Not all gamers can afford to splash the cash on high end peripherals and thankfully there are plenty of budget models on the market to choose from. In this review we take a look at EasySMX's offering in the form of a £19 wireless controller and the £20 Cool 2000 headset. EasySMX is a Chinese company based in Shenzhen that have been around since 2012 and have focused on creating affordable peripherals since 2014. The big question needs answered though — are they any good?
Easy SMX Game controller:
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Specifications:
- Operating Range: 10m, 32.8 ft
- Operating Time: 20 hours
- Compatibility: Android 4.0 / Windows XP, Vista, Windows 8 / PS3
- Length: 77 mm
- Width: 135 mm
- Height: 175 mm
- Box Content 1 x ESM-9013 Gamepad, 1 x Nano Receiver, 1 x User Manual
Pros:
- Affordable
- Plug and Play
- Well built and attractive
- Strong Haptic feedback
Cons:
- Only up to 20hrs of battery life
- Different feel to an official controller
Cool 2000 Gaming headset:
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Specifications:
- Model: COOL 2000
- Length Of Cable: 2 m,
- Connectivity: 3.5 mm audio cable + USB
- Compatibility: PC, PS4, New Xbox One, Mobile phone, Nintendo Switch
- Length: 229 mm,Width: 201 mm, Height: 103 mm
- Weight: 328 g
- Box Content: 1 x COOL 2000 Gaming Headset, 1 x Y Splitter Cable, 1 x User Manual
Pros:
- Affordable
- Bright lighting with different effects
- Compatible with many devices
- Controls on the headset
- 2 Metre braided cable
- Microphone and sound quality not bad for this pricepoint
Cons:
- Quite large
- Mic crackles occasionally
- Very plastic
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Buy the EasySMX wireless game controller on Amazon (£18.99) HERE
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Kitguru says: These budget peripherals aren't perfect but because they are so affordable and provide good value for money we think they are worth considering.