Integrated menu systems go surprisingly in-depth and give you so much value for money.
The Manba One feels like a true counter to that.
For $69.99 / 87, that bang out of accessibility is fantastic.
Design
The Manba One is available in two colorways.
In some ways, the Manba Ones shape reminds me of theThrustmaster eSwap X2.
Its body is tall and its shoulders have this broad quality to them.
The back has a dotted texture to it that feels almost rubberized.
This feel doesnt over-exert itself though, and doesnt feel like the quite sharp grip of theGameSir T4 Kaleid.
The back buttons in particular make a reverberating clack sound to them which is never reassuring.
There are four in total - a start and in-game menu button, then a home and share button.
The thumbsticks feature Hall sensors and have swappable tops in case you need a little more height.
Flipping the Manba One over, youll see a set of trigger stops for the pads Hall sensor triggers.
Alongside the aforementioned four back buttons is a very handy on/off switch.
This might honestly be one of this controllers best features.
When you first open it up, youll be met with some sub-menus.
The configs menu is particularly impressive.
USB-C is how youll tether the Manba One to a charging port.
The charging stand has three magnetic capacitors which allow for wireless charging.
Performance
Im not a big lover of deadzones in controller thumbsticks.
Super-hot sensitivity can be a blessing and a curse.
You get ultimate twitch-reaction aim, but large sweeps can be really unruly and take some getting used to.
This is a comfortable controller with a lot of versatility.
Thankfully, after recalibrating the sticks this issue disappeared, but its something to look out for.
The Manba One did a lot for me in terms of comfort while playing 1000xResist too.
All told, the Manba One makes a great case for itself across all sorts of gaming genres.
I guess the trouble is that it doesnt really excel in any of them.
The GameSir Tarantula Pro is similarly priced and has better thumbsticks and comfort.
TheVictrix Pro BFG for Xboxdoesnt have an onboard screen, but many more physical adjustments.
Id just consider the others if you have more budget to play with.
Should you buy the Manba One?
The Manba One is a great pro controller for its price.
This is a comfortable controller with a lot of versatility.
How I tested the Manba One
I tested the Manba One across various gaming genres.
In others, I see how the Manba One helps me to connect with the games Im playing currently.
For more onhow we test controllers, check out the fullGamesRadar+ Hardware Policy.
If you’re looking for good value, you could always shop for an older controller.
