Dolby Atmos, low controller noise while playing, app, ease of use face plates and attachments, good for average and smaller hands.
The Bad; Noticed no legit difference compared to other wired controllers in regards to latency, No Dolby Atmos without using Gambit controller, sound quality can be matched with quality headphones (with or some without amp ex: Beyerdynamic) trigger stop adjustments are questionable in quality and usage.
The Ugly; Marketing is on top of their game with this controller. And that's not really a good thing when they add gimmicks. The controller is $99, so cost to make it is less for sake of profit (understandably so). Unfortunately, I believe more money went into marketing and gimmicks, the box, and case than the controller itself. Which leaves me to question the quality and durability in long term use. But that part could be resolved with an added warranty from Geek Squad.
The End; In conclusion, for price and whatever your own preferences are, the Victrix Gambit is not bad overall for people that don't already have a good controller you can wire up in addition to quality headsets.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best controller must buy
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best controller I have ever used works perfectly very customizable and indeed lives up to its name
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best control
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
One of the best precise and fast controls on the market, simply amazing
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My main controller
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've used many controller but this is my overall favorite. I've seen people post about QC issues but I haven't had any. Very responsive controller. Works well for me!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Stick drift
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Back To The Drawing Board
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
First of all, the controller is uncomfortable to hold for just a short period of time. My hands actually started to hurt, and I felt like I was holding a small rectangular box with analog sticks. The controller is not contour enough like the other brands to feel more comfortable and can cause pain. The left & right handles are too narrow in some areas of the design in which cause me to squeeze a little harder just to hold the controller, and I have big hands. The RB & LB bumper buttons stick out a little too far, can be difficult to reach during intense gameplay, and are not flush with the trigger buttons in which affects the finger response travel time in between presses with the trigger buttons. Also, if the triggers are going to be that sensitive at least have an option to set the trigger stops to 1.5mm travel distance with mouse click buttons. The recessed 2 button, 4 button paddle design is very comfortable though, and perfectly positioned, but the 4 button paddle layout needs individual slightly raised buttons for each paddle for a more tactical feel. Also, the membrane (garbage) used for the paddle button feature makes it feel too mushy, and slow responding. The paddle buttons should have mouse click buttons instead for all 4 paddle buttons.
Overall, this controller is still stuck in concept mode, and not quite ready for prime time.
Victrix is mostly known for their fighting arcade stick, and this is the first attempt at making a pro controller. They are not a bad company, and I give them credit for a good first attempt. I love all the accessories that's included, but that tall analog stick is way too tall, and I have big hands. Maybe include 3 different sizes next time like a small, medium, and large. Hopefully, some of my complaints will be addressed in a version 2. Good luck Victrix, but I have to return your controller now.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from PDP Team
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We truly appreciate your feedback and we're very sorry to hear you have returned your product. We have forwarded your message to the appropriate departments, we hope that you will consider our company as an option for your next purchase.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best controller for latency I’ve tried
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This controller is the best control I’ve played with for latency hands down I just wish it had more sticks other then that is a valid controller
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but could of be great!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
First of let me say this is a very good controller, especially at $99, I prefer it over the Elite 2. The response feels great! Has all the bells and whistles one needs if you're looking for the extras that help significantly. This is literally the only controller (and i have them ALL) that you can set your in game dead zone to 0 without any drift (Apex Legends as a test). Every other controller brand new out of the box you need atleast a 5-10 dead zone.
The controller has 2 faceplates, a plastic white plate (that has 2 interchangeable stop rings (circle\ hexi) that you can swap out. The 2nd is a really smooth purple rubber like material (feels great but has a downfall sadly). While the white plastic plate snaps perfectly in place, the purple faceplate tends to come undone in areas like the bottom points of the controller. Its not a huge deal, more just a picky annoyance.
The controller has 2 swappable back options for the programable buttons, a 4 paddle or a 2 paddle option. Thats a pretty cool option to be honest. They feel pretty good but not as good as an elite. The paddles are in a great spot but a bit tougher to press compared to an elite. It almost hurts in a stretching way using them. That could just be me though.
Where I take a star off is, something about the thumb sticks not always reaching full potential when you are pressing up/down/left or right. You can even test this and see it on their App. The test shows you filling up a circle and sometimes when you do it, the very outside layers dont fully fill up (without having to really jam hard), meaning you're not hitting the maximum level of the direction you push. So what does this mean or effect? When I'm pushing up to run in say Apex Legends, its not registering or it sputters. Once in awhile a recalibration in the app works to help fix the issue but it keeps coming back. I do notice it more with the purple face plate. Its possible the built in thumbstops are too small, not allowing you to reach full utilization without having to seriously crank hard on the up press.
The other thing that is slightly annoying but you get used to it eventually is the short trigger stops are SUPER SENSITIVE. You will absolutely randomly fire your gun 100x before you learn to keep your finger away from it. Some could say its a positive also cause you fire that quick lol. Its 50/50 love hate for me.
Overall I do love the controller! Id easily give it 5 stars if not for a few annoyances. I bought 2, hopefully the 2nd one doesnt have the thumbstick issue. If not, I'll change this to 5 stars/great.
Id definitely give this controller a shot if you are looking for an elite 2 type controller but want to save $50-75 dollars.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Response time
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great controller for gaining an edge
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love how much wuicker it makes response times on the left and right trigger. The controller is comfortable, and the silicon cover makes for a smoother feel.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
AMAZING
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I got this controller as “open box -excellent” it was literally a brand new controller and everything works amazing. Absolutely love!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BEST CONTROLLER HANDS DOWN.
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Only 5 stars because its theee best controller ive used and ive use turtle beach recon. battlepack pro wired for the stock xbox series S/X. the paddles are the best on the gambit.
i mainly play For Honor - and its a night and day difference between a wireless controller and one wired like the vicrtrix
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the right joystick is defective and i dont know how to get it replace. contacted they through the xbox app but still no response.
i wont play for honor without this controller. the input latency / input lag is so noticable its incredible. i thought it was my internet cuz i couldnt dodge or black. nope. its my wireless slow response time controller.
i reached out out to PDP and victrix but no response, if i had the money id go buy itright now,.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Response time
Cons mentioned:
Stick drift
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great controller
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great controller (been using for almost a year)
No stick drift
Great response time
Versatile between games
Will definitely buy another when this one goes bad on me
Controller app is easy to use as well
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Response time
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing gaming controller with dual-core processor
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Best controller I've ever used! Apparently this Gambit controller has a dual core chip in it which is absolutely unheard of, the response time is incredible and you can really feel it across all sorts of games on Xbox. Especially on Call of Duty and Halo. Awesome!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best affordable
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Comfortable lightweight but strong with satisfying feel.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Victrix Xbox controller
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Loving a controller can really enhance your gaming experience. When you find the perfect fit, it feels like an extension of your hands. The buttons and triggers respond just the way you want, and the comfort of holding it for hours without any strain is unbeatable. There's something special about the tactile feedback and the way it seamlessly integrates with your gameplay. It's not just a tool; it's a part of the whole gaming adventure, making every moment more enjoyable and immersive. I love this controller !
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Customization
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Customizable
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great controller would recommend easy to use Great features and very customizable great price in my opinion