After using the Strikepack for several months in FPS games like The Finals, Siege and Battlefield, I've noticed a significant improvement in my aiming consistency. The adjustable sensitivity curves and recoil control help compensate when I'm matched against highly skilled players. While some might consider this unfair, it's been the only way for me to stay competitive in skill-based matchmaking. What Works Well: - Noticeably improves shot accuracy in fast-paced firefights - Customizable profiles for different weapons/games - Solid build quality that holds up to intense gaming sessions - Helps balance the playing field against top-tier players Setup Frustrations: - Requires constant phone connection for adjustments (drains battery) - No automatic game detection - manual profile switching needed - Steep learning curve for optimal configuration Real-World Use: I primarily use it for recoil control in battle royals or strategy based shooters- what used to take 3-4 shots to stabilize now takes 1-2. The mods don't play the game for you, but they do help minimize the skill gap (that’s all, this is not a ZEN). After about 50 hours of use, I've settled on 2-3 reliable settings that work for most military shooters games. Ethical Note: While undeniably effective, this sits in a gray area. I only use it in public casual matches (not ranked) against other players. The advantage diminishes against truly elite players. Wishlist for Improvement: - Standalone operation without phone tethering - Game auto-detection for profile switching For casual players tired of getting steamrolled by hyper-competitive opponents, this can restore some enjoyment to online play. Just be prepared for some initial setup headaches and keep your phone charger handy. A Tip for first time users: Create basic profiles for each game type during setup to minimize in-game adjustments. Read more
I’ve always used custom controllers, elite controllers, etc that have either buttons or paddles. Since the release of the Xbox Series X (and before I got this to throw on the controller that came with my console), I’ve gone through a Scuf Instinct Pro, 2 Elite Series 2, and a Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma. For the most part, the thumbsticks in those controllers fail after only a handful of months of playing Destiny 2 and Call of Duty. Until I find a really good 4 paddle or button Xbox controller that makes use of hall effect sticks, I’ve decided it’s financially cheaper to use a strike pack on a stock controller. Controller breaks? $50. Strike Pack breaks? $50. So far I haven’t been disappointed. I honestly feel like the stock controllers are more resilient than the pro controllers. I received the Strike Pack Horizon 2 months ago and have put more hours on it than I’d care to share. I only use it in tournament mode and have no personal use of the mods since I’m not a scumbag. The paddles seem like they’ve been designed to be quite flexible, probably to extend the lifespan (as I’ve heard older models are quite brittle). As someone who’s used the Razer Wolverine controllers, I’ll tell you that the paddle layout on this thing isn’t all that bad. Sure it could be better, but I personally prefer it over the Scuf and Razer. The Elite Series 2 has the best feel in my opinion. I’m not one that takes issue to wired controllers. Don’t be that guy who’s controller dies mid battle. Two things that do annoy me a little bit is you have to unplug and replug the controller each time you take the Xbox out of rest mode and if your console is in rest mode, the strike pack will stay powered up and the lights on the back are quite bright (the first is a direct result of the strike pack being powered on while the Xbox is off). TL;DR: I can’t speak for the software of the Horizon, as I don’t use the app. As far as using it just for back paddles/buttons, it’s worth the investment as long as you don’t mind being wired. Read more
