Ok first impression. It is light (due to being wired and no batteries) and has a plastic velvet feel. The grips are a nice touch and prevent the sweaty hands from slipping. The triggers feel shorter press than the official xbox controller and all other buttons feel very tactile. The D-Pad felt a bit strange at first as it is like a deep dish and it has a lot of travel to press in each direction. I tried it on Street Fighter 3rd strike and was initially disappointed. But a few rounds and I was throwing out DP's no problem. I wouldn't say it is as good a D-Pad as the official xbox controller, (but nothing I have ever used is) but it is far and away better than the 8BitDo Pro which I hate for fighting games. Not tried the sound setting yet as I don't use headphones much. But the analogue sticks feel as good as official controller. THe back customisable buttons are great too. Just need to work out how to set them for sprinting in FPS games.
Easily the best 3rd party controller I have tried. (and I have tried a few)
Edited: couple of weeks of use controller is still a joy to use. Great sound but wonky jack socket where sound cuts out at slightest touch, so unbearable in FPS games.
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Turtle Beach Recon Controller – Black
The Turtle Beach Recon Controller for Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One is the first controller to pair game-changing audio innovations with game-winning controls.
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A very good 'budget pro controller' with a unique and potentially killer set of audio features
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2021
I've recently purchased the Turtle Beach Recon Controller and the Power A Spectra Infinity and whilst both are really good 'budget pro controllers' with extra features over the official Wireless Xbox One/Series S|X controllers, the Turtle Beach Recon Controller just might be my favourite.+ Has a nice weight and feel to it. The controller is slightly lighter than the official Microsoft controller (and also the PowerA Spectra Infinity)+ Kontrol Freeks fit fine, I had no movement or turning, same as an official controller.+ Ergonomically very similar to the official controller.+ Includes the impulse trigger motors for games like Forza (unlike the Spectra Infinity). Vibration doesn't feel as smooth as the official controllers though.+ Analogue stick tension slightly tighter and smoother than the official Xbox controller. Which is great for FPS and third-person shooters.+ Back buttons are great, placed perfectly and bigger than the Spectra Infinity. Fairly easy to program with 4 different profiles which can be stored and easily selected from.+ The microphone monitoring, easy volume and chat controls on the controller are amazing. Tested AKG K361's and Antlion Modmic Uni plugged into the 3.5mm jack and was able to drive them to higher volumes than the official controller. Slight noise floor on the headphones but unlike my Xbox One controller there was no blips or noise when moving the jack in the socket (may be that particular controller).Not that many negatives, although the controller and buttons do feel a bit 'plasticky'. Not as nice feel as the Spectra which has better feeling triggers, shoulder buttons and d-pad. The included USB cable has a slight wiggle in the controller, and the start/select menu buttons are closer to the sticks which makes them harder to reach in the heat of the moment. The triggers also can be slightly noisier given the lip hits the casing. But there are no 'deal breakers' particularly given the price. In the short time I've had with it, I can't talk about durability, but I hope that part holds up well too.Overall I am really impressed with this controller which is fantastic value for money. The back buttons are great, the controller has a light weight to it and with all the grips and ergonomics fits really well. However the key unique selling point is the built in audio controls and features (which seem to match the Turtle Beach Headset Audio Controller Plus adaptor for Xbox One/Series S|X controllers). And those make the controller incredibly useful for online games where you need microphone etc. This controller essentially adds mic monitoring, EQ, volume controls and chat/game volume mixing on the fly to ANY set of wired headphones or headset. And having the mute button and volume controls right to hand all on the joypad can feel like a game changer too.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2021
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2021
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 August 2021
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2021
+ Has a nice weight and feel to it. The controller is slightly lighter than the official Microsoft controller (and also the PowerA Spectra Infinity)
+ Kontrol Freeks fit fine, I had no movement or turning, same as an official controller.
+ Ergonomically very similar to the official controller.
+ Includes the impulse trigger motors for games like Forza (unlike the Spectra Infinity). Vibration doesn't feel as smooth as the official controllers though.
+ Analogue stick tension slightly tighter and smoother than the official Xbox controller. Which is great for FPS and third-person shooters.
+ Back buttons are great, placed perfectly and bigger than the Spectra Infinity. Fairly easy to program with 4 different profiles which can be stored and easily selected from.
+ The microphone monitoring, easy volume and chat controls on the controller are amazing. Tested AKG K361's and Antlion Modmic Uni plugged into the 3.5mm jack and was able to drive them to higher volumes than the official controller. Slight noise floor on the headphones but unlike my Xbox One controller there was no blips or noise when moving the jack in the socket (may be that particular controller).
Not that many negatives, although the controller and buttons do feel a bit 'plasticky'. Not as nice feel as the Spectra which has better feeling triggers, shoulder buttons and d-pad. The included USB cable has a slight wiggle in the controller, and the start/select menu buttons are closer to the sticks which makes them harder to reach in the heat of the moment. The triggers also can be slightly noisier given the lip hits the casing. But there are no 'deal breakers' particularly given the price. In the short time I've had with it, I can't talk about durability, but I hope that part holds up well too.
Overall I am really impressed with this controller which is fantastic value for money. The back buttons are great, the controller has a light weight to it and with all the grips and ergonomics fits really well. However the key unique selling point is the built in audio controls and features (which seem to match the Turtle Beach Headset Audio Controller Plus adaptor for Xbox One/Series S|X controllers). And those make the controller incredibly useful for online games where you need microphone etc. This controller essentially adds mic monitoring, EQ, volume controls and chat/game volume mixing on the fly to ANY set of wired headphones or headset. And having the mute button and volume controls right to hand all on the joypad can feel like a game changer too.
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A very good 'budget pro controller' with a unique and potentially killer set of audio features
By Digfox on 15 August 2021
I've recently purchased the Turtle Beach Recon Controller and the Power A Spectra Infinity and whilst both are really good 'budget pro controllers' with extra features over the official Wireless Xbox One/Series S|X controllers, the Turtle Beach Recon Controller just might be my favourite.By Digfox on 15 August 2021
+ Has a nice weight and feel to it. The controller is slightly lighter than the official Microsoft controller (and also the PowerA Spectra Infinity)
+ Kontrol Freeks fit fine, I had no movement or turning, same as an official controller.
+ Ergonomically very similar to the official controller.
+ Includes the impulse trigger motors for games like Forza (unlike the Spectra Infinity). Vibration doesn't feel as smooth as the official controllers though.
+ Analogue stick tension slightly tighter and smoother than the official Xbox controller. Which is great for FPS and third-person shooters.
+ Back buttons are great, placed perfectly and bigger than the Spectra Infinity. Fairly easy to program with 4 different profiles which can be stored and easily selected from.
+ The microphone monitoring, easy volume and chat controls on the controller are amazing. Tested AKG K361's and Antlion Modmic Uni plugged into the 3.5mm jack and was able to drive them to higher volumes than the official controller. Slight noise floor on the headphones but unlike my Xbox One controller there was no blips or noise when moving the jack in the socket (may be that particular controller).
Not that many negatives, although the controller and buttons do feel a bit 'plasticky'. Not as nice feel as the Spectra which has better feeling triggers, shoulder buttons and d-pad. The included USB cable has a slight wiggle in the controller, and the start/select menu buttons are closer to the sticks which makes them harder to reach in the heat of the moment. The triggers also can be slightly noisier given the lip hits the casing. But there are no 'deal breakers' particularly given the price. In the short time I've had with it, I can't talk about durability, but I hope that part holds up well too.
Overall I am really impressed with this controller which is fantastic value for money. The back buttons are great, the controller has a light weight to it and with all the grips and ergonomics fits really well. However the key unique selling point is the built in audio controls and features (which seem to match the Turtle Beach Headset Audio Controller Plus adaptor for Xbox One/Series S|X controllers). And those make the controller incredibly useful for online games where you need microphone etc. This controller essentially adds mic monitoring, EQ, volume controls and chat/game volume mixing on the fly to ANY set of wired headphones or headset. And having the mute button and volume controls right to hand all on the joypad can feel like a game changer too.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 August 2021
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