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PowerA Spectra Enhanced Illuminated Wired Controller for Xbox One, gamepad, wired video game controller, gaming controller, Xbox One, works with Xbox Series X|S

PowerA Spectra Enhanced Illuminated Wired Controller for Xbox One, gamepad, wired video game controller, gaming controller, Xbox One, works with Xbox Series X|S PowerA Spectra Enhanced Illuminated Wired Controller for Xbox One, gamepad, wired video game controller, gaming controller, Xbox One, works with Xbox Series X|S PowerA Spectra Enhanced Illuminated Wired Controller for Xbox One, gamepad, wired video game controller, gaming controller, Xbox One, works with Xbox Series X|S PowerA Spectra Enhanced Illuminated Wired Controller for Xbox One, gamepad, wired video game controller, gaming controller, Xbox One, works with Xbox Series X|S PowerA Spectra Enhanced Illuminated Wired Controller for Xbox One, gamepad, wired video game controller, gaming controller, Xbox One, works with Xbox Series X|S PowerA Spectra Enhanced Illuminated Wired Controller for Xbox One, gamepad, wired video game controller, gaming controller, Xbox One, works with Xbox Series X|S
$ 39.99

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Based on 29,823 ratings
Easy to use
9.70
Value for money
9.80
Scent
9.50

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Product Description

In addition to vibrant 7 Color LED edge lighting, advanced mappable gaming buttons, and 3 Way Trigger Locks, the Spectra Controller is designed for speedy
There are three rumble motors two duals and one triple. A stereo headset jack of 5 mm is available
The anti-friction rings on the thumb sticks are designed to make the thumb sticks more precise
The nine attachable parts work together to form a whole. A braided USB cable with a snap-lock and in-line release that is 8ft (3M) in length.
This product is officially licensed by Xbox and has a 2-year

Questions & Answers

Are you able to use this on a ?

My XBox and my Windows 10 PC both work with these, but one only works with my PC. I don't know why this is the case, but it seems to be a problem for

Can this controller be used on a ?

I had a problem with it at first. There was a problem with my controller because it was plugged in incorrectly. Despite pushing the cord through the controller all the way, it was not all the way in. In order to plug in, I had to exert quite some force. Every once in a while I hear There was a time when I thought it broke. As of today, it's starting to work. It is now impossible for me to get the cord out of the socket. This looks like I will only use it on my PC for the time being. I love this.

The usb cable that comes with the kit is not long enough for me. Can I use a longer one?

There is no reason why it shouldn't, but it comes with a 10ft breakaway cable that is spring loaded and locks into the controller side so that it can't be pulled out without using the release mechanism.

Could someone please tell me if this device is free of defects, How do you decouple stick drift from dead zone when it is zero? A zero dead zone is desirable, but a lot of drift is okay. ?

Likewise, I have owned mine since it was released and have not experienced any issues with stick drift. Despite the fact that it is a pricey product, it is a quality product. Usually, I set my dead zone on the right stick at about 15 degrees in FPS games. The following are the numbers You can increase the precision of your aim by 15 points. In the meantime, I leave my left movement stick at 0 and never drift a bit.

Selected User Reviews For PowerA Spectra Enhanced Illuminated Wired Controller for Xbox One, gamepad, wired video game controller, gaming controller, Xbox One, works with Xbox Series X|S

It's time to put an end to all this nonsense
5/5

The following information will help you understand. In a nutshell, In my two-year plan, I'll be completing two research projects I am not a fake reviewer. Part of a review of this product. My research and purchase of this piece was not sponsored by Amazon Vine. It was purchased by me independently after extensive research. *Here are a few tips for the moms It is great to use this controller. There is a good quality to the product. The sticks are smooth and well-shaped, and the lights, buttons, and controls are bright and elegant. It feels solid and weighty. Everything seems to be going well. You get what you pay for, and then some since this is an objectively better controller than an Xbox 360 stock controller. Do you remember a time when you got what you wanted for Christmas, but it ended up being inferior to what you wanted, and you were angry about it but were unable to express your anger The sense of disappointment that your son will feel if you buy any other third-party controller that is currently available. This is an excellent purchase if you want to prevent silence being used against you. Apart from that, those lights are quite beautiful. Here's what gamers need to know All right, let's get this party started. The following qualities should be inbuilt in your building A similar experience can be found on XYAB and Xbox. There are four LBs, three RBs, and one Whether you are using an Apple TV remote, any thin remote or even a similar clicky remote, the Pad has the same tactile feel. There is no problem with the USB cable or connection. The thing won't come out of the wall as soon as you plug it in. The only way to ensure zero squeaking is to hold firmly with both hands and twist to squeeze out the water. The thing is really hard for me to break. The units are not making any noise, and the resistance level between them is just right, not too little nor A light

This is a very strong light, but it is diffused, so it is easy on the eyes and there are no As you rotate the analog stick, you will notice dim spots, but they will only be barely visible. A great rumble There is not much to say about this. The Xbox is similar to this. The music is a bit less refined than you might be used to, but the more intense feel is a good thing. This is the most important thing that nobody discusses Sensitivity and dead zones. The only games you buy controllers for are those in which fine control is required. There is a lot of importance placed on the ranges of motion on LT, RT, and the analog sticks. Because I can't for the life of me come up with a proper term for what I'm going to describe, I'll just call them "Physical Range" Using the physical range, you can view and move your body like the actual range of motion. A button that is unpressed is equal to 0%, and a button that is all the way down is equal to In the software, it reads something called a Virtual Range. An important element of good controllers, and one that plagues bad controllers, is the relationship between the Virtual Ranges and Physical Ranges on your inputs (more specifically, where the virtual range lies on the physical range). Even pushing the physical down to 5% on an Xbox controller will not affect the software it still thinks you are at 100%. The software will only register 1% input when the physical input reaches around 6%. "Dead-end" is when you reach the end In the "zone". Similarly, reaching about 95% physical input on Xbox will result in 100% virtual input on the software, and pushing any further will have no impact. In other words, this is the bottom line Take it out. " In other words, it means from zero to one. The percents are 5% and 99% It is the same as always, The only time it happens is at 5 p. m. Only about 5% of the inputs have any real influence on you. XBOX is good, but 10% of the motion you paid 60 bucks for is not available to you. It is here that the issue with third-party controllers lies. With the exception of a great controller I used to have 10 years ago (also by PowerA but now discontinued), I've never used any virtual controllers. There have been a lot of really bad virtual ranges. A typical controller has a range of 30 to 50 feet The Death Rate is 100% (huge mortality rate Ranges between 0 and 1 or zone) A huge 70% (bottom - A to z). In my most recent purchase from RegeModual, I had its range set to 0 40 percent. could not believe what I had just heard. As a result, I returned the previous controller and obtained this one The results surprised me quite a bit. A range of 0 to 12 is used One hundred percent, a perfect one A ratio of 1 to 1. I believe that is the case it's better than Xbox. As far as I know, there are no other controllers that are as The 20 dollar PowerA controller on Amazon is not even a contender The rest of the world is a bad place. There is something wrong with XBOX controllers. I think this is the right way to do it. If you are serious about looking for a good controller, this is what you need. How to aim properly in FPS, how to use a feathered throttle in racing sims, etc. It takes a while for lord slow to appear When playing Dark Souls, you must have good input ranges, and this is of course the gold standard. Take away all the flashy lights, the build quality, the price, and the ease at which you play, leave this to the professionals. Use and use alone represent the biggest indicator of quality, but for some reason nobody ever You will realize how much better gaming feels when you buy this if you don't believe me. This is illustrated in a video that I've included. It is evident that the input ranges are perfectly matched up. * *
Longevity My only experience with it is that I just bought it and have only been playing for a few days. I have been so impressed since it arrived in the mail. A controller for an XBOX would have cost me twice as much as it does now. The controller is still undergoing testing, so time will tell if it is durable. This controller has so far lasted me for at least 1000 hours of continuous use before any wear or tear has been noticed. There is a good chance it will last for a long time. You may find that your mileage will vary, but as long as you don't throw this across the room every time you get your headshot taken, I fully expect it to stand the test of time. Take Any time anything goes wrong or any input gets messed up, I will edit my review to let you It means it is still going strong if there are no edits down below. It's worth it just to get that I received no compensation from the company or from Amazon for giving it a positive review, because I believe in it so much. The reason I'm doing this is because I'm familiar with the pain of dealing with crappy controllers, and I want to help others It has been my pleasure to assist you. Wishing you the best day of your life.

Vihaan FRASER
Vihaan FRASER
| Jan 01, 2021
Microphone input volume is not as good as it could be
3/5

The controller was working perfectly, I was joining a party and no one could hear me and when I yell my voice gets picked up, but not when I play very close to my mouth. Not sure if others have the same issue or it is only a problem with this controller.

Legacy Mathis
Legacy Mathis
| Feb 11, 2021
I like this controller a lot
5/5

My pre-order of this controller has arrived We have received your order and I am pleased to say that it is a success. In case our wireless controllers ever started having problems, I wanted a wired controller to have on hand. This is such a great find! nice feel to it, and I was quite surprised about the quality. I didn't have high expectations when I bought this controller, but I am happy it has turned out to be a good It has been very well received by my son, and he is also really happy about the ability to customize Colors change according to your preference, and they are bright and attractive. It is impossible to muffle the colors. To give you a better idea of how each color looks, I took a picture of each. Despite the yellow color not showing up well in pictures, it is nice and bright like the others in person. The different colors are red, orange/yellow, green, light green(looks like chartreuse), blue, light blue(almost aqua/cyan), The controller should be trouble free if we do not run into any issues but if we do I'll make sure to update my blog. I highly recommend this controller right now, even if it is at the cost of $100.

Skylar Shields
Skylar Shields
| Sep 12, 2020
Definitely the best bang for your buck when it comes to controllers
4/5

Despite a few hiccups, the controller has overall good first impressions. A very budget friendly "elite" controller, we guarantee you won't go broke with it. With the sale price of $30, it's an even better deal. I already own other "elite" style controllers, such as the Xbox Elite 1 and the Razer Wolverine Ultimate edition, so I wasn't expecting too much from this one either. In spite of this, I was thoroughly impressed with this controller given its With features such as the textured grip, programmable buttons, Series X Share button, and built-in audio controls, this controller offers a lot of value. While this controller has its advantages when compared to other "elite" style controllers that are generally 3-D or 4-D, it does have some major drawbacks The price of this controller is four times the price of this one Building Quality - B) Total Construction Cost As for the overall feeling of the controller, I was pleased The face plates of this phone are smooth and soft, and the grips are diamond textured. The thing is - you can't use friction rings, etc. Due to its $30-$40 price tag, this is a high quality item There is no doubt that the 35 controller is Compared to the standard Xbox controller, the D-pad does not have the same pull from the triggers A few things need to be improved about the pad. Although it's not as tactile as the standard Xbox One controller, it's still an impressive device Using the pad. My personal observation is that the thumbsticks have a little more deadzone than my Razer Wolverine or standard XB1 controller (no, I haven't adjusted the dead zones on my other controllers. For the purposes of this review, I kept all of them in stock. The following are the audio data 2) Audio -- Having said that, I personally believe this controller suffers the most in this area. With this controller, I love the concept of the new audio controls. Click to muffle and the red light shows you are muted and you can adjust the volume. Click to adjust the volume or hold left or right to change. Plugging in your headset automatically mutes it every time. This is courteous of you to other players, so that they will not hear loud sounds as you turn on your microphone). The big but is this If the mic is not muted, and you talk, the sound of your voice enters your headset so you can The fact that you can hear yourself in your headset makes me think of Turtle Beach headphones back on the PS3/360. I don't care for the design in general. Although I understand it is designed to help minimize screaming into mics, there is also a lot of "dead air noise" which sounds like low hissing noises. There are several things I don't like about this. 1) No trigger locks - If you're trying to listen for footsteps, it makes it quite difficult to hear them. Because of this design choice, the controller was probably kept as cheap as possible, but without trigger locks this controller would be one of the best, if not THE best, cheap Brief overview of the project Although this controller has its drawbacks, it is certainly worth picking up if you're in need of a budget friendly "elite" controller because you don't sleep well at night worrying about how much you're paying. In addition to being a great entry-level elite-style controller, it is also a great "training wheels" This is for those interested in learning how to use pro controllers and not end up with buyer's remorse when they spend tons of money on other controllers and discover they're not right for them.

Valeria FINCH
Valeria FINCH
| Nov 22, 2020

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