Snakebyte PS4 GamePad 4 S W/Less - C.Blu [SB912726]

- Dual vibration motors enhance the haptic feedback
- Analog joysticks and triggers for precise control
- Controller may need a firmware update after PS4 OS updates; kindly visit our website for instructions

With the wired Gamepad 4S for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 you have everything under control. Thanks to its unique, ergonomic design it provides perfect handling. Dual vibration motors let you feel all the action, while the twin analog sticks and trigger buttons give precise control. Naturally, a clickable touch pad and a share button are also integrated. An extra-long 3 meter USB cable ensures that you have enough mobility. Attention: Button logos may differ from pictures. Controller doesn't have a headset jack and light bar. Controller may need firmware update after PS4 OS updates; kindly visit our website for instructions on how to update the firmware

The Snakebyte Game:Pad 4 S comes in a cardboard box with some manuals and little else. A utilitarian first impression gives way to a controller that feels sturdy to grip. Though we soon realised it has smaller dimensions versus other PS4 controllers, which could pose as an ergonomic problem for some. That aside, the touch pad has a nice clicky feel to it and the analogue sticks that are easy to wrap your thumbs over. The latter is important, particularly in marathon sessions of first-person shooters where you’re dependent on analogue sticks. So far so good.

However, the triggers feel a bit off and the concentric d-pad isn’t as precise as we'd like. It’s at this point you realise where the costs were cut to keep prices down — with the feel of its triggers, d-pad, and yes, even the buttons. It is tough to shake off the sense of mushiness in the square, circle, X, and triangle buttons, and even Share and Options didn't feel crisp.

Despite the Snakebyte Game:Pad 4 S displaying actions with near perfect timing, it takes a while to shake off any perception of delay, despite being a wired-only controller. It simply lacks the feel and touch of the standard PS4 controller, let alone more expensive choices. But at Rs. 2,490, you’ll grin and bear it as you connect it to your PS4’s USB port.

Yes, if you were expecting a controller at 50 percent the price of a Dual Shock 4 to have wireless Bluetooth, you’re sadly mistaken. Thankfully, there’s a generous 9.8 foot cable to make up for it, along with a dual vibration motor that does a good enough job of mimicking what you get with more expensive controllers whilst pulling the trigger on a gun in games like Call of Duty.

Wireless features aside, other niceties you’ve come to expect are amiss as well. There’s no 3.5mm jack. So if you want to have your audio restricted to your ears alone, without disturbing those around you or simply prefer a more immersive aural experience, you’ll probably need a separate audio solution like the PlayStation Gold headset. It’s a perplexing omission and something we hope Snakebyte rectifies with the next iteration of the Game:Pad 4 S.

These concerns notwithstanding, the Snakebyte Game:Pad 4 S is still not a bad choice. In our time checking out Street Fighter V we never found ourselves at a disadvantage, being able to pull off fireballs at will, thanks to the circular d-pad. In shooters like Overwatch, we were able to trigger attacks and ultimates with ease once we shook off the feeling of its mushy buttons. Driving games like Gran Turismo Sport and Driveclub worked as they should as well, allowing us to brake, turn, and speed past opponents as if we using a standard PS4 controller.