| Price | GRAM Digital Controllers |
| Release | 2023 |
| Compatibility | NS / Wii / GC / N64 / PC |
| Dimensions | 12.4″ x 6.9″ x 0.4″ |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs |
| Cable | 1.8 m |
Introduction
The GRAM Slim is a mini Smash controller with a thin chassis. It allows you to play a variety of Super Smash Bros titles in addition to other games like Rivals of Aether.
If you like other fighting game genres, the GRAM Slim can also come in an FGC edition. As for the pro edition, it has silent switches if you prefer a quieter experience.
Performance
The textured keycaps are made of injection molded PBT. These 24 mm keycaps are compatible with Kailh Choc V1 switches, and the GRAM Slim comes with Kailh Choc Reds that are low profile, light, and quieter than average.
The GRAM Slim’s button layout includes toggleable WASD/traditional mapping. Because GRAM Digital Controllers run on firmware that is open source and community reviewed, they should be tournament legal. Even WASD remapping is legal, and that is because there are no duplicate buttons.
Hardware
Regarding the GRAM Slim’s body, it is made of powder coated UV-printed aluminum with no screws on top. If you would like to travel with the controller, there is a neoprene soft case for it.
The GRAM Slim achieves its compatibility by way of an RP2040 integrated circuit design, and it runs on the Bubblebox WASD firmware. A third party dongle can also be used to make the controller compatible with more consoles.
Included with your purchase of the GRAM Slim are:
- USB-C to GCC cable
- USB-C to A braided cable
Both cables are 1.8 meters. That said, if you go for the DIY version of the controller, do you know how some controllers are easy to assemble? Well, the GRAM Slim is really easy to assemble!
While that does not necessarily mean you can assemble the GRAM Slim in a step or two, it is just that each step is simple. With that being said, you can try following the process below, which is less than 10 steps and might only take a few minutes of your time:
- Place the frame on a table.
- Snap the PCB onto the frame.
- Slide the bottom panel under them.
- Place the top panel on top of everything.
- Screw in the frame’s four corners.
- Do the same for the PCB’s three screws.
- Insert the switches.
- Attach the keycaps to the switches.
Appearance
The GRAM Slim has a simple rectangular shape. Where the appearance department shines, however, is in the different colored keycaps and various artworks you can get. Here are descriptions of some (if not all) of the artworks, which include white elements against a black background:
- Classic: a bunch of squiggles
- Let There Be Light: lights on earth
- Mainframe: a bunch of numbers
- The City: city gridlines
- The Great Wave: a wave of water
- Tsunami: some ripples
Conclusion
The GRAM Slim is a conveniently sized controller that is also capable of bringing you tournament wins.
- DIY or preassembled
- Easy assembly
- Different editions
- WASD included
- Convenient size
- Slim design
- Reputable firmware
- Extendable compatibility
- Keycap colors
- Art options
Rating
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