PC and Xbox owners have sleek-looking new controllers for gaming to check out as Turtle Beach announces the Stealth Ultra. The Stealth Ultra is Turtle Beach’s first wireless controller with connectivity via Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz using its proprietary anti-lag technology. Turtle Beach includes a rapid charge dock for the Stealth Ultra which has a battery that can be used for up to 30 hours before needing a recharge which can be done in just 2 hours, when the dock is plugged in via a USB 3.0 high-speed port. Hall effect thumbsticks featuring internal magnets provide high-resolution signaling for smoother control and no drifting. A built-in full-color display can be configured for social media notifications, controller configurations and modes, audio enhancements, RGB lighting, and more, with up to 10 profiles. A travel bag and two extra thumbsticks are included. Pre-orders are up for $199.99 and it will launch on December 15.
Other features of note include dual adjustable rumble motors, and microswitch buttons which are rated for up to 5 million clicks. Both buttons and bumpers are mappable. The Stealth Ultra also has adjustable trigger stops along with four mappable quick buttons. The travel case has been designed to allow recharging with the controller in the case. RGB, with 16.8 million colors, can be configured for notifications, low battery, and other customizations. Users can further customize controller settings via an app on their phone or tablet.
Features (via store page):
- High-Performance, Lag-Free Wireless Technology
- 30-Hour Battery Life with Adjustable Power Modes
- Connected Command Display for Extensive Settings Adjustments
- AntiDrift™ Thumbsticks for Long-Lasting, Smooth Control
- Tactile Microswitch Buttons for Faster, More Reliable Response
- Durable, Hard-Shell Case with Charge-Through Capability
Addition Features:
PRECISE, MICROSWITCH BUTTONS
The Stealth™ Ultra was designed with high-end components throughout to boost performance and longevity. Tactile microswitches in the D-Pad, ABXY cluster, mappable buttons and bumper buttons give every button a faster, more reliable response, and are rated at 5 million clicks, or up to 5X as long as standard buttons.
FOUR MAPPABLE QUICK-ACTION BUTTONS
Four mappable microswitch buttons on the back of the controller allow you to set up the Stealth™ Ultra to your exact preferences depending on the types of games you play. Within the 10 onboard profiles available, you can set specific button mappings and settings for multiple games and loadouts.
PRO-AIM™ FOCUS MODE
Selectable as one of preset functions for any of the four mappable buttons, Pro-Aim™ tunes thumbstick sensitivity for enhanced long-range accuracy. Whether it’s a long-range snipe, or a daunting free kick, Pro-Aim™ is fully adjustable to dial-in the sensitivity just right.
CUSTOMIZATION WITH CONTROL CENTER 2 COMPANION APP
Open the Control Center 2 app on your Xbox console, PC, iOS, or Android smartphone to adjust settings on the controller like social notification preferences, customization of button mapping, dead zones & axis response modes, vibration intensity, audio enhancements, and RGB lighting. Plus, the Control Center 2 app lets you quickly make product updates.
ADVANCED AUDIO TUNING
Enhance any 3.5mm connected headset with easy access audio features only available from Turtle Beach including four EQ presets and Superhuman Hearing®. Plus, you can set the game & chat volume mix to your exact preference, adjust mic monitoring and more, all directly from the Command Display dashboard.
IMMERSIVE VIBRATION FEEDBACK
Dual rumble motors in the handles and triggers provide immersive vibration feedback and are fully adjustable via the Command Display dashboard. Tune the levels of vibration to suit the games you play, from maximum vibration for intense racing games, to minimum feedback for reduced interference when precise aim control is needed.