The best controller I’ve ever used – Flydigi Apex 4

The best controller I’ve ever used – Flydigi Apex 4

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David plays a lot of competitive games and recently has used a LOT of controllers (LTT video coming soon), but the Apex 4 from Flydigi has all the features you could want and more. With adjustable tension hall effect joysticks, adaptive triggers, and even a screen with Mario twerking, David’s here to show off what is easily one of the best controllers he’s ever used.

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Unboxing
1:23 Design and button/hand feel impressions
4:50 Adjustable tension joysticks
6:07 Sponsor – boot.dev
6:43 Sofware customization and the built-in screen
12:56 Testing the joysticks and playing Psychonauts 2
14:51 Playing Apex Legends and latency testing
16:53 Overall thoughts, pricing, and other Flydigi options
18:55 Outro

50 Comments

  1. @adamcforsythe on July 31, 2025 at 8:22 pm

    How do you actually get one of these in Canada?

  2. @Wanted1Sama on July 31, 2025 at 8:23 pm

    Pls make a video for the best controllers for fighting games!(street fighter 6 – tekken 8)

  3. @Lolindir_Fox on July 31, 2025 at 8:23 pm

    are these Xinput only or does it also have Dinput? I have some games that requires D-input with how I have my grip buttons be separate keyboard inputs so they have different functions rather than the standard x input functions

  4. @CheeseDoodle on July 31, 2025 at 8:23 pm

    Big oversight on the screen. You can change a TON of things on the screen like macros, extra keys, switch between operating systems (Switch/Win/Android etc) RGB and more. It’s not just aesthetic.
    This controller usually goes for $100 Inc tax from China.

  5. @KunjaBihariKrishna on July 31, 2025 at 8:25 pm

    I wanted to get this a while back but I could only get it by pre-order and didn’t feel like waiting so I went with Gulikit kk3, which is also nice. Some LEDs just died on my gulikit and I noticed the apex 4 is actually in stock now, so I’ll be getting it soon. I love mechanical buttons, unfortunately razer wolverine also fell apart in less than a year. I’m just buying new brands until I find something that doesn’t break

  6. @PetterNorthpole on July 31, 2025 at 8:27 pm

    No TMR for that price?

  7. @brendanwang8565 on July 31, 2025 at 8:27 pm

    never expected that Apex 4 has higher latency than cheaper Dire Wolf 3.

  8. @vecclips9976 on July 31, 2025 at 8:28 pm

    I’ve been playing a lot of Tekken and trying to find the best d-pad.

    Any thoughts or recs?

  9. @OldManRising on July 31, 2025 at 8:34 pm

    What controller can I use with PC ( 1000 polling rate ) that has back button but will allow via software ( not every single game or service ) one to swap the joysticks ( look left, move right ) and triggers ( left fire, right secondary aim )…I am left handed left eye dominate and its a CHORE to get my PS5 controller to work right on PC..every launcher and every game has levels of hell to simply get southpaw mode? On PS5 I could just force everything in system menu reversed…please help

  10. @StevenMay-us9tr on July 31, 2025 at 8:35 pm

    Why are there no awesome controllers like this with the Playstation shape?

  11. @stazkervinbalusdan0518 on July 31, 2025 at 8:37 pm

    only downside on this controller is that RB & LB buttons are easily broken

  12. @ChronickStoner on July 31, 2025 at 8:37 pm

    I had no issues finding there website and the software… (US)

  13. @Edvardas96 on July 31, 2025 at 8:38 pm

    Nothing about stick latency?

  14. @SN-yn6it on July 31, 2025 at 8:38 pm

    You can actually upload any GIF from the internet at 11:57

    It just has to be within 35 frames. I added a GIF from cowboy bebop to my Apex 4 It’s pretty cool.

  15. @kyroplx9641 on July 31, 2025 at 8:38 pm

    Is it better than the scuff envision pro?

  16. @Abdo-s9p3g on July 31, 2025 at 8:41 pm

    13:03
    good ???? 10% is good ??????

  17. @NameViolatorr on July 31, 2025 at 8:42 pm

    I purchased today on Temu for $91 and charging base for $23.

  18. @shadowstorm2661 on July 31, 2025 at 8:43 pm

    Any chance there’ll be a review for the flydigi apex 5?

  19. @GrayConn1 on July 31, 2025 at 8:44 pm

    On Amazon where I bought it, a large amount of the reviews complained about reliability issues. Specifically with the joystick. I personally have had the left joystick pop out of place making it near unusable. But being the Neanderthal I am, I just hit it really hard and that seemed to snap it back into place. Overall maybe not worth the premium price tag until Flydigi confirm they fixed the issue.

  20. @nomp6903 on July 31, 2025 at 8:45 pm

    Got the controller and all its accessories for jus 94 dollars

  21. @Przemo-c on July 31, 2025 at 8:46 pm

    Screen is not for aesthetics. It’s handy if you’re using various hardware as in Switch, PC , Android etc.

  22. @mvll422 on July 31, 2025 at 8:47 pm

    Xbox controller that doesn’t work on xbox trash

  23. @kyosukeshidou1370 on July 31, 2025 at 8:52 pm

    Those screen is more than just aesthetic .. you can press and hold the Return and Home Button together , the joystick setting will come out on the screen

  24. @FuzzyImages on July 31, 2025 at 8:52 pm

    Honestly see how few actually make software for linux I kinda like the fact they even have an app as an option.

  25. @abogans9366 on July 31, 2025 at 8:53 pm

    i just bought it for 80 dollars! can’t wait to play exp33 with it

  26. @chrisherrick6597 on July 31, 2025 at 8:56 pm

    Can you use them with xbox

  27. @d.ink3d on July 31, 2025 at 8:56 pm

    Hard to switch from my elite 2 cause the backbuttons are perfect, i use all 4 and when i see where they are placed on other controllers like the apex 4, i know it wont be as comfortable.

  28. @jaygray8796 on July 31, 2025 at 8:56 pm

    shoulda done a second take..awful vid

  29. @Holret on July 31, 2025 at 8:57 pm

    Almost bought it, thinking it was going to work on Xbox. seriously, a pro gamer isnt going to be using a near 200$ controller on PC. Key+Mouse is the way to go.

  30. @ammpower9235 on July 31, 2025 at 8:57 pm

    im buy one of that becose of your say its best.

  31. @nihilistblues on July 31, 2025 at 8:57 pm

    we need a flydigi apex 5 review!

  32. @popunkid on July 31, 2025 at 9:00 pm

    Just picked one up and HOLY CRAP. It’s amazing.

  33. @penname8380 on July 31, 2025 at 9:00 pm

    Wait, I need to use my phone and not my PC for this controller?

  34. @kristinturner3676 on July 31, 2025 at 9:04 pm

    Trying to find the software to download but I can’t find it, can someone help me?

  35. @Wintyer on July 31, 2025 at 9:05 pm

    I love how ever controll this guy touchs is the best controller he ever used and 2 in the same month possibly someone needs to review the title choices unless these are just review ads and not actualy a product review

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  37. @Wanted1Sama on July 31, 2025 at 9:07 pm

    review beitong Kunpeng 40 pls

  38. @thomaslandry1215 on July 31, 2025 at 9:07 pm

    For me personally, this is one of the best controllers I have used. I love it

  39. @VillainBehindGlasses on July 31, 2025 at 9:08 pm

    i bought the flydigi apex 4 today at a retro game day and for the price (25 in euro) i dont think i coulda gone wrong

  40. @olli4608 on July 31, 2025 at 9:09 pm

    Which is better for sim racing? Automobilista 2, Apex 4, or Vader 4?

  41. @TheBongler on July 31, 2025 at 9:10 pm

    They did update their website 🙌

  42. @Ziegeri on July 31, 2025 at 9:11 pm

    Damn this controller reminds me of those madcatz ps1 controllers that were horrible.

  43. @HauntedToeTag on July 31, 2025 at 9:12 pm

    And……….There gone. lol

  44. @Skorelions on July 31, 2025 at 9:12 pm

    You didn’t talk about the grip texture or show a better image of where your hands fall on the back buttons or talk about the response time enough. Disappointing video. 👎🏼

  45. @jmart1280 on July 31, 2025 at 9:12 pm

    Is there a controller that is backwards compatible for PS4?

  46. @freedomdst on July 31, 2025 at 9:13 pm

    vader 4 pro is way better in a lot of ways. Top part is for phone folder

  47. @VetBodGaming on July 31, 2025 at 9:15 pm

    I wish more people did the PS stick layout. I prefer it.

  48. @PazinPortugal on July 31, 2025 at 9:16 pm

    junk, broke in a week

  49. @OzzyFan80 on July 31, 2025 at 9:19 pm

    I am having a hell of a time deciding on a controller. I wanted a Scuff but they seem to be good but extremely expensive. Seems like the Scuff name is marketed well by Corsair. The Apex is too heavy as I game a lot . The Vader sounds good.

  50. @Radude-db2kg on July 31, 2025 at 9:19 pm

    on Ali they are cheaper

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