When it comes to premium controllers, I’ve been to the top of the mountain many times. I know those first-party ranges well, having twice hiked the Elite trail Microsoft blazed back in 2015, right up to the Edge of not too long ago (DualSense, that is).
Clearly, I’m a man of fine taste and poor impulse control, so I’m always keen to treat my mitts a little more if a third-party peripheral maker can point me toward some new peak of luxury. Even if said provider is relatively new to this category of product and thus seems like an unlikely competitor.
Because that’s the thing, isn’t it? When one hears the words Turtle Beach, thoughts turn to eardrums, reasonably priced aural pleasures, or some sort of tropical getaway overrun by amphibians. That name being linked to a premium Xbox controller out to rival the legendary Elite Series 2? It sounds improbable, even though the React-R and Recon ranges were turtley solid beachheads for better mid-range controller designs.
In a minute, I’m going to dive into the features of the surprisingly excellent Turtle Beach Stealth Elite. That said, if you’re an impulse buyer who’s already made their mind up, let’s sort you out quickly with the current best prices. Anybody else who’d prefer to do some homework before a major purchasing decision can click to skip past the window shopping and continue.
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As you might have guessed from something that looks like a two-handed Swiss Army knife crossed with a DJ set, there’s quite a features list to get through. So, let’s get started with what I think matters most with any wireless peripheral—connection reliability and performance under fire. I’m happy to confirm that the 2.4 GHz USB transmitter delivered a flawless, high-performance connection to my XSX and PC battlestation during a few marathon play sessions. A test jaunt on my Galaxy Fold 4, via Bluetooth, delivered a zero-issues experience too.
Extra kudos to Turtle Beach here for providing some versatility with
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