I picked up the PS4 Mini Wired Gamepad (Red) by HORI – Officially Licensed by Sony as a gaming peripheral after hearing solid feedback from other players in the Houston gaming community. HORI is a company that knows what they’re doing when it comes to fight sticks and controllers, so when I saw this compact wired gamepad option, I decided to give it a serious look. The PS4 Mini Wired Gamepad (Red) by HORI – Officially Licensed by Sony arrived quickly, and I’ve been testing it extensively over the past few weeks across multiple PS4 titles.
First impressions matter, and this controller delivers. The build quality feels solid in your hands. The red finish looks sharp, and the overall construction suggests HORI took their time getting the details right. At 54 dollars and 41 cents, this falls into the mid-range pricing for quality third-party controllers. The cable is a standard length, neither too short nor awkwardly long. The buttons respond immediately without any delay or mushy feedback that you sometimes get with cheaper alternatives. For someone like me who spent years maintaining military equipment, I appreciate attention to detail, and HORI clearly