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# Turtle Beach Launches New $200 Stealth Ultra Wireless Controller for Xbox and PC
Turtle Beach has introduced a new premium game controller called the Stealth Ultra Wireless Controller, retailing at $200 and set to launch on December 15th. Unlike other competitive-focused gamepads, it comes with drift-proof Hall effect sticks and a 1.5-inch screen that allows for fine-tuning settings and receiving notifications from a connected phone.
# Features and Competing with Elite Controllers
The Stealth Ultra is a significant move for Turtle Beach into the ultra-pricey gamepad market, competing with top-tier controllers like the Xbox Elite Series 2 and Scuf controllers. It is also Turtle Beach’s first fully wireless Xbox Series X / S controller, which connects through a USB-A dongle plugged into its included dock.
# Premium Features and Comparison
The Stealth Ultra boasts several premium features found in controllers that retail for $150 or more, such as programmable rear buttons, hair-trigger lockouts, tactile microswitches for face buttons and bumpers, swappable thumbsticks, Bluetooth compatibility, customizable RGB lighting, and a zip-up hardshell case with passthrough USB-C charging. However, it lacks interchangeable D-pads and offers 30 hours of battery life, falling short of the Xbox Elite’s 40 hours.
# Innovative Technology and Unique Capabilities
What sets the Stealth Ultra apart are its Hall effect sticks and a screen in the middle. The Hall effect sticks prevent stick drift over time, and the 1.5-inch screen offers novelty in connectivity and settings, enabling control over audio customizations, RGB lighting effects, and up to 10 user-customizable controller profiles. The screen also mirrors phone notifications directly from iOS or Android, offering a second screen-ish experience.
# Reflections and Anticipation
The idea of having phone notifications on the gamepad raises questions about distractions, but it may offer a second screen-like experience for toggling advanced settings without leaving the game or opening another app. Whether this innovation will enhance the gaming experience remains to be seen, and comparison with other premium offerings for Xbox and PC will be crucial.
Sources:
– Turtle Beach: [Stealth Ultra Wireless Controller](https://www.turtlebeach.com/pages/stealth-ultra-controller)
– Amazon: [High-Performance Wireless Controller](https://www.amazon.com/High-Performance-Wireless-Controller-Licensed-Xbox-X/dp/B0CJVQFZ1S?tag=theverge02-20)
– Microsoft: [Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2](https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/31/20926499/microsoft-xbox-elite-wireless-controller-series-2-review-price-specs-features)
– Scuf Gaming: [Instinct Pro Controller](https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/17/22627413/scuf-instinct-pro-microsoft-xbox-controller-wireless-series-x-s-one-pc-features-price)
– PowerA: [Moga XP Ultra Mobile Xbox Hybrid Wireless Controller](https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/16/23725207/powera-moga-xp-ultra-mobile-xbox-hybrid-wireless-controller-price-specs)
– Microsoft: [Xbox Controller Accessory Error](https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/30/23938206/microsoft-xbox-controller-block-unauthorized-accessory-error-0x82d60002)
– Sony: [DualSense Edge Wireless Controller](https://www.theverge.com/23564531/sony-dualsense-edge-wireless-controller-ps5-features-review)
