Thrustmaster has revealed the next generation of ESWAP X controller technology: The ESWAP X2. The third-party controllers are known for their mechanical handling and ability to hot-swap controller components and officially released on January 24, according to a press release.
The ESWAP X2 will have the same features from the original ESWAP X Pro Controller, that includes the ability to replace pieces that become unusable due to normal wear and tear like the S5 NXG mini-sticks.
Thrustmaster shared in a press release that enhancements for the X2 include adjustments to the D-pad’s ergonimic design that “has been completely reworked in order to simplify and speed up activations,” and a USB-C cable port that aims to minimize latency and ensure “maximum responsiveness between pressing a button and the action in the game.”
Users will also be able to fully configure the sensitivity levels and settings with the ThrustmapperX software that includes the ability to create made-to-measure profiles, specifically designed for particular games or characters; Configure the sensitivity curve of the analog mini-sticks; Change the shape of the curve for the dead zones on the analog mini-sticks; Adjust the power of the vibrations; and mapping and remapping as many buttons as you like. The app is available on the Xbox console.
The company broke down other technological improvements:
- From the ABXY and RB/LB buttons to the D-pad to the rear buttons, you’ll love the super-responsive clicks provided by the mechanical buttons, which are 64% faster than standard membrane-based buttons (tested under laboratory conditions). Enjoy greater responsiveness and execute combos faster than your opponents, thanks to an activation distance reduced to just 0.01″ / 0.3 mm.
- Eliminate the risk of misclicks during decisive moments, thanks to a new mechanical D-Pad with remarkable precision and exceptional responsiveness, with a minimal activation distance of just 0.02″ / 0.45 mm.
- Developed in collaboration with professionals in the versus fighting scene, the D-pad’s ergonomic design has been carefully adjusted to let you to link up your diagonals completely smoothly.
- The ESWAP X2 gamepad adapts to your gaming preferences, for customized control and handling. Thanks to Hot-Swap technology, you can change the gamepad’s modules in a flash, at any time. Refine your fighting style and explore new possibilities with FIGHTING MODULE! Simplify linking up your combos with the addition of two extra buttons specially optimized for fighting games. You now have the ability to create a 6-button configuration on your ESWAP gamepad, providing maximum flexibility to master your movements and gain a competitive advantage over your opponents.
- Free yourself from the limitations of traditional gamepad buttons and vastly increase your action options with ESWAP X2. You can directly remap any function to one of the 4 additional buttons on the back of the gamepad.
- Take control of the gamepad thanks to the ability to fully configure ESWAP X2’s sensitivity levels and settings. With the ThrustmapperX software, you’re free to customize your entire gamepad for the perfect fit with your own personal preferences and gaming style.
