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Victrix BFG Pro Reloaded review: a solid improvement, and the best premium PS5 pad right now
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Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded: one-minute review
The Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded is a new, upgraded version of the original Victrix Pro BFG, which was originally released back in 2023.
Compatible with PlayStation consoles, an Xbox version hit the market roughly a year later. Thankfully, the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded is immediately available as two versions for either console family, so you won’t be left out in the cold whether you’re Team Blue or Green.
Our original Victrix Pro BFG review (and that of the Xbox version) covers pretty much everything you need to know about the controller. This Reloaded model is a very similar beast outside of some welcome improvements and some slight aesthetic changes, so that’s what this review is primarily going to be focused on.
If you’re in the market for a cream-of-the-crop PS5 controller, then, and you don’t own the original Victrix Pro BFG, then the Reloaded version is definitely the one to go for.
Thanks to the addition of Hall effect sticks and triggers, as well as an improved Fightpad module, it’s easily one of the best PS5 controllers I’ve ever tested, and as premium gamepads go, I vastly prefer it to the likes of the DualSense Edge and Scuf Reflex Pro.
Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded: price and availability
- $209.99 / £179.99 (around AU$322)
- Available from September 28, 2025
- Slightly pricier than the original in the US
At $209.99 / £179.99, the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded is 30 bucks pricier than the launch price of the original Pro BFG in the US, but retains the same price point in the UK. The controller is available to pre-order now at Turtle Beach’s website, and is currently slated to ship on September 28, 2025.
As far as premium PS5 controllers go, the Reloaded’s price point is pretty ballpark. Similar luxury controllers like the DualSense Edge or Nacon Revolution 5 Pro come in at $199.99 / £199.99 / AU$399.95 and $199.99 / £199.99 (around AU$316), respectively.
Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded review: Specs
Price | $209.99 / £179.99 (around AU$322) |
Weight | 9.3oz / 265g |
Dimensions | 6.3 x 4.1 x 2.4in / 160 x 105 x 60mm |
Compatibility | PS5, PS4, PC (Xbox version sold separately) |
Connection type | Wireless (2.4GHz), Wired (USB-C) |
Battery life | Around 20 hours |
Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded review: design and features
- Solid build quality
- Some minor aesthetic differences compared to the original Pro BFG
- Includes several accessories, modules, and a carry case
Put the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded side by side with its older sibling, and you may need to squint to see the differences. Size and silhouette are the exact same, and this new pad is differentiated only by some slight aesthetic adjustments. Namely, the grips now have a greyish outline, while the thumbstick base swaps the original’s bold purple for a sleek grey. The ‘Victrix’ text on the right module also sees that color change, but that’s really it.
The similarities extend to the included parts and modules. The controller is still housed in that compact Victrix carry case. And inside that, you’ve got a swappable Fightpad module, two alternate d-pads (in addition to the excellent diamond-shaped one affixed to the pad by default), two swappable thumbsticks, and a pair of octagonal thumbstick gates. A 2.4GHz dongle and 30ft cable are also packed in, giving you two connectivity options.
Just like the first Pro BFG, the unique selling point here is those customizable modules. In brief, these can be taken out or slotted in using the included screwdriver.
There are plenty of use cases for such a feature, including choosing between symmetrical or asymmetrical stick layouts, opting for a southpaw layout for left-handed players, and, of course, using the included Fightpad module for play with the best fighting games.
The Fightpad module here is a definite improvement. The ‘Fightpad’ logo has been pushed to the bottom, with the six buttons now higher up. It’s a small change, but one that I found to be more comfortable and gave my thumbs a bit more room during gameplay.
Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded review: Performance
The Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded is, largely, aimed at competitively-minded players. All the hallmarks of such a pad are here: four remappable buttons on the rear, adjustable trigger stops, and a handful of swappable accessories as mentioned above. As with the original pad, these can all be customized on the fly, and you can even swap between profiles for different games.
Every multiplayer-focused controller should at the very least have Hall effect thumbsticks, and it was always a confusing omission to me with the original Pro BFG. Thankfully, they’re here now, along with Hall effect triggers, which should make for a much longer-lasting controller now that stick drift shouldn’t be a problem.
While the Pro BFG Reloaded is aimed at the competitive market, it’s still an impressively versatile controller that can be used casually. I tested a wide variety of titles across a broad range of genres on PS5 and PC, including Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, Zenless Zone Zero, Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Final Fantasy 14 Online, PUBG Battlegrounds, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Across all games, the BFG Pro Reloaded offered a comfortable and responsive gameplay experience.
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Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded review: Also consider
There are other premium controller options out there for PS5. Consider the following two options if the BFG Pro Reloaded isn’t quite what you’re after.
| Row 0 – Cell 0 | Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded | DualSense Edge | Nacon Revolution 5 Pro |
Price | $209.99 / £179.99 (around AU$322) | $199.99 / £199.99 / AU$399.95 | $199.99 / £199.99 (around AU$316) |
Weight | 9.3oz / 265g | 11.4oz / 322g | 10.9oz / 308g |
Dimensions | 6.3 x 4.1 x 2.4in / 160 x 105 x 60mm | 6.3 x 4.2 x 2.6in / 160 x 106 x 66mm | 7.5 x 7.4 x 3.5in / 190 x 189 x 89mm |
Compatibility | PS5, PS4, PC (Xbox version sold separately) | PS5, PC | PS5, PS4, PC |
Connection type | Wireless (2.4GHz), Wired (USB-C) | Wireless (PS5 native), Wired (USB-C) | Wireless (2.4GHz), Wired (USB-C) |
Battery life | Around 20 hours | 5-6 hours | Around 10 hours |
How I tested the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded
- Tested for a week
- Played a wide range of PS5 and PC games
- Compared directly to the original Pro BFG model
I tested the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded over the course of a week for this review. In that time, I endeavored to play a smorgasbord of excellent PS5 and PC games, particularly ones with online multiplayer environments.
As I was already familiar with the original Pro BFG, I felt right at home testing this new model. It’s a familiar yet fresh-feeling pad thanks to its welcome upgrades. And as an avid Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6 player, I had tons of fun playing with the included and improved Fightpad module.
First reviewed August 2025
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