![]() ![]() However, once again my expectations were exceeded here, with them performing brilliantly across everything I played with it. I was little concerned to start with as the sticks look rather smooth compared to other pads, and I often find ones without decent grips tend to get slippery quickly. In terms of the basics, Turtle Beach have done an excellent job of delivering nice feeling sticks and buttons. The USB-A to C cable included is nicely braided, coming in at 3m long, which was plenty for my play space though if you needed more any other USB-C cable should do the trick as it’s not hard wired into the controller. Being wired, it’s not all that heavy either thanks to a lack of batteries, again feeling comparable to the official controller in my hands. If anything, I actually really like the way it feels now, and have found myself going to this rather than my standard pad without even thinking. It’s ever so slightly less ‘natural’ feeling to my hands than the official pad, but over the time I’ve been using it that was only really noticeable in the first few games using it. That’s not the case though, as the form factor of the Recon is pretty much the same as the official pad. It might sound like there’s a lot going on the pad, potentially making it a bit busy and bulky. Finally there is a mic mute button that – you’ll be stunned to hear – mutes the mic. This is an easy system to use, and means we can effectively hot swap configurations out on the fly. Just hold the select button for a moment, then press the underside button you wish to map before pressing the button you’d like it mapped to and then holding select to confirm. These are mapped on the controller itself, no need for an extra app. Mic monitoring does what it say on the tin, while button mapping lets us have four presets for the underside mappable buttons. The Pro Aim meanwhile dictated how much our aim is slowed when pressing the right mappable button on the underside of the pad, from slow to almost a dead stop. For example, EQ cycles through Signature sound, Treble boost, Bass Boost, and finally Treble and Bass Boost. Each one has four settings – again indicated by the central four little LED’s – that function differently for each one. Moving along, the mode button dictates which of the four dashboard items we can adjust mic monitoring, EQ, button mapping, and Pro Aim. And again, having it clearly lit up and a mere button press away is a great addition to the controller. It effectively works by heightening the treble audio and dampening the bass, so it’s not suited to all situations but it really can be a game changer in the right circumstance. A press of the button activates the mode, and those who have used it in the past will know how much it helps with hearing footsteps or other fine details in online games especially. ![]() Next up, the signature Turtle Beach Superhuman Hearing mode is included. I’ve noted before how much I enjoy being able to adjust this balance on my device but having it on the controller in such an accessible and clearly readable way is excellent. In a neat touch, the backlight actually glows brighter/darker depending on the level it’s on. First up, we have dedicated volume controls on the left and right that allow us to adjust the volume and game/chat balance respectively. In addition to the usual fare of buttons – including the newer share button – we have a row of additional ones that adorn the top of the pad. Let’s get to those extras first, as they are what make the Recon stand out. ![]() What has been achieved is quite simply excellent, bringing not only solid control feel but a host of extras that have spilled over from the headset range to make a great hybrid style device. The Recon controller aims to bring in some high level features while keeping the price reasonable, looking to fill in a mid-ground between the standard pad and an Elite. Turtle Beach have long been known for their excellent gaming headphones, and now they are turning their attention to the controller side of things. ![]()
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