Media Coverage
Every review below was written by editors who chose to cover PB TAILS on their own terms. No paid placements. No advertising deals.
The Tom’s Guide Story
One Review, Then a Second One They Wrote Themselves
We reached out to Tom’s Guide’s editorial team. They assigned a colleague to review the Metal Crush Defender, and the first article went live on October 2, 2024. Five days later, the same editor published a second article — this time an opinion piece titled “So long Hall Effect — I’m only using controllers with TMR sensors from now on.” They wrote it on their own, without us asking. That article went live on the last day of China’s National Day holiday. We woke up to orders surging in.
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“It feels like a premium controller, and more importantly, performs like one.”
IGN
PB TAILS Metal Crush Defender TMR Review
Read review“The Metal Crush Defender might be the most comfortable controller I’ve ever held.”
PB TAILS Metal Crush Defender Controller Review: A Real Game Changer
Read review“A classic car is a perfect comparison; this is a fair-weather pad, a beautiful Sunday driver you take out only when conditions allow.”
Review: PB TAILS Crush 550 TMR Controller For Switch 1 & 2 - A Gorgeous, Fair-Weather Pad With Classic Car Stylings
Read review“There’s nothing like the Metal Crush Defender on the market, and that’s a good thing.”
Gamerhub
PB TAILS Metal Crush Defender Review – Whoa, This is Heavy
Read review“The Metal Crush Defender looks fantastic, feels great, and is incredibly responsive.”
Review: PB TAILS Metal Crush Defender
Read reviewA technology review exploring the Crush Defender’s distinctive design and gaming experience.
Tech review: Crush Defender controller - gaming has never been so cool and sophisticated
Read reviewA guide to gaming controllers for Windows, including PB TAILS among the options discussed.
Windows Report
7 Best Gaming Controllers for a Perfect GamePlay
GamesRadar+ praises the distinctive, comfortable metal design, while identifying slippery sticks, squeaky triggers and limited features as trade-offs.
PB TAILS Crush Defender review: “Could be the crown jewel of your controller collection”
Read reviewAn Italian-language review of the Metal Crush Defender’s unusual appearance, controller technology and everyday gaming experience.
Recensione PB TAILS Metal Crush Defender: un avanzato controller dal look originale
Read reviewA hands-on look at the Defender’s Fallout-like styling and TMR sticks, alongside its feel and performance in play.
Windows Central
This controller may look like I found it in a Fallout vault— but the TMR sticks are even better than Hall Effect
Read review“The Hall Effect linear triggers complement the TMR sticks with enhanced performance and longevity.”
GameRevolution
PB TAILS Metal Crush Defender TMR Review
Read review“Though the metal body adds a bit of heft, it’s not so heavy as to impede your long-term gaming sessions.”
Pocket Gamer
PB TAILS Crush Defender review - "The new king of controllers"
Read reviewA roundup of notable controllers released in 2024, including the PB TAILS Crush Defender and its distinctive approach to design.
Game Rant
Best New Gaming Controllers of 2024
Read review“This controller is unlike anything we have ever seen before.”
Game Rant
PB TAILS Crush Defender Controller Review: The World’s First TMR Controller
Read reviewA hands-on look at the limited-edition Defender, its hand-finished metal shell and the introduction of TMR joystick technology.
Neowin
Exclusive: PB TAILS Defender Limited Edition review, the world’s first TMR stick controller
Read reviewThe Metal Ghost review considers its comfortable grip, Hall Effect controls and versatility across PC, Switch and mobile devices.
PB TAILS Crush Metal Ghost review: This controller puts the pedal to the metal - Technobubble Gaming
Read reviewA review of the CRUSH controller’s balance of design, comfort and function during everyday gameplay.
PB TAILS Crush Controller Review: Fun Follows Function
“The RGB is seemingly the best I have ever seen on a controller, and the look and feel are completely unique.”