Here is our review of the ESWAP XR PRO Controller Forza Horizon 5 Edition from Thrustmaster.
Experience incredibly immersive racing with the gamepad, thanks to the brand-new RACING WHEEL MODULE. Master your trajectories and drifts, and stay in control on any type of terrain with the module’s 95° rotation angle and non-slip surface.
What’s in the box?
The box contains the controller, instructions, cable, screwdriver, carry bag and racing module.
A Closer Look
Final Thoughts
The first thing you notice about the controller is that it is decked on in Forza Horizon 5 colours, and it looks cool!
The controller is fairly lightweight, although it feels very robust – which it it!
The buttons and sticks feel comfortable to use and are extremely responsive.
The unique selling point for this particular controller is that you can swap the two thumbsticks and the D-pad around. You just pull them out and move them into whichever position on the controller you want. It’s the ultimate in remapping! But it doesn’t end there! This particular controller comes with an extra module – it’s a mini steering wheel! Just pop that into place and you can use it to control the steering of your car! It’s incredibly responsive and it has a 95 degree rotation angle – it feels like you are using a steering wheel with just your thumb! When you have the racing wheel module plugged in (you’ve probably removed the D-pad to use it), the d-pad controls are automatically remapped to four buttons on the underside of the controller. The modular design works really well – and if at some point in the life of your controller you break one of the sticks, you can just buy a replacement rather than having to buy a whole new controller.
Thrustmaster have also included a bag and a small screwdriver to keep everything together and to help you remove the D-pad when the time comes.
There are also a number of buttons on the controller you can use including volume and mic.
The controller itself is wired, so you just plug in the supplied cable and start using it. It’s a shame it’s not wireless, but the cable should be long enough for most people, and you can always buy a longer cable if needed.
You can also use the ThrustmapperX software to adjust the sensitivity and other settings of the controller with ease. You can also use your Xbox to make changes too. The ThrustmapperX software is only available for Windows though, so if you are a Mac user you will have to use your Xbox.
If you are a fan of Forza Horizon 5, or you want to play other racing games, then this controller is a must have! I found that it really helped my driving – it took a little bit to get used to, but once I did I honestly believe it helped me!
The ESWAP XR PRO Controller Forza Horizon 5 Edition from Thrustmaster is available now priced around £179.99.
