fidget toys game pad

I love the multitude of options on this fidget. Having the strap is great as well, because while I don't think it's too slippery, I am very clumsy and prone to dropping things. It's also nice that while some of the functions are kind of noisy, there are also quiet ones in case you are in a space where noise isn't welcome. One of my favorite fidget toys is the cube, and I like that this one has some of the same features, like the joystick, spinning dial and four buttons. I really like that the buttons on this one have two quiet and two loud, just like the cube. I like a joystick feature, but this one isn't my favorite. Something about the angle feels a little awkward. I really love the pick, the buttons and the scrolls, though. While the shape took a little getting used to, once I did, it's really nice. It's nice that i can use it either one or two handed. It's a great size for either.

I'm a fan of the original Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs. A lot of the knockoff and counterfeit cubes lack a certain "quality" especially when it comes to the individual fidget functions and the tactile feel. While the black case part of this doesn't feel all that special, just basic cheap plastic, the fidget functions are surprising in their quality. I'll start with the joystick, I think this is probably the best joystick I've ever felt on a fidget device. It springs back into place, it feels low to the surface beneath it, and it has a convex curve both in the head of the joystick and in the base underneath it. My next favorite is the switch, it's stiff and has a great snap to it. I would say it's better than the original fidget cube in this regard. Next up, the 4 buttons. Two that click, two are soft. Next, the spinning wheel. One of my favorite things about the original FC is the clicking spinning wheel. This wheel does not click, in fact it has no resistance at all because there's a tiny bearing under the wheel. But, that smooth motion is satisfying in its own way. Next, the spring-loaded pull tab. This thing is fun. You can pull and release it to hear it "snap". Or you can pull back and let the spring pull it back slowly with resistance (alter the speed as you wish). You can also rub your thumb up against the tab the wrong way to have a nice solid stationary tab to rub or pick against. Next, the side rollers. One side is two rollers that spin freely, but have a slight click resistance as you turn. The other side is a single roller that stops at the ends, so you basically roll it back and forth in the middle. I got the yellow one for my own reasons, but I'm glad to see they sell this with a lot of different color options. I like the black body and colored buttons. Also, the non-bulky and smooth edge design means you can put it in your pocket. The original fidget cubes don't fit well in your pocket. This thing is basically the size of a keyless entry fob for your car. I still have my fidget cubes, but this thing might become my new favorite fidget device.

There are lots of different sorts of fidgets out there. I am formally ADHD-diagnosed, and for various reasons medication doesn't work for me, so I need to help my chronically understimulated bring with environmental accommodations. Enter the fidget. I've used a lot of them over the years, and what I like about this one is that it gives you a lot of different ways to fidget in a single package that fits into a pocket much better than the Fidget Cube, from which it clearly takes inspiration. Below is my personal opinion on each component of this fidget, using the names of each component as advertised. JOYSTICK One of the best aspects of this fidget. Satisfying to thumb around while being completely silent so as to avoid disturbing others if you're around them. Also gives a gentle sound when pressed down that is a quieter click than any other clicker on this fidget, which is good to have in certain situations. BUTTONS These four buttons are, I think, all intended to do the same thing. Press and click. Having four lets your thumb migrate around a bit while still getting the satisfying click of a pen topper, which is nice. One of my buttons, however, fails to make noise half the time. I assume this is a small defect with mine in particular, but it doesn't really bother me, I just don't use that one. ROTARY DIAL This is the most useless part of the fidget and I wish it wasn't there. The dial has too much friction and barely wants to turn, and even when it does turn, the joystick allows the same exact thumb movement and more, so I don't see the purpose of this dial. If I were designing this fidget, I'd have taken out the dial and replaced it with a smooth "worry stone" style divot, as that is a commonly-desired sensory experience that this fidget lacks. SWITCH Nice and heavy with a good feel. The switch also has a slightly concave center that, while not as satisfying as a true worry stone divot, will do in a pinch. ROLLER This is a good one if you want to occupy both your hands, say during a conversation. It's smooth and quiet. I've found it is most satisfying to hold the fidget in one hand and move the roller up and down the edge of a finger. SCROLL Basically the roller again, but with some ratchety clicking friction and meant for one handed use. It's enough of a variation that it doesn't feel redundant, but I didn't personally use this one much. PICK Hands down my favorite element of this fidget. Makes the most satisfying sound on this fidget and the spring is just tense enough to provide a delightful sensory element and just weak enough that it's not a strain on your thumb. I use this one more than all of the others but the joystick combined. There's also a textured patch that the product doesn't advertise with a name, but you can see it on the side of the joystick end. Nice enough for what it is but I wish the textured bumps were a bit larger in diameter and slightly smoother. It's the one I use the least aside from the rotary dial. And that's this fidget! There's no such thing as a truly one-size-fits-all fidget, but this is about as close as you'll ever get. I used to have three or four fidgets in my bag at all times that I would use depending on what sensory input I felt I needed. Now I just throw this one in my pocket every morning and I've always got what I need right at hand. That said, I can think of two major downsides. 1. A common sensory experience that this fidget does not accommodate is the "spin" experience. There's no free-spinning ring you can flick and let spin down, nor is there any element like a fidget spinner built in. So if you are a person who needs that spin in your life, this fidget won't provide that. 2. No real textural experience to this one. It makes a token nod to the texture junkies by having the patch of raised bumps, and the joystick is coated in a rubber that is slightly different in texture from the hard plastic of the rest of it. But if you need texture variance in your fidgets, look elsewhere. There are a few small things I'd tweak but overall this is an excellent option, especially if you're just getting into the world of fidgets and looking for a good place to start. Hope this review helps you make your decision!

I love this fidget. I like how the rotary dial can move around without you adding pressure unlike the joystick. I also like how the joystick makes a very soft click when you press it, like a quiet mouse. The rotary dial also can be used a bit like a fidget spinner which I like. The buttons are nice, two make clicky noises and two are silent and also more squishy and soft. When you press them at the same time, it combines the squishiness with the click and is more like clicking a pen and is more satisfying. I also like the texture on the top by the thing you pull back and let go, but the pull back and let go thing is pretty loud. I like how it not only is fun to play with, but is also visually appealing. I recommend this for a fidget at a great price!

A fun little distraction. I bought it for a workmate, and he often uses it when in an online meeting. It doesn't exactly feel like an actual controller, and it isn't rubbery at all, it is entirely plastic.

Disgraceful designed for young chidren my daughter is in hospital suffering from anorexia Among other children with ADHD autism The staff are stringent on what items are aloud on the wards due to them self harming with items. Just look at the picture of what fell out if this fidget toy It shouldn't be allowed to be sold for use with children.

My wife is recovering after a stroke. She's using this toy to train fingers on her left hand. To early to report any kind of improvement, but she loves it!

Really good quality compared to its price

This little thing has so much to mindlessly fiddle with - it's perfect for holding while working or on the phone. I bought it for such a low price that I can't complain about the build quality, but if I could wave a magic wand I'd want it to feel a bit more "solid". Because it's all plastic, springs, and switches, it is a little bit noisier than I wish it was, and it can rattle around a bit. It's fine for me working from home, but if you wanted to use this in public (school, library, office), you might find it too noisy.