Born to be a gamer? Grape Games PUTAO-G1 controller internal test experience

As a traditional way of operating games, the game controller has always been the first choice for many gamers. In this era of TV games, the game controller is an indispensable control device. Now, Grape Game Hall has also launched its own game controller PUTAO-G1.

The PUTAO-G1 Black Phantom I got this time is in the internal testing stage. Because it is an early version of the internal testing, the packaging of the controller is very simple, which fully highlights the controller and its theme "Born to be a Gamer".

After opening the package, the PUTAO-G1 Black Ghost is directly presented to the eyes. In addition, there is a USB cable and a USB receiver. PUTAO-G1 is available in black and gold. The iconic purple of Grape Games does not appear on the new product.

The gray and black PUTAO-G1 Black Ghost controller looks very similar to the Xbox One controller, and the buttons are in the same position. This appearance setting will undoubtedly make it easier for many players who are already accustomed to the Xbox controller button mode to use it.

From the weight point of view, this PUTAO-G1 does not have the weight of an Xbox controller, and it is relatively light in the hand. This setting may make some old players feel uncomfortable to a certain extent, but it may be a good choice for some players who are new to the controller.

From the feel of the buttons, compared to the soft and comfortable feel of the Xbox controller that has been modified over a long period of time, the feel of the PUTAO-G1 is still relatively stiff. However, adding backlight to the buttons can make it more convenient for players to operate in dark environments.

In comparison, the biggest difference lies in the L2 and R2 keys. The PUTAO-G1 controller does not use deep key values ​​like the Xbox controller, but instead uses the 0-1 key value announced by Google earlier, that is, the L2 and R2 keys must be pressed to have feedback.

It is easy to use. After connecting the USB receiver, short/long press the HOME button to turn on/off, and long press the A, B, X, Y+HOME button to switch modes. PUTAO-G1 adopts a built-in battery charging design. There is no need to replace the battery. It can be charged using the included USB cable. In addition, since it has a USB receiver, it should not be a problem to use it on a PC in theory.

Since it is a controller, the appearance is only one aspect, the real key is whether the controller is easy to use in the game. We used the games of Grape Game Hall to test PUTAO-G1 on the TV, and found that whether it is the fighting game "The King of Fighters" or the RPG "The Journey of Flower", this controller has a good adaptation to the game. However, there are still some slight delays, but these do not have a big impact on the game.

However, due to the L2 and R2 key value settings, for some racing games, such as "Beach Buggy" in the Grape Game Hall, the accelerator and brake cannot be controlled very synchronously, which reduces the fun of these racing games in a sense.

This controller can not only be used for TV games, but also supports multiple modes. Players can open the cover with the Grape Game Center logo, and the cover becomes a holder for the phone. Players can also connect to the phone through Bluetooth and other methods and control it through the controller. However, for some phones with the power button in the middle of the side, the position of the clip is not very good, and it is easy to accidentally touch the phone button.

From this, we can see that the PUTAO-G1 controller is a powerful tool for TV games but is not limited to TV games. It is also a mobile gaming device that can be easily carried. It has multiple functions, which further expands the product's usage scenarios.

The introduction of a controller in the game lobby may be novel to many players. But think about Valve, which is well-known in the gaming industry. Valve has also launched a dedicated controller for its Steam platform, with the purpose of adapting it well to the games on its platform. And soon after, it launched a game console using Steam OS.

As a gaming platform that focuses on large-screen TVs, although we cannot say that Grape Game Hall’s launch of the handle is in preparation for game consoles, it is intended to solve the current control and peripheral pain points of TV games, which obviously has a positive promoting significance for the industry.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.