PDP’s new Victrix Gambit Prime controller takes on multiplayer with minimal input latency and a range of swappable modules

Hardware maker PDP just launched the Victrix Gambit Prime, a wired controller that’s potentially one to watch if you primarily play online multiplayer games.

Officially branded “Made for Xbox,” the Victrix Gambit Prime is compatible with Xbox series X, Xbox series S, Xbox One, and PC. It can be purchased either from the official PDP website or from retailers like Amazon, for $79.99. Unfortunately, it only appears to be available in the US at the moment.

The Prime is actually considerably cheaper than its previous model, the Victrix Gambit ($99.99/£89.99). Although the two controllers appear similar on the surface, the Victrix Gambit Prime trades a high-quality carrying case for a compact container used to store the extra modules that come with it.

In terms of additional modules, this looks like a pretty robust package. You get four sets of analog sticks (three concave with a large shaft and an additional convex stick), four analog stick doors (two circular, two octagonal), two d-pads, and two back panels for accessing those remappable back buttons.

Additionally, the Victrix Gambit Prime features five trigger stop settings and input lag reduction via the controller’s Dual Core technology, which was also present in the standard Victrix Gambit. Overall, this looks like a rich package, ideal for online multiplayer gaming.

In our original review of the Victrix Gambit, we praised its modularity and build quality, giving it four out of five stars. We recommended the controller to those who don’t quite have the budget for the more expensive (but still excellent) Victrix Pro BFG.

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