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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 3 out of 5 stars

    It's ok

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was expecting a bit more freedom with the rgb customization

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    better than oem

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

    got it for my kids. they love the extra buttons on the back over standard controllers

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

      Hi. We're glad that they love the controller. Thank you for using our product for your gaming experience. Please know that PowerA always aims to provide you with a great gaming experience with our products. Stay safe! powera-alpine

  • Pros mentioned:
    Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value controller

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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.

    Couldn't beat this price only if it was wireless. Buttons instill confidence that this will last a long time.

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

    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.

    I recommend this controller for those who want something a little different. Good quality and color.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good controller

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

    Sturdily built controller with cool lighting effects. Buttons are intuitively placed and feel tactile.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible

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

    After programming keys in the back and custom lighting, the remote would reset at a random times. Especially in the middle of close matches in COD. Audio issues as well with plug-in headsets.

    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 this. Please know that we always aim to provide you great gaming experience with our controller. To assist you further, please contact us at https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/. Thank you! powera-alpine

  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good with one problem

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

    Its a good controller but the right stick has drift from day one. I bought two the same day and they both have it so i think its just a problem these controllers come with. But i still use them every day i game and their fine overall

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

    Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looks really cool, easy way of changing the colors of the lights, feels great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Omg owO

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome has lasted me a long time great quality uwu

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    highly recommend

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

    works well and is easy to travel with. Love the lights.

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

    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.

    Looks great works great Great great great Love this controller

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Trash

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The first day it works good but like 2 or 3 months later it get drift and the buttons don’t work

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
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      Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Please know that we do our best to ensure that our customers have a great experience with our products, and we make sure that each of our products goes through several quality-check procedures. Feel free to submit a ticket at https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/. We'll be more than happy to assist you. powera-alpine

  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Trash

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

    Gave me stick drift like 8 days after purchase and no one seemed to want to help me everyone was “to busy”

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
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      Hi, Daniel. We're sorry to hear about the stick drift issue. You may want to recalibrate the controller and if the calibration doesn't work out, please don't hesitate to reach out to PowerA's customer care support at https://www.powera.com/support/. Thank you and stay safe! powera-alpine

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good controller

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very reasonable price for such a troublesome controller. Controller is not made to last due to unable to handle over used. This one lasted 6 months even if it was constantly used.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
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      Hi. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your honest review! Please know that PowerA always aims to provide you with a great gaming experience with our controller. Stay safe! powera-alpine

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    works great with minimal input lag

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

    fits great in hand, d-pad works great with fighting games, only complaint are the rear buttons are placed exactly where your middle fingers sit when your pointer fingers are on the shoulder buttons, but you get used to it after a while

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

    For Xbox and PC

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

    This controller is SO CLOSE to being absolutely perfect. Programmable buttons, 3 light zones with static color or breathing options. Buttons all feel amazing and response time is optimal.

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

    Great overall controller.

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

    Coming from the POOR quality control of the elite series 2. This is a great controller, I just wish it had 4 rear buttons instead of 2 otherwise no complaints.

    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. Please know that PowerA always aims to provide you with a great gaming experience with our products. Stay safe! powera-alpine

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    no complaints

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

    Getting really tired of paying $$$ for the original controller. Its nice to pay less for a controller that performs just as good if not better than original xbox controller.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Broke after 6 weeks

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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.

    Trigger lock broke and in turn the trigger failed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great looking but that's about it.

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

    I do not know if my controller was a dud, or if this is the same across all of these controllers. When using the trigger locks to reduce the space needed to actuate the button, several games (Destiny, Halo, Dreamlight Valley etc) do not recognize that the triggers are being pressed. The lights do look really neat, but they are a set number of colors so do not expect Razer like LEDs. You cycle the zones through pre-determined color choices, but you can assign different choices to each zone. The RB/LB buttons also seem to mis click when in online games. If playing No Man's Sky you need to hit both to go to a destination, but many times my ship would roll instead. This meant the controller button even if being pressed, is not working. I wanted a wired controller to use with the PC and my XbsX, but this is just not the right choice for me if the native functions of the controller itself, are not regognized within the games I play.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
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      Hi, Aaron. The Spectra infinity controller is fully functional and compatible with an Xbox platform only. 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