Machenike has launched the F1 Gaming Controller Black Edition in China, focusing on ultra-low latency and extensive hardware customization for PC and console gaming. It is priced at 599 yuan ($88) and is available through JD.com. The controller was previously launched in a White color option.
Machenike F1 Gaming Controller Specs
The controller features an 8,000Hz polling rate over both wired and 2.4GHz wireless connections, with claimed wired button and joystick latency of 0.377ms and 0.825ms, respectively. It also supports adjustable polling rates from 125Hz up to 8,000Hz to balance performance and battery life.
On the hardware side, the controller features tool-free hot-swappable switches for the D-pad and ABXY buttons. It comes with optical micro-switches rated for up to 100 million presses and supports standard three-pin switches from Omron, Kailh, and Huano.
The joysticks use customized JS13Pro+ TMR modules. Using the company’s MixDriver PC software, you can adjust the stick resolution between 8-bit and 12-bit, alter the dead zones, and change the response curves. The triggers are also physically adjustable, featuring optical switches that can be set to three different actuation forces: 70gf, 90gf, and 110gf.
To accommodate players who use alternative grip styles, such as the claw grip, the F1 includes six programmable macro buttons. There are two standard zinc alloy paddles on the back, two extra shoulder buttons, and two removable macro buttons on the front face of the controller.
Inside, the gamepad uses dual voice-coil motors, which is the same type of haptic hardware found in the PlayStation 5’s DualSense. Machenike includes three distinct vibration profiles: an Xbox-style rumble, a hybrid mode, and an HD rumble mode that specifically lists support for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The F1 connects via a braided USB cable, 2.4GHz wireless, or Bluetooth, making it compatible with PCs, Android devices, smart TVs, and the Switch ecosystem. All custom button maps, lighting settings, and joystick tweaks can be saved directly to the controller’s onboard memory, so you do not need to keep the configuration software running in the background while you play.
In related news, Lenovo has introduced a new budget tablet with an 8-inch IPS display, 4G support, and a 5,000mAh battery, while Xgimi has unveiled the Z9X 4K High Brightness Edition projector with RGB laser technology, 120Hz mode, and 1ms latency.
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