Thunderobot Launches Hunter Blade G50 8K With Dual 8K Wireless Technology

Thunderobot is pushing gaming controller response rates into territory usually associated with high-end gaming mice and keyboards. The company has launched the Hunter Blade G50 8K, a new gamepad featuring a native 8,000Hz polling rate and 8,000Hz response rate, with the company claiming up to 8,000 command transmissions per second and latency as low as 0.001 seconds.

The Hunter Blade G50 8K uses Thunderobot's self-developed true dual 8K transmission technology for its 2.4GHz wireless connection. According to the company, wireless end-to-end latency is approximately 0.7ms, while wired operation can reach around 0.2ms. Thunderobot says this is roughly a 20-fold improvement in wireless latency and a 10-fold improvement in wired latency compared with its previous-generation controller.

The controller is built around Thunderobot's TRP Joystick 2.0 system, which uses ControlSilver's fourth-generation JS13Pro+ joystick. The sticks support an 8,000Hz polling rate and five resolution levels between 8-bit and 12-bit. Players can also adjust the outer ring shape and dead zone, allowing them to change the steering and aiming response according to the game.

Users can switch between Hall effect triggers and micro-switches depending on the game. The longer-travel Hall effect triggers are designed for situations requiring precise analog input, including racing and sports games. The micro-switch option provides faster actuation for shooters and Nintendo Switch games.

The Hunter Blade G50 8K also supports three connection modes: wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless. It can be used with PC, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, and TVs, giving it a wider range of compatibility than a controller designed around a single platform.

Motion controls are built in as well, with native six-axis support. The controller supports one-button activation for Switch 1 and Switch 2, while PC users can activate joystick mapping through the dedicated fire button. This can be useful for games where analog-stick input and motion controls need to be combined.

Thunderobot is also giving users extensive software controls through its Mix Driver PC software. The system provides 10 core functions and hundreds of adjustment options, with customized profiles saved to the controller's onboard memory. Once stored, the settings remain active without requiring the software to continue running.

The controller uses Kailh mechanical microswitches for its buttons, with Thunderobot claiming a lifespan five times longer than standard Xbox controller buttons. A dedicated fire button can be used for gyroscope mapping of the analog sticks, D-pad, and other controls. There is also a dedicated mouse button that switches analog-stick mouse control with a single press, allowing the controller to work with genres such as strategy and card games.

The standard package includes a wraparound wireless LED charging dock. In addition to charging the controller, the dock houses the 8K receiver and provides a wake-up function. Thunderobot says the design can extend the wireless signal range and reduce interference around the desktop. Placing the controller back on the dock starts charging, while picking it up allows it to be used immediately.

The Thunderobot Hunter Blade G50 8K is aimed at players who want faster input response without giving up the flexibility of a traditional gamepad. Its 8,000Hz polling system, configurable joysticks, switchable triggers, and three connection modes make it particularly interesting for competitive PC gaming, while the Switch support and motion controls broaden its use beyond PC titles.