Speedlink Xeox Pro Analogue Wireless Gamepad Review

Performance

The Xeox needs to be as versatile as possible for console gaming, which is why I’ve chosen to take it for a spin on a wide selection of titles; Gran Turismo HD, Metal Gear Solid 4, Soul Calibur IV and Battlefield 3 are my choices, so let’s get right to it.

The controller is superbly comfortable to hold, those familiar with the layout of the Xbox 360 controller will feel right at home here. The ridges on the back of the controller provide a comfortable gripping point, while the soft rubber coating provides a little extra grip and will reap further benefits for those who suffer from sweaty hands while gaming. Ergonomics wise the controllers dimensions are no big departure from the Xbox 360 controller, so as long as you feel comfortable with that you shouldn’t have any issues.

The D-Pad is a little more raised that the stock PlayStations and while it is similar to the Xbox 360 D-Pad it gives you much better accuracy. This is obviously a good thing, because the D-Pad on the Xbox controller generally sucks. While playing games like Soul Calibur it can be vital to get the angles just right to pull off some of the more complex combos and the Xeox controller worked really well compared to the standard PlayStation D-Pad, while also not grinding the side of your thumb down like the PlayStation controller D-Pad does.

The analogue sticks are lightweight and responsive, and more importantly in a different configuration to the official PlayStation controller. This layout is typically favoured for console FPS titles and while I can’t say that it made my gaming better in Battlefield 3, I certainly prefer having my sticking in this configuration.

The triggers are nice and light and feature a slight curve to prevent your fingers from slipping from them. The springs are lighter than the official PlayStation 3 controller, which should help reduce finger fatigue after a long gaming session.