The first major update for Thrustmaster’s eSwap controller is here – and it’s as genius as it is weird
If you want a slightly different way to play racing games, there’s really only one option: buy a steering wheel. You can choose how deep you go down that rabbit hole, obviously – if that’s balancing one on your lap, strapping it to your desk, or buying some huge divorce-prompting racing rig. But for racing games, your options are analog sticks, d-pads, or steering wheels. Or, y’know, they were.
A couple of months ago, I reviewed the Thrustmaster eSwap X Pro, a unique modular controller that basically allows you to swap out ‘modules’ where the D-Pad and Analog Sticks sit. It’s also got a bunch of the standard ‘pro controller’ features, some neat audio-based features, and some cosmetic options.
The point is, it’s all modular, swappable, and customizable. It’s a decent controller, and if you want to know more about it, I suggest you read my eSwap X Pro review. Everything said there still stands – but now, that modular setup is fulfilling its true promise.