Got one of these back in April. Recently started stick drifting. Turns out there is a calibration tool on their support page. It corrected the drift. If anyone else is having issues, I would recommend trying the calibration before returning the controller.
I just started using one yesterday and I really like it. I've used xBox one Elites and Power A Pro Fusions... this is a very nice controller for the money. Thanks for the tips!
I got one yesterday I love it I got one for my pc and cloud gaming it's the best $60 I ever spent on a controller the steady Aiming button alone I was instantly sold on it now I can snipe better in shooter games
Thank you for this video. I have DT 990 pro headphones and a antlion mic I have been using on my ps4. To be able to use them on my series x makes me so happy. You're awesome for also putting parts link in description. Definitely glad to Subscribe to you
I got this with the Recon 500 headset package on Amazon. Here I sit with thousands of dollars of headphone and pro controllers. And I literally use this controller and the Recon 500 headsets and absolutely crush on MW2. Game tag is Volk007. Anyways great video and I thinks it’s great I’m using a $116 dollar package instead of picking up my real expensive and boutique cans.🤙
I currently have an xbox one x and fusion pro controller. I can't use a headset with may fusion pro because it hisses really badly so I use a small headphone amp connected to my xbox via optical out. This is ok but I have no volume controls near me. Even if the fusion pro didn't hiss I'd still have to go through the menu each time to change the volume. The Series X doesn't have optical out so the recon controller is an amazing solution if the audio is as good as you say it is. If the paddles on the back can be programmed that would be even better. Thanks for the review.
I would pay 60us, just for the buttons in the back. The sound controls are the kickers. Good option for whoever is thinking 170us is too much for an elite controles. I was hoping they would put back remmapable buttons on the new generation controls
I expect them to make a midrange controller (think a love child between the elite and series controller) at least 2 paddles on the back with trigger stop (idk about adjustable)
@@tylerbuchanan6822 exactly.... I know they have to cater to core gamers, which are the vast majority... But seeing as with new games more buttons have become a necessity... At least Back buttons or paddles should've been there
@@tylerbuchanan6822 then you might as well get the Elite, which has good reviews. I have really bad luck when it comes to controllers... Its either the joysticks or the triggers, but they brake a lot for me.... So paying 170us is hard for me.
@@christube81 I’ve had the elite series 2 and I’ve had great luck with it. Some people really don’t want to pay $200 after tax which is why $100 is a great price point. $40 more than standard is worth 2 back paddles an audio controller and better triggers and build quality. Internal battery too maybe?
Great at 1st with loads of features but after only 1 month I have a wobbly left stick that's drifts everywhere...it seems turtle beach just use cheap crap plastic parts inside their controllers as it happens so much on their new controllers. I used to love this turtle beach controller but not anymore 😡
I don't think it's a game changer honestly. It's very comfortable, and feels cool, but not a night and day difference over my Elite 2. It's a super lightweight controller which means there's less mass to pull heat from your hands. The cooling grips offset that so at the end of 3-4 hour gaming sessions my hands felt comfortable. The light weight is awesome though for long sessions, as it requires a lot less effort to hold the controller while you play.
Great review on TB geAR, i HAVE A HYPER HEADSET WITH THAT MIC ON AND OFF SLID BUTTON SPOT ON ABOUT IT. iSSUE WITH ALL ms controllers is left analog stick fails. Looks like the tb gear goes hand in hand.
Great review! I have a few questions. So I just purchased the audeze penrose headset. Should I be worried about pairing it with this control due to the headset having a built in dac/amp & has to be powered on while using the 3.5 still? Has anyone used this specific setup and if so how does it sound?
i just got this controller today in the mail and my only problem with it is the LT and RT triggers are SO TIGHT, its a uncomfortable feeling and after 30 min of playing my fingers were tired, iv never played with a controller with tight triggers and i don't like this on a controller.
I would definitely be down for this controller. I use Sennheisser GSP 500s with DLS on the Series S. Not sure if settings in this controller would conflict with that.
Ive never had stick drift with elite series 2. But the thing is i only use it for comptative fps and gta online becuase the thumbstick tension. I dont use it for ever game i play becuase that will just wear out the controller so i have different controllers for different types of games i play. Do that and you relieve the stress from one controller extending the lifespan of all controllers.
How does the mixer compare to the astro mixamp pro tr? I'd love to see your opinion comparing the preset equalizer options to the astro, using dolby Atmos.
With USB mode on the Mixamp Pro, none of the EQ presets work. The only advantage to the Mixamp pro is the large physical dials which feel great to use, and the even higher power output. The EQ settings on the Mixamp pro work if you can feed it optical audio somehow. Otherwise you just use the Atmos app but to me it doesn’t sound nearly as nice. The recon controller is straight plug and play, and a better bang for your buck of course, but ultimately the Mixamp pro just packs more juice.
@@devinebeast720 No its just a good value. The Mixamp Pro has a more open soundstage and it seems to do a better job with imaging at distant objects. It’s even better if you have optical feeding into it. This is great considering you get a solid controller with sound that’s similar to a new Xbox controller, but then has all the preset options which is what helps give more control. Then the audio mixer fading chat and game volume is awesome add. Hope that helps!
How does the sensitivity compare to a normal xbox one/series controller? I have always foind that 3rd party analog sticks especially when aiming are waaaay to sensitive
when you aim down sight it turns the sensitivity down so you have more precision. a lot of games now have settings for sensitivity and aim down sight sensitivity tho.
That's probably in the next version. I expect them to build something feature competitive with the Razer TE but cheaper. In the meantime, for $60, I'll try it. I only use 2 back buttons most of the time anyways.
That's just way to much going on to play Xbox, adapters, multiple wires going from the controller to your head wires across the floor to the Xbox. Good audio is great if your at your pc or plugged into a dac listening to lossless but come on playing CoD and listening to Spotify on Xbox doesn't require this mess use a wireless headset and controller.
Heh... ordered the black one thru Amazon using the affiliate code and it arrived today. Super nice feeling in hand and easy to program. Feels like a steal at the $60 price point
I plugged in my controller and attached my headset and my volume was very quiet and I tried to adjust it and it cut off my volume completely any idea how to fix this?
The microphone doesn't work on this controller. I got a turtle beach wired headset as well. I plugged everything in like the instructions say. I download the turtle beach app on the xbox and updated the firmware on the controller with the headset plugged in. I've gone through every setting, my mic is turned on in all the options yet it doesn't work. I unplugged the recon and turned on a normal xbox controller and plugged up the mic and it works just fine. So something is wrong with the recon controller. Went to the support and they walked me through all the same steps I already tried and they didn't have a answer except get a refund. No, I want my brand new controller to work like it's supposed to. Everything works on it but the mic. But this is just like how new technology works. You add new features and it causes more problems, lol.
Honestly it sounds like yours is defective as I tried about 10 different headsets or so on it when I we testing things out. The mic worked fine on all of them, including when I used a splitter to handle larger headphones.
Got mine yesterday , purely for the back buttons. Use a wireless headset . Got to say, very impressed . Heard a few bad comments about left analogue stick drifting quickly . Time will tell...
En serio que esperaba la revisión de este artículo ( lo tengo desde hace tres días ) respecto del audio, ya que muchos se van solo sobre lo obvio, lo bonito, el diseño, los botones, etc etc etc, y todo por menos de 60 USD que es lo que cuesta en México un control inalámbrico de Microsoft sin las prestaciones de este control recon! Nadie había tocado a fondo y detalle lo escensial para mí EL AUDIO!!! en lo personal me gustó mucho mucho el control en general, pero el audio aún no me termina de convencer, los Presets de EQ no terminan de convencerme, normalmente juego usando Dolby Atmos con la opción directa de "Modo de rendimiento" Y lo que noté enseguida es que el sonido me lo daba más brillante, estoy probando con los Phillips 9500, status audio cb1, turtle beach recon 200, Kz zax, Kz zs10pro, blon bl01, blond bl03, kbear kb06, battel buds de turtle Beach y otros iems (económicos) siendo la firma de sonido que más me agradó la que me dieron los blon bl03, y aún no encuentro la EQ perfecta que me agrade, creo que me acostumbré mucho a las frecuencias que me daba el control inalámbrico normal (usando el Kz zax), aún así la gran ventaja es que no perderé frecuencias de audio por ser alámbrico; estoy en espera de que lleguen los turtle beach 500, me intriga mucho ese doble driver de 60mm (sobre todo los dB) algo nuevo en turtle beach. De nuevo, gracias por la revisión y comentarios en relación al audio, saludos desde Cancún México.👍🏻👍🏻
The only question i have, is the feel of the buttons. With the stock xbox one controller, the RB and LB break super easily and doesnt feel durable. What would you say about the durability of the buttons, by just feeling them and using them for your gaming?
I have the Xbox series X wireless headphones. The sound quality is better with the recon 500 with the controller than just using the the Xbox headphones and just a regular controller 🎮? I need to know so I won't buy the recon 500.
I plugged in my controller and attached my headset and my volume was very quiet and I tried to adjust it and it cut off my volume completely any idea how to fix this?
Love the review . I would like it if you could do a review on best controller dac . I would be nice if you could test say 3 to 4 controllers with all your headsets ( maybe not them all) and have your view on which sounds the best . Controllers I would like you to compare elite , standard xbox and turtle beach . Thank you keep up the good show
Thanks Dean! That's a great idea and something I'll consider doing. The issue is trying to determine the best way to test this objectively and still have good accuracy. I have a headphone measuring rig, but sine sweeps and decibel readings don't always paint the full picture. If I can figure out a good way to do this I'll be sure to put something together.
Thanks for the review. I'm really picky about thumbsticks and have been using PowerA Spectra and fusion pro, you saying that they have really tight thumbsticks reinforces my experience with them and other controllers such as elite which I didnt like. I was just at microcenter to buy my fusion pro and they actually had the Recon in stock I guess the guy doing stock didnt realize they were still on preorder! Anyway I went with the fusion pro but because of youre review I might give the turtle beach recon a go if I have the reliability issues with the fusion pro.
That's great feedback and I'm glad to hear you had a similar thought. I am reviewing the Fusion Pro soon as well, along with three others from PowerA. The Pro has been pretty solid. The paddles can get knocked loose if you bump them just right but it's easy to re-attach. The USB cord has been pretty reliable which is good.
I've owned all the PowerA controllers, and some big name custom controllers as well. The Turtle Beach is super precise, better than anything I've tried.
@@winntheriot9837 I like the turtle beach recon too and prefer the buttons on the backside versus the powera fusion pro's paddles, but personally I think the thumbsticks are more accurate on the powera. I'm still keeping the turtle beach in case I have issues with my powera down the road
If there's little too no stick drift I'm sold already. I on the power A and I can literally play zero dead zone using linear too so how does it compare?
This is a very very close second to SOME PowerA controllers. I have about 4-5 PowerA controllers and most are great but this did measure better than a couple of them. I can't say it's 100% definitive because as you know, some controllers come better than others BUT the overall feedback of this controller has been amazing and so has my experience with it.
@@GadgetryTech Love it buddy i like the retro look about it m8. what make is it or is it a custom build fella.. liked and subbed too bud as i loved the vid m8
Bro i just bought the recon 200 how well does this controller work with them i play really compettitive on call of duty so i need good sounds aswell as a solid controller was gonna go buy an aim contoller but if this is just as good may aswell get this? Thoughts?
How does the sensitivity compare to a normal xbox one/series controller? I have always foind that 3rd party analog sticks especially when aiming are waaaay to sensitive
@@ivankitching2952 it's funny you say that, when I'm in a menu it feels like too fast like it skips to the next selection. But when playing a game, so far, A+
hello , thanks for the review, I would like to ask a question, I hope you may know how to help - I have bought this recon turtle beach controller because I wanted an upgrade after my xbox 360 controller which I used as my main controller for Pc gaming, and I also bought new headphones Philips X2HR. Controller worked but after I installed hesuvi and Apo equalizer , some stuff like volume buttons on controller stopped working, ...I deinstalled , downloaded new drivers for controller ad now is working again. My question is if you were able to use some kind of surrounnd - software or hardware solution like amp/dac with this controller while still being functionable. What would be your suggestions for surround with recon controller ?
If I were to use Stealth 700 Headset with a wire while using an Xbox or pc, will I still be able to use the mic or will the mic be useless? What I mean is, can I use the mic of the headset when using it wired to the controller?
Realistically 32 or lower is ideal. You could approach 100+ ohms but depending on sensitivity you may not have enough juice as you'll likely be under 15 milliwatts.
The issue with all these third-party controllers is that after a couple years all that rubber, because it's a total crap quality, we'll start getting super ticky tacky and sticky. I have AKG K812s and the B&O Xbox headset. Will the Antlion mic work with the AkGs if I don't use this controller and use the stock Series X controller? Thanks for the review.
Good points. I can't knock this controller's long term reliability because it would be pure speculation at this point. I've had other products last much longer than expected so hopefully this is the same. Even at 2-3 years it's worth it because most controllers have button failure/stick drift at that point any way. The Antlion Modmic Uni will work on the stock Xbox controllers without a problem problem, as long as you use the Y splitter (or at least something like it). From there, you would have to use the Xbox on-screen audio adjustments for volume, game to chat mix, and mic monitoring. The advantage with the Recon controller is the fast adjustments, slightly higher volume output, and EQs which give you more control with different sound profiles. On the Xbox side you can use the Atmos app to tune, but again it's a few extra steps.
Hell if this last a couple of year's I will gladly replace it at it's $60 price. I had 4 Xbox Elite controllers crap put and they are triple the price.
How do the buttons hold out and how is the overall quality i broke mine controller from the series S and looking for a new one how is this one holding up. Does it get drifft within weeks or is it a solid piece of tech.
I can imagine, how great is the game volume and the quality of the grip, but the analogs ?? usually 2/3 months and they break… I would like to know if they are resistant enough against continuous use
Just bought it before I saw this review. This controller is the best I've ever tried, and I've tried a bunch. Back buttons are perfectly placed, and it's super precise. It's better than all the high dollar controllers imo.
It's shocking how good it is. I think word will get out and this will be a top/the top recommended Xbox controller for the money period. Glad to hear you had a similar experience!
@@GadgetryTech Yes, it's crazy what you get for the money. And you're right, word will get out. When I bought it last week, I had no idea it was just released. I just wanted to try it and see. After I played on it is when I started looking at reviews. I was wondering if I was the only one who thought this controller was crazy good. Another cool feature I didn't expect is when using my iem's I now have adjustable mic monitoring, and it works REALLY GOOD, that was a nice surprise/bonus.
I would never use a wired controller. You will have wires hanging everywhere and tethered to your pc or console. $60 isn't cheap either as you can get the real microsoft wireless controllers for that price which is better quality. Precision will also do nothing against PC users using hacks.
I just purchased the black version recon controller . I also have Roccat elo 7.1 usb so at the moment I cant use these with my TB recon controller. Oh and i play pc and this controller is fucking awesome. Seriously.
That's great to hear! Yeah they won't work together but the SWARM software will give you more adjustment than the controller anyway so that's a plus. For $60 the buttons and sticks alone are worth it.
I suppose it comes down to if you use the tall thumbstick or not, and if you need these audio controls or not. The Elite 2 is a better controller from a gaming perspective (hair trigger, 4 paddles, fully customizable, wireless, etc.). The Recon is much less expensive but still great in it's own way, and a huge plus for people that want fast audio adjustments with wired headsets.
This is defo a game changer. I'm worried it I get it that my mic will buzz in parties because that's what happend when I plug a normal xbox controller into the xbox.
Thanks for the review. So this controller is probably better at driving headphones than the standard wireless controller that Microsoft makes? I'm not a pro gamer so don't really care about competitive performance from my controllers. What I am looking for is a controller to specifically power my Sen HD599 as I use these exclusively while gaming. What are your thoughts? Is there a better controller I should be looking at for headphone use? Cheers.
This is the main question I'm looking at as to weather this controller powers a headset better than the standard xbox controller. To kinda elevate that volume a notch or 2. Looking at buying these and wonder the same thing
Anyone else been having issues with aiming diagonally where its just insane acceleration no matter what you do with the settings its been doing it for the past couple of weeks other then that a great controller
Man now that you say that on Halo Infinite it seems that’s one of the issues for me. I would recommend maybe buying the precision rings in the Green color from KFreek.
It will work thanks to the high sensitivity of that model, but won't be as loud as even a $50 dedicated headphone amp. Just trying to set realistic expectations as the controller is closer to 30mw. I tried a much lower sensitivity headphone to see how it would go and while it was just loud enough to be usable, it could be louder. This is the same scenario with any controller amp trying to power strong headphones. The difference here is the super human hearing audio boost, EQ tweeks, and better audio control. You could always consider a small inline amp if you need more juice.
Hello mate ive recently just got a pair of turtle beach elite pro 2 and will be getting the turtle beach recon controller I'm just wondering if there's a way to use the recon controller with the superamp any help would greatly be appreciated ty 👍🏻
If the super amp allows 3.5mm TRRS in and out, then you can use that + the Recon audio out if you have USB power going to it. I can't guarantee it'd be worth the effort but if you try it let me know!
@@GadgetryTech OK cool I'll try get it to work but if I can't would you say the reacon controller would be just as good as the superamp if I'm only able to use 1 at a time
Thanks so much! It depends on the genre to be honest. The default sound (flat EQ) has a very strong sub bass, flat mids, and highs that have some recession to them while still being clear. They handle everything well, but with some genres you may want to tweak the highs a bit to open the sound stage more. Out of the box these sound better than essentially any other gaming headset I've used under $300.
Got one of these back in April. Recently started stick drifting. Turns out there is a calibration tool on their support page. It corrected the drift. If anyone else is having issues, I would recommend trying the calibration before returning the controller.
Good to know. Thank you!
Getting stickdrift THAT quick already??? 😳
No buy for me then.
@@thedutchfisherman7078you must not have read it all lol he said it calibrated and fixed
I just started using one yesterday and I really like it. I've used xBox one Elites and Power A Pro Fusions... this is a very nice controller for the money. Thanks for the tips!
I got one yesterday I love it I got one for my pc and cloud gaming it's the best $60 I ever spent on a controller the steady Aiming button alone I was instantly sold on it now I can snipe better in shooter games
Great review ... im waiting for mine its suppossed to arrive Augost 4th i honestly cant wait 😬😬
How is it
Thank you for this video. I have DT 990 pro headphones and a antlion mic I have been using on my ps4. To be able to use them on my series x makes me so happy. You're awesome for also putting parts link in description. Definitely glad to Subscribe to you
Thanks for comment want to know that exactly
I got this with the Recon 500 headset package on Amazon.
Here I sit with thousands of dollars of headphone and pro controllers.
And I literally use this controller and the Recon 500 headsets and absolutely crush on MW2.
Game tag is Volk007.
Anyways great video and I thinks it’s great I’m using a $116 dollar package instead of picking up my real expensive and boutique cans.🤙
I currently have an xbox one x and fusion pro controller. I can't use a headset with may fusion pro because it hisses really badly so I use a small headphone amp connected to my xbox via optical out. This is ok but I have no volume controls near me. Even if the fusion pro didn't hiss I'd still have to go through the menu each time to change the volume.
The Series X doesn't have optical out so the recon controller is an amazing solution if the audio is as good as you say it is. If the paddles on the back can be programmed that would be even better. Thanks for the review.
I would pay 60us, just for the buttons in the back. The sound controls are the kickers. Good option for whoever is thinking 170us is too much for an elite controles. I was hoping they would put back remmapable buttons on the new generation controls
I expect them to make a midrange controller (think a love child between the elite and series controller) at least 2 paddles on the back with trigger stop (idk about adjustable)
@@tylerbuchanan6822 exactly.... I know they have to cater to core gamers, which are the vast majority... But seeing as with new games more buttons have become a necessity... At least Back buttons or paddles should've been there
@@christube81 I would gladly pay $100 for a more premium controller. Adding a DAC in controller and 2 back buttons.
@@tylerbuchanan6822 then you might as well get the Elite, which has good reviews. I have really bad luck when it comes to controllers... Its either the joysticks or the triggers, but they brake a lot for me.... So paying 170us is hard for me.
@@christube81 I’ve had the elite series 2 and I’ve had great luck with it. Some people really don’t want to pay $200 after tax which is why $100 is a great price point. $40 more than standard is worth 2 back paddles an audio controller and better triggers and build quality. Internal battery too maybe?
Also wish I could afford those 3k headset and little jelly now being an audiophile myself.
Just got this controller and have the 500 recon headset. It works great. I wanted to watch a review to understand how the sound controls work.
Great at 1st with loads of features but after only 1 month I have a wobbly left stick that's drifts everywhere...it seems turtle beach just use cheap crap plastic parts inside their controllers as it happens so much on their new controllers. I used to love this turtle beach controller but not anymore 😡
Love your reviews. Wish you great success!
Do not buy this Trash if you are competitively playing. I warned you.
What is with the cooling grips, do you feel a difference to other controllers?
I don't think it's a game changer honestly. It's very comfortable, and feels cool, but not a night and day difference over my Elite 2. It's a super lightweight controller which means there's less mass to pull heat from your hands. The cooling grips offset that so at the end of 3-4 hour gaming sessions my hands felt comfortable.
The light weight is awesome though for long sessions, as it requires a lot less effort to hold the controller while you play.
Great review on TB geAR, i HAVE A HYPER HEADSET WITH THAT MIC ON AND OFF SLID BUTTON SPOT ON ABOUT IT. iSSUE WITH ALL ms controllers is left analog stick fails. Looks like the tb gear goes hand in hand.
My mic hardly works with this controller (wired)
Great review! I have a few questions. So I just purchased the audeze penrose headset. Should I be worried about pairing it with this control due to the headset having a built in dac/amp & has to be powered on while using the 3.5 still? Has anyone used this specific setup and if so how does it sound?
i just got this controller today in the mail and my only problem with it is the LT and RT triggers are SO TIGHT, its a uncomfortable feeling and after 30 min of playing my fingers were tired, iv never played with a controller with tight triggers and i don't like this on a controller.
I would definitely be down for this controller. I use Sennheisser GSP 500s with DLS on the Series S. Not sure if settings in this controller would conflict with that.
Ive never had stick drift with elite series 2. But the thing is i only use it for comptative fps and gta online becuase the thumbstick tension.
I dont use it for ever game i play becuase that will just wear out the controller so i have different controllers for different types of games i play. Do that and you relieve the stress from one controller extending the lifespan of all controllers.
That's exactly what I do
How does the mixer compare to the astro mixamp pro tr? I'd love to see your opinion comparing the preset equalizer options to the astro, using dolby Atmos.
With USB mode on the Mixamp Pro, none of the EQ presets work. The only advantage to the Mixamp pro is the large physical dials which feel great to use, and the even higher power output. The EQ settings on the Mixamp pro work if you can feed it optical audio somehow. Otherwise you just use the Atmos app but to me it doesn’t sound nearly as nice.
The recon controller is straight plug and play, and a better bang for your buck of course, but ultimately the Mixamp pro just packs more juice.
@GadgetryTech Do you notice better audio quality using this controller over the mix amp pro with astros? Is it closer to the optical audio quality?
@@devinebeast720 No its just a good value. The Mixamp Pro has a more open soundstage and it seems to do a better job with imaging at distant objects. It’s even better if you have optical feeding into it. This is great considering you get a solid controller with sound that’s similar to a new Xbox controller, but then has all the preset options which is what helps give more control. Then the audio mixer fading chat and game volume is awesome add. Hope that helps!
@@GadgetryTech thank you so much for your reply it definitely answered my questions. Happy holidays brotha!
How does the sensitivity compare to a normal xbox one/series controller? I have always foind that 3rd party analog sticks especially when aiming are waaaay to sensitive
Its the best controller i tested buy it IF you like better vibrations better feel better sound The sens it pretty much The same
What does the Pro aim actually do?
when you aim down sight it turns the sensitivity down so you have more precision. a lot of games now have settings for sensitivity and aim down sight sensitivity tho.
If this had 4 remappable back buttons I would run n buy.
PowerA is not over 100 dollars. You really need to correct that. Thanks for this video again.
That's probably in the next version. I expect them to build something feature competitive with the Razer TE but cheaper. In the meantime, for $60, I'll try it. I only use 2 back buttons most of the time anyways.
That's just way to much going on to play Xbox, adapters, multiple wires going from the controller to your head wires across the floor to the Xbox. Good audio is great if your at your pc or plugged into a dac listening to lossless but come on playing CoD and listening to Spotify on Xbox doesn't require this mess use a wireless headset and controller.
Heh... ordered the black one thru Amazon using the affiliate code and it arrived today. Super nice feeling in hand and easy to program. Feels like a steal at the $60 price point
They throw a aux port in the controller for streamers and I'm sold!
Thanks for the vid.
Controller is nice, fails when using xbox game chat. 3.5 jack doesn't seat properly
I plugged in my controller and attached my headset and my volume was very quiet and I tried to adjust it and it cut off my volume completely any idea how to fix this?
What’s the sound resolution when this little guy’s plugged into a PC?
Just come across your review for this and the newer stealth ultra controller wow, just wondering if you ever did a review for the recon cloud version?
is there anyway to record gameplay with the audio processing ?
The bumpers were too mushy for me. They felt terrible. Had to return them for that. Also the super human hearing sounds terrible.
I wish I would have known about this before spending alot more on the elite
Elite is a big shit, the controler break after only 3 month of playing
Get the Razer Wolverine TE. dont get the ultimate. Trust me. Its a TANK and its super comfy and reliable
it came out just a week ago. im so exited to try it out and is very affordable.
I had the Elite series 2, this Turtle beach controllers is better in every way, and I'm not joking. Sell it.
@@winntheriot9837 how much would you sell an elite for bro mines is in perfect condition
The microphone doesn't work on this controller. I got a turtle beach wired headset as well. I plugged everything in like the instructions say. I download the turtle beach app on the xbox and updated the firmware on the controller with the headset plugged in. I've gone through every setting, my mic is turned on in all the options yet it doesn't work. I unplugged the recon and turned on a normal xbox controller and plugged up the mic and it works just fine. So something is wrong with the recon controller. Went to the support and they walked me through all the same steps I already tried and they didn't have a answer except get a refund. No, I want my brand new controller to work like it's supposed to. Everything works on it but the mic. But this is just like how new technology works. You add new features and it causes more problems, lol.
Honestly it sounds like yours is defective as I tried about 10 different headsets or so on it when I we testing things out. The mic worked fine on all of them, including when I used a splitter to handle larger headphones.
I’ve been having problems with the audio I can’t hear anything
So would I be able to use my Blue yeti microphone?
Got mine yesterday , purely for the back buttons. Use a wireless headset . Got to say, very impressed . Heard a few bad comments about left analogue stick drifting quickly .
Time will tell...
Is yours drifting yet?
@@yesimsoup Not yet !
En serio que esperaba la revisión de este artículo ( lo tengo desde hace tres días ) respecto del audio, ya que muchos se van solo sobre lo obvio, lo bonito, el diseño, los botones, etc etc etc, y todo por menos de 60 USD que es lo que cuesta en México un control inalámbrico de Microsoft sin las prestaciones de este control recon! Nadie había tocado a fondo y detalle lo escensial para mí EL AUDIO!!! en lo personal me gustó mucho mucho el control en general, pero el audio aún no me termina de convencer, los Presets de EQ no terminan de convencerme, normalmente juego usando Dolby Atmos con la opción directa de "Modo de rendimiento" Y lo que noté enseguida es que el sonido me lo daba más brillante, estoy probando con los Phillips 9500, status audio cb1, turtle beach recon 200, Kz zax, Kz zs10pro, blon bl01, blond bl03, kbear kb06, battel buds de turtle Beach y otros iems (económicos) siendo la firma de sonido que más me agradó la que me dieron los blon bl03, y aún no encuentro la EQ perfecta que me agrade, creo que me acostumbré mucho a las frecuencias que me daba el control inalámbrico normal (usando el Kz zax), aún así la gran ventaja es que no perderé frecuencias de audio por ser alámbrico; estoy en espera de que lleguen los turtle beach 500, me intriga mucho ese doble driver de 60mm (sobre todo los dB) algo nuevo en turtle beach. De nuevo, gracias por la revisión y comentarios en relación al audio, saludos desde Cancún México.👍🏻👍🏻
Can you use a usb mic, headphone, and this controller on Xbox?
Sorry but this controller is really bad I had it myself just feels really cheap
Thanks to this channel I bought my turtle beach headset. Keep up the great reviews.
The only question i have, is the feel of the buttons. With the stock xbox one controller, the RB and LB break super easily and doesnt feel durable. What would you say about the durability of the buttons, by just feeling them and using them for your gaming?
Honestly the quality is top notch for this controller. It's better than any 3rd party controller I've used, and they feel extremely solid.
Weired my kontrol freaks stick caps don't fit.. wtf
sooooo nothing on the precise aim then? just all audio. cheers
I have the Xbox series X wireless headphones. The sound quality is better with the recon 500 with the controller than just using the the Xbox headphones and just a regular controller 🎮? I need to know so I won't buy the recon 500.
I plugged in my controller and attached my headset and my volume was very quiet and I tried to adjust it and it cut off my volume completely any idea how to fix this?
I was waiting for this review.
Glad to have it for you!
Same though
Love the review . I would like it if you could do a review on best controller dac . I would be nice if you could test say 3 to 4 controllers with all your headsets ( maybe not them all) and have your view on which sounds the best . Controllers I would like you to compare elite , standard xbox and turtle beach . Thank you keep up the good show
Thanks Dean! That's a great idea and something I'll consider doing. The issue is trying to determine the best way to test this objectively and still have good accuracy. I have a headphone measuring rig, but sine sweeps and decibel readings don't always paint the full picture. If I can figure out a good way to do this I'll be sure to put something together.
I think it could be a popular video because when I try to find out what dac are in these controllers it's very hard . Anyway thanks for replying
they have USB port audi devices for xbox. i noticed you only mentioned controller jack and optical only.
Is this available for PS4?
Thanks for the review. I'm really picky about thumbsticks and have been using PowerA Spectra and fusion pro, you saying that they have really tight thumbsticks reinforces my experience with them and other controllers such as elite which I didnt like. I was just at microcenter to buy my fusion pro and they actually had the Recon in stock I guess the guy doing stock didnt realize they were still on preorder! Anyway I went with the fusion pro but because of youre review I might give the turtle beach recon a go if I have the reliability issues with the fusion pro.
That's great feedback and I'm glad to hear you had a similar thought. I am reviewing the Fusion Pro soon as well, along with three others from PowerA. The Pro has been pretty solid. The paddles can get knocked loose if you bump them just right but it's easy to re-attach. The USB cord has been pretty reliable which is good.
I've owned all the PowerA controllers, and some big name custom controllers as well. The Turtle Beach is super precise, better than anything I've tried.
@@winntheriot9837 I like the turtle beach recon too and prefer the buttons on the backside versus the powera fusion pro's paddles, but personally I think the thumbsticks are more accurate on the powera. I'm still keeping the turtle beach in case I have issues with my powera down the road
@@holaaamannn I definitely prefer the buttons over the paddles as well.
Power A fusion pro grippy backs started tearing for me around 6 months, I've bought 2 fusion pros.
the problem i have with wireless headsets,... they cause LAG on gameservers in combo with the TB recon controller
If there's little too no stick drift I'm sold already. I on the power A and I can literally play zero dead zone using linear too so how does it compare?
This is a very very close second to SOME PowerA controllers. I have about 4-5 PowerA controllers and most are great but this did measure better than a couple of them. I can't say it's 100% definitive because as you know, some controllers come better than others BUT the overall feedback of this controller has been amazing and so has my experience with it.
just got this controller today and there's literally no sound what so ever. is this an easy fix or did I get a faulty controller?
the headset youve got there bud looks crazy .. reminds me of a cyberman from doctor who...
Lol that’s awesome. Thanks!
@@GadgetryTech Love it buddy i like the retro look about it m8. what make is it or is it a custom build fella.. liked and subbed too bud as i loved the vid m8
Mappable buttons for 60 bucks is why I got it. Sick of people having beter movement lol
Bro i just bought the recon 200 how well does this controller work with them i play really compettitive on call of duty so i need good sounds aswell as a solid controller was gonna go buy an aim contoller but if this is just as good may aswell get this? Thoughts?
Excellent review, my pair just came in today and I love it. What is that attachment that let's you use a mic and headset separately
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How does the sensitivity compare to a normal xbox one/series controller? I have always foind that 3rd party analog sticks especially when aiming are waaaay to sensitive
@@ivankitching2952 it's funny you say that, when I'm in a menu it feels like too fast like it skips to the next selection. But when playing a game, so far, A+
hello , thanks for the review, I would like to ask a question, I hope you may know how to help - I have bought this recon turtle beach controller because I wanted an upgrade after my xbox 360 controller which I used as my main controller for Pc gaming, and I also bought new headphones Philips X2HR. Controller worked but after I installed hesuvi and Apo equalizer , some stuff like volume buttons on controller stopped working, ...I deinstalled , downloaded new drivers for controller ad now is working again. My question is if you were able to use some kind of surrounnd - software or hardware solution like amp/dac with this controller while still being functionable. What would be your suggestions for surround with recon controller ?
this or razer wolverine v2 chroma?
If I were to use Stealth 700 Headset with a wire while using an Xbox or pc, will I still be able to use the mic or will the mic be useless? What I mean is, can I use the mic of the headset when using it wired to the controller?
What ohm headphones do you think you could drive off this?
Realistically 32 or lower is ideal. You could approach 100+ ohms but depending on sensitivity you may not have enough juice as you'll likely be under 15 milliwatts.
Good and responsive for Warzone?
Does the controller create a buzzing in the headset because it is wired?
Nope
Fantastic review, thankyou! ...im sold i just purchased a new controller in black
The issue with all these third-party controllers is that after a couple years all that rubber, because it's a total crap quality, we'll start getting super ticky tacky and sticky.
I have AKG K812s and the B&O Xbox headset. Will the Antlion mic work with the AkGs if I don't use this controller and use the stock Series X controller?
Thanks for the review.
Good points. I can't knock this controller's long term reliability because it would be pure speculation at this point. I've had other products last much longer than expected so hopefully this is the same. Even at 2-3 years it's worth it because most controllers have button failure/stick drift at that point any way.
The Antlion Modmic Uni will work on the stock Xbox controllers without a problem problem, as long as you use the Y splitter (or at least something like it). From there, you would have to use the Xbox on-screen audio adjustments for volume, game to chat mix, and mic monitoring. The advantage with the Recon controller is the fast adjustments, slightly higher volume output, and EQs which give you more control with different sound profiles. On the Xbox side you can use the Atmos app to tune, but again it's a few extra steps.
Hell if this last a couple of year's I will gladly replace it at it's $60 price. I had 4 Xbox Elite controllers crap put and they are triple the price.
ONLY wired? it has no Bluethooth???, their is no mic on the controller???
I already pre ordered mine :)
*Are the triggers responsive enough to play games like apex legends?*
How do the buttons hold out and how is the overall quality i broke mine controller from the series S and looking for a new one how is this one holding up. Does it get drifft within weeks or is it a solid piece of tech.
Is it possible to use 770 pro 250 ohms headset with this controller ?
Can The controller drive the DT 990 PRO 250ohms?
I can imagine, how great is the game volume and the quality of the grip, but the analogs ?? usually 2/3 months and they break… I would like to know if they are resistant enough against continuous use
picked up the white one for 17 bucks at target the other day, great buy.
Just bought it before I saw this review. This controller is the best I've ever tried, and I've tried a bunch. Back buttons are perfectly placed, and it's super precise. It's better than all the high dollar controllers imo.
It's shocking how good it is. I think word will get out and this will be a top/the top recommended Xbox controller for the money period. Glad to hear you had a similar experience!
@@GadgetryTech Yes, it's crazy what you get for the money. And you're right, word will get out. When I bought it last week, I had no idea it was just released. I just wanted to try it and see. After I played on it is when I started looking at reviews. I was wondering if I was the only one who thought this controller was crazy good. Another cool feature I didn't expect is when using my iem's I now have adjustable mic monitoring, and it works REALLY GOOD, that was a nice surprise/bonus.
Y todo por 60 USD!!! Es lo que cuesta un inalámbrico de Microsoft sin tantas prestaciones!!!👍🏻👍🏻
@@winntheriot9837 i got it today and its greeat
@@unknownwill4th549 Yes it is, I'm stilling using mine, enjoy.
Can it power beyerdynamic 990 250ohm?
Elite series 2 ❤️
I would never use a wired controller. You will have wires hanging everywhere and tethered to your pc or console. $60 isn't cheap either as you can get the real microsoft wireless controllers for that price which is better quality. Precision will also do nothing against PC users using hacks.
Wait how are the normal Xbox controllers better quality?
I play pc, hacks aren't common at all, and honestly you should stop using PC as a scapegoat to take the blame for your poor performance in video games
I have 4 xbox controllers and all 4 the headphone jack doesn't work
I just purchased the black version recon controller . I also have Roccat elo 7.1 usb so at the moment I cant use these with my TB recon controller. Oh and i play pc and this controller is fucking awesome. Seriously.
That's great to hear! Yeah they won't work together but the SWARM software will give you more adjustment than the controller anyway so that's a plus. For $60 the buttons and sticks alone are worth it.
Does this mess w/dolby atmos on series x? I have a elite v2 controller already
Bro can you give me a good set up on the controller it self
does this controller have better audio quality than the razed wolverines?
does mic monitoring work on razer v2x or just for turtle beach headsets?
It works on any wired headset!
@@GadgetryTech cheers, I'm tempted... Only thing I could do with is 4 back buttons. I currently have the elite 2
I suppose it comes down to if you use the tall thumbstick or not, and if you need these audio controls or not. The Elite 2 is a better controller from a gaming perspective (hair trigger, 4 paddles, fully customizable, wireless, etc.). The Recon is much less expensive but still great in it's own way, and a huge plus for people that want fast audio adjustments with wired headsets.
works for any wired headset with a mic
This is defo a game changer. I'm worried it I get it that my mic will buzz in parties because that's what happend when I plug a normal xbox controller into the xbox.
I haven't had any mic buzz with mine and I used 4 different wired headsets on it in testing.
Did anyone know how I set the eq completley off?
Thanks for the review. So this controller is probably better at driving headphones than the standard wireless controller that Microsoft makes? I'm not a pro gamer so don't really care about competitive performance from my controllers. What I am looking for is a controller to specifically power my Sen HD599 as I use these exclusively while gaming. What are your thoughts? Is there a better controller I should be looking at for headphone use? Cheers.
This is the main question I'm looking at as to weather this controller powers a headset better than the standard xbox controller. To kinda elevate that volume a notch or 2. Looking at buying these and wonder the same thing
Great review. I wish I needed this controller but the elite series 2 ticks all the boxes for my needs atm
Got the pro fusion 2, I like it, but for $60.00 bucks, I’m gonna buy and try out the turtle beach controller.
Fusion pro is a trash. Mine broke after 2 months, and they couldnt fix it.
Omfg my thumbsticks don't fit on this wtff
Anyone else been having issues with aiming diagonally where its just insane acceleration no matter what you do with the settings its been doing it for the past couple of weeks other then that a great controller
Man now that you say that on Halo Infinite it seems that’s one of the issues for me. I would recommend maybe buying the precision rings in the Green color from KFreek.
3000$ dude Jesus is it worth it?
Can I use the 120 ohms Senheisser HD560s without problems?
It will work thanks to the high sensitivity of that model, but won't be as loud as even a $50 dedicated headphone amp. Just trying to set realistic expectations as the controller is closer to 30mw. I tried a much lower sensitivity headphone to see how it would go and while it was just loud enough to be usable, it could be louder. This is the same scenario with any controller amp trying to power strong headphones. The difference here is the super human hearing audio boost, EQ tweeks, and better audio control. You could always consider a small inline amp if you need more juice.
Hello mate ive recently just got a pair of turtle beach elite pro 2 and will be getting the turtle beach recon controller I'm just wondering if there's a way to use the recon controller with the superamp any help would greatly be appreciated ty 👍🏻
If the super amp allows 3.5mm TRRS in and out, then you can use that + the Recon audio out if you have USB power going to it. I can't guarantee it'd be worth the effort but if you try it let me know!
@@GadgetryTech OK cool I'll try get it to work but if I can't would you say the reacon controller would be just as good as the superamp if I'm only able to use 1 at a time
I hope it was just a defective unit, but the one I had(which I returned to Amazon), there was literally no sound.
That seems rare, as overall the reviews on this controller are amazing. Mine has been great.
just got mine today, no sound what so ever
Does this support kontrolfreeks?
Watch the video
You don't need to hear yourself unless you're streaming lol
You need to hear your team mates in shooter
Thanks so much! It depends on the genre to be honest. The default sound (flat EQ) has a very strong sub bass, flat mids, and highs that have some recession to them while still being clear. They handle everything well, but with some genres you may want to tweak the highs a bit to open the sound stage more. Out of the box these sound better than essentially any other gaming headset I've used under $300.
You sold me! I just ordered mine!
Can you still use a wireless headset with this controller?
You can use it, but u dont have access to the programs