The Thrustmaster eSwap X2 is the latest Xbox controller from the Oregon-based brand. Typically best known for its simulation hardware, including flight sticks and some of the best racing wheels you can buy, it’s no slouch when it comes to gamepad innovation. And on that note, I’ve spent the last week or so being seriously impressed by the eSwap X2; specifically, the limited edition Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree model.
If you’re unfamiliar with the gamepad itself, the Thrustmaster eSwap X2 is a modular Xbox controller. Its unique selling point lies in its swappable analog stick and d-pad modules, which allow players to opt for a PlayStation-like symmetrical stick layout should they prefer. In fact, our managing editor, Rob Dwiar, was a huge fan of the controller, too. In his four-star review, he praised the eSwap X2’s flexibility and responsiveness. I have to agree here, as the controller ended up being ideal for my latest Elden Ring playthrough.
