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General

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Series

Vader1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026The store menu lists "Vader 5 Pro for PC" next to "Vader 5S for XBOX"

Vader1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026The store menu lists Vader 5S for XBOX next to the Vader 5 Pro for PC.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

VADER5PRO6Spec databasefccid.io/2AORE-VADER5PRORead 30 September 2026Certification equipment model VADER5PRO, exact Vader 5 Pro hardware identity.

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GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"In stock, ready to ship!" on the Flydigi US store

Available1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026In stock, ready to ship on the Flydigi US store.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$59.999Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/flydigi-vader-5s-controllerRead 14 October 2026Review dated 2026-03-24 lists MSRP $59.99. The Flydigi US store sells it at the same price. US price excluding tax.10Retailer pagegadgethyper.com/blogs/news/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-xbox-controller-official-xbox-licensed-gadgethyperRead 14 October 2026Launch post dated 2026-02-06 says the Vader 5S is priced at $59.99. US price excluding tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXF11HQGRead 14 October 2026Color Black on the Amazon listing. The maker page names no color.

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

Gamepad1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026

Stick layout

Offset4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Community spec list, verified: "Joystick positioning: Asymmetric"

Offset5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Joystick positioning Asymmetric.

Face button labels

Xbox4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Community spec list, verified: "Button layout: Xbox"

Xbox5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Button layout Xbox.

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026Third-party controller for PC

No1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Third-party controller with an official Xbox license.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Windows, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Linux2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications table page 8: PC (Win 7 and above), Switch, Android 10 and above, iOS 14 and above. Linux comes from gamepadla4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Community spec list, verified: Windows, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS Yes. Xbox, PlayStation and macOS No7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, platform table. Firmware and revision differences are not assumed.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Platform Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC. FAQ says it is officially licensed by Xbox with full compatibility with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC.

Connection per platform

AFlydigi Vader 5 Pro

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	USB (wired)
Windows	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026PC: Dongle/Cable/BT. Android and iOS connect over Bluetooth (page 7). The Switch mode is a separate switch position, the manual does not name its radio, so no Switch row is stored7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, platform table and connection instructions.

BFlydigi Vader 5S

Platform	Connection
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)
Xbox One	USB (wired)
Windows	USB (wired)

Source1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Connection is Wired for Xbox and Wired for PC. FAQ says the Vader 5S only supports a wired connection.

Official licence

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Official XBOX License1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Feature list says Official XBOX License. Stored as published.

Input modes

XInput, Switch Pro2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth on PC pairs as "Xbox Wireless Controller". A Switch mode with its own button mapping table (page 6)7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, connection instructions.

XInput5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Tests ran in XInput mode over the cable. Windows names the device Controller (Xbox One For Windows).

Mode switching

Hardware switch2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Mode switch on the back: dongle, Bluetooth and NS positions7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, connection instructions.

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Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

Yes4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Community spec list, verified: "Switch Wake Up: Yes"

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Physical Xbox Button, one-press to wake up Xbox console.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: when the Xbox is asleep, briefly press the Xbox button to wake it.

Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

USB (wired)1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

5.02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026"Wireless RF: BT 5.0"7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, specification section.

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Wireless receiver

Included3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXDT6QC4Read 28 September 2026"Package includes: 1* VADER 5 Pro pc controller, 1* 2.4G wireless dongle, 1* USB-C cable, 1* user manual, 1* product card"

None1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the controller only supports a wired connection and has no wireless receiver in the box list.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact maker manual, English page 8, gives operating distance as less than 10 meters. Stored 10 is the published upper bound with a strict less-than qualifier, not a guaranteed achieved distance. Transport, environment and test conditions are not specified.

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: connect the Type-C end of the cable to the Type-C port on the top of the controller.

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXDT6QC4Read 28 September 2026Separate USB-C cable in the box and a USB-C port on the controller

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: separate cable with a Type-C end for the controller and a Type-A end for the Xbox or PC.

Cable length

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3m1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Box list: 1 x 3-meter cable.

Cable type

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Braided USB-C to USB-A2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3 gives USB Type-A to Type-C. Braided comes from the Windows Central review and the maker photo.

Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

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Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Hall effect1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

Hall effect1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: FORCEFLEX Hall Effect joysticks. A CGMagazine review calls the sticks TMR. The maker states Hall Effect, so Hall Effect is stored.

Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

FORCEFLEX1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"FORCEFLEX™ Hall Effect joysticks", Flydigi's own patented stick structure

FORCEFLEX1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FORCEFLEX is Flydigi's patented stick structure. A brand name does not name the component maker.

Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026FAQ: Space Station adjusts "Trigger & stick tuning: Adjust tension, trigger mode, and sensitivity". The manual names deadzone and sensitivity curves7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, Space Station configuration section.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Space Station Stick Adjustment sets the center dead zone and sensitivity curves.

Adjustable response curve

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 20267Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, Space Station configuration section.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Space Station Stick Adjustment sets the sensitivity curves.

Adjustable stick tension

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026Tension ring, "40gf to 100gf adjustment range". The Chinese manual calls it stepless, so no level count is stored

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tension rings with a 40 gf to 100 gf adjustment range.

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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Yes3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXF11HQGRead 14 October 2026The listing's mapping note gives the example of mapping L3 or R3 to the C button, so the stick clicks exist as inputs. The maker names no stick-click spec.

Swappable stick tops

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Yes6Reviewhlplanet.com/flydigi-vader-5s-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the thumbsticks can be easily removed and replaced. CGMagazine also says the sticks can be removed with a little force. The maker does not state a stick-top option.

Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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On the device2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 6: hold View, Menu and D-pad up for 3 seconds, rotate the stick fully and press the triggers twice. The controller also auto-calibrates at start-up.

Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

Hall effect1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

Hall effect1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: FORCESWITCH dual mode triggers with Hall Effect analog and micro switch modes. The Hall Effect analog mode is stored as the sensor.

Trigger resolution

8bits1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026Published as "256-Level Hall-Effect Triggers". 256 levels is exactly 8 bits

8bits1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Published as 256-level Hall Effect triggers. 256 levels is exactly 8 bits.

Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026FORCESWITCH physical switch between "clicky micro-switch" mode and full-range Hall analog mode. Flydigi says it is not a trigger lock

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026A physical switch changes between a clicky micro-switch mode and full-range Hall analog mode. Flydigi says this is not just a trigger lock. Windows Central and CGMagazine call the micro-switch mode trigger locks or stops, so trigger_stops is left out.

Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Micro switch1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

Micro switch1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Mechanical Micro Switch ABXY. FAQ says all ABXY buttons use mechanical micro-switches. The C and Z buttons are not covered. HLPlanet says they are membrane.

Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

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D-pad switches

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Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

41Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"Extra Buttons : 8 (back buttons*4, extra bumpers*2, Flydigi exclusive C+Z face buttons)"

21Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Extra Buttons 6 (back buttons x2, extra bumpers x2, Flydigi exclusive C+Z face buttons).2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 rear diagram labels M1 and M2 on the back and LM and RM at the top rear. C and Z are on the front.

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

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Paddles8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-xbox-controller-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review text: the paddles on the back retain good positioning. The reverse has two extra buttons. Gamepadla also lists Paddles 2.

Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

Yes5Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Flydigi-Vader-5-Pro-controller-launches-with-an-improved-D-pad-removable-back-paddles-and-a-redesigned-charging-dock.1159369.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Hardware section identifies the M3/M4 rear paddles as detachable.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

21Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

21Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs list two extra bumpers. The manual names them LM and RM.

Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

81Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026Maker technical inventory explicitly counts eight extra remappable controls: four rear buttons, two extra bumpers and C/Z front buttons. The exact official manual page 9 independently lists M1-M4, LM/RM and C/Z as the extra buttons supported by Record Macro / Set Key Mapping. A later maker page heading says six extra buttons and conflicts with the complete inventory and manual. Eight is retained.

61Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Extra Buttons 6. FAQ says 6 extra buttons can be remapped. The manual names M1, M2, LM, RM, C and Z.

On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026Feature bullets explicitly offer on-the-fly customization via the FN button or Space Station, including quick mapping and profile switching.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Turbo button combos: "Record Macro / Set Key Mapping" for the extra buttons M1 to M4, LM/RM and C/Z

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Feature list: on-the-fly customization via the FN button and Space Station. Tech specs list quick remapping as a shortcut function.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: hold the FN button plus C, Z, M1, M2, LM or RM for 1.5 seconds, then press the button to map. Only single-button mapping is covered by the maker.

Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

41Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"8 Remappable Buttons + 4 Profiles"

41Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Feature list says 6 Remappable Buttons + 4 Profiles. FAQ asks what the 4 custom profiles are for. The manual names the first slot Default Profile and the others Profile 2 to 4. The maker count of 4 is stored.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: FN plus A is Default Profile, B is Profile 2, X is Profile 3 and Y is Profile 4.

Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

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Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs list quick profile switching. The manual gives the FN button plus ABXY.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: hold the FN button plus A, B, X or Y for 1 second to switch the onboard profile.

Turbo

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026"Enable/Disable button rapid fire". Off by default, enabled in Flydigi Space Station9Reviewpocketgamer.com/hardware-reviews/flydigi-vader-5-pro-controllerRead 30 September 2026December 19, 2025 review identifies Turbo mode among the app customizations, but its early mobile-app pairing was unsuccessful. Maker manual reference also describes rapid-fire control.

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Macros

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 20267Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, Space Station configuration section.

No3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXF11HQGRead 14 October 2026Listing note: due to Xbox limitations the customizable buttons only support single-key mapping, and macro mapping such as A+B to one button is not supported. The maker FAQ on its own page mentions assigning macros in Space Station, which conflicts. The Amazon note is stored because it is specific to this model.

Share or capture button

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 appearance diagram labels a Share Button.

Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"Vibration : 4-motor triggers & grips vibration". The split between grips and triggers is not published, so motor counts are left out

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: 4-motor triggers and grips vibration. The split between grip and trigger motors is not published for this model, so motor counts are left out.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

28Retailer pagevoptronics.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 30 September 2026Hardware description: four motors total, two in the grips and two in the triggers. Maker independently confirms four-motor trigger/grip vibration.

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Trigger rumble motors

28Retailer pagevoptronics.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 30 September 2026Hardware description: four motors total, two in the grips and two in the triggers. Maker independently confirms four-motor trigger/grip vibration.

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Adjustable rumble

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026Shortcut functions include "quick vibration adjust"

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FAQ: vibration intensity has 11 levels (0 to 10), adjusted on the fly or in Space Station. The manual states 6 levels total for each shortcut. Only the adjustable fact is stored.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: FN plus right stick up or down sets grip vibration and FN plus left stick sets trigger vibration, 6 levels total each.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"Gyro: 6-Axis Gyro"

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Gyroscope function No. CGMagazine also says the Vader 5S omits gyro.

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

61Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

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Gyro as mouse

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Space Station "Gyro Mapping: Map Gyro to joystick or mouse movements"7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, Space Station configuration section.

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Touchpad

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Touchpads

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Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Community spec list, verified: "NFC support: No"

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: NFC support No.

IR camera

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Built-in display

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Community spec list, verified: "Display: No"

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Display No.

Light bar

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2 and page 4 call the lighting a light bar. Page 2: Space Station sets light bar effects, colors and brightness.8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-xbox-controller-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review text: the RGB light bar across the bottom of the controller.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: RGB light strip with customizable lighting.

Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

AFlydigi Vader 5 Pro

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	3.04	2.18	4.03	0.44	1,000	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	2.38	1.49	3.77	0.5	1,000	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	3.98	2.76	5.56	0.59	1,000	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	3.22	1.97	4.87	0.58	1,000	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	19.75	8.8	29.3	5.3	114.56	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	21.13	9.55	28.63	4.26	114.56	Windows

Source4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026The three PRIMARY Prometheus 82 setups by John Punch on 2026-04-12: Windows 11 build 26200, XInput, firmware 7.1.4.6. Cable and dongle at a median 1000 Hz, Bluetooth at a median 114.56 Hz. Stick latency at 99% deflection. Other rows on the page: vCuda 2026-04-27 (firmware 7.1.5.0) dongle 3.97/2.91 ms and cable 3.02/2.07 ms button/stick. Switch-mode tests on the PC: cable 10.85/10.42 ms at 124.84 Hz, Bluetooth 25.2/27.21 ms at 61.85 Hz

BFlydigi Vader 5S

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	3.37	1.88	5.01	0.77	500.25	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	4.24	2.48	6.46	1.01	500.25	Windows

Source5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Gamepadla PRIMARY setup by John Punch on 2026-02-12 with Prometheus 82 v5.2.4.3. Windows 11 build 26200, cable, XInput, firmware 1.0.5.3. Button test 8079 and stick test 8078 at a median polling rate of 500.25 Hz. Stick latency is measured at 99 percent deflection. The same page lists tests at about 250 Hz (for example John Punch tests 8080 and 8081 with 4.52 ms button and 5.61 ms stick) and monoru tests on firmware 1.0.5.4 (3.33 ms button and 3.85 ms stick at 498.75 Hz). Only the PRIMARY setup is stored.

Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

3.04ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

3.37ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

3.98ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

19.75ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

2.38ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

4.24ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

3.22ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

21.13ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

AFlydigi Vader 5 Pro

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	0.2%	1,024	3.4%
Right	0%	0.2%	1,024	3.9%

Source4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Stick Tracer by John Punch on 2026-04-12, dongle, XInput, firmware 7.1.4.6, all adjustments off. Inner deadzone "none" on both sticks. Outer deadzone 0.4 mm per stick (published in mm, so not stored as a percent). Resolution "10.0 bit 1,024 steps". A cable test the same day showed 11.0 bit, 2,048 steps, circle error 0.1% and center error 4.3%/3.6%

BFlydigi Vader 5S

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	0%	5,000	1.9%
Right	0%	0%	5,000	2.1%

Source5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Stick Tracer by John Punch on 2026-02-12 12:13, Windows 10.0.26200, cable, XInput, firmware 1.0.5.3, single unit, polling 503.373 Hz. Circle error 0.0 percent on both sticks, no inner dead zone, outer dead zone below 0.4 mm (not stored as a percent), centre error 1.9 percent left and 2.1 percent right, resolution 12.3 bit with 5,000 steps. A second test the same morning measured 2,857 and 2,500 steps with centre errors 2.5 and 2.2 percent. Settings such as auto-calibration are not stated.

Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

0.2%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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263.7g(9.3 oz)6Reviewhlplanet.com/flydigi-vader-5s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table gives 263.7 g and says the Vader 5 Pro weighs 286.8 g. The scale and the test conditions are not stated. The maker publishes no weight.

Audio

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3.5 mm jack

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Community spec list, verified: "Audio port: No"

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Audio Jack 3.5mm.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 labels a 3.5mm Audio Jack. Page 4 says the quick volume shortcuts only adjust headphone volume and need headphones connected.

Jack works over

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USB (wired)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026The controller only has a wired connection, so the jack works over USB wired.

Speaker

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Microphone

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 labels a Mute Button and a Mute Indicator Light. Page 4: short press mutes or unmutes the microphone, steady red light means muted.

Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 20267Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, battery specification.

None1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Battery No. FAQ says there is no battery in the controller.

Batteries

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Batteries included

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Battery capacity

1,000mAh2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026"Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1000mAh"7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, battery specification.

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Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

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Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

USB-C1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"USB-C or wireless charging dock (purchase separately)"2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact maker manual gives a generic charging time of 2 hours and charging input 5 V, 660 mA. It does not state an empty-battery start or test method. The manuals.plus mirror instead states 3 hours and different operating-current values. No cause is known and neither duration is stored as a 0-to-100 or measured charge time.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

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Charging dock

Sold separately1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

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Dock

Flydigi Charging Dock Pro 21Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"Pair with Flydigi Charging Dock Pro 2 ... *Sold separately." Amazon sells it as "Wireless Charger Dock 2 Pro"

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Play while charging

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Battery indicator

LED2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026LED indicator table: charging level colours and "Low Battery: Slow breathing (Red)"7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, LED specification.

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Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

TPE textured anti-slip grips1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"TPE textured anti-slip grips"

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Software

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Companion app

Flydigi Space Station1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

Flydigi Space Station For Xbox1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Flydigi Space Station For Xbox.

App platforms

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Windows2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: download Flydigi Space Station For Xbox from the Microsoft Store. Reviewers used it on Windows. Availability on Xbox consoles is not stated, so only Windows is stored.11Retailer pageapps.microsoft.com/detail/9nb9dqg1bn6pRead 14 October 2026Microsoft Store listing for Flydigi Space Station For Xbox (Official). The page title reads Free download and install on Windows. The page body needs JavaScript and did not load, so only the title was read. No Xbox console listing was found.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026FAQ: Space Station handles "Firmware updates"

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Space Station handles firmware updates.

Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width153.9Height101.6Depth65mm(6.1 × 4 × 2.6 in)3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXDT6QC4Read 28 September 2026Listed as "6.06 x 4 x 2.56 inches" (W x H x D). Converted to mm and rounded to 0.1 mm. The maker publishes no dimensions

Width154Height102Depth65mm(6.1 × 4 × 2.6 in)4Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-gaming-controller-for-xbox-windows-blackRead 14 October 2026Specifications list Product Width 154 mm, Product Height 65 mm and Product Depth 102 mm. The axes are reordered to the front-face convention: width 154, height 102 (top to bottom of the front face) and depth 65 (thickness). The same lengths as the Vader 5 Pro. The maker publishes no dimensions. The listed 0.5 kg weight and the Amazon 450 g weight look like packed weights and are not stored.

Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

2AORE-VADER5PRO6Spec databasefccid.io/2AORE-VADER5PRORead 30 September 2026Applicant certification record identifies Flydigi Vader 5 Pro Gaming Controller, model VADER5PRO, grant/application date 2025-12-17. This is not the release date.

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Other certifications

FCC Part 152Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 13: "This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules". The RED and RoHS entries come from the EU declaration of conformity, see its source. No FCC ID is printed6Spec databasefccid.io/2AORE-VADER5PRORead 30 September 2026FCC Part 15 radio certification record. RED and RoHS claims from an unavailable declaration are removed pending readable document evidence.

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863, EN 55032:2015/A1:2020, EN 55035:2017/A11:202012Maker spec sheet (PDF)shops.flydigi.com/pages/declaration-of-conformity-euRead 14 October 2026EU declaration of conformity for model Vader 5 S, PDF vader5s_2912_260520184758_001.pdf on the maker store. It lists RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863 and the standards EN 55032:2015/A1:2020 and EN 55035:2017/A11:2020. The declaration labels its directive as RED 2014/30/EU, which is the EMC directive number. The controller has no radio, so no radio certification is stored.

In the box

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In the box

VADER 5 Pro pc controller, 2.4G wireless dongle, USB-C cable, user manual, product card3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXDT6QC4Read 28 September 2026Amazon listing text, sold by the Flydigi brand store

Vader 5S XBOX controller, 3-meter cable, Flydigi brand card, Vader 5S manual, XBOX Game Pass Ultimate (one-month trial, worth $29.99)1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Box list as published. The one-month Game Pass Ultimate trial is stated by the maker. Windows Central and Digital Citizen say three months, which the maker does not state.

Cables included

AFlydigi Vader 5 Pro

Type	Count
USB-C cable	1

Source3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXDT6QC4Read 28 September 2026

BFlydigi Vader 5S

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A cable	3	1

Source1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Box list: 1 x 3-meter cable. The manual connects a Type-A end to the Xbox or PC and the Type-C end to the controller.

Carrying case

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026Tech specs: "Warranty : 1-year warranty". Amazon also lists "One Year"

1year1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs list a 1-year warranty. The US store warranty page says 1 year from receipt with a valid sales receipt. Market is the US store.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

shops.flydigi.com/products/vader5pro1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

shops.flydigi.com/products/vader5s1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Multilingual manual dated 2025-12-04 (PDF metadata). English pages 3 to 13. Linked from https://shops.flydigi.com/pages/flydigi-user-manual10Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/pages/flydigi-user-manualRead 30 September 2026Official manual index has a Vader 5 Pro entry linked to the stored maker PDF. The PDF itself was unavailable in this reader.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Multilingual 76-page PDF dated 2026-02-27 in its metadata. English pages 2 to 6. The text is outlined, so it was read by OCR and checked on the page images.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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