i also found out with the power a fusion pro that after 5 months the l3 button was somewhat unreactive and in a game like apex where movement is important i found myself randomly walking which annoyed me, besides tht a rlly good controller
Well it can still hold up....sorta but we don’t use it for now! Hopefully we try another soon! Thanks for hanging! Don’t forget to subscribe for more :)
Quick tip to let u know and maybe save some bucks/make ur controllers last longer: U can set auto-sprint on warzone settings, or auto-TAC Sprint, I play on pc m&k but everyone can change that setting even if you're playing on console. That way u dont need to press down ur thumbsticks.
It’s good to have for 4 player party games. I have 2 wireless Xbox One controllers and 2 cheaper wired PowerA Xbox One controllers. It’s stupid to have 4 expensive wireless controllers for the rare times you have 4 friends over.
@Ari Gato they cheaper and if you compare them side by side to a legit controller you will notice it but it very good for 20 mine still works after 10 months I use it when I don't have battery's
Have used 3 Power A controllers until now. On all of them Left analog stick started drifting after 5-7 months. Would go for PDP controller this time or maybe just try the original one.
My PowerA controller had the left analog stick start "drifting" too after a few weeks of use too! Where if I tilt left or right when moving forward, my character would stop and barely move the left or right respectively at a snail's pace....
for $45 as of 2022 pretty good controller so far, back buttons still work great, the A,B,X,Y buttons still work great, the right joystick has a noticeable amount of right stick drift and for some reason it has been pushed down into the contoller, the right joystick works great, bumper and triggers still wokr ive had it for about 1 month 3 weeks im thinking it will last for another 3-4 months.
I had two of these controllers... They worked great for about a year... Then having dropped one nine time from four feet with force one of the left sticks started drifting... I thought they were all made the same so I tried to switch one faceplate on the other backplate... It didn't work... They are not all the same size even thought they are the same model of controller... Each colors circuit board are not all the same size... Now I have to get some more... I learned that I Shouldn't put them up so high and not take them apart ever... Other than that all the buttons were super responsive even after a month.... The buttons were very easy to press and weren't at all too firm... There is slight audio feedback from this controller, but it's really not that noticeable or loud while gaming... I would still recommend this controller for anybody who is looking for a great xbox or pc controlller...
Yo thanks a million times for this review. Knew that you knew your S when you explained the most important and well used buttons. It's ALWAYS the bumper buttons for me with these MS controllers. Cheap controller but think I'll be better off investing in a more durable option. If I can even find that option.
I'm really confused right now. Should I buy this or the official one for pc or should I buy new keyboard and mouse I don't play fps/competitive games (well sometimes I play a lil bit) I play single player games a lot so please suggest me what to buy right now.
for casual this can help a bit but it is a lighter appeal. It can feel cheap. Gets the job done for a bit, but wear and tear happens easily for a budget controller it’s ok.
Anybody have headset issues with this controller? I hear a lot of people having those types of problems. Might have to do with the fact that it’s wired.
I'm looking to get a replacement Xbox-style controller for PC - mostly for FromSoft games - and this style of review is very helpful. I don't think I'll be going with PowerA for myself. Souls games are a lot slower-paced and more deliberate than CoD, but if 6 months of CoD does this to PowerA's controllers, I don't see them lasting all that much longer with Souls. Good for the price, but for someone like me who usually plays single-player games, I don't think it'll work out. Thanks for the review.
@@Nathan-fp9ho Ended up going with an 8bitdo Ultimate Wired. It's more expensive at $45 USD, but I figured build quality is more of a priority for me, since I'll be using it so frequently. Bumpers are less responsive than I'm used to - more traversal is all, no issues with the electronics - and the grip is a little off from my usual, but it's been serving me well. I'd definitely recommend it for the price point.
@@sanjok5086 haha I just bought that exact thing after doing a bit more research! Glad it’s serving you well and thanks for getting back to me and validating my choice!!
Thank you for the vid I had mines power a controller for a month an I was trying to figure out should I buy another one just in Case or can it last me at least 5 months
@@caster.avrted8154 to be honest with you bro if u want a pro controller yes the elite and scufs and shit are nice but they will always break, they will always eventually drift and more than often pretty quickly so it’s not a bad idea going with a budget version that may last the same or longer for way less if you get what I’m saying
This is an older video so the price has gone up. I feel spending that extra dollar is worth it if you are playing sweaty gameplay. If you are casual this will help as a temporary.
after 6 months it already does that ?! damn i have a xbox 360 wired controller off 16years old and only its starting to have some stickdrift . i was looking into buying this one but i guess i'll skip it . thinking about the turtle beach recon
If it lasts longer then 3 months it's already better then the elite Xbox controller an less then half the price 🤣 I like mine so far hopefully the stick doesn't get beat to death
I think the cord is going bad on mine xbox turns on by itself when I leave the controller plugged in its def not the controller I plugged a different one and it still does it
I bought this version. Red. But when it came. I got a blue version instead. Even though I order red. Then when it came. It's stop working. I think the port stop working. Because it stop working on the second day. And I can't return it because I don't live in America and it will cost more to return it.
This controller sucks it has started breaking down by it self hard to play shooter games I've only dropped it ONCE and now the newest problem is the controller turning on and of
Cheap, nasty piece of garbage. The sticks wear out super fast, if you play anything where deadzones can’t be changed don’t buy this. Tried fixing the drift by cleaning, but it’s mechanical failure so essentially unfixable.
Although the price is seductive, I do NOT recommend this controller at all!! From the age of 3 months he developed stick drift in both analogs, the crosshair moves on its own and even sometimes, when moving forward, it makes the crosshair (of the right stick) move up or to the left on its own. Another error is regarding the audio Jack because the microphones will be heard with constant return / echo / beep. Perhaps the problem is less obvious if you play with an analog dead zone of 6 and up, but if you plan on using this controller for precision shooters/games I don't recommend it at all. Better save a little more and buy an official or quality one such as the Razer Wolverine. For those who already have problems with the "stick drift" of their analogs, here is a possible solution, at least in my case I partially solve it, greetings ua-cam.com/video/ovAMlMKEf1E/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Jpndiazz sorry for my English
Prismatic AfterGlow Xbox Controller Review: ua-cam.com/video/1yUYkuUZu_k/v-deo.html
A good maintenance of joysticks is to use q-tip , dip in rubbing alcohol and clean under the sticks , rotate for a 30 seconds or so and let dry.
Why didn't you map the R3 and L3 to the back buttons?
Skip to 4 min to get to the part about a controller
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For 20$ it’s pretty good quality in my opinion. For a price like that i expect to get a lesser controller
Agree!
Logitech F310 is $19 from their website and this for $20 i don't now what to choose
i also found out with the power a fusion pro that after 5 months the l3 button was somewhat unreactive and in a game like apex where movement is important i found myself randomly walking which annoyed me, besides tht a rlly good controller
Thats how i realized my controller was messed up😂😂
Well it can still hold up....sorta but we don’t use it for now! Hopefully we try another soon! Thanks for hanging! Don’t forget to subscribe for more :)
How do I charge it
Quick tip to let u know and maybe save some bucks/make ur controllers last longer: U can set auto-sprint on warzone settings, or auto-TAC Sprint, I play on pc m&k but everyone can change that setting even if you're playing on console. That way u dont need to press down ur thumbsticks.
GG fam!
It’s good to have for 4 player party games. I have 2 wireless Xbox One controllers and 2 cheaper wired PowerA Xbox One controllers. It’s stupid to have 4 expensive wireless controllers for the rare times you have 4 friends over.
@Ari Gato they cheaper and if you compare them side by side to a legit controller you will notice it but it very good for 20 mine still works after 10 months I use it when I don't have battery's
Pro cod tip auto sprint saves your controller so much
Have used 3 Power A controllers until now. On all of them Left analog stick started drifting after 5-7 months. Would go for PDP controller this time or maybe just try the original one.
Agree I think I had like 3 lol
mine stopped working and No charges work
And there wireless
Pdp sux too stick drift after 3 months,had 2 of them cuz I thought it might of been bad luck but no second one did the same.
My PowerA controller had the left analog stick start "drifting" too after a few weeks of use too! Where if I tilt left or right when moving forward, my character would stop and barely move the left or right respectively at a snail's pace....
for $45 as of 2022 pretty good controller so far, back buttons still work great, the A,B,X,Y buttons still work great, the right joystick has a noticeable amount of right stick drift and for some reason it has been pushed down into the contoller, the right joystick works great, bumper and triggers still wokr ive had it for about 1 month 3 weeks im thinking it will last for another 3-4 months.
$45? Oh man. It is insane. I truly believe they found this review and raised their price lol. $50 gets you a legit Xbox controller
Use an aircompressor on the joystick base
I had two of these controllers... They worked great for about a year... Then having dropped one nine time from four feet with force one of the left sticks started drifting... I thought they were all made the same so I tried to switch one faceplate on the other backplate... It didn't work... They are not all the same size even thought they are the same model of controller... Each colors circuit board are not all the same size... Now I have to get some more... I learned that I Shouldn't put them up so high and not take them apart ever... Other than that all the buttons were super responsive even after a month.... The buttons were very easy to press and weren't at all too firm... There is slight audio feedback from this controller, but it's really not that noticeable or loud while gaming... I would still recommend this controller for anybody who is looking for a great xbox or pc controlller...
Yes I feel ya! I have an updated one coming out soon!
I also had two but both couldn’t pick up thee inputs of it going straight upwards after 2 weeks so Imo I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone I know
Are the triggers in this controller pressure sensitive?
The actual review starts at 1:34
Yuh
Yo thanks a million times for this review. Knew that you knew your S when you explained the most important and well used buttons. It's ALWAYS the bumper buttons for me with these MS controllers. Cheap controller but think I'll be better off investing in a more durable option. If I can even find that option.
In your experience with the controller would you describe the thumbsticks as feeling rubbery or plastic?
More on the plastic side. Not great for BR gameplay for sure lol
I'm really confused right now. Should I buy this or the official one for pc or should I buy new keyboard and mouse I don't play fps/competitive games (well sometimes I play a lil bit) I play single player games a lot so please suggest me what to buy right now.
for casual this can help a bit but it is a lighter appeal. It can feel cheap. Gets the job done for a bit, but wear and tear happens easily for a budget controller it’s ok.
Anybody have headset issues with this controller? I hear a lot of people having those types of problems. Might have to do with the fact that it’s wired.
It makes my mic make a buzzing noise
@@b0bbrr try to use the mic on the motherboard or pc case it fix it bc controller 3.5mm sucks
Im having issue with the headset/mic too
My friends saud i sound weird like a robot or buzzing
Can i fix this?
I'm looking to get a replacement Xbox-style controller for PC - mostly for FromSoft games - and this style of review is very helpful. I don't think I'll be going with PowerA for myself. Souls games are a lot slower-paced and more deliberate than CoD, but if 6 months of CoD does this to PowerA's controllers, I don't see them lasting all that much longer with Souls. Good for the price, but for someone like me who usually plays single-player games, I don't think it'll work out. Thanks for the review.
Which controller did you go with? I’m looking for similar things and on a budget
@@Nathan-fp9ho Ended up going with an 8bitdo Ultimate Wired. It's more expensive at $45 USD, but I figured build quality is more of a priority for me, since I'll be using it so frequently. Bumpers are less responsive than I'm used to - more traversal is all, no issues with the electronics - and the grip is a little off from my usual, but it's been serving me well. I'd definitely recommend it for the price point.
@@sanjok5086 haha I just bought that exact thing after doing a bit more research! Glad it’s serving you well and thanks for getting back to me and validating my choice!!
How small/lighter is this compared to the original Xbox controller?
Very light. It feels like what you payed for. not bad for a temporary but not for heavy BR gameplay IMO
@@Timstuh Thank you for replying 😄
Auto tac sprint enabled would save that left stick and your thumb
Is it good for fighting games? I usually use this to play old ps2/ps3 games and im not a big fps shooter guy so would these last long?
yea
im just gonna get an oldschool logitech wired controller, luckily still in stock in my backwards country
How's it doing now?
Left thumbstick is tortured due to Call of Duty. lol. It definitely gets tons of wear if you are a daily gamer.
So I just got it and it makes my mic quality terrible
Thank you for the vid I had mines power a controller for a month an I was trying to figure out should I buy another one just in Case or can it last me at least 5 months
I have heard the left joystick starts drifting after some time is it true? should I go for it or buy other?
It's bad don't buy it mine has bad drift
@@shunanderson4330 thanks for letting me know and any other suggestions which I should go with?
@@caster.avrted8154 to be honest with you bro if u want a pro controller yes the elite and scufs and shit are nice but they will always break, they will always eventually drift and more than often pretty quickly so it’s not a bad idea going with a budget version that may last the same or longer for way less if you get what I’m saying
@@caster.avrted8154 id just binge reviews , I will say tho I’ve haven’t seen anything bad about the power a spectre it’s about 40-50?
@@shunanderson4330 I say for the money you could probably buy three of these and they’ll probably last longer than a elite controller
Does price matter buying a controller when it comes to quality
This is an older video so the price has gone up. I feel spending that extra dollar is worth it if you are playing sweaty gameplay. If you are casual this will help as a temporary.
@@Timstuh what's sweaty gameplay I'm new to gaming
does it work on mac and iPhone?
after 6 months it already does that ?! damn i have a xbox 360 wired controller off 16years old and only its starting to have some stickdrift . i was looking into buying this one but i guess i'll skip it . thinking about the turtle beach recon
Turtle Beach is the worst headset brand they gain heavy feedback and aren't really good for handling don't go for those look elsewhere
Where i can find it for $20 ?
This video is much older so maybe amazon can have one or walmart
I’ve had mine for about a month now I barely use it and when I tried to use it today it didn’t even turn on
yes this controller can be a bit weird at times
If it lasts longer then 3 months it's already better then the elite Xbox controller an less then half the price 🤣 I like mine so far hopefully the stick doesn't get beat to death
REAL TALK LOL
is it required to have it plugged in ?
yes this is a usb plug
@@Timstuh can you tell me what kind of usb it uses I can’t find it in stores
@@mannygocrazy7799 Micro USB
I think the cord is going bad on mine xbox turns on by itself when I leave the controller plugged in its def not the controller I plugged a different one and it still does it
Mine only lasts a month or two before it starts to fail
thanks bro you helped me out
Did you ever have to get a replacement cord and what brand was it if you did??
I’ve looked and I swear there is no cord that will fit in it
Where is da code for game pass
They give a code?
Got one
In less than 2 weeks the sticks stopped working
Just bought one yesterday at Walmart and it won’t work like I put the usb into the Xbox and it just won’t turn on😂
My charger (usb) broke is there a way to get another one or do I buy another controller?
@@mannygocrazy7799 get a android charger
My controller works but the Xbox button doesn’t light up
This controller makes my mic hum
Did you figure out how to fix it
same bru I’m annoyed AS FUCK
I bought this version. Red. But when it came. I got a blue version instead. Even though I order red. Then when it came. It's stop working. I think the port stop working. Because it stop working on the second day. And I can't return it because I don't live in America and it will cost more to return it.
Just bought one to play fifa seem to be stuck on one particular control please help can I change the configuration or get amother
they attend to get drifty in abt 2 months
Not too bad for $20
Original Microsoft Controller is the best! Just trust me
Is the micro usb basically a normal android charger?
yea
yeah like the ones on the old androids (Micro USB)
how to mute on it?
The video ends at around 0:57.
Thats a sick controller imma cop it 🔥🔥
@@Timstuh thanks
@@DJVFX790 I got it if ur a gamer who gets mad at unreal shit and slams the controller this not the one to be breaking some u can slam nothing happens
@@leefrmdafield4083 nah i dont rage lol
@@DJVFX790 then ur good 💯🙏🏽
Got one second hand. Doesn't seem to turn on at all. Oh well i got it free anyhow. I can probably use it's joystick to fix another controller i bet.
Makes my 50 dollar mic sound absolutely crap
I have a question, does it work on a Xbox ONE X?
Yes.
@@yzrr4official778 that k you for answering been trying to find out if it works for the series X
Does it work for the series S?
Does it have paddles?
Ye 3
Now $29
Dang. RIP. Tell PowerA to stop watching this vid LOL
Nice
This controller sucks it has started breaking down by it self hard to play shooter games I've only dropped it ONCE and now the newest problem is the controller turning on and of
Amazing review
My power a controllers suck. Literally 2 have broke in 3 weeks. Dont get.
I would break this thing in 2 if I was still doing my nightmare campaign of doom
Did u try tis on PC?
i use it on pc, no problems. Xbone controllers are pc controllers
@@JimmySawFinger great, i just ordered one hope it works well when it arrives.
Does it work with Xbox one s?
Yes! I tested it on the One S. It is not this price anymore since this is older.
How to you speak without sounding like a freakin robot
Well I just bought it from games stop
Games top
@@LiterallyTIM yeah bro a new store
Is It worthy?
@@lorisdinica6152 yes
@@prod3309 How's it holding up? I just bought one today?
YUh tim
Does it work on Xbox series x/s ?
Yeah
@@lmbatmannn4358 how about pc
@@scxllyedits yeah it should do it says on package I only have Xbox series x not pc but it should work
@@lmbatmannn4358 work on séries s ? The same controller ???
Yea
Worst controller ever, aint had mine but 6 months and the stick drift is horrible. been thru three in a year.
My enhanced got stick drift in 2 months :(
What games u play with it?
I’m getting it for rocket league and apex,
@@Ryanc-gf6zn how is it for apex? I'm on series x and the input lag is terrible. thinking of getting this wired co troller
@@DanielRuiz-qk1dc use it for rocket league and my boost button rb is fully not working alrewdy after 2 months
Good
Does it work on pc
It literally says xbox and windows 10
Does it actually show up as a legit Xbox controller when you use it with pc tho? Like no weird drivers needed or anything?
@@hanselmanryanjames no it works fine
Got a black one for 16 bucks
got 4 now.. they are CRAP>
Lol im jst trying to play fifa 😂
Winning for sure! Depending on price tho
Its garbage. Had it for 30 minutes and it was very faulty!!!!!!!
Less talking more reviewing...
Thanks!
Cheap, nasty piece of garbage. The sticks wear out super fast, if you play anything where deadzones can’t be changed don’t buy this. Tried fixing the drift by cleaning, but it’s mechanical failure so essentially unfixable.
lol
I'm gonna skip on getting one of these. it looks like budget bin trash
lol
Although the price is seductive, I do NOT recommend this controller at all!! From the age of 3 months he developed stick drift in both analogs, the crosshair moves on its own and even sometimes, when moving forward, it makes the crosshair (of the right stick) move up or to the left on its own.
Another error is regarding the audio Jack because the microphones will be heard with constant return / echo / beep.
Perhaps the problem is less obvious if you play with an analog dead zone of 6 and up, but if you plan on using this controller for precision shooters/games I don't recommend it at all. Better save a little more and buy an official or quality one such as the Razer Wolverine.
For those who already have problems with the "stick drift" of their analogs, here is a possible solution, at least in my case I partially solve it, greetings
ua-cam.com/video/ovAMlMKEf1E/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Jpndiazz
sorry for my English
Agree. Lol. I destroyed it playing sweaty in COD