the cloud gaming has the wind in its sails (except for Google Stadia). Manufacturers are unveiling devices for streaming games, in particular via the Xbox Game Pass Ultimatesuch as G CLOUD handheld consoles from Logitech and Edge of Razerwithout forgetting the recent announcement of the arrival of the catalog of the Xbox Cloud Gaming on Meta Quest shortly.
But the cloud gaming is also accessible directly on a smartphone, with touch controls for certain games or simply by connecting a wireless controller. And that’s exactly what Turtle Beach with its Recon Cloud, a gamepad to play on phone (Android), PC or Xbox. It has an autonomy of 30 hours and is accompanied by a braided cable of 3 meters to recharge it. And of course, it embeds the manufacturer’s technologies, such as the Superhuman Hearing and audio presets, here are the key takeaways:
- An experience designed for Xbox and Cloud Gaming : Equipped with a detachable 3m cable, the controller can be used wired on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC. With a flick of the switch, the controller goes wireless and becomes compatible with Android 8.0 and higher devices.
- A long-lasting battery : With 30 hours of battery life and a quick 2.5-hour recharge, gamers can have fun all day long without worrying about battery power.
- One month free subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate : giving access to a huge game library
- Designed for Cloud Gaming : many choices are available to players since in addition to the Xbox Game Pass, the controller allows you to play compatible games on GeForce Now, Stadia, Steam Link and more.
- Responsive Controls : in order to play with confidence, the triggers and grips are textured, the d-pad is precise and the joysticks fluid.
- Ergonomic and refreshing handles : thanks to the cooling micro-channels, the hands remain cool and dry, even during long gaming sessions.
- Pro-Aim Focus modes : the Pro-Aim adjusts the sensitivity of the joystick on the fly, allowing to increase its precision when necessary.
- Two configurable buttons : the gaming experience is customizable for each user. The two rear buttons can be assigned to gamer-preferred features, and up to four different profiles can be saved.
- Superhuman Hearing Technology* Whether it’s to hear the discreet footsteps of an enemy trying to back the player, or to know when the opponent is reloading, Superhuman Hearing, Turtle Beach’s proprietary technology, gives players a definite competitive advantage.
- Turtle Beach Signature Presets* : the audio is quickly customizable thanks to 4 presets: Signature Sound, Bass Boost, Bass & Treble Boost as well as Vocal Boost
- Immersive haptic feedback* : double motors in the handles and triggers ensure ultra-realistic vibrations for increased immersion.
- A 3.5 mm connection* : this connection allows access to the Turtle Beach audio advantages with any headset plugged into the controller.
- A microphone return* : In order to avoid shouting into their microphone, players can hear themselves and adjust the volume of their voice.
- A balance between the volume of the game and that of the chat* : With just a few clicks, gamers can adjust the sound balance between game and chat, for the ideal experience.
*These features are only available when the controller is wired.
The remote Recon Cloud of Turtle Beach is available now, against €99.99 on Amazonwith a one-month subscription to Game Pass Ultimate Free.
| Clint008 Writer – Tester |
