Just ordered from Best Buy based on your review. Didn't even know I was looking for a new controller until you brought this to my attention! Thank you for maintaining your great reviews!
Bro he said 60 bucks I said whaaattt looked right at your comment 💀😂 I was gonna say cheap man's one is the power a 30 dollar one but crap now I want the turtle beach one 😫
@@nickmoist9068 back on Xbox 360 you could buy controllers with air conditioning built in for 40$ ahahahaha everything about tech an society seems to move backward
It's really a steal . Feels rock solid and the audio enhancements just make it even better. I like mine so much that I ordered a second from Amazon in case anything happens to my first one.
You should try the power a. It is a pretty good controller too. I've tested over 15 controllers and power a is the best deal. Haven't had the chance to get my hands on the turtle one but i will as soon as it's not out of sale
@@hetks8814 i currently have 10 controllers. - 4 power a with 2 paddles. - 3 razer wolverine (1 turnament) - 2 xbox one x controllers - 2 xbox series x controllers I'm not using them all at once. All duplicates are still in their boxes. I've only had 1 issue with 1 power a controller and it was the rb button after 21 days of playing modern warfare (around 500 hours on a stressful controller game). In that same amount of time on my elite controller (wich costs 4 times the power a) my grip was gone, i had joystick drift and rb button was litteraly gone. I'd rather pay for one 40€ controller every 6 months than one that costs 150€ every year. I had 2 elites by the way. I had to make sure that was crap lol
Amazon shipped my Recon early and I got it earlier today. Played about 3hrs with it and am really impressed so far. Feels great on hand and overall just nicely made. Especially considering it's price point. Only thing I feel is a gimmick is the cooling grips. I personally don't feel them cooling at all but my hands never slipped during play.
@Ace Anime ...I don't use it as often but it still works perfectly fine when I do use it. Went back to using my Elite Series 2. Wireless freedom is hard to give up
@@yenice3652 ...other than Killer Instinct no. I did try it though and the controller worked great. I've really had zero issues with it. I only wish it was wireless.
Amazon reviews were not going to lie quite deceiving so watching this full in depth video was amazing so thank you for giving an amazing detailed review
Thank you soo much . I've been considering upgrading my controller when this one wears out , working with a very tight budget and just couldn't really afford an elite at its current price . but this changes things . I been giving 40 for low end crap basic with no extra buttons to map . thank you for your time and info .
Yoo it 2 years now do you still use it? If yes then can you tell me if it has stick drift or any problems? My stock controller has a stick drift so i wanna buy a new one
I find my hands get sore holding the series X controller was never a problem with the Xbox One control due to it being abit bigger but also letting your hands sit more parallel to each other.
I had to buy another controller because my hands really started to get hurt after keep using the default controller over and over again. I'm thinking about picking this one up
Ive bought this today. Ive had one game..... amazing. I have a 40 quid headset and its made it sound like a tons worth. The audio enhancements are ridiculous. This pad is a belter.
Ive been looking at reviews for this controller for about an hour now . This is by far the best Ive seen . I think you've leaned me to go ahead and pulling the trigger, lol. Thank you very much sir . ✌️
I just got the Turtle Beach Recon controller, and it's every bit as good as you said it was. I genuinely love it. It feels great in the hand and is so simple to map. Thanks for the recommendation. Great channel, thank you.
Turtle beach is a headset company. They are sub par in that category on their best day. Now they are jumping into controllers with back buttons and audio integrated into. I just forsee alot of issues.
Just bought this controller based on your review and few others, I was tired to replace my xbox controller every 3 months due to drift issue or broken bumpers, first impression = premium quality, feels in hand even better then series s/x controller due to lower weight, now I'm gonna test the dead zone, responsivness, latency etc in comparisson to cheap PDP xbox controller, I'm a rocket league player so my demand for having a proper controller is always high, thanks for this review brother.
I've never had a controller before and I just were searching for affordable one. And god damn. You sold it to me the second I saw that beautiful MPK on the shelf. I respect your taste, man!
To have such a cheap controller with paddles is amazing! I can save $60-100 dollars on a controller without having to go to big named companies. This review was awesome!!!
I play with the Power A Fusion Pro controller. I love that it's wired, I didn't at first but when you're batteries aren't dying halfway through a game, it's nice. I love my paddles on the back, I only use two, I remove the other shorter two. I don't think this controller would be good wireless, all the stuff that's going on would kill your battery life. I think they should keep it wired.
@@xHxlo How is it? I almost bought it over the Power A Fusion, but I said screw it and bought it. The customer service is amazing. My left stick quit working when you'd move left, it wouldn't do anything. But up, down, and right was fine. They sent me a whole new controller no questions asked. That controller the LB and RB buttons quit working. Sent them a video, they sent me a new controller no problem. This one I've had for a year now..
I've used the Turtle Beach ear force audio adapter plus previously and it never drained my batteries any quicker. It's basically the same concept as the Recon controller
@@clawson32104 Yeah but was it performing everything like this controller would be? I feel like if it has anything more than normal buttons, triggers, and sticks, it should be wired. Plus wired has zero input lag. I used to hate wired controllers now that's all I'll buy.
@@Chris.Rhodes Yes look it up. It has the same eq presets and mic monitoring functionality. Only thing is of course the button profile's since it's only an adapter to go into the bottom of a controller. Though I don't use standard AA batteries with my controller. I have 2550mah rechargeable ones that last 35-40hrs per charge even with a headset plugged in
Got mine yesterday , purely for the back buttons as use wireless headset. Must say , very impressed . Cheaper than the stock controller too ! . Feels good in hand and very responsive . Great review fella ,keep up the good work 😀👍
@@mylesdeep1736 no I don't and even if I did that doesn't explain the other 99% that have bought or used the controller and it stopped working within 3-6 months or the people that didn't even get to use the controller because it was broken in the mail back to back
Thanks for a great review on this controller! I would be using this controller for my Xbox One! and some of the features were really helpful, I tend to play a lot of fighting games so the joysticks and the keypad are really good! I love how the keypad has extra layers on them sidestepping for fighting games would be a lot easier with this, I also like how you went into detail about the controllers features, keep up the good work man.
I’ve been using the razor wolverine ultimate for about a year now. My fav of them all so far (and I’ve tried them all). Excellent build quality with no stick drift and just about as many customizable options as the elite 2. Elite 2’s still need some quality control work. Can’t beat the razor as of right now in my opinion 🙌
I don't know if I had a bad controller or what but I bought a razer wolverine ultimate and straight out the box it already had stick drift. Bought it from best buy. I ordered this today hopefully it will end my controller search :)
@@ed32568 it feels to me slightly stiffer. I’d say it hits a sweet spot between the normal Xbox controllers and the elite 2 on the tightest setting. It come with an elevated thumbstick that you can put on it which is nice as well
I’ve had three Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers and love them design-wise, but they have all developed faults after around 3 months, the RB “double clicking” upon pressing it once and the A button occasionally not registering. Anyway, I saw this controller and after this review I’m going to give it a go. Great video and thanks! 👍🏼
@@mannypac7208 Excellent! I agree with the review. It feels fantastic and I got used to it in no time! It’s good to use a controller that actually works! I’d recommend this to anyone over the default Xbox controller.
@@-dale2051 100%, since the Elite controllers aren’t reliable and malfunction within the first 3 months. I haven’t tried that Razor Wolverine controller so no, I can’t compare them.
I’m just interested in how you map the buttons? I had a fusion a pro controller which had a button you hold to map the buttons, but on this controller there isn’t a button.
I've been using this controller last a few days and I like it. That superhuman hearing button is just simply boosting sound and louder. Nothing super special and I agree that those shoulder buttons are feel little bit cheap
This guys love for the Xbox controllers is apparent without him even saying. He’s got a proud dad look whilst talking about it. I feel like im in trusted hands with this review.
I’ve had this controller for a few months now and I’ve run into some problems. First, the cable that comes with the controller has gotten really bad and I’m at the point where the controller is disconnecting twice every 15 minutes. Also second, I’ve had this problem that I know isn’t a problem with my headset as I used my headset on the standard Xbox controller and it worked great, but my headset keeps on randomly exploding with static and I’ve nearly shit myself 3 times as it is so loud and so sudden. Also thirdly, my friends keep on saying that they can hear a low hum from my mic and yet again I know this isn’t a problem with my headset as I tried it on the standard Xbox controller and I didn’t have this problem. So my thoughts on this controller is that it’s great out of the box and works great for a few weeks, but then a multitude of problems start kicking in with your audio. Then again this is turtle beach’s first attempt at the controller market so you can’t be TOO mad at them. Like this comment so others can see because people need to know what they are potentially buying
Do you disconnect and reconnect the controller wire where it plugs into the controller often? Or do you keep it plugged in at all times? Does it ever tug at the wire where it’s connected? Just hoping that this could have lead to the issue (even though it should be built to withstand some of that anyway) because the thought of it happening out of the blue when you just leave it plugged in all the time like I do is unsettling seeing as how I have one on the way right now. PowerA controllers are great plugged in (no issues at all with the connection) but have had bad luck with stick drift on them days/weeks after purchase.
@@shathan123 yes, to reconnect the controller I usually have to put the usb-c back into the controller. I sit only a few feet away from my tv as well. So the problem is definitely with the cable
It would cost almost double if it were wireless (MS licensing fees), which is fine, but then you're competing with scuff on price and performance. There's a huge under served market at the sub $100 price point and TB has found the sweet spot. Comparing this to my Razor Wolverine TE, which I'm on my second one in a year (first one replaced under warranty after only 3 months) and the right click stick is starting to go. I'll probably try the TB seeing that it's half the price, if it makes it 6 months it'll be worth it. I look forward to their quad back button version, it'll be a wolverine TE killer.
Was literally looking for a affordable controller with back button and or paddles. My elite 2 controller is having left stick problems, and You have delivered me a replacement . Thank you
Been so disappointed with the quality of the elite two. Had the elite one very few issues. No2 nightmare left stick drift. Three times now. Out of warranty. So replaced the left thumb stick twice now. And they last roughly 6months. So when it went again yesterday I took it outside and smashed it to pieces with the hammer. Felt so satisfying. Got the series X controller out of the box (never used it) and realised can’t cope without the back buttons (which I only ever use two). So hunted a new pad down and went for this. So many positive reviews no matter what sites you go on and for £50 uk. I’ll cope with it being wired. No way I’m getting shafted out of £170 for an elite2 again. Hopefully this will see me to the elite3.
Wouldve loved a more in depth analysis of those Joysticks, for fps players like me that is very important. I have the elite v2 and the joystics are great for fps since you can adjust the tension and the deadzone, but they get drift way too soon
Another channel did a great review and did some tests on these and determined that the thumbsticks are the most accurate ones he has used next to the powera fusion pro. They are much more accurate than xbox and xbox elite controllers.
I haven’t found any controller that maintains any sort of consistency with regard to its thumb sticks over time. Powera controllers seem to vary slightly from controller to controller in terms of stick sensitivity also. Hoping this turtle beach is a different story but I won’t get my hopes up too high
Cool to see audiophile headset in a review like this, I am like you with IEMs and headphones as you are with controllers. I have so many sets for music and was looking forward to use this on my pc and xbox.
Thanks for the review, the controller seems pretty cool and useful functions, I might have to pick one up, at the moment using the Elite V2 wouldn't mind trying another that costs less.
Just leaving my review here for anyone who wants a detailed experience. (Ive o my had it for a month, so keep that in mind) I’ve used so many controllers.. spent $200 on the elite 2. Ive had THREE power fusion A controllers. The elite 2 lasted a year. Ended up having MAJOR issues with the left stick not responding when moving forward. And then horrible issues with the right stick and stick drift. I beat myself up for not buying a warranty and felt so bad spending that much money for a controller to last only a year. From that moment, I searched for a cheaper option which led me to the power fusion A controller. The power fusion A was a great controller.. but the BIGGEST issue was the LOOSE puddles on the back. Make one false move and bend it the wrong way.. BOOM. The thing that holds the paddle in place would BREAK. This happened with EVERY single one I had. And I owned 3 of them. I learned from my mistake and got the warranty and just kept replacing it. The last time it happened I went to Best Buy and they didn’t have same controller in stock.. long behold I tried the turtle beach controller instead. I’ve owned the turtle beach recon for 1 solid month, using the controller every day. I haven’t had ANY issues with stick drift just yet. I love how LIGHT the controller is. Some people like weight when they play.. but I like how it doesn’t have much weight to it. Makes it easier to hold for long periods of time. I LOVE THE AUDIO FEATURES. The “superhuman” sound boosts all the high frequencies making it easier to hear footsteps, sound cues etc. (warzone) switching over from 4 paddles to 2 paddles was different, but it only took a few days to adjust how I held the controller so it wasn’t a big deal. I love the pro aim feature as well. Being able to adjust the tightness of the right stick was great for precise aim and control. Power fusion A didn’t have that option so it was great. There are no trigger stops.. but since the controller has been so good.. that doesn’t bother me much. The way you can fix the EQ to taste is a great touch. And the way the right stick re centers.. phenomenal. Paying $60 isn’t bad at all, and I have the warranty JUST in case I want to replace it. I know it’s only been a month.. but I’ve been blown away by the performance of this controller. 🙏🏽
Hey again Techne. You were the reason for my Razer Blackshark V2s purchase a couple of years ago and I'm absolutely chuffed with them. Wanna ask, have you tested any of the Fusion Power A controllers? If so how do they compare? I'm looking for the best bang for my buck without spending Elite V2 prices. Any help will once again, be appreciated. Another top vid BTW 👍👍👍
@@onetwo6039 I don't think so I feel like a wired controller in the year 2021 is an absolute no for me. I haven't played with a wired controller since 2005 with the exception of the Hyperkin Duke controller I bought for my Xbox One because of the nostalgia feels.
@@marky3609 I prefer wireless also, but at $60 price range, it ain't bad deal at all. If it was wireless, the price would obviously go up and to power nice high impedence would drain the battery faster.
I just bought one today, currently having a smoke and I will test it out... I like the feel of it in my hands, it reminds me of a Madcatz controller (remember those??!!) I had back in the day for the og xbox, small n comfy, it allows for quick reactions.. First time with remappable buttons too, which I have been wanting for a while.. I will let you know how I get on!!!
Holy crap, thanks, Techne! I was eyeing up this controller for a few days but remained unsure. I watch this and decide to buy it from amazon this morning and what do I see? The xbox series x is actually in stock! Suffice to say, I think ill pass of the controller for just a while longer xD. Unless it was a hug restock, I think you may have just indirectly secured me a console. Cheers!
Hang on, isn't this wired only? Why have they not hardwired the cable in? The only reason I'm looking for a new controller is because the usb port on mine is borked, it's just another point of failure.
Yes I do but I JUST get the hum I can’t even hear out of my turtle beach elite pro like not game audio or any audio I have an Xbox one s. If u have any idea why pls help
After one week I have stick drift on this controller. It is garbage. After my experiences with Razer, TB, Nacon and Scuff, I recomend sticking with first party.
NEED this? I am on my second one and this one lasted a whopping 2 months. Now it just keeps disconnecting from the Xbox. Then just re connects. Pretty dope mid game
When playing on PC,please explain to me how this works when using a wired headset. If my headset is usually plugged into PC would it be more beneficial for me to plug it into the controller to utilize the chat mixer option on the controller?
@@Dhaliwood I'd really like some factual info on that because I can even notice the input lag in elite 2 controller vs the new series x/s controller it feels like more than double and I'm strictly a competitive pvp gamer. It honestly wouldn't matter in a single player game.
@@calvinp36ify i understand that, it just seems like common sense that a wired connection would always have the best latency time compared to a wireless connection, its really not that deep lol
I had this controller for nearl 2 years now and sometimes the RBI button is registered and the a button doesnt come back up all the time. Aswell as this the USB cable can very easily fall out and even a little nudge turns the controller off.
was going to buy the recon but after this review 100% changed my mind to buy an xbox controller the top buttons are chaos on the steelseries and the xbox one looks a lot better
I bought this controller cheap for a month ago. Here is my short review. Nice and similar to a original Xbox controller as mentioned in the video. A little bit bigger. Feels nice in the hand. I use the RB and LB buttons to shoot and aim in Call of Duty, which are hard to place my finger on with this controller. It has happened often that I misplace them in a fight. The reason for my misplacing is that the LB and RB are placed ''in line'' with the LT and RT. For me, this is a big con. I believe the controller was made to use LT and RT in shooter games Other than that, I believe it is a ok controller for the price. 7.5/10
I love the controller it is really good but do you know how to make it so my back right button does not make my right controller joystick slow down while i hold it because its really annoying
This defo is a game changer! However when I plug my normal controller into xbox my mix constantly buzzes. Would I get this with this controller or is it my old turtle beach headset
I just got one of these and i'm finding switching profiles and setting keys a bit confusing, I wish they could have put setting for that in the app which only seems to be for firmware updates
I just snagged this on a whim because it's on sale for 45 bucks and I'm surprised at how solid the build is and I'm excited to put it through the trenches
I can't say this enough this controller is sweet! What's your thoughts?
Already gave the white one pre-ordered. Can't wait for it to ship3
Just pre-ordered the black one.
sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh
Does it work with wireless headsets
Looks good but I only have wireless headsets.. can I still connect it to the controller?
Just ordered from Best Buy based on your review. Didn't even know I was looking for a new controller until you brought this to my attention! Thank you for maintaining your great reviews!
lol, your gonna love it man!
@@TheTechne same thing
@@loganchiasson1081 @MICHAEL ARIZA is it worth it? It seems extremely too good to be true and TB makes cheapish headsets so I'm skeptical
How was it for you?
I love it but it dose feel cheap but hasn't broken yet so I'm ok with it
When he said it was only $60 I felt more shocked than from any plot twist or cliffhanger
I love his videos until he says 300$ 9/10 times
Bro he said 60 bucks I said whaaattt looked right at your comment 💀😂 I was gonna say cheap man's one is the power a 30 dollar one but crap now I want the turtle beach one 😫
@@nickmoist9068 back on Xbox 360 you could buy controllers with air conditioning built in for 40$ ahahahaha everything about tech an society seems to move backward
@@dylanlevy2107 that's sick did not know that was a thing haha
Just wish it had adjustable triggers then I’d be sold
An affordable Xbox controller with audio adjustments on the controller plus has back buttons?
I’m sold!
It's really a steal . Feels rock solid and the audio enhancements just make it even better. I like mine so much that I ordered a second from Amazon in case anything happens to my first one.
@@clawson32104 oh really? I may have to try it out for myself
You should try the power a. It is a pretty good controller too. I've tested over 15 controllers and power a is the best deal. Haven't had the chance to get my hands on the turtle one but i will as soon as it's not out of sale
@@jarhead2808 the problem of power a is its durability I have had 4 and I have had to reimburse all for problems
@@hetks8814 i currently have 10 controllers.
- 4 power a with 2 paddles.
- 3 razer wolverine (1 turnament)
- 2 xbox one x controllers
- 2 xbox series x controllers
I'm not using them all at once. All duplicates are still in their boxes.
I've only had 1 issue with 1 power a controller and it was the rb button after 21 days of playing modern warfare (around 500 hours on a stressful controller game).
In that same amount of time on my elite controller (wich costs 4 times the power a) my grip was gone, i had joystick drift and rb button was litteraly gone.
I'd rather pay for one 40€ controller every 6 months than one that costs 150€ every year. I had 2 elites by the way. I had to make sure that was crap lol
Amazon shipped my Recon early and I got it earlier today. Played about 3hrs with it and am really impressed so far. Feels great on hand and overall just nicely made. Especially considering it's price point. Only thing I feel is a gimmick is the cooling grips. I personally don't feel them cooling at all but my hands never slipped during play.
Does it work on Xbox one or only Xbox series x
@@pixel3396 ...I have a Series S band One X and it works on both. The box says it's designed for the Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Windows 10.
@Ace Anime ...I don't use it as often but it still works perfectly fine when I do use it. Went back to using my Elite Series 2. Wireless freedom is hard to give up
@@clawson32104 do you own any fighting games
@@yenice3652 ...other than Killer Instinct no. I did try it though and the controller worked great. I've really had zero issues with it. I only wish it was wireless.
Amazon reviews were not going to lie quite deceiving so watching this full in depth video was amazing so thank you for giving an amazing detailed review
thank you for watching
@@TheTechne sweet collection! and great review
Bought mine yesterday,, gotta say I’m very impressed
Does the mic buzz when in a party?
Any problems with stick drift ?
Thank you soo much . I've been considering upgrading my controller when this one wears out , working with a very tight budget and just couldn't really afford an elite at its current price . but this changes things . I been giving 40 for low end crap basic with no extra buttons to map . thank you for your time and info .
Got mines today and i love it. Everything he said is absolutely on point
Mines
Yoo it 2 years now do you still use it? If yes then can you tell me if it has stick drift or any problems? My stock controller has a stick drift so i wanna buy a new one
I find my hands get sore holding the series X controller was never a problem with the Xbox One control due to it being abit bigger but also letting your hands sit more parallel to each other.
I had to buy another controller because my hands really started to get hurt after keep using the default controller over and over again. I'm thinking about picking this one up
Ive bought this today. Ive had one game..... amazing. I have a 40 quid headset and its made it sound like a tons worth. The audio enhancements are ridiculous. This pad is a belter.
How is this now ? Any problems or stick drift ?
Tbh, the recon is like the original Xbox one controller and the series x is like a modded and cleaner controller
Its 10 Times better then The xbox controller
The series x controller has 1 feature the original Xbox one controller doesn’t have. It’s that stupid share button in the middle.
The fact that it is comparable to something 5x it’s price is amazing
Ive been looking at reviews for this controller for about an hour now . This is by far the best Ive seen . I think you've leaned me to go ahead and pulling the trigger, lol. Thank you very much sir . ✌️
How is it now ?
@@mahmoodak481 don’t get it, nice design, bad internals
yeah but how is stick drift and and triggers after a couple months?
Mine is still good
I just got the Turtle Beach Recon controller, and it's every bit as good as you said it was. I genuinely love it. It feels great in the hand and is so simple to map. Thanks for the recommendation.
Great channel, thank you.
Even tho I’m a Sony guy this still was a banger vid and even made me want to just go out and feel one myself
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Elite is ALWAYS the answer. Often imitated, never duplicated.
Yeah always the wrong answer
@Alex Sonne Take care of your shit..
@@naturesgrace206 Go ahead.. post a better controller.. ill wait.
@Alex Sonne So its always broken yet you don't own one? Is it hard being that dumb? Asking for a friend..
Turtle beach is a headset company. They are sub par in that category on their best day. Now they are jumping into controllers with back buttons and audio integrated into. I just forsee alot of issues.
Stop hating
Omg as I finished watching and changing my eq settings and the way u had your headset changed I swear it just started working… omg thank you!!!
Just bought this controller based on your review and few others, I was tired to replace my xbox controller every 3 months due to drift issue or broken bumpers, first impression = premium quality, feels in hand even better then series s/x controller due to lower weight, now I'm gonna test the dead zone, responsivness, latency etc in comparisson to cheap PDP xbox controller, I'm a rocket league player so my demand for having a proper controller is always high, thanks for this review brother.
How's it holding up?
First time watching a review of yours, just wanted to say you do a great job!
Does the mic buzz when in a party? When I use wired controllers they usually buzz when I’m a party
No you have a shit headset no controller should make you have any sound in party or audio
I've never had a controller before and I just were searching for affordable one. And god damn. You sold it to me the second I saw that beautiful MPK on the shelf. I respect your taste, man!
Dude, your videos are top notch!
Thank u so much
To have such a cheap controller with paddles is amazing! I can save $60-100 dollars on a controller without having to go to big named companies. This review was awesome!!!
@@seekgame2944 the controller is a lil bigger than the original but either or is fine
I play with the Power A Fusion Pro controller. I love that it's wired, I didn't at first but when you're batteries aren't dying halfway through a game, it's nice. I love my paddles on the back, I only use two, I remove the other shorter two. I don't think this controller would be good wireless, all the stuff that's going on would kill your battery life. I think they should keep it wired.
i use a razer wolverine ultimate edition it’s also wired
@@xHxlo How is it? I almost bought it over the Power A Fusion, but I said screw it and bought it. The customer service is amazing. My left stick quit working when you'd move left, it wouldn't do anything. But up, down, and right was fine. They sent me a whole new controller no questions asked. That controller the LB and RB buttons quit working. Sent them a video, they sent me a new controller no problem. This one I've had for a year now..
I've used the Turtle Beach ear force audio adapter plus previously and it never drained my batteries any quicker. It's basically the same concept as the Recon controller
@@clawson32104 Yeah but was it performing everything like this controller would be? I feel like if it has anything more than normal buttons, triggers, and sticks, it should be wired. Plus wired has zero input lag. I used to hate wired controllers now that's all I'll buy.
@@Chris.Rhodes Yes look it up. It has the same eq presets and mic monitoring functionality. Only thing is of course the button profile's since it's only an adapter to go into the bottom of a controller. Though I don't use standard AA batteries with my controller. I have 2550mah rechargeable ones that last 35-40hrs per charge even with a headset plugged in
I just bought this on sale in a box that also had a turtle beach headset. Paid about $80. I love them already!
Man, I cannot say enough about this controller! Just got it in the mail, and it is 100% badass!!
Any problems with it or stick drift ?
@@imwidetoya5206 stick drift happens from dust or dirt, just keep the controller clean and it wont get it
Is it still working?
@@TheJReZone It took half a decade for my ps4pro controller to get stick drift. And My old ps4 ever got itnand I had that thing for 10 yeard
just bought me one of these controllers. i was a little skeptical about it at first but your review helped a lot in my decision!!!!
Got mine yesterday , purely for the back buttons as use wireless headset. Must say , very impressed . Cheaper than the stock controller too ! .
Feels good in hand and very responsive . Great review fella ,keep up the good work 😀👍
How do you map them? The back buttons?
@@Tension-peepit’s easy, but watch videos on that. It’s what I did when I got mine
I got mine for Christmas but it’s got drift could u make a vid on how to fix it
In the age of total sweat I think the elite is better but this is truly a steal for the price!! Good vid and glad I found you.
The elite is shit when it comes to price to performance it's not durable enough to sweat with
@@thestormthatisapproaching1872 probably because you are one of those guys that throws the controller everytime you think a death isn't justified.
I agree it’s like an iPhone but for Xbox lol trash
@@mylesdeep1736 no I don't and even if I did that doesn't explain the other 99% that have bought or used the controller and it stopped working within 3-6 months or the people that didn't even get to use the controller because it was broken in the mail back to back
Thanks for a great review on this controller! I would be using this controller for my Xbox One! and some of the features were really helpful, I tend to play a lot of fighting games so the joysticks and the keypad are really good! I love how the keypad has extra layers on them sidestepping for fighting games would be a lot easier with this, I also like how you went into detail about the controllers features, keep up the good work man.
I’ve been using the razor wolverine ultimate for about a year now. My fav of them all so far (and I’ve tried them all). Excellent build quality with no stick drift and just about as many customizable options as the elite 2. Elite 2’s still need some quality control work. Can’t beat the razor as of right now in my opinion 🙌
How is the stick tension (aka how much force it takes to move the sticks) compared to the regular Xbox controller and the Elite 2?
😅😂😂
I don't know if I had a bad controller or what but I bought a razer wolverine ultimate and straight out the box it already had stick drift. Bought it from best buy. I ordered this today hopefully it will end my controller search :)
I just got my wolverine a few days ago. So a better experience with a legit controller. Its legit NICE!
@@ed32568 it feels to me slightly stiffer. I’d say it hits a sweet spot between the normal Xbox controllers and the elite 2 on the tightest setting. It come with an elevated thumbstick that you can put on it which is nice as well
Just bought it on sale for 40$! So excited waiting for it to come!
I’ve had three Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers and love them design-wise, but they have all developed faults after around 3 months, the RB “double clicking” upon pressing it once and the A button occasionally not registering.
Anyway, I saw this controller and after this review I’m going to give it a go. Great video and thanks! 👍🏼
What do u think???
How did it go?
@@mannypac7208 Excellent! I agree with the review. It feels fantastic and I got used to it in no time! It’s good to use a controller that actually works!
I’d recommend this to anyone over the default Xbox controller.
@@KazuyaVeranes You would recommend it even over the elite controller? Did you try razer wolverine v2 chroma, can you compare them?
@@-dale2051 100%, since the Elite controllers aren’t reliable and malfunction within the first 3 months. I haven’t tried that Razor Wolverine controller so no, I can’t compare them.
I’m just interested in how you map the buttons? I had a fusion a pro controller which had a button you hold to map the buttons, but on this controller there isn’t a button.
No trigger stops is disappointing. Hopefully we can mod them. I pre-ordered this controller a few months back
Literally the only reason I'm probably not going to get one
@north you are right but I can't seem to retrain myself to use them as triggers
Mine just came and I'm super hyped, all thanks to your review ❤🌹🙏
I've been using this controller last a few days and I like it.
That superhuman hearing button is just simply boosting sound and louder.
Nothing super special and I agree that those shoulder buttons are feel little bit cheap
@Ace Anime Yes and I want to buy 1 more for my friend for Xmas gift.
I absolutely love this controller
By shoulder buttons do you mean RB and LB?
@@MeanKoreaNZGamer any stick drift or problems?
@@Sev3617 yes but not really noticeable and I don't mind because I absolutely love this controller
@@MeanKoreaNZGamer I have it now. It’s great
This guys love for the Xbox controllers is apparent without him even saying. He’s got a proud dad look whilst talking about it. I feel like im in trusted hands with this review.
Les goooo another amazing review 🔥🔥
This is way better than the power A trust me I’ve been through 3 of those pos in 1 month
I’ve had this controller for a few months now and I’ve run into some problems. First, the cable that comes with the controller has gotten really bad and I’m at the point where the controller is disconnecting twice every 15 minutes. Also second, I’ve had this problem that I know isn’t a problem with my headset as I used my headset on the standard Xbox controller and it worked great, but my headset keeps on randomly exploding with static and I’ve nearly shit myself 3 times as it is so loud and so sudden. Also thirdly, my friends keep on saying that they can hear a low hum from my mic and yet again I know this isn’t a problem with my headset as I tried it on the standard Xbox controller and I didn’t have this problem.
So my thoughts on this controller is that it’s great out of the box and works great for a few weeks, but then a multitude of problems start kicking in with your audio. Then again this is turtle beach’s first attempt at the controller market so you can’t be TOO mad at them. Like this comment so others can see because people need to know what they are potentially buying
Do you disconnect and reconnect the controller wire where it plugs into the controller often? Or do you keep it plugged in at all times? Does it ever tug at the wire where it’s connected?
Just hoping that this could have lead to the issue (even though it should be built to withstand some of that anyway) because the thought of it happening out of the blue when you just leave it plugged in all the time like I do is unsettling seeing as how I have one on the way right now. PowerA controllers are great plugged in (no issues at all with the connection) but have had bad luck with stick drift on them days/weeks after purchase.
would you say its still worth it with all the advantages?
@@shathan123 yes, to reconnect the controller I usually have to put the usb-c back into the controller. I sit only a few feet away from my tv as well. So the problem is definitely with the cable
@@Dwight_ I would say if turtle beach fixed the problems I listed then it would be the best cost friendly controller on the market
Any problems with stick drift ?
Does it get guaranteed stick drift after three months of use like the Elite 2?:)
The Elite 2 has still that annoying stickdrift?
@@thedutchfisherman7078 yes
It would cost almost double if it were wireless (MS licensing fees), which is fine, but then you're competing with scuff on price and performance. There's a huge under served market at the sub $100 price point and TB has found the sweet spot. Comparing this to my Razor Wolverine TE, which I'm on my second one in a year (first one replaced under warranty after only 3 months) and the right click stick is starting to go. I'll probably try the TB seeing that it's half the price, if it makes it 6 months it'll be worth it. I look forward to their quad back button version, it'll be a wolverine TE killer.
Have you gotten the TB controller yet? If so how's it holding up? I'm considering buying one rn
Was literally looking for a affordable controller with back button and or paddles. My elite 2 controller is having left stick problems, and You have delivered me a replacement . Thank you
thank you for watching :)
Been so disappointed with the quality of the elite two. Had the elite one very few issues. No2 nightmare left stick drift. Three times now. Out of warranty. So replaced the left thumb stick twice now. And they last roughly 6months. So when it went again yesterday I took it outside and smashed it to pieces with the hammer. Felt so satisfying. Got the series X controller out of the box (never used it) and realised can’t cope without the back buttons (which I only ever use two). So hunted a new pad down and went for this. So many positive reviews no matter what sites you go on and for £50 uk. I’ll cope with it being wired. No way I’m getting shafted out of £170 for an elite2 again. Hopefully this will see me to the elite3.
Wouldve loved a more in depth analysis of those Joysticks, for fps players like me that is very important. I have the elite v2 and the joystics are great for fps since you can adjust the tension and the deadzone, but they get drift way too soon
Another channel did a great review and did some tests on these and determined that the thumbsticks are the most accurate ones he has used next to the powera fusion pro. They are much more accurate than xbox and xbox elite controllers.
@@holaaamannn for 1 week
I haven’t found any controller that maintains any sort of consistency with regard to its thumb sticks over time. Powera controllers seem to vary slightly from controller to controller in terms of stick sensitivity also. Hoping this turtle beach is a different story but I won’t get my hopes up too high
Tbf for fps, the best will always be keyboard and mouse but I’m not sure if every fps game supports it.
had mine over a year with no issues
Cool to see audiophile headset in a review like this, I am like you with IEMs and headphones as you are with controllers. I have so many sets for music and was looking forward to use this on my pc and xbox.
Thanks for the review, the controller seems pretty cool and useful functions, I might have to pick one up, at the moment using the Elite V2 wouldn't mind trying another that costs less.
I truly like it better than my elite v2, I just wish it was wireless
@@TheTechne Yeah from what you described the controller as being really good, a wireless version would be better.
Keep the elite.
Love this I just seen an add on google for this controller and technes all ready got a review on it lets go keep it up man I love your reviews
Just leaving my review here for anyone who wants a detailed experience. (Ive o my had it for a month, so keep that in mind)
I’ve used so many controllers.. spent $200 on the elite 2. Ive had THREE power fusion A controllers.
The elite 2 lasted a year. Ended up having MAJOR issues with the left stick not responding when moving forward. And then horrible issues with the right stick and stick drift. I beat myself up for not buying a warranty and felt so bad spending that much money for a controller to last only a year. From that moment, I searched for a cheaper option which led me to the power fusion A controller.
The power fusion A was a great controller.. but the BIGGEST issue was the LOOSE puddles on the back. Make one false move and bend it the wrong way.. BOOM. The thing that holds the paddle in place would BREAK. This happened with EVERY single one I had. And I owned 3 of them. I learned from my mistake and got the warranty and just kept replacing it. The last time it happened I went to Best Buy and they didn’t have same controller in stock.. long behold I tried the turtle beach controller instead.
I’ve owned the turtle beach recon for 1 solid month, using the controller every day. I haven’t had ANY issues with stick drift just yet. I love how LIGHT the controller is. Some people like weight when they play.. but I like how it doesn’t have much weight to it. Makes it easier to hold for long periods of time. I LOVE THE AUDIO FEATURES. The “superhuman” sound boosts all the high frequencies making it easier to hear footsteps, sound cues etc. (warzone) switching over from 4 paddles to 2 paddles was different, but it only took a few days to adjust how I held the controller so it wasn’t a big deal. I love the pro aim feature as well. Being able to adjust the tightness of the right stick was great for precise aim and control. Power fusion A didn’t have that option so it was great. There are no trigger stops.. but since the controller has been so good.. that doesn’t bother me much. The way you can fix the EQ to taste is a great touch. And the way the right stick re centers.. phenomenal. Paying $60 isn’t bad at all, and I have the warranty JUST in case I want to replace it. I know it’s only been a month.. but I’ve been blown away by the performance of this controller. 🙏🏽
How is it now? Does it have any problems?
Are you a causal gamer or like to sweat?
Got it $40 man! Loving it so far. Good review bro
Hey again Techne. You were the reason for my Razer Blackshark V2s purchase a couple of years ago and I'm absolutely chuffed with them. Wanna ask, have you tested any of the Fusion Power A controllers? If so how do they compare? I'm looking for the best bang for my buck without spending Elite V2 prices. Any help will once again, be appreciated.
Another top vid BTW 👍👍👍
Does this controller work with wireless headsets as well? I have the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2.
The gen 2 pairs with the Xbox. Not the controller. So yes it will work just fine.
If it were wireless, I'd 100% buy one today!
I feel like the in line connection is intentional for better audio considering it’s turtle beach, but I get what you mean.
@@JayTraversJT exactly. I'm more for wireless, but I gave this controller a chance and was instantly impressed. Worth the sacrifice being wired.
@@onetwo6039
I don't think so I feel like a wired controller in the year 2021 is an absolute no for me. I haven't played with a wired controller since 2005 with the exception of the Hyperkin Duke controller I bought for my Xbox One because of the nostalgia feels.
@@marky3609 I prefer wireless also, but at $60 price range, it ain't bad deal at all. If it was wireless, the price would obviously go up and to power nice high impedence would drain the battery faster.
I just bought one today, currently having a smoke and I will test it out... I like the feel of it in my hands, it reminds me of a Madcatz controller (remember those??!!) I had back in the day for the og xbox, small n comfy, it allows for quick reactions.. First time with remappable buttons too, which I have been wanting for a while.. I will let you know how I get on!!!
Holy crap, thanks, Techne!
I was eyeing up this controller for a few days but remained unsure.
I watch this and decide to buy it from amazon this morning and what do I see? The xbox series x is actually in stock!
Suffice to say, I think ill pass of the controller for just a while longer xD.
Unless it was a hug restock, I think you may have just indirectly secured me a console. Cheers!
Hang on, isn't this wired only? Why have they not hardwired the cable in? The only reason I'm looking for a new controller is because the usb port on mine is borked, it's just another point of failure.
Xbox get the most options when it comes to controller lol.
Casie they allow it unlike ps
Sony doesn’t like having fun
I had the black one and I got really bad stick drift with in 3 months
Do you get the standard hum when using a wired headset with this being a wired controller ?
Yes I do but I JUST get the hum I can’t even hear out of my turtle beach elite pro like not game audio or any audio I have an Xbox one s. If u have any idea why pls help
I bought one of these off-brand 'Power A' controllers once and the chord that came with it stopped working shortly after and I was screwed. Just dont
Me too..
@@CapitanoNessuno huge waste 9f money right? Why not just spend 5 more dollars on the 1st party controller
After one week I have stick drift on this controller. It is garbage.
After my experiences with Razer, TB, Nacon and Scuff, I recomend sticking with first party.
Just ordered one, can't wait to try out the new stick drift feature
Worst joystick ever no quality at all
thanks for the review, I was on the fence but I am going to get one today thanks to you!
What's crazy is how good turtle beach has become
NEED this? I am on my second one and this one lasted a whopping 2 months. Now it just keeps disconnecting from the Xbox. Then just re connects. Pretty dope mid game
Got the controller for Christmas , very , very , very happy , only things I miss is the trigger stops but it's not a big problem at all ....
I’ve turned into a wireless snob but this controller looks solid. I’m definitely a fan of TB products
When playing on PC,please explain to me how this works when using a wired headset. If my headset is usually plugged into PC would it be more beneficial for me to plug it into the controller to utilize the chat mixer option on the controller?
My Recon Wired keeps disconnecting mid game. Can't seem to find a fix from TB or anywhere on the web
My main question is does it match the latency reduction in the new series x/s controller, I know the elite 2 doesn't
that's what i want to know as well before i buy it
@@alxmajesticc exactly, because input latency is more important then sound quality, lbvvs
Its a wired connection so i assume the latency would be minuscule
@@Dhaliwood I'd really like some factual info on that because I can even notice the input lag in elite 2 controller vs the new series x/s controller it feels like more than double and I'm strictly a competitive pvp gamer. It honestly wouldn't matter in a single player game.
@@calvinp36ify i understand that, it just seems like common sense that a wired connection would always have the best latency time compared to a wireless connection, its really not that deep lol
Just bought this on Amazon cos of your review, love your reviews 👍
Any problems with it now ?
Is it amplified at all? Volume levels vs reg Xbox controller??
I got mine preorder. Gonna come next week. Glad I saw this today. If I love it then I'll get a 2nd one.
How was it after 4 months lol
Does the EQ work with turtlebeaches blue tooth headsets? That's all I use, I cant stand wired mics
Unfortunately no it doesn't. It only functions when a headset is plugged into the 3.5mm port. I've tried it with my Stealth 700 Gen 2.
I just bought it at the PX and can’t wait to try it
The bottom buttons would be perfect for GTA5 when opening your cell phone
CAN ANYONE HELP? So my elite pro won’t give me audio when plugged into the new recon controller.
might try seeing if it needs an update but idk if wired controllers require that
Is it supposed to sound like a rattle snake when it vibrates? Because mine does, i bought it today.
Just got a follow my guy. I’m looking at different Black Friday deals and this video has the exact info I need! Thanks!
thanks a bunch
Love your enthusiasm bro
I had this controller for nearl 2 years now and sometimes the RBI button is registered and the a button doesnt come back up all the time. Aswell as this the USB cable can very easily fall out and even a little nudge turns the controller off.
was going to buy the recon but after this review 100% changed my mind to buy an xbox controller the top buttons are chaos on the steelseries and the xbox one looks a lot better
I have the wolverine ultimate and the recon. But the recon is the best feeling controller. The features, the grips etc I love the recon
It’s better then the wolverine v2?
The recon still working ok?
Man it feels so good and I love The vibrations
In love with it. Out the box I hated the lighter feel than the original Xbox controller. Got used to it in 2 games.
I bought this controller cheap for a month ago. Here is my short review.
Nice and similar to a original Xbox controller as mentioned in the video. A little bit bigger. Feels nice in the hand.
I use the RB and LB buttons to shoot and aim in Call of Duty, which are hard to place my finger on with this controller. It has happened often that I misplace them in a fight. The reason for my misplacing is that the LB and RB are placed ''in line'' with the LT and RT. For me, this is a big con. I believe the controller was made to use LT and RT in shooter games Other than that, I believe it is a ok controller for the price.
7.5/10
I ordered one today for the pure reason I could get same delivery and after watching this review seems like I made a good choice haha
I bought this controller today and really agree that its great ! :)
I was wondering about this controller and after watching this I just ordered it. Thanks
thank you for watching
I love the controller it is really good but do you know how to make it so my back right button does not make my right controller joystick slow down while i hold it because its really annoying
I have been using the black new turtle beach the easy plug and play like you said but yet I can’t hear anything going on in my Xbox my audio is none
Ok, reviews be on point. New subscriber ✌🏾
thank you so much!!
So I’m guessing the the volume controls don’t work for external headphones and microphones
This defo is a game changer! However when I plug my normal controller into xbox my mix constantly buzzes. Would I get this with this controller or is it my old turtle beach headset
I just got one of these and i'm finding switching profiles and setting keys a bit confusing, I wish they could have put setting for that in the app which only seems to be for firmware updates
I just snagged this on a whim because it's on sale for 45 bucks and I'm surprised at how solid the build is and I'm excited to put it through the trenches
How is it still?
How is it now?