QuickSwap layout switch
If you're used to Xbox A/B on PC, Switch games keep making you press cancel instead of confirm. Specter fixes this with hardware: lift the magnetic top cover, flip the switch, and the ABXY layout swaps between Xbox and Nintendo instantly, no app needed. It connects over USB-C, Bluetooth or a 2.4 GHz dongle.
Hall-effect sticks and two-stage triggers
The sticks are Hall-effect, rated for 5 million cycles. The triggers switch between long linear travel and a very short click: linear for the bow in Monster Hunter Wilds, short for Pokémon Pokopia or shooters. Turbo and macros on M1 / M2 save your thumb when farming materials in Pokopia.
Latency and the charging dock
Measured with Polling2: 1.0 ms wired and 1.0 ms with the 2.4 GHz dongle, with 1000 Hz wired polling. The optional Sbase dock holds the dongle and charges the controller when you set it down; rated battery life is 30 hours. It weighs about 270 g with the dongle.
Measured latency
Tool: Polling2
Specs
| Layout switch | QuickSwap hardware toggle, Xbox / Nintendo ABXY |
|---|---|
| Sticks | Hall-effect (rated 5M cycles) |
| Triggers | Two-stage mechanical |
| Back buttons | M1 / M2 with macros and turbo |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz wired |
| Connection | USB-C, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz dongle |
| Platforms | PC, NS2, iOS, Android |
| Weight / battery | About 270 g with dongle / rated 30 hours |
PonPonLin's verdict
Made for people who split time between PC and Switch and keep hitting the wrong confirm button.
FAQ
Do I need an app to swap layouts?
No. Lift the magnetic cover and flip the hardware switch.
Does it work on PS5?
No. Specter supports PC, NS2, iOS and Android.
Do macros need a PC?
No. Macros and turbo on M1 / M2 are set on the controller.
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