Thrustmaster Introduces its Forza Horizon 5 Edition ESWAP XR PRO Controller to the World

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What if you drastically changed the way that you play Forza Horizon 5? ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER — the gold standard for professional gamepads - is heading to Mexico and sporting the colors of the game Forza Horizon 5. To celebrate the occasion, it includes a world-first feature: RACING WHEEL MODULE. Dubbed ESWAP XR PRO CONTROLLER FORZA HORIZON 5 EDITION, this gamepad provides next-level immersion and a truly exceptional racing experience. It's all about precision, speed and control!

A GAMEPAD CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FORZA HORIZON 5 DEVELOPER TURN 10
Officially licensed by both Forza Horizon 5 and Xbox, ESWAP XR PRO CONTROLLER FORZA HORIZON 5 EDITION is a true collector's-edition gamepad to be treasured. Customized with the official colors of Forza Horizon 5, you'll enjoy all of the precision and responsiveness that have made Thrustmaster's ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER a worldwide smash hit.



More than just a gamepad, ESWAP XR PRO CONTROLLER FORZA HORIZON 5 EDITION represents a revolution in terms of how it takes the driving experience in racing games to a whole new level.



EXCLUSIVE RACING WHEEL MODULE
This new module developed specifically for Forza Horizon 5 is a world-exclusive add-on that brings the re-centering system used in racing wheels directly to your gamepad. Enjoy perfect drift control at your fingertips to completely master any turn.

In tech terms, this module does away with the vertical aspect of standard mini-sticks, only functioning on a horizontal plane. This increases the precision of your trajectories tenfold, while the 95° rotation angle keeps you in total control over all types of terrain in Forza Horizon 5.



HOT-SWAP TECHNOLOGY: INSTANTLY SWAP MODULES TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS
This professional gamepad features Hot-Swap technology, also incorporated into both ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER and ESWAP S PRO CONTROLLER. This exclusive Thrustmaster technology lets you replace your mini-sticks whenever you like, without any limits.

You'll love the gamepad's two optimized next-generation (NXG) mini-sticks, D-pad and highly-responsive mechanical buttons. You can swap modules in a snap, for the setup that suits you best at any given time!



ESWAP XR PRO CONTROLLER FORZA HORIZON 5 EDITION: A ONE-OF-A-KIND RACING EXPERIENCE

The ESWAP XR PRO FORZA HORIZON 5 Edition controller is available now at an MSRP of $179.99 / €199.99 / £169.99

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[freeagent]

I really like that!

But for the price.. I like my Xbox controller

 

[Deleted member 223428]

Tempting for the 'wheel' module....

I kind of need a new controller and driving games are the only thing I really use them for....

And Forza Motorsport is supposed to be out this year....

 

[natr0n]

Looks like a random highend china pad.

 

[LabRat 891]

Okay, while it doesn't sell me on it, the NykoRC-like 'wheel' module is "neat".

Otherwise, I agree w/ the salty duck

Looks like a random highend china pad.

 

[Space Lynx]

Tempting for the 'wheel' module....

I kind of need a new controller and driving games are the only thing I really use them for....

And Forza Motorsport is supposed to be out this year....

the wheel module looks really cool haha, but still you are better off with investing in a good racing wheel setup. they clamp fairly easily to most desks. so you don't have to have a crazy setup or anything.

 

[Dammeron]

I kind of need a new controller and driving games are the only thing I really use them for....

Mate, just buy a cheap FFB wheel, like Logitech DFGT, or Thrustmaster T150 + Wheelstand Pro and You will realise that You wasted all those years using pad controllers.

And if You're lucky (+some strong will) You won't get infected with the "must-have-full-racing-sim-rig-with-DD" disease later.

 

[P4-630]

So it's more like an RC Car controller now....Not sure if that would work for me in PC gaming though..

 

[HeadRusch1]

So it's more like an RC Car controller now....Not sure if that would work for me in PC gaming though..

They used to make devices like this back in the day, they were always limited in range as to how much they'd turn in any one direction (like an RC controller wheel) and always spring loaded, so they were gimmicky at best and no better than any standard joypad joystick today. However its always nice to have another option at the table, you never know who has no space for a wheel or if someone has some like physical challenges, maybe a tiny wheel is exactly what they need.....

 

[Chrispy_]

That wheel module reminds me of these from my childhood:

 

[OneMoar]

so stupid worked with playground my foot

if they did they would know that when using a controler as input forza only reads 30 degrees of input reguardless (15 degrees in either direction)

overpriced junk aimed at idiots

 

[trsttte]

That wheel module reminds me of these from my childhood:

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I never understood those controllers and always preferred the simpler old classic