Gabrielius Vaiciulis agreed 🙌🏼 the fact that you can swap out the sticks is amazing. Like I said I use the tension sticks from Battle Beaver and they are amazing
The controller looks good!! I got big hands, and the bigger controller may work for me. The ps4 controller is small; feels like I’m going to break it. Thanks for sharing John!
Mr.Garbage_625 if youre a pc gamer who’s spent more than 1k on a pc 200 for a controller is different than having a console thats almost the same price yk
That's 2 and a half DS4s and some of us go through 3-4 controllers a year, this will last longer than those plus I got a year warranty. But I just got mine brand new, shipped, with the warranty all for $169 so I'm satisfied.
100% sure everyone who complains about the price has never touched a pro controller. I feel sorry bur you guys have no idea what it is having a good quality controller
@@SwapnilGtm what you mean fortunate like its not a fucking car just wash the dishes or do the cleaning in your house or some shit to save money for the things you want its as easy as that
Now that I have the controlller I can actually agree with you when you say, it’s not made for people that play flipped. It’s not uncomfortable but I find the L1 and R1 buttons hella sensitive, I find myself aiming in and out without barely even touching the buttons. Which is a good thing but can be bad in a clutch situation. All in all it’s a good controller I think I’m going to finally play with the software so I can play with L2 and R2. I’m that dude that grips my controller like it’s glued to my hands while playing fps. So I can agree with you on that too.
Battery on mine went dead and they sent me a new one no problem. Drift is easily fixed if it appears and I've now had mine for about 3 or 4 years. Amazing controller.
I own this controller, it's very good. Their weaknesses comes from the sticks. I recommend you change them. I use regular scuf concave on both end(ps4 layout) with 110g tension on the right one. Im fps gamer (BFV/Rb6/PubG/Cod). As for references, my aim can go up to 33% on bfv with no snap aim assist. I was also a R1 L1 zoom/shoot style guys, but with this controller the trigger stop is very good and my aim is better when I use R2 L2 cause my thumb rest in a better position on my thumbstick.. I also have to say thT when I zoom with L2, I can tap L1 to add a skill in my game. L1 crouch for crouch shoot or L1 for steady aim like game pubg... I also played with the c40 stick acceleration. I use 25-45-65-65-100 on my right one and 0-40-80-100-100 on left one. Right one my acceleration gets a plato at 65% its like the elite control on smooth acceleration its very good. Left one its agressive for always being in movement..
No, actually you can recalibrate for stick drift an endless amount of times. It’ll still drift. I must have recalibrated mine over 50 times on my ASTRO C40 that I’ve had for only 2 DAYS! They’re defective. This is my second controller, and the first lasted only 1 week before stick drift. It should be recalled! “Just order new ones, they’re cheap?” For over $200 there better be NO stick drift for at least a year.
Never been able to use the PS4 controller properly it is just to small for my hands but being able to move the left thumb stick could be a good option for me.
I highly recommend the BattleBeaver Custom Analogs. The default analogs are cheaply made imo. I’ve been going strong on the customs for a while now and the tension is awesome. It has a slow delivery time but way worth it.
Qwerty - I got the extreme tension and it’s been amazing. Maybe you just had bad luck. I went through 4 analogs before people referred me to that customs site. I’m almost tempted to get another set just incase the ones I have ever crap out.
Or Nah - Mine have been going strong for months now, but the left one was acting up but it’s working again. I got nervous and bought another one just in case. lol. These custom ones are way better than the default ones with the Astro.
I have a question. I have the controller too, but wanna know why does more tension matter? Like what does it give you? Because if you have a proper reasoning i’ll buy the too😁
I love this controller I get stick drift sometimes on my R3 but its minor and honestly i just swap the sticks on whatever side and It's fine. the movement doesnt really do much w/ stick drift atleast in COD considering I'm always moving. This controller is super durable, the trigger stocks are so great and it has a nice feel. I did complain about the design of it after coming from a DS4 but I can ultimately say this controller once you get used to it is amazing, the back paddles are great for people who grip their controller
i have it as well. disappointed in it for fps..just sprinting in cod is hard and damn near impossible to play flipped..sticks are 2 loose...need more tension. the click in the buttons are anazing tho. and the metal on plastic noise the sticks make is annoying..has alot of potential tho.
John, I remember you used to have a video which showed your home internet setup. I can't seem to find it anymore. (The box which feeds cables throughout the house to ethernet wall sockets and the netgear switch) I was wondering if you could do another video on that topic. I'm looking for the best possible setup/setups for this type of way of getting internet connection around the house.
This is literally the best controller for PS4, period. I used to be a Raiju guy, but this made me drop it and walk off into the sunset. The only issue I have is that you can't map R2 and L2 to the back paddles.
I'm not finding anyone with the same issues I'm having.. straight from box.. it's not stick drift.. but when you aim for instance in cod or fortnite you rotate a circle and it feels more like a square as if something's not right, would that be a tension issue? I ordered battlebeavers extreme tension but reading some reviews saying battlebeavers are just as bad when it comes to stick drift.. but no one mentions about aiming feeling so weird
ivge used ds4 to change deadzones in astro cr40 tr and i can confirm that endless reseting and syncing my controller is over.completly removed astro soft and stick drift is gone
The rubber coating on mine started to peal off the controller and I spent the best part of a week to get a replacement which they have done and it will be shipped to me next week but I am looking at 4 - 7 working days so I am looking at the 19th - 22nd Apr before I get a new controller. But the worst part is for Astro Gaming to replace your controller you have to destroy the controller the a photo with the date and a signatory and email this to their support showing that you have destroyed the controller before they will send you a new one. When you get your new controller just bin the broken one. Crazy policy but I can see their logic it save on logistics and paying somebody to test it and then throwing away when you can do this for them and it save money. But in the meantime I am playing on my Xbox because I cannot remember where I put my DS4 controller which inhate becausebits too small for my large hands. So I don't mind waiting... Although I did keep certain parts for spares. 😉
Don't get me wrong it is an amazing controller, but it does have some really bad design flaws and features. Why didn't it come with a round D-Pad disk..which you have to buy separately which is always out of stock. Why didn't they make the analogue sticks magnetic to take rubber analogue thumb sticks off you have to pull really hard and that is a poor design feature. The one thing that a lot of games don't do because let's face it not all gamers use their common sense. The first thing that you should do is update the firmware before you even connect the controller to your console. And do the same for the Bluetooth receiver as well. When your apologies sticks start to wonder connect your controller to your laptop or PC and running the software click on the analogue sticks and if the left bar is wondering is it out of sync. Just turn over your controller and their is a reset button on the back hold this down until you feel a vibration this has now reset the controller. Now the wondering analogue stick as stopped. Analogue modules people are buying these like it is going out of fashion and a lot of the time this is not down to the controller but it is down to the players being heavy handed and then blaming the controller when they are actually at fault. If your module analogue stick or d-pad is not responding remove the faceplate and reseat the modules.
We need to find a way to fix stick drift it happens to every controller some get it faster then others but if we are spend 200 bucks on a pro controller we shouldn't have to spend more money to get new sticks
My evaluation on this control is 3 out of 10, because it is expensive and there is a defect in it. From the first month, the right or left lime starts to appear, and if the defect appears, you must exchange another amount to buy a new lime, even if you ask Astro to replace it, they will not be convinced that the lime is destroyed with They know it is a bad industry
Too fancy for me but heres a Quote from my dads experience with this controller: "I love the size personally i am a large handed person it fits me perfect alot less hand fatigue then i experience with smaller controllers however it only has 2 back buttons which messed me up moving from the nacon revolution series which has 4 that being said best controller ive ever had the nacon revolution being just barely below it due to cord design and controller finish, recieved mine as a bday gift and i love it upgraded with battle beaver tension modules i have experienced stick drift but so far its a calibration issue not a controller failure"
The thumb sticks are really low quality. I’ve swapped them out for my SCUF sticks. You can unscrew the modules and replace the Astro ones with scuf ones. The Astro sticks literally have zero grip. You will know what I mean if you own this controller. They are so slippery. I’d recommend doing what I did and put scuf sticks in, or use kontrol freaks
Had it for a year. Loved it. My L1 button is not working correctly. I registered it and reached out to ASTRO C40. They said they had no record of me registering it. I no longer have the receipt. I went back and forth... well back and no forth. FUCK ASTRO C40.
I’ve replaced my controller after the thumb sticks had major drift issues, just put me off using it having to get sent new sticks by Astro every 2 months or so, bought the razor raiju and it’s a much better controller if you don’t mind a bigger controller
I love my A40 head set. Battle beaver next ?? I have 2 scuf controllers and they have been fine [4ps] but been looking at battle beaver stuff. Next vid please ?
I don't plan on reviewing any more controllers soon. It's possible if one of the companies reach out to me I will but I've spent too much on controllers 😂
Same feelings, yet different. I love the premium feel with controller, but I'm not a fan of how big it is. I have medium hands so this is a bit big but not something I don't get use to. I go back and forth with this and my Vantage 2. I actually didn't like how loose the sticks were, so I bought the Battle Beaver increased tension modules, and love how it feels now. I still feel my Vantage 2 will be my go to for Battlefield, as I like to equip my gadgets to the Sax buttons, but my C40 is good for Modern Warfare and my go to for all other non-FPS titles. I really wish there was a perfect combo of the form and inputs of the V2, with the build of the C40. Maybe next generation?
Me too it hurt because it was a lot bigger than a ps4 controller but I got used to it in a few days or maybe a week idk but now I can’t go back to default ps4 it’s a more smaller after you get used to the astro
It's the same as other "Pro" controllers it falls apart to soon. Most expensive in store controller and has issues like all the rest. It's awesome if you want to keep investing in thumbstick modules and waiting for them to be delivered.
My last scuf lasted 3 years but my current infinity 4ps that I've had for a year is starting to experience left paddle actuator failure. It's not all the time but several times it's got stuck
@@JohnGlasscock your last Scuf never got stick drift or paddles break for 3 years? My main games are fps so I couldn't imaging any controller lasting 3 years.
@@JohnGlasscock My problem is I can play better with a DS4 and strike pack for paddles only and $15 kontrolfreeks or swappable thumbsticks vs the C40. I have not bought the increased tension modules for the C40 because I think another $50 is ridiculous. I wish I wouldn't have bought the C40.
I had this controller felt great and performed amazing but I started to have a problem after a month the right and left triggers started to make a screeching sound and got annoying (take in mind I took care of this controller I would put it the protected case and would not move the joysticks) so I returned and got my money back I loved that controller but when that issue happened I lost interest in astro c40
good video, i'm glad i waited till you touched on the size. I have smaller hands and the PS4 controller is perfect but if i try anything larger than that, i have issues.
I swear I don’t full sprint as fast in any of the Call of Duty games I play with this controller, compared with when I switch back to my regular PS4 controller......it’s almost as if the length the stick will move forward for this controller is ever so slightly smaller than on the regular PS4 controller. When I switch back and forth, it just feels like my movement is faster on the regular controller, both for running full sprint and moving side to side. I’m also one of those people who have had to contact their customer service for a new stick when I started to get highly problematic stick drift in the right stick which I realized was throwing my aim off in some games. After I tried to recalibrate it and that didn’t work, I contacted Astro and their customer service department was actually wonderful and got me the new sticks promptly and free of charge since it was at that point only a month after I got the controller. But that’s also precisely the problem, a lot of other videos are also talking about customer complaints with needing stick replacements not long after buying the controller and it just makes me wonder if Astro even bothered to put much testing into this product before releasing it. It’s a shame, because I love how this controller feels in my hands, and the size is actually a plus for me because I have big hands, so it feels better than the regular controller to me.
John Glasscock If only I can get my full movement back 😕, that’s my biggest problem with it. Again, I swear my sprint isn’t at full speed with this controller, that’s why I’m actually staying with the regular controller. Just wish the regular controller felt like this one for me.
Almost every controller has an extremely bad drift problem on BOTH sticks. And if it doesn't, your joysticks will develop it in a few months to where you have to go buy another pair of joysticks
Thanks for a great video. I was thinking about buying this controllor but now you said you wouldn't use it for fps I am not sure. I can't deside weather to get the astro or battle beaver. I am new to gaming and only started a year ago when blackout came out. Its only game I play really. When I first started playing I was useing the standard ps4 contollor. It was fine but during some gun fights players were able to jump and slide and aim and shoot at me all at the same time and I was getting out classed by movement. I am not able to play claw so I looked to get a controllor that had back buttons so I can use one for slide and one for jump. I ended up buying the nacon revolution unlimited. It improved my movement massively having back buttons and I went from dropping 10 to 15 bombs to regular 20 bombs on alcatraz now. All thanks to the extra back buttons. But sadly the controller feels very laggy when Compared to the stock ps4 pad. It's feels amazing to hold and use but the responsiveness just hinders you in the end if your playing fast paced shooter like blackout. I under stand tech and have done all I am able to in the software and no matter what I do its just not as responsive as a normal ps4 pad. I have only had this pad for about 6 months and the right trigger has become twice as lose as the left. Also at times the left bumper button just don't work and you have to do a second press to get it to work. So I am left not happy and slightly hindered due to the laggy Ness. I have the funds to buy what ever pad I want but just don't know which one to get. Mr glasscock what contollor woido you recommend that I buy for fps games. I just want something that has the response time of the stock ps4 pad while having 2 extra button on the back. I am not sure weather to order a scuff or astro or battle beaver. Got any advice please
I'm not a controller expert but I've been using the Scuf 4PS for the last 5 years or so. Really great controller, it all comes down preference though. For how I play this controller wasn't great for FPS but I'm keeping it cause it's great for other games. The only problem I have with it is the size
Thanks for reply. Now that Sony just announced that the back button attachment is coming out in January 23rd I will wait to try that out before I buy another controller
@@cali1x74 ive had mine since november and i play about a average of 3 hours a day and im waiting on my 3rd set. If i were you i would try and get a dielshock 4 back button attachment kit instead
@@sussFN I only get double click on bumpers. Stick drift in both sticks. I've got a lifetime warranty so I keep sending them back. About to get my third one lol. I play a lot of fortnite so it affects me a lot. When switching to a shotgun and it goes to sub. Or placing a floor and does 2 instead when I'm doing 90s it blocks me.
to my understand after playing ps4 everyday for so many years, all controllers are meant to be broken at some point, so the more expensive ones will only cost more....
200 dollar controller yet you need dongle for using it wirelessly.Also it has good design yet so many technical flaws with terrible stick drift and malfunctioning.They will perform greater job next time.
Personally speaking, third party hardware is not good. They look good and they feel good but gameplay wise, they dont match up to the Dualshock 4. Every third party controller I've played with (especially Nacon), have issues with their sticks. The sticks never feel natural. Now that Sony has decided to sell the paddle attachment, thats all I'm going to go for.
WiLL_FLO24 DR I have the increased tension modules. I like them so far. If you choose to order them definitely pick u the T6 screwdriver if it’s offered. I extremely regret not ordering it. Cost me 3 times as much at Lowe’s and that’s not including all the wasted time trying to find it. I wish the modules came as sticks because I would have ordered both sets to figure out a preference. Upon ordering I received an email saying my “order” was in a que. took a full week to get an update that it’s been shipped. They didn’t offer a way to skip the q. 2day shipping didn’t speed anything up. Anymore questions feel free to ask.👍 MAYHEM is code for 10% off. It’s @Mayhem6 (Twitter) code He is with Toronto’s COD team Ultra. If u order let him know, he prob say Thnx.
@@area609joe3 man I have like 8 modules and I looked for a screwdriver to try and open the modules to see what's the problem lol but I'm ordering a pair today I'll make sure to get the screwdriver. Have you had stick drift since?
WiLL_FLO24 DR I had to return an original control mod to Astro a few weeks after I ordered it. Now with these new ones I got from BB I haven’t had to recalibrate after setting them up. Nice not to deal with stick drift.
we are making a new video in our channel. Its how to only love your Astro c40 we did find away to Not hate c40 , making the analog last for 5 years? good upgrade? before you must change them agin, your analog stick get ruin. We have used 2020- till this day, testing all controllers, we are gamers and tec builders, check back to my channel in middle of may and all info on this topic is importen for you that own a Astro c40 . AFTER wathcing our reveiw on this topic you will keep your Astro c40 with no hate. We tested long time ganming hours and many games of gaming hours used time befor we share it (long term testing ) fricking QOS! , no more QOS in the seller market anymore sad, but so we people hvave to do that our self and help eachother out. we are glad to share the result soon. it s a secret for now until release - We used lots of time on this. so we like to be the first FIX for gaming controllers 2021. People Love and hate your Astro c40. We also loved and hated it. Thats why we could not give up , cuz of the love we did not give it up! we loved it, hated it and did not wanted to say good bye to the good astro for the good reeasons. we have your solution to stay in love with C40 check our channel in may. as a bonus we test all top controllers and we compare price, we hae bought in all kind of parts to make your fav chose news an revies on the use og this. u can spend 90$ getting it 95 % closer to the most expensive pro controllers , but if you want to have a Astro c40 not that get ruin all the time, u have to invest aditionol dollar, if u have no more bud we help you repair it your self,but little often is a con vs invest more.
I have this controller. The title of the video alone sums up my feelings. I can't let go even though I must replace the sticks.
I feel you
Yes men it’s wast of money, costumer service is absolutely ridicules!!!
@@dariuszjablonski9740 really? That's too bad. For me it was a very positive experience. One of the reasons I hung on for so long.
@@dariuszjablonski9740 I think I had a similar experience as you. I called for a problem with my Spider-Man costume and all they did was ridicule me.
I prefer the astro controller shape because it fits perfectly in your hand
I agree man! I love the grip and feel of the C40. I ordered battle beaver tension sticks and it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made 👌🏼
@@elllhefe I'm happy for you
@@elllhefe the best thing about the controller is that you can make it w you want to
Gabrielius Vaiciulis agreed 🙌🏼 the fact that you can swap out the sticks is amazing. Like I said I use the tension sticks from Battle Beaver and they are amazing
Yh the xbox shape of controller is so nice in hands the angles for ps4 controllers are uncomfortable on my lower palm
The controller looks good!! I got big hands, and the bigger controller may work for me. The ps4 controller is small; feels like I’m going to break it. Thanks for sharing John!
same bro
$200? You lost me there.
30 bones more and you could just get another ps4
@@PlastiGomi Exactly!
Mr.Garbage_625 if youre a pc gamer who’s spent more than 1k on a pc 200 for a controller is different than having a console thats almost the same price yk
That's 2 and a half DS4s and some of us go through 3-4 controllers a year, this will last longer than those plus I got a year warranty. But I just got mine brand new, shipped, with the warranty all for $169 so I'm satisfied.
We gotta save up for the ps5!
Bought this controller june 10th, received it on june 12th, started using it and 12 days later the wireless transmitter stopped working on it’s own.
Thanks for the short sweet and to the point reveiw
100% sure everyone who complains about the price has never touched a pro controller. I feel sorry bur you guys have no idea what it is having a good quality controller
Feeling sorry for what ? Making better financial decisions ?😂
@@SwapnilGtm for people saying dumb things because thet can't afgord. Just like you i guess
@@DanielsanTVs you look as mature as your dp ...mocking someone for being less fortunate with their money...yeah sure go ahead.
@@SwapnilGtm what you mean fortunate like its not a fucking car just wash the dishes or do the cleaning in your house or some shit to save money for the things you want its as easy as that
Now that I have the controlller I can actually agree with you when you say, it’s not made for people that play flipped. It’s not uncomfortable but I find the L1 and R1 buttons hella sensitive, I find myself aiming in and out without barely even touching the buttons. Which is a good thing but can be bad in a clutch situation.
All in all it’s a good controller I think I’m going to finally play with the software so I can play with L2 and R2.
I’m that dude that grips my controller like it’s glued to my hands while playing fps. So I can agree with you on that too.
Battery on mine went dead and they sent me a new one no problem. Drift is easily fixed if it appears and I've now had mine for about 3 or 4 years. Amazing controller.
It's funny that a controller costs the same/more then a fully function brand new laptop computer.
Kaspar Kuldkepp some controllers cost more than a PS4 my man
@@dillonjelly3634 wellllll it is really old machine already.. care to point out some tho?
A laptop for 200 dollars? Good luck
cameron munn exactly lol
@giorgos rap bruh 100% used
Was gonna buy this but considering the ps5 is around the corner. Will the controller support ps5???
Just made a video on how I fixed the stick drift issue
I loaded up YT and saw that you had posted 2 seconds ago perfect timing
Nice 😇
Which scuff controller do u recommend for FPS games? I use R1 and L1 for my trigger buttons when i play COD and Battlefield.
@@gco40gray82 it's all personal preference. I like the scuf 4ps
I really love the shape and the button to stick configuration of the standard PS4 controllers. Thank you for your reply and input.
I own this controller, it's very good. Their weaknesses comes from the sticks. I recommend you change them.
I use regular scuf concave on both end(ps4 layout) with 110g tension on the right one. Im fps gamer (BFV/Rb6/PubG/Cod). As for references, my aim can go up to 33% on bfv with no snap aim assist.
I was also a R1 L1 zoom/shoot style guys, but with this controller the trigger stop is very good and my aim is better when I use R2 L2 cause my thumb rest in a better position on my thumbstick..
I also have to say thT when I zoom with L2, I can tap L1 to add a skill in my game. L1 crouch for crouch shoot or L1 for steady aim like game pubg...
I also played with the c40 stick acceleration. I use 25-45-65-65-100 on my right one and 0-40-80-100-100 on left one.
Right one my acceleration gets a plato at 65% its like the elite control on smooth acceleration its very good. Left one its agressive for always being in movement..
No, actually you can recalibrate for stick drift an endless amount of times. It’ll still drift. I must have recalibrated mine over 50 times on my ASTRO C40 that I’ve had for only 2 DAYS! They’re defective. This is my second controller, and the first lasted only 1 week before stick drift. It should be recalled! “Just order new ones, they’re cheap?” For over $200 there better be NO stick drift for at least a year.
Yeah, I agree. Sorry to hear your experience
Never been able to use the PS4 controller properly it is just to small for my hands but being able to move the left thumb stick could be a good option for me.
Thanks for sharing
I highly recommend the BattleBeaver Custom Analogs. The default analogs are cheaply made imo. I’ve been going strong on the customs for a while now and the tension is awesome. It has a slow delivery time but way worth it.
Good info thanks for sharing
ordered the stock module at battle beaver and it started getting lose not even 2 months
Qwerty - I got the extreme tension and it’s been amazing. Maybe you just had bad luck. I went through 4 analogs before people referred me to that customs site. I’m almost tempted to get another set just incase the ones I have ever crap out.
Or Nah - Mine have been going strong for months now, but the left one was acting up but it’s working again. I got nervous and bought another one just in case. lol. These custom ones are way better than the default ones with the Astro.
I have a question. I have the controller too, but wanna know why does more tension matter? Like what does it give you? Because if you have a proper reasoning i’ll buy the too😁
Are the tall thumbsticks you ordered taller than the tallest domed and concave sticks that come with the C40?
I warnt to buy me the astro but i don‘t know because a lot say That the sticks aren‘t Good. Any tipps?
I love this controller I get stick drift sometimes on my R3 but its minor and honestly i just swap the sticks on whatever side and It's fine. the movement doesnt really do much w/ stick drift atleast in COD considering I'm always moving. This controller is super durable, the trigger stocks are so great and it has a nice feel. I did complain about the design of it after coming from a DS4 but I can ultimately say this controller once you get used to it is amazing, the back paddles are great for people who grip their controller
great vid! This is kind of a random question but how clickable are the sticks?
A week and 3 days after I got it my r1 is dead doesn’t work at all I’m currently waiting for them to email me back
What about playing mortal kombat games...is your hand ok or does it get tired or hurting
i have it as well. disappointed in it for fps..just sprinting in cod is hard and damn near impossible to play flipped..sticks are 2 loose...need more tension. the click in the buttons are anazing tho. and the metal on plastic noise the sticks make is annoying..has alot of potential tho.
I love it just not for FPS
John, I remember you used to have a video which showed your home internet setup. I can't seem to find it anymore. (The box which feeds cables throughout the house to ethernet wall sockets and the netgear switch) I was wondering if you could do another video on that topic. I'm looking for the best possible setup/setups for this type of way of getting internet connection around the house.
You'll usually need a network installer to do that kind of work unless your savvy. Its not too difficult but I dont have any guides on how to do it
This is literally the best controller for PS4, period. I used to be a Raiju guy, but this made me drop it and walk off into the sunset. The only issue I have is that you can't map R2 and L2 to the back paddles.
you can with the quick mapping button on the back. It is weird that the software cant though.
I'm not finding anyone with the same issues I'm having.. straight from box.. it's not stick drift.. but when you aim for instance in cod or fortnite you rotate a circle and it feels more like a square as if something's not right, would that be a tension issue? I ordered battlebeavers extreme tension but reading some reviews saying battlebeavers are just as bad when it comes to stick drift.. but no one mentions about aiming feeling so weird
the headphone jack makes my mic sound really bad
Hey John Glasscock is there any turbo controller from Astro controller for example Xbox 360, Xbox one and PS4.
ivge used ds4 to change deadzones in astro cr40 tr and i can confirm that endless reseting and syncing my controller is over.completly removed astro soft and stick drift is gone
So I bought this on March 8 and already today March 12 I have a joystick with issues like a squeaky noise and tension 🤦🏽♂️
How big is it? Is it bigger than the regular dual shock ps4 controller..
I know it hasn't been a month yet but how has this held up longevity-wise. Does it hold up like a $200 controller should?
It's a great controller in my opinion
The rubber coating on mine started to peal off the controller and I spent the best part of a week to get a replacement which they have done and it will be shipped to me next week but I am looking at 4 - 7 working days so I am looking at the 19th - 22nd Apr before I get a new controller.
But the worst part is for Astro Gaming to replace your controller you have to destroy the controller the a photo with the date and a signatory and email this to their support showing that you have destroyed the controller before they will send you a new one. When you get your new controller just bin the broken one.
Crazy policy but I can see their logic it save on logistics and paying somebody to test it and then throwing away when you can do this for them and it save money. But in the meantime I am playing on my Xbox because I cannot remember where I put my DS4 controller which inhate becausebits too small for my large hands. So I don't mind waiting...
Although I did keep certain parts for spares. 😉
Don't get me wrong it is an amazing controller, but it does have some really bad design flaws and features. Why didn't it come with a round D-Pad disk..which you have to buy separately which is always out of stock.
Why didn't they make the analogue sticks magnetic to take rubber analogue thumb sticks off you have to pull really hard and that is a poor design feature. The one thing that a lot of games don't do because let's face it not all gamers use their common sense.
The first thing that you should do is update the firmware before you even connect the controller to your console. And do the same for the Bluetooth receiver as well.
When your apologies sticks start to wonder connect your controller to your laptop or PC and running the software click on the analogue sticks and if the left bar is wondering is it out of sync. Just turn over your controller and their is a reset button on the back hold this down until you feel a vibration this has now reset the controller. Now the wondering analogue stick as stopped.
Analogue modules people are buying these like it is going out of fashion and a lot of the time this is not down to the controller but it is down to the players being heavy handed and then blaming the controller when they are actually at fault. If your module analogue stick or d-pad is not responding remove the faceplate and reseat the modules.
We need to find a way to fix stick drift it happens to every controller some get it faster then others but if we are spend 200 bucks on a pro controller we shouldn't have to spend more money to get new sticks
I agree
Also, thanks for being a sub!
@@JohnGlasscock no problem
My evaluation on this control is 3 out of 10, because it is expensive and there is a defect in it. From the first month, the right or left lime starts to appear, and if the defect appears, you must exchange another amount to buy a new lime, even if you ask Astro to replace it, they will not be convinced that the lime is destroyed with They know it is a bad industry
what’s better domed or curved?
Domed in my opinion
But i have to use the calibrate button like multiple times an hour sometimes just so my sticks play right. Really upsetting.
Hey John can you recommend any turbo controller for ps4 and Xbox one x please.
What a turbo controller
@@wootstoon8595 A turbo controller allows you to set a certain button to be repeatedly pressed automatically at a very fast rate
Too fancy for me but heres a Quote from my dads experience with this controller: "I love the size personally i am a large handed person it fits me perfect alot less hand fatigue then i experience with smaller controllers however it only has 2 back buttons which messed me up moving from the nacon revolution series which has 4 that being said best controller ive ever had the nacon revolution being just barely below it due to cord design and controller finish, recieved mine as a bday gift and i love it upgraded with battle beaver tension modules i have experienced stick drift but so far its a calibration issue not a controller failure"
Could you play with this controller on Xbox if you plug the USB cord into the Xbox?
The thumb sticks are really low quality. I’ve swapped them out for my SCUF sticks. You can unscrew the modules and replace the Astro ones with scuf ones. The Astro sticks literally have zero grip. You will know what I mean if you own this controller. They are so slippery. I’d recommend doing what I did and put scuf sticks in, or use kontrol freaks
It's hard to do, but on the concave sticks you can fit kontrol freeks on them but it's the tension you mean then I'm fine with it
Control freeks were my fix
Can we edit with touchpad on Astro c40 in fortnite
Had it for a year. Loved it. My L1 button is not working correctly. I registered it and reached out to ASTRO C40. They said they had no record of me registering it. I no longer have the receipt. I went back and forth... well back and no forth. FUCK ASTRO C40.
Can you put kontrol freaks on these? I saw that you can buy astro variable height sticks, but just wondering about the kontrol freaks?
I don't know, I dont use control freeks but I imagine you can
You can actually and it works perfectly. I have the inferno kf
some kontrol freaks work. I had the unfortunate luck of buying the galaxy(purple) ones on sale from a closing gamestop near mine, it doesn't work.
Only problem I have with the controller is I play flipped as well, even for Fortnite and now I gotta try and switch to using triggers
is there a way to use touchpad
I’ve replaced my controller after the thumb sticks had major drift issues, just put me off using it having to get sent new sticks by Astro every 2 months or so, bought the razor raiju and it’s a much better controller if you don’t mind a bigger controller
Will you try the thrust master controller?
Nope
bro can u make a vid about this controller vs ipega pg 9139?
What has the lowest input lag for this controller, wired or wireless?
Wired duh
Does anyone know is kontrol freaks can clip onto it
I love my A40 head set.
Battle beaver next ?? I have 2 scuf controllers and they have been fine [4ps] but been looking at battle beaver stuff. Next vid please ?
I don't plan on reviewing any more controllers soon. It's possible if one of the companies reach out to me I will but I've spent too much on controllers 😂
@@JohnGlasscock I feel ya mate
Same feelings, yet different. I love the premium feel with controller, but I'm not a fan of how big it is. I have medium hands so this is a bit big but not something I don't get use to. I go back and forth with this and my Vantage 2. I actually didn't like how loose the sticks were, so I bought the Battle Beaver increased tension modules, and love how it feels now. I still feel my Vantage 2 will be my go to for Battlefield, as I like to equip my gadgets to the Sax buttons, but my C40 is good for Modern Warfare and my go to for all other non-FPS titles. I really wish there was a perfect combo of the form and inputs of the V2, with the build of the C40. Maybe next generation?
There is no size issue it’s what your used to
Can you recommend this controller for football games on ps4 pro?
It's probably the best controller you can buy, I just personally dont like it for fps games cause of how I play
is it only for ps4 pro?
The only astro product that has problems to me is the Astro a10s small earcups that makes for an uncomfortable gaming session.
Never used the a10s but I love the A40s
It's the same issue I had with the Nacon Revolution - I grip tight and my hands would hurt after no time!
Me too it hurt because it was a lot bigger than a ps4 controller but I got used to it in a few days or maybe a week idk but now I can’t go back to default ps4 it’s a more smaller after you get used to the astro
It's the same as other "Pro" controllers it falls apart to soon. Most expensive in store controller and has issues like all the rest. It's awesome if you want to keep investing in thumbstick modules and waiting for them to be delivered.
My last scuf lasted 3 years but my current infinity 4ps that I've had for a year is starting to experience left paddle actuator failure. It's not all the time but several times it's got stuck
@@JohnGlasscock your last Scuf never got stick drift or paddles break for 3 years? My main games are fps so I couldn't imaging any controller lasting 3 years.
@@skreph2717 yup it was perfect until paddle broke, instead of ordering a replacement paddle I decided to just get the Infinity 4ps
Plus my thumbsticks were wearing down and couldn't replace them. I have a video on my channel showing my scuf after 3 years lol
@@JohnGlasscock My problem is I can play better with a DS4 and strike pack for paddles only and $15 kontrolfreeks or swappable thumbsticks vs the C40. I have not bought the increased tension modules for the C40 because I think another $50 is ridiculous. I wish I wouldn't have bought the C40.
i hate my scuff impact lmao, waste of money and i don’t even use it anymore. thinking about getting a astro
The handles are pretty heavy after a while I got used to it
Is it gonna be compatible with the ps5 ?
Probably not
Input lag ?
I had this controller felt great and performed amazing but I started to have a problem after a month the right and left triggers started to make a screeching sound and got annoying (take in mind I took care of this controller I would put it the protected case and would not move the joysticks) so I returned and got my money back I loved that controller but when that issue happened I lost interest in astro c40
you can get replacement parts for free if u contact them
Godly controller. Simple as that
good video, i'm glad i waited till you touched on the size. I have smaller hands and the PS4 controller is perfect but if i try anything larger than that, i have issues.
Great controller just wished the shape was better
I, as well have small hands, but the xbox layout works perfectly. However, the ps does not.
I swear I don’t full sprint as fast in any of the Call of Duty games I play with this controller, compared with when I switch back to my regular PS4 controller......it’s almost as if the length the stick will move forward for this controller is ever so slightly smaller than on the regular PS4 controller. When I switch back and forth, it just feels like my movement is faster on the regular controller, both for running full sprint and moving side to side.
I’m also one of those people who have had to contact their customer service for a new stick when I started to get highly problematic stick drift in the right stick which I realized was throwing my aim off in some games. After I tried to recalibrate it and that didn’t work, I contacted Astro and their customer service department was actually wonderful and got me the new sticks promptly and free of charge since it was at that point only a month after I got the controller. But that’s also precisely the problem, a lot of other videos are also talking about customer complaints with needing stick replacements not long after buying the controller and it just makes me wonder if Astro even bothered to put much testing into this product before releasing it. It’s a shame, because I love how this controller feels in my hands, and the size is actually a plus for me because I have big hands, so it feels better than the regular controller to me.
Glad you're enjoying it and yes I read a lot of the same things
John Glasscock If only I can get my full movement back 😕, that’s my biggest problem with it. Again, I swear my sprint isn’t at full speed with this controller, that’s why I’m actually staying with the regular controller. Just wish the regular controller felt like this one for me.
@@free2serve7777 try recalibrating with the button on the back
Almost every controller has an extremely bad drift problem on BOTH sticks. And if it doesn't, your joysticks will develop it in a few months to where you have to go buy another pair of joysticks
Touchpad works?
Thanks for a great video.
I was thinking about buying this controllor but now you said you wouldn't use it for fps I am not sure. I can't deside weather to get the astro or battle beaver.
I am new to gaming and only started a year ago when blackout came out. Its only game I play really. When I first started playing I was useing the standard ps4 contollor. It was fine but during some gun fights players were able to jump and slide and aim and shoot at me all at the same time and I was getting out classed by movement. I am not able to play claw so I looked to get a controllor that had back buttons so I can use one for slide and one for jump. I ended up buying the nacon revolution unlimited. It improved my movement massively having back buttons and I went from dropping 10 to 15 bombs to regular 20 bombs on alcatraz now. All thanks to the extra back buttons. But sadly the controller feels very laggy when Compared to the stock ps4 pad. It's feels amazing to hold and use but the responsiveness just hinders you in the end if your playing fast paced shooter like blackout. I under stand tech and have done all I am able to in the software and no matter what I do its just not as responsive as a normal ps4 pad. I have only had this pad for about 6 months and the right trigger has become twice as lose as the left. Also at times the left bumper button just don't work and you have to do a second press to get it to work. So I am left not happy and slightly hindered due to the laggy Ness.
I have the funds to buy what ever pad I want but just don't know which one to get. Mr glasscock what contollor woido you recommend that I buy for fps games. I just want something that has the response time of the stock ps4 pad while having 2 extra button on the back. I am not sure weather to order a scuff or astro or battle beaver. Got any advice please
I'm not a controller expert but I've been using the Scuf 4PS for the last 5 years or so. Really great controller, it all comes down preference though. For how I play this controller wasn't great for FPS but I'm keeping it cause it's great for other games. The only problem I have with it is the size
Thanks for reply. Now that Sony just announced that the back button attachment is coming out in January 23rd I will wait to try that out before I buy another controller
Do not buy this damn controller. I warned you. (To fix, to fix to fix) ( it can’t be fixed). Wat a jk of a damn controller...smh
Vince Ray bro, I was about to agree with you but My controller got busted AF and all i did was report it and they gave me replacements for free
I hate it too!
Im on my 3rd set of free thumbsticks just one email to nick from customer service and their on their way but its still annoying
Dylan Bollo how often do they bust
@@cali1x74 ive had mine since november and i play about a average of 3 hours a day and im waiting on my 3rd set. If i were you i would try and get a dielshock 4 back button attachment kit instead
Off topic my xr500 says I was dos attacked. What can I do? you have a Twitter?
Can it be connected to an Xbox or a PC?
not an Xbox but you could plug it in to a pc wirelessly
Gun Troller .
Drift? As a former Joycon user I'm used to this stuff.
This video makes me appreciate buying my Xbox series 2 controller a little bit more. Mines got issues too though. Brand new.
Double click or not clicking at all bumpers?
@@sussFN I only get double click on bumpers. Stick drift in both sticks. I've got a lifetime warranty so I keep sending them back. About to get my third one lol. I play a lot of fortnite so it affects me a lot. When switching to a shotgun and it goes to sub. Or placing a floor and does 2 instead when I'm doing 90s it blocks me.
AyeBeeFresh YT right omg so annoying how much was lifetime warranty
@@sussFN It came free with controller 😁 Check out website "Lifetimecontrollers.com"
I am not a bot I promise lol
This controller minus moving the sticks and components is just like xbox one elite controllers for $125 .
Yeah, this is for PS4 and PC
Love the vid 👍👍
Thank you
What if you don't have a computer?
You need a PC to use the astro software but the software is not required to use the controller
@@JohnGlasscock thanks
to my understand after playing ps4 everyday for so many years, all controllers are meant to be broken at some point, so the more expensive ones will only cost more....
Shape is fr tricky. It's hard to press the buttons and yes the stick drift. Ugh.
Jesus, thats actually impressive
My pc doesnt find it no matter what i do
I really want this controller but I can’t afford it
But u can buy ipega 9139 for 20 bucks
The only issue in this controller are the sticks. They they get lose asf
200 dollar controller yet you need dongle for using it wirelessly.Also it has good design yet so many technical flaws with terrible stick drift and malfunctioning.They will perform greater job next time.
Me: sees video
Zeus: this is utter garbage
😂😂
Personally speaking, third party hardware is not good. They look good and they feel good but gameplay wise, they dont match up to the Dualshock 4. Every third party controller I've played with (especially Nacon), have issues with their sticks. The sticks never feel natural.
Now that Sony has decided to sell the paddle attachment, thats all I'm going to go for.
Nice! I'll have to look into that
Him: Complains about the shape
Also him: Holds the controller wrong😂
fnaticccc
Everyone holds their controller the way they want it
Looks like Xbox and PlayStation had a baby...
Basically haha
No back buttons? It would be hard to justify $200 and not have back buttons.
Yes i bought it several days ago and it is a little too big…
Ordered tension thumb sticks from battle beaver. They have 2 versions. I’m
How is it going with the new sticks? I thought of ordering some from BB
WiLL_FLO24 DR I have the increased tension modules. I like them so far. If you choose to order them definitely pick u the T6 screwdriver if it’s offered. I extremely regret not ordering it. Cost me 3 times as much at Lowe’s and that’s not including all the wasted time trying to find it.
I wish the modules came as sticks because I would have ordered both sets to figure out a preference.
Upon ordering I received an email saying my “order” was in a que. took a full week to get an update that it’s been shipped. They didn’t offer a way to skip the q. 2day shipping didn’t speed anything up. Anymore questions feel free to ask.👍 MAYHEM is code for 10% off. It’s @Mayhem6 (Twitter) code He is with Toronto’s COD team Ultra. If u order let him know, he prob say Thnx.
@@area609joe3 man I have like 8 modules and I looked for a screwdriver to try and open the modules to see what's the problem lol but I'm ordering a pair today I'll make sure to get the screwdriver. Have you had stick drift since?
WiLL_FLO24 DR I had to return an original control mod to Astro a few weeks after I ordered it. Now with these new ones I got from BB I haven’t had to recalibrate after setting them up. Nice not to deal with stick drift.
Area609joe is it still good
Just got one for $112 we’ll see was up
On amazon its about 400$
we are making a new video in our channel. Its how to only love your Astro c40 we did find away to Not hate c40 , making the analog last for 5 years? good upgrade? before you must change them agin, your analog stick get ruin. We have used 2020- till this day, testing all controllers, we are gamers and tec builders, check back to my channel in middle of may and all info on this topic is importen for you that own a Astro c40 . AFTER wathcing our reveiw on this topic you will keep your Astro c40 with no hate. We tested long time ganming hours and many games of gaming hours used time befor we share it (long term testing ) fricking QOS! , no more QOS in the seller market anymore sad, but so we people hvave to do that our self and help eachother out. we are glad to share the result soon. it s a secret for now until release - We used lots of time on this. so we like to be the first FIX for gaming controllers 2021.
People Love and hate your Astro c40. We also loved and hated it. Thats why we could not give up , cuz of the love we did not give it up! we loved it, hated it and did not wanted to say good bye to the good astro for the good reeasons.
we have your solution to stay in love with C40 check our channel in may.
as a bonus we test all top controllers and we compare price, we hae bought in all kind of parts to make your fav chose news an revies on the use og this. u can spend 90$ getting it 95 % closer to the most expensive pro controllers , but if you want to have a Astro c40 not that get ruin all the time, u have to invest aditionol dollar, if u have no more bud we help you repair it your self,but little often is a con vs invest more.
U can get ipega 9139 like this for only 20$
$200? Lol. What a scam.
Lmao, they make you spend like a million dollars on a controller. Then they offer you frickin expensive kontorfreeks. Hahahaha 😂
I love this controller but that damn stick drift is a fuckin pain!!!!
You better get used to bigger controller now 😄 ps5 is coming. If you lucky you can use your scuff bro