Thunderobot has released the Blade 60, a new PC and console gaming controller currently available in China. The device is priced at 449 yuan ($67), with an initial launch price of 399 yuan ($59). The controller focuses on high-speed connectivity and modular hardware inputs, offering features standard in the current market of third-party gamepads.
Thunderobot Blade 60 Specifications
The controller supports three connection methods: wired USB, 2.4GHz wireless via a dedicated receiver, and Bluetooth. Both wired and 2.4GHz wireless modes support an 8KHz polling rate.
For directional inputs, the Blade 60 uses adjustable-tension TMR joysticks. These sticks operate at a 12-bit resolution, providing 4,096 levels of precision, and use a direct bus connection to minimize internal processing delay. You can manually adjust the tension of the thumbsticks to change the physical resistance and achieve a stiffer damping feel.
The triggers feature a dual-mode mechanism controlled by a physical switch on the back of the device. You can toggle between a linear Hall-effect mode, which provides precise travel measurement for genres such as racing games, and a micro-switch mode. The micro-switch setting reduces the physical travel distance to 2mm, allowing you to achieve faster actuation in shooters.
The ABXY face buttons use optical micro-switches. Instead of relying on physical metal contacts, these buttons actuate using infrared light. This design is intended to prevent hardware issues such as double-clicking and physical contact wear over time, while the buttons are rated for 10 million presses. The D-pad uses a floating, omnidirectional design and includes two interchangeable caps: a traditional cross shape and a circular dish.
Additionally, the Blade 60 includes six programmable mechanical buttons, two extra shoulder bumpers and four rear paddles. You can map these to standard inputs or macros using Thunderobot’s PC software, while multiple profiles can be saved directly to the controller’s onboard memory.
The device is powered by a 1,200mAh battery. The exterior features laser-etched rubber grips on the front and back. Inside, it uses H-bridge motors in both the main grips and the triggers for adjustable vibration feedback, alongside a six-axis gyroscope for motion controls.
The Blade 60 is compatible with PC and the Nintendo Switch, and Thunderobot says it is designed to support the upcoming Switch 2, including remote wake-up functionality through the Home button.
In related gaming news, we have recently reviewed the Ayaneo Konkr Pocket Advance retro handheld, which offers impressive value for just $89.
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(JD)
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