"Thrustmaster has been building a reliable fleet of high-end joypads for years now, largely through its range of ESWAP controllers featuring modular components and re-mappable inputs. It's also put out one of the better stick-drift eliminating Hall effect grips for PC and Xbox players in recent memory with 2024's H.E.A.R.T. controller. So what happens when they get thrown into a blender? Out pours the ESWAP X2 H.E., combining all the customization of the ESWAP range but finally delivering the pro-tier precision of Hall effect."
"When I reviewed the H.E.A.R.T. Controller, I termed it "an entry-level pro controller". By extension, the ESWAP X2 H.E. is what you might graduate to. Compared to that predecessor, it feels like a massive upgrade-from the overall build quality to the almost daunting versatility of its swappable components, everything about it feels like it's giving you more. However, for those coming from previous generation ESWAP pads, it's unlikely to seem quite so revolutionary-in fact, it's essentially the same, bar the addition of Hall effect tech."
Thrustmaster's ESWAP X2 H.E. combines modular ESWAP customization with Hall-effect inputs to deliver pro-tier precision. The controller offers extraordinary flexibility with swappable modules, large Xbox function buttons, and compatibility across PC and Xbox. The build presents a more mature aesthetic with copper accents and the LED color bar removed. Performance is precise and accurate, reducing stick drift. Downsides include a corded-only design, a heavy feel, a D-pad that lacks crispness, and a high price with additional modules sold separately. Compared to previous ESWAP models, the upgrade feels incremental rather than revolutionary.
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