EasySMX S10 Lite Draws Fire Over $40 Faceplate Claims
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Updated · Engadget · Oct 29
EasySMX S10 Lite Draws Fire Over $40 Faceplate Claims
1 articles · Updated · Engadget · Oct 29
Summary
$40 EasySMX S10 Lite was faulted less for performance than for a magnetically attached faceplate the reviewer called cheap-feeling, misaligned and distracting enough to overshadow the controller's strengths.
EasySMX markets the pad with “DIY Magnetic Faceplates & Stickers,” but the review says the company sells no replacement faceplates or stickers, leaving customization largely unattainable beyond scattered giveaways.
Hall effect sticks, tactile microswitch buttons, strong haptics, nine-axis motion controls and multi-platform support gave the controller some appeal, though stiff stick clicks and clicky triggers limited its comfort.
Most Switch 2 controllers cost about $70 and Nintendo's Pro Controller is $90, but the review concludes the S10 Lite still fails to beat 8BitDo's $30 Ultimate 2C on value.