A Standout Among Gamepads — BEITONG Asura 3S Gamepad
Translated from the Chinese original.
Introduction
More and more young people enjoy gaming these days. Getting together in groups of three or five to squad up and play is incredibly satisfying! But keyboard and mouse controls often cannot deliver the full experience in big PC games, and they do not provide vibration feedback either. That is why gamepads have become one of the gaming accessories that so many enthusiasts have sought out in recent years.
Personally, though, expensive gamepads are more than I can afford. Instead, I have been following this Asura 3S gamepad from Chinese brand BEITONG. For just over RMB 300, you can experience Hall-effect triggers, which suits me perfectly. So today, let’s see how this gamepad performs.
A Closer Look
The BEITONG Asura 3S supports both wired and wireless modes, so it comes with a USB-C connection cable.
Wireless mode uses a USB receiver, connected in much the same way as a wireless mouse.
BEITONG’s self-developed BRS system is the main attraction. It lets you adjust the sensitivity of both sticks in real time, and the crisp, tactile gear clicks from the physical dial feel genuinely satisfying.
It also has Zeus-grade mechanical buttons with an actuation travel of just 0.7 mm, greatly improving response speed. The difference is especially noticeable in shooting games.
Here is the key feature: Hall-effect trigger technology makes control more precise and improves accuracy. The difference feels best in racing games.
The left and right sides of the gamepad can each be opened to add the corresponding counterweight. Anyone who wants a heavier feel can purchase the weights separately, increasing the total weight to 288 g.
The most delightful detail is the small surprise BEITONG gives you in the Asura 3S’s grips. While the left and right grips house the counterweight compartments, they can also store the receiver. I really fell in love with that touch!
Without the counterweights, I measured the gamepad at under 250 g. Even after holding it for a long time, I did not feel fatigued.
Putting It to the Test
I launch Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO whenever I have some free time and run a few laps. It does not take long, and the gamepad’s triggers control the throttle very precisely. They are tuned extremely well with no latency. Even the vibration when the car is hit was strong enough to surprise me. That is exactly why a gamepad can provide a better experience.
The three-stage trigger lock can also be tuned precisely for different games. For this racing game, setting it to the full-travel position lets you feel the throttle response more directly. In a shooting game, set it to the short-travel position so you can fire more quickly.
The two built-in vibration motors provide a more immersive experience in games.
For serious enthusiasts, the BEITONG Asura 3S also supports connecting to BEITONG’s PC companion app (北通遊戲廳) for personalized configuration. It supports macro programming too, so one-button combo chains are no longer a problem.
The client interface is clean and easy to understand, with key mapping, sensitivity settings, multiple vibration-intensity levels, and even dedicated RGB color customization to meet every need.
When you hold the BEITONG logo in the center to power on the gamepad, it gives you vibration feedback. Its distinctive TURBO rapid-fire function also vibrates to remind you when it is enabled. In shooting games, rapid-fire mode is extremely useful and gives you a better experience.
I nearly forgot about battery life. With its built-in 950mAh lithium battery and my personal usage habits, I play for an average of 2–3 hours and charge it once every three days or so. I usually plug it in before taking a shower, and it is fully charged by the time I come out.
In Conclusion
The gamepad has continued from the Subor (小霸王) era to today. I still do not think it exists to replace a game’s keyboard and mouse. Rather, in some situations, a gamepad helps deliver a better experience.
The BEITONG Asura 3S provides a much better gaming experience than playing with a keyboard and mouse. Technologies I once saw only in top-tier brands are now available here too. As someone who loves racing games, I have always liked the feel of linear triggers. If you are drawn to the same highlights of this gamepad, give it a try—it will definitely surprise you!