HyperX Clutch Gladiate – Wired Controller for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Officially Licensed by Xbox, Dual Trigger Locks, Programmable Buttons, Dual Rumble Motors

So this is a really weird review I picked this up because I got it confused with gamesir s7 thinking it had a mute button next to the head jack, what I found instead though is both surprising and addicting. I primarily play FPS and specifically warzone. For starters the mic monitoring is very aggressive and substantially more present than turtle beach equipment which was a surprising plus I found myself talking normally through intense firefights because I could hear my own voice over all the terrible sound effects that come with warzone. I sit at a desk and play so the wired thing isn’t an issue. The sticks are very good I actually like the tension in them more than my series 2 elite. The back paddles are so much more engaging than my series 2 as well when you press then there is no doubt you did and it makes a noticeable thunk noise making slide cancelling so much easier. I never had a controller with paddles mounted in the grip like this and it definitely feels as solid as my ps4 scuf impact. It seems lighter than a standard Xbox controller but still has vibration.The best part of the controller though is the grip it’s one of the best Xbox style controllers. I don’t know how to describe it other than saying the grip pulls it into your palm better than any controller I have owned.Overall a great controller but there are a few places it falls down. The trigger stops are a joke maybe reduces 30 percent tops. The d pad is serviceable but wouldn’t want it for any fighting game. The faceplate feels cheap while the grips are generally decent. As mentioned before no mute button but that’s on me. Overall for the price I paid it is great and I find myself coming back to it more often than my elite series 2.

My child love so far, comes with a long cord , so they can move around. I’m happy with this purchase, because baby I had to buy batteries constantly when my child had the wireless controller

Nice and bright, the triggers and buttons are tight, no drift. The options for color are great.

For those looking on console looking for a comprehensive review on all the controller's benefits and cons, this isn't that review for you.I will say how it compares to other 3rd party controllers. And it comes out pretty good. The sound quality is fine, the mic quality is fine, the triggers feel good, and the trigger locks do the job for a $30 controller.The main issue that MIGHT be a deal break for some is the stick dead zone. You have to tilt the sticks a hair more than you would on the first party controller in order to get some response, and they reach their max rotation a little bit quicker as well. This helps ensure that you won't run into stick drift at all, but it does affect responsiveness in games that require precise aiming without aim assist.For example, in a racing game, you won't be responding to turns as easily, which could be of great benefit to avoid spin out, and you will reach max turn easier. But in a game like say Dead by Daylight where there is no aim assist, your aim is going to be a little off because of all the extra dead zone given.The other aspect is that the omni directional left stick DOES have a little bit of an issue with dead zones registering as max input. In a game like Yakuza, I was finding my character cancelling sprint because the game thought I was inputting too far and jogging me between up left and up too frequently.These are nitpicks all in all, and your mileage may vary. For a PC gamepad, this does the job very well. For Xbox, just know the right tool for the toolbox.

Keeps losing connection after 2 months of use

I've really been enjoying this controller. I've had some more expensive controllers but I really like the design of this one. If I need to purchase another because of wear and tear...it will be a reorder or a recommendation.

I love this controller. I was using my elite plugged into my computer, but figured since I was just playing plugged in I should just get a USB one instead of killing my elite's battery leaving it plugged in all the time and let my Elite go back to the living room.Back buttons are awesome. Only one on each side instead of two with the elite, but it works great with a built in, non-software based mapping system. Trigger stops are perfect for fast trigger and ADS. Has a built in stick drift correction system - you can recalibrate the sticks and the trigger pulls if they stop working to spec, again without any software installs.Now the issue is that my right trigger stopped working properly about 2 weeks in (and about 30 hours of Call of Duty, so I admit I wasn't being kind). It started shooting when I wasn't pulling or had released the trigger, and sometimes wouldn't shoot when I pulled the trigger. Obviously an issue in a game reliant on shooting. But a recalibration later, and it's working again. For about a week. Then a recalibration fixes it for about a day. Then an hour. Now I can't go a full game before it starts being wonky. I could probably turn off the trigger stop, but this isn't a racing game, I don't need 200 points of sensitivity and a half inch travel, I need on and off and the shortest version of that possible. So I'm about 40 hours of CoD into this controller and the right trigger wiggles and doesn't do what I want half the time.I've opened a warranty claim and I'll see how that goes and update the review. For now though I've spent $35 on 3/4 of a month's use. The price for the controller is good, but only if it works for longer than a month at a time. But if you're playing less demanding games like Stardew Valley or Peggle, this works great and you won't regret it.