Xbox users have had limited options for wireless controllers throughout the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One eras, primarily relying on Microsoft's first-party controllers and the premium Elite Series 2. While quality wired controllers exist from third-party manufacturers, officially licensed wireless alternatives have been scarce. PowerA introduced a commendable mid-range Xbox controller earlier this year, and now Turtle Beach has entered the arena with the officially licensed Stealth Ultra—a premium alternative to the Elite Series 2. Priced at $200, the Stealth Ultra offers a worthy gaming experience.
Maintaining the familiar Xbox controller layout, the Stealth Ultra, although lighter than the Elite Series 2, boasts exceptional ergonomics with textured grips and a premium finish. Surprisingly, I find the Stealth Ultra's inputs superior to the Elite Series 2, a controller I have long favored. Buttons, triggers, and sticks on the Stealth Ultra surpass their Elite Series 2 counterparts and most controllers in terms of quality.
The face, shoulder, and rear buttons, along with the D-pad, employ microswitches for activation. This design minimizes actuation distance, delivers near-instant feedback, and produces a satisfying click akin to pressing a gaming mouse. The microswitch buttons not only enhance precision but also provide an enjoyable tactile experience. While Turtle Beach is not the first to incorporate microswitches into its controller (Razer's Wolverine line also offers this feature), the Stealth Ultra feels reminiscent of the Wolverine, offering a similar experience. For those new to microswitch inputs, the Stealth Ultra brings a delightful revelation.
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Equipped with four remappable back buttons, the controller strategically positions these textured action buttons where fingers naturally rest, ensuring easy accessibility. Back buttons and paddles, common features in competitive controllers, meet expectations here, with microswitches once again reducing input response time.
The Stealth Ultra's one-piece, solid D-pad design may appear unconventional initially, but any skepticism diminishes after hands-on experience. The cleverly recessed center allows quick thumb pivoting in all directions for precise movements. The raised configuration of up, down, left, and right inputs, compared to the lower profile of diagonal directions, resembles the default D-pad on the Elite Series 2 but with the added benefit of microswitches for heightened responsiveness.
Maintaining the familiar Xbox controller layout, the Stealth Ultra, although lighter than the Elite Series 2, boasts exceptional ergonomics with textured grips and a premium finish. Surprisingly, I find the Stealth Ultra's inputs superior to the Elite Series 2, a controller I have long favored. Buttons, triggers, and sticks on the Stealth Ultra surpass their Elite Series 2 counterparts and most controllers in terms of quality.
The face, shoulder, and rear buttons, along with the D-pad, employ microswitches for activation. This design minimizes actuation distance, delivers near-instant feedback, and produces a satisfying click akin to pressing a gaming mouse. The microswitch buttons not only enhance precision but also provide an enjoyable tactile experience. While Turtle Beach is not the first to incorporate microswitches into its controller (Razer's Wolverine line also offers this feature), the Stealth Ultra feels reminiscent of the Wolverine, offering a similar experience. For those new to microswitch inputs, the Stealth Ultra brings a delightful revelation.
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Equipped with four remappable back buttons, the controller strategically positions these textured action buttons where fingers naturally rest, ensuring easy accessibility. Back buttons and paddles, common features in competitive controllers, meet expectations here, with microswitches once again reducing input response time.
The Stealth Ultra's one-piece, solid D-pad design may appear unconventional initially, but any skepticism diminishes after hands-on experience. The cleverly recessed center allows quick thumb pivoting in all directions for precise movements. The raised configuration of up, down, left, and right inputs, compared to the lower profile of diagonal directions, resembles the default D-pad on the Elite Series 2 but with the added benefit of microswitches for heightened responsiveness.