Thank you to KontrolFreek for providing me with product in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
Kyle and I currently have a PlayStation 4 in our house and it’s used for a variety of things. We watch Netflix, YouTube videos, listen to music, and of course play video games. We both like to play video games, but Kyle is definitely the more prominent gamer in the household. I usually like to buy him games for the holidays or for random occasions, but I always seem to run out of other gaming gift ideas. When KontrolFreek contacted me and wanted to do a review for the gift guide, I couldn’t pass it up.
KontrolFreek is a company that caters to gaming accessories, more specifically for the controllers. There are items like performance thumbsticks, armor, grips, and other accessories that make gaming and using your controller a better experience. I love the idea of KontrolFreek because it’s mainly for gaming, but it’s also just for regular use on the controller. Since we use our PlayStation a lot, everything was going to come into good use!
KontrolFreek Admiral Armor
The Admiral Armor by KontrolFreek is a great way to customize your controller without it being expensive, permanent, or super messy. It’s basically a sticker that clings onto the controller. What I found difficult about the application process is that the material is thin and hard to stick exactly where you want it. I don’t know if it is exactly repositionable, but it didn’t work for us to keep trying to adjust it. I know that Kyle and I didn’t apply it perfectly, but it does look really cool and looks great with any of KontrolFreek’s thumbsticks. It feels comfortable when holding the controller and feels protective of dirt and other substances.
KontrolFreek Grips Bundle
Both of the items above including the KontrolFreek Grips and the FPS Freek CQC Signature Thumbsticks are included in the Grips Bundle Pack.
The KontrolFreek Grips are meant for the handles of the controller. All you do is peel and stick and you have yourself a great gaming tool. The grips actually feel like foam and are made to control moisture and provide comfort and support. I love the feel of the foam because it’s comfortable on my hands. It’s way better than holding a hard controller while gaming, that’s for sure.
The FPS Freek CQC Signature Thumbsticks are more for gaming in general. Kyle plays a lot of first person shooter games, so these performance thumbsticks would come in handy for that. These thumbsticks add 6.1mm height to the analog stick for less adjustment time and more ease with using guns and weapons in shooter games. They also provide great grip and moisture control as well. The height adjustment on the analog sticks can take some getting used to, but if you’re a gamer you can appreciate the usefulness.
KontrolFreek Call of Duty Revive!
Like the other thumbsticks I talked about, these are about the same except they were made in collaboration with Infinity Ward for use in Call of Duty: Zombies. These are great for the intense close-quarters combat you experience in the game. Also, these are limited edition designed to look like the Perk-A-Cola soda bottle cap in the game franchise. Not only do I think the design is awesome, but the benefits of having these performance sticks are great for gamers and other players with small hands.
After seeing everything I received, I decided to put together our two controllers with all KontrolFreek products.
The one controller uses the armor and Revive! Thumbsticks, while the other controller has the grips and Freek Signature Thumbsticks.
Not only do I love the look of our controllers now, but they are useful for Kyle when he plays his video games. I think the only difficult part was applying the armor – you definitely have to have a steady hand and extreme patience if you want it to be perfect. These accessories would make awesome gifts for teens, boys, or anyone in general who likes to game. It’s a fun hobby and sometimes you run out of gift ideas for it, but KontrolFreek makes it easy to find something for everyone.
Buy It: Check out the KontrolFreek website to see more gaming accessories and purchase your own
Win It: One winner will receive a package of Revive! Performance Thumbsticks, like seen above. This giveaway is open to US 18+, and will end at 11:59 pm EST on December 27,2016.
Hello! I’m Emily Benzing, a writer for Emily Reviews. I live with my boyfriend and super playful cat, named Jimmy. I enjoy collecting all kinds of items from stamps and stickers to Funko Pops. I love doing makeup, watching sports, reading, writing, and going to the movies. Being adventurous and trying new things is what life is all about!
I like the Call of Duty Infinite Warfare Bundle . Hubby and I wear out controls/ and these look better than the ones we have purchased in the past. They appear to even be made better! They are eye catchers for sure. Very Nice looking! Good luck everyone! Thank you for the contest!
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These are cool! I especially like the KontrolFreek Grips. I think they’d make gaming a lot more pleasurable!!