Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded: The Swiss army knife among controllers gets even sharper
11.11.2025
Translation: machine translated
Pictures: Kevin Hofer
The original Victrix Pro BFG is one of the most versatile Pro controllers on the market. With the "Reloaded" edition, the manufacturer has gone one better: Reverb effect sticks and triggers as well as an improved fightpad module make it an all-purpose weapon.
The first Pro BFG is a dream for anyone who wants to customise their controller down to the last detail. No wonder my colleague Phil recommends it several times in his controller guide - for Playstation and Xbox, of which there is one version for each. I'm testing the PS version. The Reloaded edition remains true to the modular design: you can replace almost everything. The decisive innovations are in the details.
The new features: Goodbye stick drift
The most important upgrade is the new reverb effect thumbsticks and triggers. Instead of physical contact parts that wear out, they rely on magnetic sensors. The result: no wear and tear and therefore immune to the dreaded stick drift. A big plus for precision and durability.
The fightpad module with its six buttons has also been revised. The buttons are now positioned in such a way that they take the strain off the wrist when pressed and enable faster inputs. Fans of fighting games such as «Street Fighter» or «Tekken» will appreciate this after long sessions. Underneath the keys are microswitches that deliver a crisp, mechanical click - almost like a high-quality gaming keyboard. This makes not only combos but also navigating through menus a pleasure. It's just a shame that the standard buttons have to make do without these switches.
In practice: How does the controller play?
The reverb effect sticks glide as smooth as butter. Movements remain consistent, deadzones are barely noticeable and there is no micro-jerking even with precise headshots in FPS games. The resistance is perfectly balanced - neither too loose nor too stiff.
The triggers are also impressive. Thanks to the reverb effect, they remain crisp and precise. Shooter fans benefit from the hair trigger mode with five adjustable levels. This allows you to switch at lightning speed between a long, analogue pull path for racing games and an ultra-short click for quick firing sequences - even in the middle of the game with a little practice.
The other buttons also feel high-quality, but I still prefer the Kailh microswitches, which simply feel better. I particularly like the directional pad - even if it is a little spongy. In «Hollow Knight: Silksong», I control more precisely with it than with the D-pad on my Steam Deck.
If you're familiar with the original Pro BFG, you'll feel right at home with the Reloaded. The shape, weight (265 grammes) and button layout are unchanged. That's a good thing, because the controller feels great in the hand. The workmanship is solid, nothing creaks, and the textured grips offer a secure hold even in heated battles.
Modularity: customisation made to measure
The biggest selling point of the Pro BFG Reloaded remains its modularity. The controller adapts to you, not the other way round. With the supplied screwdriver, you can change it in just a few seconds.
- Layout change: Rotate the left and right modules to switch between the asymmetrical Xbox layout or the symmetrical PlayStation layout.
- Fightpad: Click in the module for fighting games.
- Tumbsticks: Various heights and shapes are included - a high «sniper stick» for precise aiming, concave standard sticks and curved retro sticks.
- D-pads and gates: Even the directional pad (cross or disc) and the gates around the sticks (round, octagonal or square) can be exchanged.
This flexibility is something I've only seen on expensive arcade sticks. There are also four programmable back buttons that can be reassigned directly on the controller or via software. Unfortunately, you can't save any key combinations on them, only mirror existing keys such as X.
Another compromise: Like most third-party controllers, the PS version of the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded does without PS5-exclusive features such as haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. For pro gamers, who often deactivate these functions anyway, this is no great loss. After all, the new version still has vibration, but not at the level of the Dualsense controller.
The Pro BFG Reloaded works wirelessly via a low-latency 2.4 GHz USB dongle or wired with the three-metre USB-C cable. The battery life of up to 20 hours is solid, but not outstanding. Fans of wired headsets will be pleased that the controller has a 3.5 mm connection.
Everything comes in a robust hard case that keeps every module and accessory safely stowed away - ideal for tournaments or visiting friends.
In the Victrix Control Hub for PC, I can also create profiles, remap buttons, set deadzones or calibrate the controller. It's a shame that none of this is possible via the Playstation.
In a nutshell
Awesome controller that is also fun for non-competitive players
I'm not a pro gamer and yet the Pro BFG Reloaded has taken a shine to me. I particularly like its modularity: in sidescrollers like "Hollow Knight: Silksong", which I control with the D-pad, I choose the symmetrical layout of a Playstation controller and in stick-controlled games the asymmetrical layout of the Xbox controller. If I want to feel like a pro in "Mortal Kombat", I mount the fightpad. The workmanship and features are excellent.
I have little to criticise. I would have liked microswitches on all the buttons and not just on the D-pad. It would also be great if the four back keys could also be assigned with key combinations and not just mirrored keys. And then there's the price: the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded is more expensive than its predecessor. For anyone who already has the predecessor, the investment is only worthwhile to a limited extent. In any case, the controller is primarily aimed at people who play competitively. If you are one of them, you will be happy with the Pro BFG Reloaded.
Pro
- Modular controller
- Great workmanship
- top ergonomics
Contra
- Microswitch only on the Fightpad
- Key combinations cannot be assigned to additional keys
- High price
Kevin Hofer
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