The summary of ‘Five Below "Titan PC Controller" Teardown and Review’

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The video, presented by Dragon Type Duck, critically reviews a $10 gaming controller from Five Below. Despite its appealing price, the controller suffers from significant quality issues, including fragile construction, inconsistent button performance, a hollow feel, ineffective vibration, and misplaced face buttons that can disrupt gameplay. Branded by Titan but manufactured by ZQDZ, the controller fails to meet basic functionality standards. Key features, such as the 360 joystick, directional pad, and USB connection, are overshadowed by the generally poor build quality. The overarching recommendation from the review is to avoid purchasing this controller due to its numerous deficiencies.

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In this part of the video, Dragon Type Duck introduces a $10 controller purchased from Five Below, expressing initial intrigue due to its low price. Despite trying to remain objective, he reveals a negative consensus about the product. The buttons function, but the overall build quality feels extremely cheap and fragile. The controller features a 360 joystick, vibration, a directional pad, and a USB connection. He also compares it unfavorably to the Switch Pro controller, highlighting its hollow feel and audible springs. Preliminary tests on Steam and emulators show the buttons work but inconsistently.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the issues with the face buttons (A, Y, and X) on a particular controller, noting how they seem out of order, which can hinder gameplay unless the controller can be configured within the game settings. Additionally, the speaker highlights the problem with the controller’s vibration feature, mentioning that even though a vibrator is present inside the controller, it does not function during gameplay. The speaker also points out the poor quality of the controller’s construction, showing how the internal components, like the bumpers, are barely holding together, making the controller fragile and prone to breaking.

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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the quality and functionality of a game controller. They detail the construction, noting the d-pad and buttons, and highlight the deficiencies, such as non-functional vibrations. The overall recommendation is against purchasing this controller due to its lack of features and poor build quality despite its decent appearance. The manufacturer is mentioned as ZQDZ, but it is branded under Titan, which adds to the confusion. Ultimately, the advice is clear: do not buy this controller.

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