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Flydigi Vader 5S
A wired, Xbox-licensed pad with adjustable-tension Hall effect sticks and dual-mode triggers.
- USB
- Hall-effect
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8.3
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$59.99Nov 9
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The short version
The Vader 5S is Flydigi's wired controller officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC. It uses FORCEFLEX Hall effect sticks with tension rings adjustable from 40 to 100 gf, FORCESWITCH dual-mode triggers, six remappable extra buttons, four onboard profiles and four-motor vibration. GamesRadar and Windows Central both like the adjustable stick tension, but they see the wired-only design as its main limitation, and GamesRadar wishes it had more than two back buttons.
Pros
- FORCEFLEX Hall effect sticks with tension adjustable from 40 to 100 gf
- FORCESWITCH dual-mode triggers with linear and micro-switch modes
- Six remappable extra buttons and four profiles
- Officially licensed for Xbox and PC
Cons
- Wired only
- Only two back buttons, per GamesRadar
- Odd cosmetic design choices, per Windows Central
Best for
- Xbox and PC players who want adjustable stick tension
- Buyers who are fine with a wired controller
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Full specifications
Core
- Platforms
- Xbox, PC
Connectivity
- Connection
- USB
Performance
- Sticks
- Hall-effect
Features
- Back buttons
- 2
- Trigger stops
- Yes
Compatibility notes
- Wired only for both Xbox and PC, connecting by USB cable.
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What reviewers and owners say
GamesRadar+ · Duncan Robertson
MixedFinds the adjustable stick tension truly handy and the build premium, but says wired-only play and just two rear buttons hold it back against other licensed Xbox controllers.
3.5/5 · 2026-05-11
Read the sourceWindows Central · Jez Corden
PositiveLikes the Hall effect sticks, manual tension rings, ergonomics and trigger locks on Flydigi's first Xbox-licensed pad, with its wired-only design and odd cosmetic choices as the main drawbacks.
4/5 · 2026-06-02
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Common questions
Is the Vader 5S wireless?
No. Flydigi's spec sheet lists wired connections for both Xbox and PC, and GamesRadar and Windows Central both call out the wired-only design as a drawback.
Does it work on Xbox consoles?
Yes. Flydigi states it is officially licensed by Xbox, with full compatibility across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC.
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