I am by no means an expert on controllers, but I want to give my take on this product, partly because there are so few reviews on it as of right now, but also because I just really like the feel of this controller and want to support it.
Let me monologue for a moment: My previous controller has served me very well and is actually still in working order. (A nice Afterglow for the 360. A highly recommended workhorse in its own right) I say this just to emphasize how not desperate I was for a new controller. I just felt it was time to upgrade after building a new rig and happened to notice that there was a new gamepad available "for the series x".
MOST IMPORTANT THINGS I'll try to list in order below:
I was immediately able to plug it in to my Windows 10 PC via USB and it worked flawlessly, as I would expect.
THIS IS NOT A WIRELESS CONTROLLER. The connection is micro USB that locks into the back of the controller. Come with a LONG braided cord with a breakaway point. Seems robust.
Sticks feel great. Easy to move but they spring back to center. The joystick buttons feel good.
The triggers are indeed adjustable and are noticeably different between settings. (As far as this goes for professional play, I don't know, but I suspect it would suffice as some sort of backup controller at the very least)
R/L 1 buttons also feel good. Smooth satisfying press. Even the directional pad feels good. The A/B/X/Y buttons are standard.
The AGR and AGL back buttons are, in my opinion, very well-placed and I'm looking forward to playing games in which they will have some use. When I looked at the reviews for the other controller I saw that some people didn't know how to turn these off. Just in case, here's what it says in the instructions for that:
HOLD PROGRAM BUTTON FOR 3 SECONDS, THE LED's WILL FLASH INDICATING PROGRAM MODE. PRESS AGR/AGL BUTTONS FOR 5 SECONDS TO RESET TO NO FUNCTION.
The black matte finish is nice, and I want to emphasize that these LED's are EXTREMELY VIBRANT. My phone's camera doesn't do it justice. I'll try to explain the color choices a little bit:
There are four colors; red, blue, green, and yellow. You can choose several shades of each, and whether it is solid or "breathes". There are also three sections of the controller that can change between those colors and settings. I would describe these sections as the outside, middle, and inner sections. Outside being the highlights around the edge of the controller, middle being the left stick and the A/B/X/Y buttons, and inner being most of the right stick and directional pad. It does indeed allow for a lot of customization. For instance, I set mine to an icy blue with warmer pink pulsing in the middle. A really great look that my phone camera doesn't do justice.
The mic button is left/right volume toggle, and as another review has stated, it is also a button that mutes and unmutes. I haven't tested this function myself.
The other buttons like start, select, share, and xbox are buttons and they work.
Overall I'm extremely satisfied with this gamepad and I'm really happy I upgraded. I see myself buying more products from PowerA in the future.
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Dynamic Lighting Control
The Spectra Infinity Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S offers awesome LED customization. Dial in your favorite color combinations across three distinct zones. Mix & match White, Red, Orange, Yellow, Lime, Aqua, Blue and Purple, or pick your favorite color for the entire controller.
Advanced Gaming Buttons
Keep your thumbs on the sticks & stay in control by mapping actions on-the-fly to two buttons on the back of the controller, even mid-game. Take your gaming performance to new heights with a setup that lets you to stay in control and keep on crushing it.
Total Gaming Immersion
Dual-rumble motors take your gaming experience to the next level, providing tactile feedback and sensations that bring your virtual worlds to life. You’ll love the range of feedback, from nuanced waves to lengthy, deep quakes. You'll also love the sleek ergonomic grips for hours of gaming comfort.
Three-Way Trigger Locks
Featuring 3-way locks for each trigger, the Spectra Infinity lets you fine tune your trigger pulls for whatever the action calls for, in an instant. Quickly adjust for shorter trigger throws and faster action or go full trigger depth to suit your game and your opponents.
Packed with Features
The Spectra Infinity Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S has everything you need: an Xbox Share Button, Volume Dial with one-touch Mic Mute, anti-friction rings & a 3.5mm stereo audio jack. Plus, a braided 10 ft. cable with snap-lock and inline release lets you play with confidence.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2021
Let me monologue for a moment: My previous controller has served me very well and is actually still in working order. (A nice Afterglow for the 360. A highly recommended workhorse in its own right) I say this just to emphasize how not desperate I was for a new controller. I just felt it was time to upgrade after building a new rig and happened to notice that there was a new gamepad available "for the series x".
MOST IMPORTANT THINGS I'll try to list in order below:
I was immediately able to plug it in to my Windows 10 PC via USB and it worked flawlessly, as I would expect.
THIS IS NOT A WIRELESS CONTROLLER. The connection is micro USB that locks into the back of the controller. Come with a LONG braided cord with a breakaway point. Seems robust.
Sticks feel great. Easy to move but they spring back to center. The joystick buttons feel good.
The triggers are indeed adjustable and are noticeably different between settings. (As far as this goes for professional play, I don't know, but I suspect it would suffice as some sort of backup controller at the very least)
R/L 1 buttons also feel good. Smooth satisfying press. Even the directional pad feels good. The A/B/X/Y buttons are standard.
The AGR and AGL back buttons are, in my opinion, very well-placed and I'm looking forward to playing games in which they will have some use. When I looked at the reviews for the other controller I saw that some people didn't know how to turn these off. Just in case, here's what it says in the instructions for that:
HOLD PROGRAM BUTTON FOR 3 SECONDS, THE LED's WILL FLASH INDICATING PROGRAM MODE. PRESS AGR/AGL BUTTONS FOR 5 SECONDS TO RESET TO NO FUNCTION.
The black matte finish is nice, and I want to emphasize that these LED's are EXTREMELY VIBRANT. My phone's camera doesn't do it justice. I'll try to explain the color choices a little bit:
There are four colors; red, blue, green, and yellow. You can choose several shades of each, and whether it is solid or "breathes". There are also three sections of the controller that can change between those colors and settings. I would describe these sections as the outside, middle, and inner sections. Outside being the highlights around the edge of the controller, middle being the left stick and the A/B/X/Y buttons, and inner being most of the right stick and directional pad. It does indeed allow for a lot of customization. For instance, I set mine to an icy blue with warmer pink pulsing in the middle. A really great look that my phone camera doesn't do justice.
The mic button is left/right volume toggle, and as another review has stated, it is also a button that mutes and unmutes. I haven't tested this function myself.
The other buttons like start, select, share, and xbox are buttons and they work.
Overall I'm extremely satisfied with this gamepad and I'm really happy I upgraded. I see myself buying more products from PowerA in the future.
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I'm extremely impressed by this controller at this price.
By Tyler W. on July 15, 2021
I am by no means an expert on controllers, but I want to give my take on this product, partly because there are so few reviews on it as of right now, but also because I just really like the feel of this controller and want to support it.By Tyler W. on July 15, 2021
Let me monologue for a moment: My previous controller has served me very well and is actually still in working order. (A nice Afterglow for the 360. A highly recommended workhorse in its own right) I say this just to emphasize how not desperate I was for a new controller. I just felt it was time to upgrade after building a new rig and happened to notice that there was a new gamepad available "for the series x".
MOST IMPORTANT THINGS I'll try to list in order below:
I was immediately able to plug it in to my Windows 10 PC via USB and it worked flawlessly, as I would expect.
THIS IS NOT A WIRELESS CONTROLLER. The connection is micro USB that locks into the back of the controller. Come with a LONG braided cord with a breakaway point. Seems robust.
Sticks feel great. Easy to move but they spring back to center. The joystick buttons feel good.
The triggers are indeed adjustable and are noticeably different between settings. (As far as this goes for professional play, I don't know, but I suspect it would suffice as some sort of backup controller at the very least)
R/L 1 buttons also feel good. Smooth satisfying press. Even the directional pad feels good. The A/B/X/Y buttons are standard.
The AGR and AGL back buttons are, in my opinion, very well-placed and I'm looking forward to playing games in which they will have some use. When I looked at the reviews for the other controller I saw that some people didn't know how to turn these off. Just in case, here's what it says in the instructions for that:
HOLD PROGRAM BUTTON FOR 3 SECONDS, THE LED's WILL FLASH INDICATING PROGRAM MODE. PRESS AGR/AGL BUTTONS FOR 5 SECONDS TO RESET TO NO FUNCTION.
The black matte finish is nice, and I want to emphasize that these LED's are EXTREMELY VIBRANT. My phone's camera doesn't do it justice. I'll try to explain the color choices a little bit:
There are four colors; red, blue, green, and yellow. You can choose several shades of each, and whether it is solid or "breathes". There are also three sections of the controller that can change between those colors and settings. I would describe these sections as the outside, middle, and inner sections. Outside being the highlights around the edge of the controller, middle being the left stick and the A/B/X/Y buttons, and inner being most of the right stick and directional pad. It does indeed allow for a lot of customization. For instance, I set mine to an icy blue with warmer pink pulsing in the middle. A really great look that my phone camera doesn't do justice.
The mic button is left/right volume toggle, and as another review has stated, it is also a button that mutes and unmutes. I haven't tested this function myself.
The other buttons like start, select, share, and xbox are buttons and they work.
Overall I'm extremely satisfied with this gamepad and I'm really happy I upgraded. I see myself buying more products from PowerA in the future.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2021
Update: as of september 15th both of these controllers started getting stick drift (one of them drifts backwards probably due to the custom tension on the sticks right outta the factory). And as of october 10th, the left trigger on the one pictured above is no longer functional. Ive even kept it inside a hard case from my elite controller for protection. Oh well, thats what you get for 40 bucks at the end of the day😞
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Ordered 2 of them a couple weeks ago:
By Justin Delia on August 1, 2021
I ordered 2 both work fine (as of 2 weeks) one of them has a squeaky right trigger which isnt a big deal. The plastic feels cheap but that was expected from a $40 controller. As someone who has owner the xbox elite series 2 as well as the original elite controller--- i MUST add that buttons>paddles everytime. Want to give 5 stars but i have to use these things longer to be sure. So far i am satisfied--- will provide updates so check back.By Justin Delia on August 1, 2021
Update: as of september 15th both of these controllers started getting stick drift (one of them drifts backwards probably due to the custom tension on the sticks right outta the factory). And as of october 10th, the left trigger on the one pictured above is no longer functional. Ive even kept it inside a hard case from my elite controller for protection. Oh well, thats what you get for 40 bucks at the end of the day😞
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Moose
Perfect
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2021Verified Purchase
Perfect
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2021
The controller is perfect in every way. It has a good weight to it, not too heavy and not too light. Perfect back buttons position which are very easy to map. Trigger stops works well and are great for shooting games. The cable has plenty of length and is braided with a quick release added on to it. The colours are lovely with a lot of combinations to choose from. Gets a thumbs up from me.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2021
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Sylvestarrr
Great product
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2021Verified Purchase
Leila Pereira
Absolute perfection for me
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2021Verified Purchase
Pete
Outstanding value for money
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2021Verified Purchase
oliver monger
Really impressed for a 3rd party controller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2021Verified Purchase
Really impressed for a 3rd party controller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2021
Was a bit dubious going for a 3rd party controller but to sum up;Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2021
- looks and feels great
- buttons don't stick (this was my main concern), slightly different feel to a "real" controller but not in a bad way
- personally I love the LEDs but you can easily turn them off if it's a bit much
- cable is a good length and seems strong; I have a cat who chews on EVERYTHING and I feel safe leaving this out
-fair price although I think 30 quid would be more accurate, I paid 35
Overall if you want a wired controller or just need a new controller full stop, I'd reccomend this, especially if you're into the whole "gamer LED" thing 😅. Time will tell on the long term durability but if get a year or two out of it I'll be happy, I play a lot so it'll be stress tested for sure. Will update the review if it starts giving me trouble but so far so good, if unsure I'd say just go ahead and try one out 😀🎮
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