Don't Buy Your Lightsaber Before Watching This: How to Choose the Right One!
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
- In this video we talk about the most popular question I get.
What is the difference? How to Choose the Right One?
Proffie - Xenopixel - Golden Harvest - Neopixel lightsabers
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Dude, great video. Thank you for taking the time to explain, and show the differences between all the jargon. Trying to get a grasp of it as a newcomer to the new lightsaber tech had me feeling like it was gatekeeping newcomers out, and was discouraging me from trying to find a hilt that was close to my preferences. After watching this I understand more than I have just looking on Reddit or other RUclips videos. Great job. Will recommend.
You’re welcome. Yeah it can be tricky to figure this stuff up. And now apps are involved and a newer version of proffie is also coming out so . It’s tech and it will forever change. This will at least service as a starting point for basic info to help people just want to get a lightsaber! Good luck!
This is the exact video I was looking for to help me narrow down what I want in a Neopixel saber. Awesome review! Love the details. I think I’m going to go with a Xenopixel V3 board when I get a new saber.
This video is legendary. I saved this because I definitely will rewatch this later down the road. Thank you so much for this Outpost 🙏🏼
Thanks so much!
Thank you, so much, for laying it out in simple layman's terms. You just made GHv3 the only board I'll ever want.
Thank you so much man. This was just the video I was looking for and now my knowledge has greatly increased.
The whole thing just completely confuses me. I have no idea how to load my own custom sound fonts, or even where to begin find them.
What sound board do you have
@@cooach6614 I ended up getting a Xenopixel Technology Core (XTC). I was going to get the Proffie but I decided against it because it just seems way too complicated. I’m not a coder and truthfully, I don’t have that much time to waste trying to figure it out. At least this video really helped answer some burning questions. I love the new V3 that you mentioned in the video because I could use my phone. I know my saber doesn’t have that, but in the future I might get a V3.
Here’s my order from Vader’s Sabers
Chosen One (Anakin Ep2)
Technology Core (TC): Xenopixel Technology Core (XTC)
Pixel Blade Length: 36"
Customization : Standard
Price: $449.00
@@Starwarsgames66 if it’s not too late to cancel your order i would recommend using darkwolf sabers, i ordered the exact same saber and with the may 4th discount (available for the whole month) i was able to get it for $324 with a xeno3 core
@@kaihego was there a coupon code? Mine is 350
Found one may4thforce got it down to 315
Where you got your display shelves from
I just wanna say you have a dope intro and the volume levels were perfect
Thank you for the really informative video.
I just got my new Xenopixel lightsaber yesterday, and I am absolutely thrilled. I particularly like the fact that you can control the lightsaber with the app.
I'm just starting to get into sabers, and this was absolutely invaluable!!!
Glade it helped!
SN4 also has an amazing thing called swing image. Where you can see a picture if you spin the saber fast enough
Great overview, thank you! Will also go with the Ghv3. Thanks
You are a life saver! thank you for such detailed explanations and comparisons!
Glad it helped!
I just ordered a Luke Skywalker proffie 2.2 36inch blade, I can't wait!
Thanks so much for this amazing video! You deserve a billion subscribers 😅🔥🤙
Love this thanks for such a good overview and comparison ❤
You’re welcome!
Dude, thank you so much for this video. Super informative. I think I'm leaning towards sabers that have the app feature. Much more convenient since I have no patience for coding either lol 😅👍
This video really helped me figure out the saber I wanted. Thank you
Glad I could help!
Thank you for this video. My mate’s keen to get a custom saber and I was clumsily trying to explain e livery thing you’ve perfectly laid out in this video 😅
I hope one day they come out with some kind of Hybrid, where it can do both base lit and pixel so I can put in a blade for dueling so I don't risk a pixel blade. Dunno how that would ever work, but it would be nice if I didn't have to choose.
It’s out! Xeno v3 has a adapter to turn the pixel
Connector in to baselit! www.vaderssabers.com/product-page/pixel-to-rgb-converter-xeno-v3?ref=iurvK7mA
They should make a secondary balde that has almost no features but is very durable. (Gives them a excuse to charge more too)
Excellent video, everything clearly explained in ordinary language.
Dude. That app is wild. I just got a Vega from Imperial Workshop and had no faith it would Bluetooth to my iPhone. But it does and the app is pretty killer
Baselit is notable for being the least expensive and most ideal for duelling.
As always Jon, great job on the video and the explanation. Absolutely awesome breakdown.
Thanks! This one was hard cuz I really tryed to say everything g and show everything and do my best to get people to start to understand what they are looking at if they are getting their sabers. It’s a lot to take in.
I bought a Saber forge ObiWan saber about 5 years ago (which has unfortunately died on me 😢) and I'm looking to get a Vader saber. Thanks for clearing up the many advances in tech that I encountered and was confused by. I appreciate this vid greatly.
You’re welcome. Yeah it’s a lot to take in.
Excellent and thorough video! May I ask what lightsaber you are holding at the 4:31 mark? Is it the Prexeum Imperial? It looks awesome.
Thank god this was actually understandable. Good video
wow such a great video right to the point i have a saberforge ecopixel that is great but im looking for something a bit more hardcore now thinking about either sabertrio or maybe another saberforge
I needed this exact video now , thanks!
😁👍🏻
Never heard of Golden Harvest... so many choices 😊
Perfectly explained 😊👍🏻
Hoping one day to be able to afford a pixel blade, have The Black Series for display (I know they aren't the best but I at least wanted one official product) and those cheap "aliexpress" baselit sabers for combat and cosplay.
My first baselit one a couple of years ago was $70 after taxes and recently ordered a dualpack with connector for $109 after tax 😅😊
thanks!!!! i really need this video
No problem!!
I'm glad a watched this video, was tossing up between the xenopixel or the proffie for darth mauls saber
and watching this made you choose which one? I have an uninstalled KR DIY hilt coming and need to decide myself. Which items sold you on a certain one?
This would have been useful before I started collecting but I’m glad I own a couple of each minus SN4.
As an open source/open hardware nerd, Proffie is the clear winner for me. Thanks so much for the breakdown!
It’s a clear winner to me as well for quality and sound but not for user-friendly.
@@TheCollectorsOutpost Yeah for sure. I'm well seasoned with flashing little hardware controllers, programming, building custom electronics etc so user-friendliness is a complete nonissue for me, this is exactly the thing I was looking for! For my friends I will definitely be recommending Xenopixel, as the phone app seems to be the easiest way to set up all the customization.
@@alanbarnett328Teach me your ways, master software nerd😭
I am a quick learner.. i’m sure I could figure it out after a few days, but it seems so intimidating. Love the idea of totally customizing to the finest details though..
I’m super OCD so I would likely be coding for weeks on end lol
Someone may have already said, but Proffie has an edit mode directly on the hilt now. In the newest versions, like 6.9, all you do is long press both buttons with the saber off. You can edit everything right there. It's great.
Also, 7 is going to have an insane amount of upgrades. It's in late-stage beta testing now.
Yes someone said that. I have yet to see it on any saber sent to me. I’m looking forward to the version
Is it possible to update your sabers?
can I update one I already have to get this?
@@meprobablyidk2 yep just gotta use the data cable, Arduino with the latest proffieOS open and plug in your board so you can run it on the program and “flash” it to your board.
I love the sabers from SaberForge. I am debating between XenoPixel and Golden Harvest Pixel. My understanding is that with a XenoPixel drop in, I'm limited in the switch sections I can use? Is the Emitors also limited? I didn't see the info on their site but the emitors have varying lenghts, I am unsure if the xeno kits fit in all of them.
I like the simplicity of xenopixel over the cooler but more complicated golden harvest and proffie...
Very good comparison, Please check the build quality differences between lgt and txq
Profile also has edit mode on the saber. And more coming on OS 7 soon
Good video very informative. Love your content. Dueling right here xeonopixal blade I read it not recommended. I would only possibly duel with my kids. What are your thoughts?
The blades honestly can take a beating. But keep in mind each blade is about $130 give or take and I’ve broken a few of them pretty easily just due to a flaw in the material or that specific run. But light dueling should be OK. But they can take a pretty good beating
I want baselit and really good smooth swing. Flash on clash. Sound fonts would be cool too. What should i get? Where should i get it from?
Thanks I’m gonna buy the xenopixel
THANK YOU
Is there a way to filter out the music from video
Thank you
Hey my friend thanks for this amazing and very clear video. I am into the accent swing that's the most important for me. So would you say that GHV3 have a best accent swing than Xeno v3 ? Thanks
Proffie is the Best but I think GHv3 is a good runner up.
@@TheCollectorsOutpost so xeno V3 is under GHv3 about swing ?
where can i get that xenopixle update
You saved me from so much confusion
Glad it helped👍🏻
Hi, mate! I really enjoyed the video. But I got a bit confused if the Golden Harvest is available by the same supplier as the res of the other varieties in the same vaderssabers webpage or if it is a different supplier? Sorry if you said it and I just didn't get it.
Some manufacturers offer golden harvest, some others don’t. And a couple of companies are also weeding, golden harvest out in favor for their own boards, such as. SNv4 and XENO.
I’m looking at buying a saber, you just gave a great review answering a ton of my questions! Only question I had left was what does neo pixel mean vs xenopixel etc? Also I want to start collecting sabers but want to be wowed with my first one without spending a crap ton of money because I’m a college student lol. If anyone reads this and has an answer or if you yourself have an answer to these questions that’d be greatly appreciated! 😁
www.vaderssabers.com/?ref=iurvK7mA
VADERS SABERS has some basic one at around $200. Just get anything Xenopixel or SNpixel and you will love it.
Can you fight with them without breaking led conections?
Does golden harvest and Xeno v3 both support background music?
Which saber brand do yall recommend?
I have a neopoxel saberpro rogue I was totally stoked about it and its just I don't like the special features it's a lightsaber, I totally wished you could take it out and just buy it like that, but it's not the end of the world !
I am looking for a lightsaber so this video was very helpful. Question for you, I have a very old master replica luke lightsaber with a fixed blade that came loose, would you know if it can be modified to take one of these new blades? Ty.
Contact Solo Sabers. He will know. He’s maybe the best installer out there.
So, what's the best companies for crystal reveal lightsabers?
Who has the best pre-installed Kylo Ren sound font/ unstable blade style? That is one of my main driving forces on deciding which lightsaber company to go with other than a removable chassis, high quality and durability. Im really digging the Cal Kestis survivor lightsaber for my first.
Artsabers : Kylo Ren Neopixel Lightsaber Unboxing
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Ok. Brother, this is the best break down description of these blades. Im still not buying because i am waiting for Comic con in a month in SanDiego. Ill see if i can get a deal. Lmk if you are coming? Also what booth do you think i would want to go to? Thanks for the usual great vids! Edit- i want to add the NeoSabers has no customer support on the telephone. And while they are polite, i have sent 10 to 20 emails to have this explained, and they cannot explain it well, other than to say V3 xeno is for me, because of what i have saud to them. But now i understand all of it!
Thanks! No comic con for me. My summers are normally pretty busy so I don’t get out much.
@@TheCollectorsOutpost you should come! Its a good time! People everywhere for 5 days. On the water. Blocks from the pacific ocean! Yea baby!
Does only one the best company to buy Luke skywalker lightsaber
Legend you are
No Crystal Focus?! Niagon doesnt seem to be in the game anymore, but Plecter Labs is still pretty big. The choices out there these days is crazy. I remember people repurposing Hasbro boards from the cheap, collapsible sabers in their sink tube builds.
I'm considering getting a Xeno3 core for my main lightsaber to replace my SN4 just for the accent swings and the iPhone app looks great. I sent TXQ a message asking if they have any plans for accent swings in a future update, but they didn't seem to understand. Furthermore, I saw a video from reseller demonstrating what they called "accent swings" but all they were doing was showing off the regular smoothswing. I'm beginning to feel that the SN4 board may not be capable of triggering accent swings similar to how the Xeno2 couldn't. One thing I did like about the SN4 android app was how in-depth you can edit the fine details of blade effects.
FYI, I spoke to TXQ a few times in the past weeks before and after making the video and they have confirmed there sn4 has accent swings. Even sent me a video. A few of us had a long video chat just yesterday and some of us kind of got it working but it seems very hard to hard. They need to do a bit of work on that board.
Hi, what's the difference of smooth swing and accent swing?
@@clockwiseangel 5:00 he shows the difference here. If you can't tell the difference then maybe it doesn't matter for you personally.
Is Golden Harvest all in a one button setup?
Are all xenopixel boards compatible with the app or do you have to get a newer board? Sorry if its a dumb question im not very tech savvy lol
Only Xeno v3.
What is the app called and is it even out yet for IOS? Very informative video btw, thank you man!
I put the app names In the description, yes they have them on IOS
Technology has surely changed from the time I bought my genesis custom saber 10 years ago
Yeah and it’s changed a lot in just 2 years since I got in to it more.
Yo. On the ghv3 can you have several custom blade styles/sound fonts that you can cycle through without having to edit it all the time
Not that I know of.
I bought a Saber Forge years ago. In the electronics I paid for were crap and the customer service from the company was also crap.
I just want my Saber to have Blue, Green and Red. And make a great sound again.
Nothing crazy fancy. Im having a hard time beliving thats even possible anymore.
Hey great video! With the golden harvest would I be able to download fonts from kyber phonic to my saber? Thanks!
Yep, he make GHV3 as part of all downloads. I just uploaded all his Ashoka show fonts on to a new GHv3. They work great.
@@TheCollectorsOutpost awesome. I’m looking to buy the Judger from vaderssabers with a golden harvest core. Have you ever dueled with any of your vaderssabers or even recommend it? the judger uses a 1 inch wide neopixel blade so I’d assume it’s durable enough. Thanks!
Which would have the most color variation? I have a GHv3 and I know you can add color profile, but getting a true white has been challenging to figure out.
Out of the box Proffie, Xeno and SNv4 all have a full spectrum of color that RGB can produce. I have never fully seen real white one anything. I seem very very close to white but when you hold that next to real white light you can see a different. The reason is it’s RGB. There is no real white LED it’s a mix of red green and blue so it’s always kind of on a blue ish hue. I wish I could wind pure white LED blades. I know I can custom make them but just wish they were a simple option as an alternative blade to buy.
@@TheCollectorsOutpost With my golden harvest hilt, I added a white color font to it, but when it’s on, it’s more of a bright amber, however, when it does battle clash, it can produce bright white light. Even more so with certain ignition types. Curious what would be the color code to produce such a pure white light
What’s the best neopixel lightsaber under $200?
That can be used for dueling and display at the same time as I am looking at the eagle FX saber
This one is $199for the Baselit. Great for dueling and looks great.
www.vaderssabers.com/product-page/exiled?ref=iurvK7mA
@@TheCollectorsOutpost I eventually went with the Cyprus saber or the Jagged enforcer whatever you want to call it
I detect a long Island accent. Nice video man.
Queens! Thanks
Does the xeno3 have good swing sounds? Also can we see the tip drag? Also also, the one thing you didn't mention was the rating for 1v1s
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Here are 2 videos on Xeno v3 and more are coming
For technical proficiency: (1) Newbs who are scared to tinker and brick their stuff should go for the SN Pixel, (2) intermediate users who want customization without doing programming and using simple batch/initialization and drag drop file features can utilize GHv3, (3) advanced users who want complete customization/programming and all that technical babble to feel superior, but are actually grown up adults who play with light-up swords like me should go for Proffie.
You can make Xeno 3 beep instead of you counting seconds
I noticed Vader Sabers no long offers Golden Harvest for the Boone Kestis saber. They have SNTC in place of Golden Harvest. Do you know if vader sabers stopped carrying Golden Harvest?
The main manufacturer of some of the sabers (TXQ) no longer offered Golden Harvest. Trust me that news upset me and Vaders Sabers. The GHv3 was my go to board. TXQ did that so they can push their own board SNv4.
Thank you i didn't knew vader sabers, i just bought one 😀 the stormblaster
@@jonathanattal5419 hahaha I just got that in today!
@@TheCollectorsOutpost is looking so nice that the saber i was waiting for
You mentioned how easy it is to add custom sound fonts for the golden harvest… is it that easy for the Xenopixel V3? I want to add the Crispity font to the saber I get but I want it to be easy and have all the sounds for ignition, swinging and others. Also is there a difference in sound loudness/quality?
As long as it’s a xeno v3 format it’s pretty much drag and drop and label the folder what ever the next number it.
@@TheCollectorsOutpost Imperial workshop only has the Scavenger V2 in stock right now, but I found a website called Damiensaber that’s selling a “Metal Hilt Force FX XENO3.0 Bluetooth APP Supporting Dueling Light Saber Infinite Color Changing with 34 Sound Fonts Sensitive Smooth Swing” for $140… it’s apparently a xeno3.0 and looks exactly like the scavenger. Should I get that or the Scavenger V2 if I want to add custom sound fonts?
Still a bit confused. If i just want the sound/effects included in the saber, and dont want to add/edit any, and save some money too, the option to go is Xeno3?
Xeno is the best bang for the dollar.
I'm having a hard time finding sabers ready to ship with golden harvest boards. They're all out of stock i guess i might just wait
Couple of the mean factories are no longer supporting Golden Harvest in favor for their own boards like the SNv4. So I’m not sure we will be seeing the GHv3 here on the channel any more. Makes me really sad.
This video would have been so much better without the background music
Can you tell the difference in quality/volume of the smooth swing between Proffie and Golden Harvest?
Pretty much the same.
can I know sound fonts type?
one thing that i really need answered that no one ever mentions.
i have a baselit saber. and with all those blades there is this anoying cap at the tip of the blade. which ends up ruining the flow of light. it looks bad. i need to know if these pixel bladed sabers have that cap at the tip that thows the light flow off. really warps it. but every time i go to buy a more convincing blade i cant seem to get a detailed image of the tip or hear anyone talk about it. so does the pixel blades have that tip cap at the end?
Cap? Are you talking about a reflective blade tip that bounces the light back in to the blade? That helps its light the blade up more. The NeoPixel are light internal from top to bottom with LEDs. No need for a light reflective tip.
Hello, I see that the lightsabers on your figures light up. How did you do that?
Have a nice day
They are custom made from Chris Custom Sabers
instagram.com/chriscustomsabers?igsh=cHpkaTdraWRmc242
@@TheCollectorsOutpost
How can i buy it. I am from germany
What sabers from Artsabers are available with Xeno V3? I was only able to find one.
You just have to flip around there site. They sell a lot of TXQ sabers and that’s a pixel and Proffie. So you just have to dig. SNv4 is pretty much the same as Xeno
So Proffie is already ready and set to get played with when unboxed, unless you wanna get into the code to change the fonts, is that right?
Yep. Only way of changing and altering presets is learning how to code it
@@TheCollectorsOutpost then in order to get the bestest and primest version of a Darksaber,
(which I intend to get, but still learning about saber companies’ neopixel, baselit, rpg, xenopixel, SN-Neopixel, SNV3,4, etc qualities or types),
Then I’ll rather be content with the way it is.
This is maybe a dumb question, but can these lightsabers be used to actually fight or are they just for show?
They can. I always recommend lite dueling with pixel blades and heavy with baselit
what are the figure with lighted lightsaber in the background display shelves ?
THE 2024 EPIC COLLECTION STUDIO TOUR!
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Ok so looking for my first saber budget under 1k . Want it to be my only . Want to customize the look of it and have a numerous amount of customization options built in what company offers that ?
Any company for the most part. Proffie will be the most customizable if you learn how to program the board.
My question is which ones are the most durable for dueling?
Baselit is always best for dueling. Blades are cheap just in case they break.
wait what do you mean a blade lit can't be powered by the blade? so if you by the blade it won't power it up or the blade its self powers up not the hilt?
It’s all explained in the video. Baselit has a light In the hilt to lights an empty blade. Neopixel connects to a different blade that has LEDs inside the blade.
I think you made me go blind lol dang that's bright
For me, I'd want to know which one is the best sound quality and sensitivity of the effects. I dont even care about the color changing and all the crazy crap. Just look and sound realistic, and be the color I want it to be when I buy it.
GHV3 and Proffie are the best sounding of these options but if you want the better sounding sabers then none of these. Xeno would be at the bottom of my (sound good) list. You need to look in to saber trio, 89 sabers, Korbanth. Things like that with higher end installs. Look for Lager 28mm speakers. My best sounding saber is my Korbanth kenobi. Thing is a monster.
@TheCollectorsOutpost Thanks! I have a Saberforge Qui-Gon replica that I purchased a few years ago, and I love it. Came on to look at new sabers and it's so damn complicated now lol. I really do miss the simple design. I don't understand all the changing colors. To me, it's a bad business move because you technically don't need to purchase multiple lightsabers in different colors anymore with all this "one blade does it all" stuff. I also don't need it to talk to me and quote movies... It''s a lightsaber... Not a C3P0 lmao. Thanks again for the response. I'll check out those brands you mentioned.
@@Eclipse1988 to most people it’s not about the color changing. It’s about the hilt design. Trust me it’s not a bad business thing for them. They sale sales left and right. People buy the hilt, it’s just a plus that they all have modern tech.thats almost like saying Well I a darth Vader saber and its red so why would I need a Dooku saber cuz thats also red.
Might be a dumb question. But are the handles of the lightsabers made of metal? I like me a heavier saber, than a lightsaber
Yes
what company do u advise i get my baselit saber from? ❤
www.vaderssabers.com/?ref=iurvK7mA
my biggest issues so far with the xenov3 is the app is SUPER bugey and i can’t get it to connect for longer than a few seconds, and i can’t access any ignition styles other than 1 which is very strange.
Interesting. You on iPhone or android?
@@TheCollectorsOutpost iphone
Know any good Australian saber companies? Buying from America is expensive ( both because of exchange rate and shipping costs rip )
Some place are ALL TAXES PAID & FREE SHIPPING. www.artsabers.com/?ref=iopsCgc8Tb-TW
which is most durable for heavy duels?
Baselit
So the only difference from xenopixel v2 and v3 is that v3 offers Bluetooth?
For the most part. The could bring some nice offerings but only time will tel
where did u buy the count dooku lightsaber?
Search my channel, there’s a few Dooku saber unboxings.
I'm curious why you didn't discuss Plecter's CFX board.....
Cuz I don’t have any and these are widely distributed
@@TheCollectorsOutpost fair enough. Other than Vader's Vault with their RTS and Genesis Custom Sabers, the other company I know that also readily offers CFX (and Proffie) and turn around time is decent, is Sabertrio.