Victrix Gambit Dual Core Tournament Controller for Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC User Guide

Product Overview & Manual

Model No.: 049-006

Victrix Gambit Dual Core Tournament Controller for Xbox Series X/S

Victrix Gambit has the fastest thumbsticks, triggers and buttons on Xbox1. With Gambit’s Dual CoreTM technology, we dedicate one core to ultra-fast input processing and the other for crystal-clear audio.  That means less latency and up to 8 times faster input response than competing controllers2. Other features, like our patented Clutch Triggers™ with a Hair Trigger mode give you the ability to quickly fire off your shots before your competition. With our 14 swappable components, you’ll get the Match Silencer™ Silicone Faceplate for smooth and quiet thumbstick movements and button presses. We’ve also worked with the team at Dolby to build Dolby Atmos capabilities right into the controller. Plug in your favorite headset, or the new Victrix Gambit Headset, and automatically get a lifetime subscription to this amazing surround sound experience so you can hear your enemies before you see them.   

 

Is it approved for esports tournaments and gaming? 

The Victrix Gambit Dual Core Tournament Controller is officially licensed by Xbox for use on Xbox consoles and PC, and it is tournament legal because it is a wired controller. 

 

What does Dual Core mean? 

This controller comes with a dual-core processor, which means faster reaction times. While one processor focuses on sound, the other focuses purely on your inputs so you can make your game-winning moves with the lowest possible lag. That means less latency and up to 8x faster responses vs. other leading esports controllers.2  

 

What is input latency? 

Input latency, or lag, refers to the time between when a thumbstick, trigger, or button is pressed to when the console processes the move. In gaming, the total latency is made up of controller, console, and video game processing times. When a win or loss comes down to who has the lowest latency, the controller is the only part of the equation that can be changed. Because of this, our engineering team used their knowledge and expertise to speed up the processing time of the Gambit controller, so you get a competitive advantage.  

 

How noticeable is the speed difference between the Gambit controller and other Xbox controllers?​  

When gaming competitively, the difference between winning a round or losing a round can come down to a few microseconds. The speed of the Victrix Gambit Dual Core Tournament Controller gives you the best opportunity of winning those 50/50 battles where every frame counts.  

 

What is digital latency vs. analog latency? 

Digital latency refers to the amount of lag for digital inputs on the controller, while analog latency refers to the lag with analog inputs. Digital inputs are all your core buttons on the controller such as A/B/X/Y, bumpers, thumbstick clicks, and D-pad buttons.  The analog inputs are the triggers and thumbsticks movements. 

 

Is it faster for both digital and analog inputs?​  

Yes, the Gambit controller is the World’s Fastest Xbox Controller for both digital and analog inputs. Thanks to the Gambit Dual Core Technology™, the processing time of these inputs is minimized.  

 

Why does analog latency matter in gaming? 

Our team of designers and engineers are gamers and know the importance of when it comes to the speed for your triggers and thumbsticks, as well as your standard buttons. Most controller manufacturers tend to focus on enhancing the technology for button presses, but we wanted to also focus on the processing of the analog inputs from the triggers and thumbsticks. With up to 8x faster response inputs for your thumbsticks and triggers, your moves are registered much faster than competing controllers, giving you the edge2. 

 

Does the speed difference also apply when gaming on PC?​  

Yes, the speed advantages of the Gambit Dual Core Tournament Controller apply to gaming on both Xbox consoles and Windows 10 PCs.   

 

What is Dolby Atmos?  

Dolby Atmos places the sounds of the game all around you with three-dimensional precision so you can react faster and more accurately.  

 

How does Dolby Atmos work with the Victrix Gambit Dual Core Tournament Controller? 

To set up Dolby Atmos with your controller, simply go to the Microsoft Store > Download the free Dolby Access app > Connect your Victrix Gambit Controller and plug in a headset.  

Once both are connected, Dolby Access will detect your Victrix Gambit Controller and activate Dolby Atmos for your headphones. 

 

What is the “function” button on the Victrix Gambit Controller? 

The “function” button is a unique feature of the Victrix Gambit Controller and is located above the 3.5mm audio jack. When pressed, it acts as a command key that allows you to do a variety of activities like adjust audio, program the back paddles, and switch between audio modes. 

 

What does the “function” button do? 

When pressing the function button, you can adjust your audio and game/chat balance, program new commands to the back paddles, or switch between audio modes. 

 

What do the different color lights in the “function” button mean? 

Amber = Mic is muted 

Blinking Purple = Back Paddle Programming 

Yellow = Left Clutch Button  

Turquoise = Right Clutch Button  

Green = Left + Right Clutch button 

 

How do I adjust the audio directly on the controller? 

To adjust the game’s volume using the controller, hold down the “function” button and press Up/Down on the D-pad. 

 

How do I adjust the game/chat balance using the Victrix Gambit Controller? 

To adjust the game/chat balance, hold down the “function” button and press Left/Right on the D-pad. 

 

How do I switch to a different audio profile on the controller? 

You can cycle through your different audio profiles by holding down the “function” button and pressing LB/RB. The LED on the “function” button will cycle between Red, Green, or Blue to indicate the profile.  

 

How do I use the controller to mute my headset’s microphone? 

To mute your microphone, press the “function” button twice; the LED will illuminate amber. 

 

How do you program the back paddles using the “function” button? 

To program the back paddles, hold the “function” button and press the button you’d like to map a control to. Once the LED is flashing, press any button on the controller to map that button’s function to the back. The LED will blink quickly 3 times, indicating successful programming. 

 

Is there a way to clear the mapped function on the back paddles? 

To clear a mapped function, simply hold down the “function” button and double press any back button.  

 

How many trigger stops are on the Victrix Gambit Dual Core Tournament Controller? 

This controller features 5 trigger stop settings. 

 

How do I adjust the trigger stops on the controller? 

To adjust the trigger stops, press and hold the purple clutch button on the back of the controller (above the paddles). Then, press the trigger down to the desired position and set it by releasing the clutch button. Repeat for the other trigger. 

 

How do you swap out the back paddles? 

The Victrix Gambit Dual Core Tournament Controller comes with two different back paddles, one with two buttons and one with four. To swap, slide the latch underneath the paddle until it pops out, then remove. Line up the new paddle and slide it into place until you hear a click. 

 

How do you remove the faceplate from the Victrix Gambit Controller? 

To remove the faceplate, locate the small finger indentation above the 3.5mm audio jack and pull up. The faceplate is held on by magnets and should easily release.  

 

*Note: If a circular D-pad is on your controller, you will need to remove that first before trying to remove the faceplate or any other pieces. 

 

How do I swap in a different faceplate? 

The Victrix Gambit Controller comes with two faceplates. First, remove the faceplate you’d like to switch out. Then, line up the new faceplate with the controller. The faceplate features magnets that will simply snap it into place. 

 

*Note: If a circular D-pad is on your controller, you will need to remove that first before trying to remove/add the faceplate or any other pieces. 

 

How do you remove/add the included Precision Analog Stick? 

First, make sure the faceplate is removed. To remove the analog stick, use a little force and pull it off the controller.  

 

To add the precision analog stick, line it up with the controller and gently push the stick down.  

 

*Note: If a circular D-pad is on your controller, you will need to remove that first before trying to remove the faceplate or any other pieces. 

 

How do you remove/add the D-pad? 

To remove a D-pad, hold it between two fingers and gently pull off.  

 

To add a D-pad, line it up with the controller and gently push down until you hear a click. 

 

*Note: If a circular D-pad is on your controller, you will need to remove that first before trying to remove the faceplate or any other pieces. 

 

How do you remove/add the additional gates? 

Make sure the faceplate is removed first. To remove a gate, flip the faceplate over (so the back is facing you) and press firmly on the back side of the gate with your thumb; the gate should pop out. 

 

When adding a gate, first make sure the back of the faceplate is facing you. Then, line up the teeth of the gate with the gaps on the faceplate and use your index fingers to push the gate on until it clicks.  

 

*Note: If a circular D-pad is on your controller, you will need to remove that first before trying to remove the faceplate or any other pieces. 

 

My thumbsticks seem to be drifting/moving without me touching them. How can I fix this?

If you find that your controller's thumbsticks are showing movement without being touched, your controller may need to be recalibrated.  Please follow the provided instructions below to re-calibrate your controller.
 

1. Unplug the USB-Cable from your Controller.

2. Make sure your PC or Console is powered on and plug the USB-Cable into your PC or Console.

3. Hold the DOWN button on your D-Pad

4. Plug the smaller end of the USB-Cable into your controller.

5. You now should see 2 LEDs light up,  one above the Home Button and one on the function button. The function Button is located at the right Analog Stick.

6. You can now let go the DOWN button on your D-Pad.

7. Press A on the controller.

8. The LED lights will power off.

9. Fully rotate both joysticks in a complete clockwise motion and pull each trigger fully (LT and RT)

10. Press DOWN on the directional pad (D-Pad) again to finish the calibration

 

Victrix Controller Hub

Make your controller as unique as your gaming with the free Victrix Control Hub*.

Configure settings to fit your play style, run diagnostics, and update your controller’s firmware all in one place.

Under "Configuration" you can customize your controller by re-mapping buttons, adjusting dead zones, recalibrating analog sticks and triggers, setting custom audio profiles, and much more.

Access "Diagnostics" to run tests on buttons, sticks, triggers, audio, or vibration to ensure everything is running smoothly.

Need Support Center information or FAQs? You can also find that in the Victrix Control Hub. *Please note a compatible Victrix Gambit Dual Core Tournament Controller is required to take advantage of the Victrix Control Hub.

 

Download Victrix Controller Hub here.

 

On 12/8 we released an update to the Victrix Control Hub App on Xbox and PC, along with a new firmware update for the Gambit Controller. The firmware update will be applied to the Gambit Controller automatically when the latest app is installed & launched with the Gambit Controller plugged in.

 

This update improves both the inner and outer dead zones of the analog sticks on the controller, which will allow for more precise, smaller movements of the analog sticks for games such as Apex Legends where you need to have fine control of the analog stick to counter the gun recoil. This update also optimizes the total responsiveness/quickness perceived when moving the analog sticks in any direction quickly.

 

If you have any issues with “dead zones”, please download this latest app and update your controller firmware.