![]() The buttons, instead, fit nicely right along the seam in which the handles meet the controller’s back plate, exactly where your fingers naturally rest while holding it. Instead of opting for a paddle system where elongated switches protrude out from the middle of the controller, Turtle Beach has opted for a more streamlined approach. These buttons can be mapped to function as any other button on the controller. Where it differs from the base controller, though, is on the back side, where it features two rear custom buttons. The Recon is technically a Series X | S Controller, so along with the standard start and menu buttons, it also has the dedicated share button. The sound the buttons make may not matter to many people, but for people who play in close proximity to others, it is a nice touch. Face buttons feel nearly identical, but are not as loose as the stock ones and, thus, are a lot quieter. The d-pad is also a fair bit mushy, but I honestly preferred it to the very stiff and overly clicky stock d-pad. ![]() They are quite “mushy” feeling, though, in comparison to the relative clicky-ness of the base controller, which makes them less satisfying to hit, but also much less audible. At first I thought they would be more difficult to press, but in practice I never had any issues hitting them. ![]() In contrast to the triggers, the bumpers share the same rough texture but are actually smaller than stock. They also have a bit more resistance, which I enjoyed. The wider triggers are a nice touch as they cover more surface area on your fingers, making them feel nicer to pull. The triggers are a lot wider than the original controller and offer a very rough textured finish, similar to the feeling of an old metal dumbbell grip, although plastic in this case. The thumb-sticks are slightly smaller in circumference versus the standard controller, but they share the same texture and feel very precise. Most of the additional size comes in the handles which fill my hands a bit more, helping with grip. For those of you wondering, yes, the traditional Turtle Beach sticker is here in all of its glory as well.īeing an Xbox controller, it shares the same button layout and overall form factor, albeit a little bit bigger and lighter. The included instruction manual is easy to follow and is something you will definitely need to reference at least once, but we will talk about that later. Unfortunately the wireless tech in the Xbox controllers is not easily available to third parties, so most options on Xbox are of the wired variety. Yes, this is a wired controller, which may be okay for some but, understandably, could be a deal-breaker for others. The included braided USB-C cable seems to be of high quality and is pretty long at 10ft. The controller itself doesn’t feel cheap and feels good in the hands. Don’t worry, though, because everything that is included seems to be of very good quality. In the box you can see where some of the costs were cut as you don’t get some of the usual trappings that a lot of the more expensive controllers come with, such as additional thumb-sticks, a carrying case, or faceplate options. Presenting a price less than that of a traditional controller, at an MSRP of 59.99 USD, and with ample “Pro” features, it may end up doing just that. That’s where the Recon controller, from veteran pro gaming headset manufacture Turtle Beach, comes in to shake things up. These controllers all have their own distinct features, but one thing that they all have in common is that their price usually exceeds the cost of a more traditional controller. Even first-party console manufactures have jumped into the trend with the Xbox Elite controller and PlayStation’s back button attachment. Pro Controllers are a big market, with the likes of Scuff Gaming, Razer, and Power-A being huge players in that category. ![]() These days, that could not be further from the truth. A long time ago it used to be that the controllers that came with the console were the best of the best, and third party variants were meant for your younger sibling or friends you didn’t like. ![]()
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