Thursday, November 30th 2023

Turtle Beach Announces the Stealth Ultra Wireless Gaming Controller with Hall Effect Thumbsticks

Best-selling gaming headset and accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today unveiled its eagerly anticipated first-wireless controller for Xbox and PC, the Designed for Xbox Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra Wireless Smart Game Controller. Turtle Beach's new king of wireless game controllers delivers ultra-premium performance through precision-crafted components and customization options for Xbox and PC gamers who demand the best. The Stealth Ultra features Turtle Beach's proprietary low-latency wireless connectivity to Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, and Bluetooth for gaming on supported Smart TVs and Android mobile devices. Stealth Ultra's tactile microswitches provide fast, reliable responses and are designed to last up to five times longer than standard buttons found in other controllers. AntiDrift thumbsticks eliminate drift for precise control, and adjustable short and long-pull triggers ensure a response suited to the game being played.

Turtle Beach's Stealth Ultra Controller also introduces a first-of-its-kind full-color Connected Command Display that lets gamers customize RGB lighting, game & chat audio settings, thumbstick sensitivity, mappable buttons, and more. Plus, patented Turtle Beach technology also lets gamers receive social notifications from their phone in the Connected Command Display dashboard on the controller. The Stealth Ultra also features adjustable power modes with the ability to provide up to 30-hours of battery life on a single charge, with power delivered via the included low-profile charging dock that also acts as a convenient place to store the controller when not in use. Turtle Beach's Designed for Xbox Stealth Ultra Wireless Smart Controller is available for pre-order today for $199.99 MSRP from www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers worldwide. Stealth Ultra launches December 15, 2023.
"The Stealth Ultra's premium components, build quality, and features elevate it beyond any other controller in the market today, and firmly establishes it as the must-have controller for gamers who want the best," notes Cris Keirn, Interim CEO & SVP of Global Sales, Turtle Beach Corporation. "Turtle Beach controllers have been designed to provide the ultimate in control and to integrate features far exceeding the category. The all-new Stealth Ultra is a supreme testament to that ideal and another clear example of Turtle Beach continuing to deliver on that promise to our fans."

The Stealth Ultra's innovative full color Connected Command Display not only keeps gamers connected while playing, but also offers extensive settings and adjustments accessible right on the controller's dashboard. A patented, Turtle Beach-exclusive feature only available on Stealth Ultra, the Connected Command Display shows social media notifications from your phone on the controller's dashboard, meaning no more glancing away from the game and missing key moments while checking notifications. The Stealth Ultra's Connected Command Display also gives players access to on-the-fly adjustments for 10 on-board profiles for different game genres or character loadouts. The display also allows gamers to adjust key controller performance aspects, like button mapping, thumbstick response, dead zones, and vibration intensity, as well as adjusting its visual style with 16.8 million different RGB colors so you can set your preference for aesthetics, notifications, and low battery warnings.

Beyond customization and appearance, the Stealth Ultra is designed for longevity and reliable performance. It features premium materials throughout, including soft-touch finishes and a comfortable ergonomic shape with micro-cooling channels, as well as tactile microswitches rated at a five million click lifecycle in the D-Pad, ABXY cluster, mappable buttons, and bumpers for reliable, faster responses with every press. The Stealth Ultra's AntiDrift thumbsticks use contactless Hall Effect sensors to enhance accuracy and improve durability, and two extra sets of domed thumbstick caps are included for added customization. The trigger stops are adjustable for short hair triggers in action or FPS games, to full travel distance for fine adjustment of throttle and braking in racing games. Plus, four mappable quick-action buttons let gamers configure their exact control preferences depending on the game being played.

The included low-profile, high-speed charge dock provides Stealth Ultra a convenient place to rest and charge when it's not in use. There are also a variety of adjustable power modes, including Eco Mode that turns off RGB lighting, allowing gamers to extend the Stealth Ultra's battery life up to 30-hours on a single charge. High-speed USB 3.0 charging gets the controller back to 100% charge in under two hours. The charge dock also has a built-in USB port for connecting the controller's wireless transmitter, and only takes up one USB port on Xbox or PC. The Stealth Ultra also comes with a 10ft / 3 m USB cable, providing the ability to play and charge when needed.

The Stealth Ultra wouldn't be a true Turtle Beach game controller without the brand's standard suite of audio features. As with Turtle Beach's award-winning Recon and REACT-R controllers, the Stealth Ultra also enhances any wired gaming headset connected via the 3.5 mm jack with exclusive Turtle Beach-only audio features, including Superhuman Hearing for a competitive advantage, EQ audio presets, game and chat volume mix, mic monitoring, and more. Turtle Beach's Pro-Aim Focus Mode also returns in the Stealth Ultra, which allows gamers to tune thumbstick sensitivity for enhanced long-range accuracy and is selectable as a preset for any of the four mappable buttons on the back of the controller.

Dual-rumble motors in the Stealth Ultra's handles and triggers provide immersive vibration feedback and are also adjustable through the Connected Command Display dashboard. Beyond the Connected Command Display, gamers can also update and adjust the Stealth Ultra's settings and customization options through the Control Center 2 companion app which will be available on Xbox, PC, Android, and iOS mobile devices. When not in use, the Stealth Ultra controller, charge dock, cables and additional thumbcaps can be stored in the included hardshell travel case. Plus, the travel case features a built-in slot to charge the Stealth Ultra while in its case.

Source: Turtle Beach
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24 Comments on Turtle Beach Announces the Stealth Ultra Wireless Gaming Controller with Hall Effect Thumbsticks

#1
Onasi
Uh… 200 bucks? I am not seeing exactly what makes this warrant such a price tag. Something like Flydigi Vader 3 Pro comes in at a third to quarter of the price, has hall sticks (some of the best, in fact), hall triggers, great mech buttons, excellent wireless connectivity and C and Z front buttons in addition to 4 on the back. Even has a gyro. What does this thing have to cost that much, a useless screen? Audio features? Seems like a stretch.
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#2
Space Lynx
Astronaut
OnasiUh… 200 bucks? I am not seeing exactly what makes this warrant such a price tag. Something like Flydigi Vader 3 Pro comes in at a third to quarter of the price, has hall sticks (some of the best, in fact), hall triggers, great mech buttons, excellent wireless connectivity and C and Z front buttons in addition to 4 on the back. Even has a gyro. What does this thing have to cost that much, a useless screen? Audio features? Seems like a stretch.
its made for CoD sheep. hence the whatsapp message in the original image. they don't buy any other games, so this is easily affordable for them.
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#3
P4-630
I was really waiting for that!! Whatsapp messages in my controller!!...

Just one more wish, I'd like it to connect with my smart-fridge and airfryer too!...


:shadedshu:
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#5
Fungi
taking notes from razer price tags, I see
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#6
Broken Processor
Fungitaking notes from razer price tags, I see
I love Razer prices, peep's buy them don't like them I get them 75% off on eBay.
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#7
MrDweezil
I'm not sure what it would take for me to spend $200 on a controller, but this certainly isn't it.
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#8
Double-Click
P4-630I was really waiting for that!! Whatsapp messages in my controller!!...

Just one more wish, I'd like it to connect with my smart-fridge and airfryer too!...


:shadedshu:
I'm surprised it didn't get hot button / tie-in with a pizza chain for deliveries.
Or maybe a "ma, the meatloaf" one lol.
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#9
xorbe
Turtle Beach, haven't heard that name in a long while.
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#10
TheLostSwede
News Editor
Double-ClickI'm surprised it didn't get hot button / tie-in with a pizza chain for deliveries.
Or maybe a "ma, the meatloaf" one lol.
The display is programmable if that solves your problem... Although maybe not to that extent.
xorbeTurtle Beach, haven't heard that name in a long while.
I presume you don't read the news here then, as we post news about new products from them a couple of times a month at least.
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#11
Zareek
Further proof that there are too many people with more money than brains in this world.
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#12
Cheeseball
Not a Potato
OnasiUh… 200 bucks? I am not seeing exactly what makes this warrant such a price tag. Something like Flydigi Vader 3 Pro comes in at a third to quarter of the price, has hall sticks (some of the best, in fact), hall triggers, great mech buttons, excellent wireless connectivity and C and Z front buttons in addition to 4 on the back. Even has a gyro. What does this thing have to cost that much, a useless screen? Audio features? Seems like a stretch.
One of the few controllers that are officially licensed to have wireless capability with the Xbox consoles. It does not connect to the Xbox wirelessly through the included dock, but through Microsoft's wireless protocol (which is some weird proprietary version of WiFi Direct).

While the Flydigi Vader 3 Pro is great value (I have one), the software is complete s*** and the default dead zones are set bad that you are forced to use the software to fix it. And it doesn't work on the Xbox Series X, wired or wireless.
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#13
Onasi
CheeseballOne of the few controllers that are officially licensed to have wireless capability with the Xbox consoles. It does not connect to the Xbox wirelessly through the included dock, but through Microsoft's wireless protocol (which is some weird proprietary version of WiFi Direct).

While the Flydigi Vader 3 Pro is great value (I have one), the software is complete s*** and the default dead zones are set bad that you are forced to use the software to fix it. And it doesn't work on the Xbox Series X, wired or wireless.
I genuinely and completely forgot that the licensing for XBox is a thing. I guess that also adds to the pricing.
Curiously, my Vader had deadzones that were just fine. The software was indeed not great, though I remember finding a newer version that was better on a Russian site, oddly enough.
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#14
Cheeseball
Not a Potato
OnasiI genuinely and completely forgot that the licensing for XBox is a thing. I guess that also adds to the pricing.
Curiously, my Vader had deadzones that were just fine. The software was indeed not great, though I remember finding a newer version that was better on a Russian site, oddly enough.
I know. I'm not justifying the price for the controller itself since $200 is way too much, but yes, the licensing to make a full Xbox-supported and licensed controller (with wireless and the ability to use your own DAC in the controller) does push the price up considerably.

The software of the Vader 3 Pro is so damn annoying to use. Thankfully you can use it once to fix the settings and then uninstall it after.
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#15
EatingDirt
OnasiUh… 200 bucks? I am not seeing exactly what makes this warrant such a price tag. Something like Flydigi Vader 3 Pro comes in at a third to quarter of the price, has hall sticks (some of the best, in fact), hall triggers, great mech buttons, excellent wireless connectivity and C and Z front buttons in addition to 4 on the back. Even has a gyro. What does this thing have to cost that much, a useless screen? Audio features? Seems like a stretch.
Yes, the useless screen and audio features add to the cost in addition to the rubberized grip, being from a known company(tell me "Flydigi" is a well known company), social media phone integration, developed well made software package, hard carrying case and the added Xbox integration also add to the cost. All those things add up, however, I wouldn't be surprised to see this at ~$150 a few months after its initial release.

If Microsoft ever get off their asses and made a Microsoft Elite 3 Hall Effect controller for the same amount of money, the Turtle Beach certainly wouldn't be selling for $200 at release.
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#16
GreiverBlade
well, that's ... original O.o

price is too much, but i do like their controllers ... i will stay at the 35chf Recon (re sold it tho) and 59chf Recon cloud i bought from them, they are well built, have quite nice feature (including a top notch soundcard part ) and i can't fault them at all ...

although even if the price is too much, if it's anything, quality wise, like the Recon, it will give Razer a run for the money (it's not that peoples, buy them and don't like them ... it's more because they do not pass the first year without a RMA, at least that's what they do for me :laugh: and yep i sold all of them for 75/80% the original price since i got fed up that they would spend most fo their time in transit during RMA process :laugh: OG Boomslang Copperhead and Diamonback where the only product from Razer i did not regret buying :laugh: )
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#17
AusWolf
RGB in a game controller... at the exact spot where your hands are... seriously now? :kookoo:
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#18
GreiverBlade
AusWolfRGB in a game controller... at the exact spot where your hands are... seriously now? :kookoo:
yep, i thought the same about that on the Razer Wolverine Chroma or the PDP Afterglow Wave
althout the last one is cheap and the lighting is not only under the hande but also on the stick and buttons, which is sometime useful, (well if it's color selectable and not "rainbow puke" all the time) i'd love to have thumbstick and buttons lighted up in white on my Recon Cloud...
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#19
AusWolf
GreiverBladeyep, i thought the same about that on the Razer Wolverine Chroma or the PDP Afterglow Wave
althout the last one is cheap and the lighting is not only under the hande but also on the stick and buttons, which is sometime useful, (well if it's color selectable and not "rainbow puke" all the time) i'd love to have thumbstick and buttons lighted up in white on my Recon Cloud...
The only peripheral where I see the point of lights is my keyboard... but only white.
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#20
GreiverBlade
AusWolfThe only peripheral where I see the point of lights is my keyboard... but only white.
well then it's the same point why i would like it for my Recon Cloud also in White (which is why i like RGBW or just pure white, not only for the rig lighting but also peripheral), not fond of well light rooms for various reasons :laugh: (mostly electricity economies tho )
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#21
audigo
This is exactly the type of hall sensor that every controller on aliexpress has. These are not top quality by any mean, especialy for 200 bucks.
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#22
SJZL 2.0
P4-630I was really waiting for that!! Whatsapp messages in my controller!!...

Just one more wish, I'd like it to connect with my smart-fridge and airfryer too!...


:shadedshu:
If you are a home alone child in a household playing games with headphones and you can't hear your phone that your parents are trying to call you with (well, unless WhatsApp isn't used), then the WhatsApp integration with this one will come in very handy. Extra points if you are in a country (Iraq) where WhatsApp is used very extensively.
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#23
sepheronx
ZareekFurther proof that there are too many people with more money than brains in this world.
I honestly wish I had that problem. Sad thing is, I got neither.
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#24
Ware
I don't trust Turtle Beach controllers at all. Hall effect sticks are pointless if the springs wear out. IMO they need to focus more on getting some quality in the core components, and less on the extra "features".
The prices aren't compelling when compared to other options with solid reputations. I made the mistake of getting a Recon a while back. It was poorly assembled, and it had VERY low quality sticks that wore out fast.
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