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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 231 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the build quality, RGB lighting, and programmable back buttons of the Spectra Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S. Many appreciate the long cable and customizable color options, finding the controller comfortable to hold and enjoyable to use. However, some customers reported issues with stick drift and trigger malfunctions after relatively short periods of use. These issues detract from the otherwise positive user experience.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the way you can play with this device and the led lights, A+++

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gteat

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works good loved great product definitely buy more

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Touch and go

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They seem to be great controllers, however, they seem to require some type of proprietary cable from the seller. If you try to use other USB extension cables to get past the roughly 10 ft cabling included, It may or may not work. And no matter how much money I spent on expensive active USB extension cables, We can still only use a couple of the four we bought. If you don't mind sitting close to the TV, you'll be fine... Great build quality, just disappointed in the USB issues. Nobody wants to sit just a few feet from a 70 plus inch TV.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
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      Hi. Thank you for taking the time in leaving an honest review and feedback. Please know that PowerA always aims to provide you with a great gaming experience with our products. In case you encounter issue or you need help, don't hesitate to reach us at https://www.powera.com/support/. Stay safe! powera-alpine

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    PC Gamer

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use it to play PC games, and it works great!!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    over the rainbow

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    works great the adjustable colors are just awesome

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Better than a scuf if your a casual

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great but won’t last with daily use. The trigger locks are slightly shorter than regular triggers so that’s a plus. The sticks itself with grind off the more you use it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift, Trigger

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not what I expected.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lots of stick drift .. In less than. 2 weeks my left trigger broke.. not worth buying

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
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      Hi. We're sorry to hear about the stick drift. Please know that PowerA always aims to provide you with a great gaming experience with our products. We can further assist you with troubleshooting steps or a replacement under warranty. Please don't hesitate to reach us at https://www.powera.com/support/. Stay safe! powera-alpine

  • Pros mentioned:
    Back buttons

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing controller

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great controller the buttons on the grips make it super convenient for games where I don’t want to move my fingers off the analog sticks, no longer needing to sacrifice movement for anything. And you can beat the price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Wired Xbox controller

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Decent product for the price but when compares to other Xbox controllers this is the worst quality one I've used

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Back buttons

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value for Money

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For a mainly MnK player, it's great for the average racing and shooter game. Back buttons are easily programmable, and so are color settings. Great bang for your buck. Got one for each PC.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
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      Hi. Thank you so much for the great review. We are so glad that you like it. Please know that PowerA always aims to provide you with a great gaming experience with our products. Stay safe! powera-alpine

  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Drift stick

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice light features but got drift stick in less than 2 months. Play around 2-3 hours 3x a week(PUBG and NBA2k)

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
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      Hi. Thank you for letting us know about this. Please know that we always aim to provide you great gaming experience with our controller. We want to assist you further about this matter. Please reach us at  https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/. Stay safe! powera-alpine

  • Pros mentioned:
    Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gamepad

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very well made and feels great! I'm a huge fan of the d-pad mainly because I play a lot of fighting games def recommended. Also the LED lighting is very nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
      Posted .

      Hi! Thank you for taking the time in leaving a review. Please know that PowerA always aims to provide you with a great gaming experience with our products. Stay safe! powera-alpine

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good intentions.....but, not well thought out

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The controller is awesome however, the break away cord has the tendency to become loose causing intermittent connection issues

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powera spectre

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wanted a cheaper alternative to the elite controller for the remappable back buttons and the leds are a nice added touch. The weight and quality are really nice, I highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rgb

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very Best bang for your buck in wired controllers Period. Trigger adjustment, great feeling buttons and control sticks. Then there’s the adjustable RGB lighting. Yeah……..Just buy it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XBOX One SX Infinty controller fablious

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My favorite color im so happy i can play on my xbox one s and im happy its compable to xbox one and sx great controller im so excided it glows in dark i love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Stick drift

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s an alright controller depending on the gaming style but every 2 months playing warzone any power A remote I’ve bought all have stuck drift now

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome Xbox controller and the price was price matched from Amazon.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
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      Hi! Thank you for taking the time in leaving a review. Stay safe! powera-alpine

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good but slow

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good controller but some buttons response times do register.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Amazing controller, but..

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This controller feels and plays phenomenal, it's modeled more after the Xbox one controller then the series controllers which I really like since the series feel uncomfortable for long play sessions. My issue with the controller however is how easily it gains stick drift, if you drop it the wrong way it will most likely get stick drift. I'm aware you shouldn't be droping your controllers however since it's a wired controller there's a higher chance it will drop due to your leg getting caught on the wire. Had to get a warranty replacement for the first one I purchased because of how bad it got in 2 weeks, great warranty support and fast replacement but now this new one is developing stick drift for the left stick fast like the first one. Anyways 2/5 would be a 5/5 if not for it's easy stick drift gain.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
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      Hi, Nuka. We're sorry to hear about it. Please know that we always aim to provide you great gaming experience with our controller. You can file a warranty claim for the second controller/purchased on our support page https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/. Thank you! powera-alpine