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

Platform : Xbox One
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 21,321 ratings

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  • Spectra Controller design includes vibrant 7 Color LED edge lighting, advanced mappable gaming buttons, and 3-way trigger locks for quicker response.
  • Dual rumble motors and 3.5mm stereo headset jack
  • Precision tuned analog thumb sticks with anti-friction rings
  • Detachable 9.8ft (3M) braided USB cable with snap-lock and inline release.
  • Official Licensed by Xbox Product with 2-year limited warranty

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Product Description

Spectra has all the great features of our popular enhanced wired Controller for Xbox One plus the addition of vibrant LED edge lighting in 7 colors and 3-way trigger Locks. This Officially Licensed Xbox Controller features 2 mappable advanced gaming Buttons on back, dual rumble motors, and 3.5mm stereo headset jack to enhance your gaming experience. Of course, you'll also find all the basics such as precision-tuned analog sticks, plus-shaped d-pad, and standard button/bumper/trigger layout. On the back of the controller, you'll find a 3-way Switch for left and right trigger to reduce trigger pull length along with a single button to change LED color, auto-cycle colors, or turn LEDs off. Finally, our 2-year limited warranty reinforces our commitment to quality ensuring you can trust POWER A products to perform.


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Get a Gaming Edge

Featuring two mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons that you can program quickly mid-game, the PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One helps you take your gaming to the next level.

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Immersive Gameplay

Dual rumble motors put the power of the game in the palm of your hand. Feedback in both left and right grips means a completely immersive gaming experience, from nuanced quivers to climactic rumbles.

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Share Your Glory

The new Share Button for Xbox Series X|S gives you the ability to share screen grabs and short clips with fellow gamers, or simply save screen shots of your most awesome in-game action.

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Comfortable Layout & Feel

Enjoy the familiarity of the controller’s intuitive layout and super comfortable ergonomics. Featuring textured rear grips, this gamepad will be your ultimate go-to controller for intense battles and long gaming sessions.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
21,321 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value and comfort of the video game controller. They mention that it's well worth the price, has a matte finish that feels nice and grippy in their hands, and the analog sticks feel great and are extremely responsive. They are also satisfied with lighting, and appearance. However, some customers are disappointed with the stickiness. Opinions are mixed on quality, performance, and buttons.

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275 customers mention194 positive81 negative

Customers like the value of the video game controller. They say that it is well worth the price, reasonable, and a good buy. Some customers also mention that the warranty seems to cover a decent deal.

"...It's an okay controller for the money, and if you are playing button mashing games it is perfectly fine, but for games that require precision I do..." Read more

"...This controller starts off as a pretty good buy with the button layouts and reconfiguration of the buttons and if you can get pass the nonexistent..." Read more

"...what a joke.Would not buy again. Pricey for a wired controller and didn't last long with fairly light gaming...." Read more

"...For the money it's VERY worth it and you could do much much worse. I would buy it again." Read more

231 customers mention209 positive22 negative

Customers like the comfort of the video game controller. They say the analog sticks feel great and are extremely responsive. The knubbing around the edges feels pleasant and grippy. The feel of the controller is actually quite premium, given the more-modest price of $40. The buttons feel great, always responsive, and the triggers feel nice. The surface feels smooth and nice to touch. The vibration feels sturdy.

"...Right out of the box, it feels incredible. I would have easily paid double the price of an XBOX controller...." Read more

"...have just the right resistance to them, and the knubbing around the edges feels pleasant and grippy...." Read more

"...Very solid construction, very comfortable. However now that I have had a little while with it the buttons stick even with regular cleaning...." Read more

"...The analog sticks feel great and are extremely responsive, I've had no issues in first person shooters...." Read more

160 customers mention141 positive19 negative

Customers like the lighting of the video game controller. For example, they say it's very cool, bright, and doesn't have any harsh LED spots. The glowing effect is great, and the RGB lighting is self-contained. Some mention that the controller is not feather light.

"...Besides, those lights are really cool.*For the Gamers:Alright, lets get down to business.Build Quality:..." Read more

"...controller exceeded my expectations; Solid build quality with bright rgb lights which can be changed to solid colors makes this an overall great buy..." Read more

"...The RGB lighting is self contained and can be very easily adjusted on the fly by pressing the button on the back of the controller...." Read more

"...It feels solid in your hand. It's not feather light like the really cheap controllers...." Read more

155 customers mention155 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the video game controller. They mention that the lights are sleek, add some bling, and the design is nice. Customers also appreciate the bright and beautiful colors, and mention that it has a nice, soft feeling to it.

"...From the top, which is where you're mostly going to admire it from, it's gorgeous...." Read more

"...It looks absolutely amazing with the RGB lights on and the overall finish on the controller just looks clean and great.- It's wired...." Read more

"...It's cool looking with the neon lights outlining all functional buttons stick bumpers etc... the color of the lights change what seem to be random..." Read more

"...Now for why its 4 stars.That beautiful mat black finish. Well you really need to take a few selfies with it...." Read more

787 customers mention473 positive314 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the video game controller. Some mention it exceeds their expectations with solid build quality, while others say that it was a bit fragile and broke under a year. The overall built may use some brush up and the connector wears out easily over time.

"...For the Moms:This controller is great. The quality is good. It feels solid and weighty, the lights are bright, buttons are crisp, sticks are..." Read more

"...Micro USB is possibly the worst connector ever made, it wears out easily over time and becomes loose and disconnects often after awhile...." Read more

"...The trigger locks are good, all 3 settings feel solid, but be aware that for games that register partial presses, you will need to recalibrate the..." Read more

"Started off real strong with this controller. Very solid construction, very comfortable...." Read more

655 customers mention290 positive365 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the video game controller. Some mention that it works well, has no performance issues, and works perfectly with Windows 10. However, others say that it gave them trouble and stopped working all together.

"...to get it back to good as new fairly easily, but boy, this thing looks ugly even after one gaming session.Overall, I gave this a 4/5...." Read more

"...I have over 50 hours with it and have expedience no performance issues at all. This is a very solid build device...." Read more

"...when using a headset but after a short period of time, it's useless all together. Purchase at your own risk but you've been warned." Read more

"...Overall, it's a good, solid controller with a couple extra features you may or may not care about...." Read more

350 customers mention159 positive191 negative

Customers are mixed about the buttons. Some mention that the buttons and triggers are solid, while others say that they need to be pressed harder than usual. Some customers also say that the custom buttons are a nice touch, while still others say the buttons don't always respond and keep losing calibration.

"...However now that I have had a little while with it the buttons stick even with regular cleaning...." Read more

"...I've included a video of this. As you can see, the input ranges are matched up perfectly.Longevity:..." Read more

"...on the face, and there's no getting around it, this finish is absolutely terrible for a controller...." Read more

"...The rear extra action buttons are nicely placed, easy to program, and nice to press...." Read more

226 customers mention18 positive208 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the stickiness of the video game controller. They mention that the right stick drifts, the left thumbstick develops some drift, and the actual stick would get stuck. The stick seems to wear out or start sticking, and it becomes loose over time.

"...the worst connector ever made, it wears out easily over time and becomes loose and disconnects often after awhile...." Read more

"...They can be so easily adjusted on the fly that accidental movement is a thing and if your not aware confusion will be a foot...." Read more

"...the analog sticks are squeaky, feel hard to use, there was some drift on the left stick, audio jack just sucks, this is a cheap controller so if you..." Read more

"...Update 7/2/20: Left joystick is fairly loose which leads to some drifting and imprecise inputs. Probably wouldn't buy this again.*..." Read more

The best Xbox controller for PC gamers. Period.
5 Stars
The best Xbox controller for PC gamers. Period.
Here's the details:1) Extremely solid build quality. This thing just does not flex when you try and bend it. There's no squeaking, no gaps between body panels, nothing. It also has a nice weight to it; not too light that it feels insubstantial, but not trying to be as heavy as a full battery powered controller.2) The D-Pad and the face buttons have some very, very satisfying switches, not mushy at all. D-Pad is also quite deep, which gives it a very good travel distance.3) Triggers have a good travel distance and a nice resistance to them. They're a bit lighter than the resistance on a PS4 controller, which to me is basically perfect. The bumpers have a smaller travel than the face buttons, but the same button press. The trigger locks are good, all 3 settings feel solid, but be aware that for games that register partial presses, you will need to recalibrate the triggers to recognize their new maximum distance in the PowerA software, which you can find on their website. In GTA V for example, it would be akin to putting a block under your accelerator.4) The joysticks have just the right resistance to them, and the knubbing around the edges feels pleasant and grippy.5) The rear extra action buttons are nicely placed, easy to program, and nice to press. My one complaint is that they cannot be used for PC keybindings, you're limited to duplication of any two buttons that are already on the controller, which to a PC player, feels very redundant; we're used to as many buttons as we want! However, I understand from searching that this the same for any official Xbox controller, including the Elites.6) The cable is sturdy, locks very securely in place in the controller, has a quick release to save you if it gets tripped over, and is the same thickness and quality braiding as my Logitech G Pro keyboard.7) The RGB is nice, though the windows could use with a little more frosting maybe, to hide some minor shadows if you look from unnatural angles. From the top, which is where you're mostly going to admire it from, it's gorgeous. This is however another area, like the back buttons, that could be improved with PC software to make it more customizable. You have a choice of a solid color, or a slow rainbow, that's basically it. I would've loved a color wave and the option to increase the speed, but you can't get everything. It'll still look great on your desk next to your RBG keyboard and mouse, which you obviously have otherwise you wouldn't be getting a RGB controller.As a conclusion, the reason I think this is the best controller for PC players, is that if you're playing on a PC, you don't need all of the modifications and paddles and whatever nonsense on the Elite controller; if you're playing a game that needs that fine of control, you're probably using your mouse and keyboard because they simply are the best controls for immersive games with complex controls. You're also going to have better response from a wired peripheral than a wireless one, and you're sitting at a computer anyway. I got this controller for casual driving games, platformers, and third party adventure games. In anything that includes shooting, I use a mouse and keyboard, because it's pure nonsense not to if they're available to you.Save $20 over the Microsoft one, or even more over the Elite. This will do everything you need, and do it well, PC gamers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best Xbox controller for PC gamers. Period.
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021
Here's the details:
1) Extremely solid build quality. This thing just does not flex when you try and bend it. There's no squeaking, no gaps between body panels, nothing. It also has a nice weight to it; not too light that it feels insubstantial, but not trying to be as heavy as a full battery powered controller.
2) The D-Pad and the face buttons have some very, very satisfying switches, not mushy at all. D-Pad is also quite deep, which gives it a very good travel distance.
3) Triggers have a good travel distance and a nice resistance to them. They're a bit lighter than the resistance on a PS4 controller, which to me is basically perfect. The bumpers have a smaller travel than the face buttons, but the same button press. The trigger locks are good, all 3 settings feel solid, but be aware that for games that register partial presses, you will need to recalibrate the triggers to recognize their new maximum distance in the PowerA software, which you can find on their website. In GTA V for example, it would be akin to putting a block under your accelerator.
4) The joysticks have just the right resistance to them, and the knubbing around the edges feels pleasant and grippy.
5) The rear extra action buttons are nicely placed, easy to program, and nice to press. My one complaint is that they cannot be used for PC keybindings, you're limited to duplication of any two buttons that are already on the controller, which to a PC player, feels very redundant; we're used to as many buttons as we want! However, I understand from searching that this the same for any official Xbox controller, including the Elites.
6) The cable is sturdy, locks very securely in place in the controller, has a quick release to save you if it gets tripped over, and is the same thickness and quality braiding as my Logitech G Pro keyboard.
7) The RGB is nice, though the windows could use with a little more frosting maybe, to hide some minor shadows if you look from unnatural angles. From the top, which is where you're mostly going to admire it from, it's gorgeous. This is however another area, like the back buttons, that could be improved with PC software to make it more customizable. You have a choice of a solid color, or a slow rainbow, that's basically it. I would've loved a color wave and the option to increase the speed, but you can't get everything. It'll still look great on your desk next to your RBG keyboard and mouse, which you obviously have otherwise you wouldn't be getting a RGB controller.

As a conclusion, the reason I think this is the best controller for PC players, is that if you're playing on a PC, you don't need all of the modifications and paddles and whatever nonsense on the Elite controller; if you're playing a game that needs that fine of control, you're probably using your mouse and keyboard because they simply are the best controls for immersive games with complex controls. You're also going to have better response from a wired peripheral than a wireless one, and you're sitting at a computer anyway. I got this controller for casual driving games, platformers, and third party adventure games. In anything that includes shooting, I use a mouse and keyboard, because it's pure nonsense not to if they're available to you.

Save $20 over the Microsoft one, or even more over the Elite. This will do everything you need, and do it well, PC gamers.
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Muito bom
5.0 out of 5 stars Bom
Reviewed in Brazil on June 25, 2023
tmg111
5.0 out of 5 stars Great controller for the price!
Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2021
Leda Noctis
5.0 out of 5 stars CONSIGLIATISSIMO!! LE CUFFIE FUNZIONANO ANCHE SENZA ADATTATORE XBOX
Reviewed in Italy on January 20, 2021
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Leda Noctis
5.0 out of 5 stars CONSIGLIATISSIMO!! LE CUFFIE FUNZIONANO ANCHE SENZA ADATTATORE XBOX
Reviewed in Italy on January 20, 2021
Leggendo varie recensioni ho visto parecchia gente soddisfatta e per il prezzo che ha ho detto " perchè no? " . E' arrivato stamani e dopo 5 ore di game devo dire che è fantastico , ha il controllo ( meccanico tramite 2 levettine sul retro ) a 3 click per il controllo della corsa dei tasti RT e LT ( long - medium - short ) , e da giocatore incallito di FPS non posso che apprezzare a pieni voti questa opzione, tasti completamente mappabili tramite app scaricabile gratuitamente dallo store , in più i tastini sulla parte posteriore dell'impugnatura non incorrono ad essere schiacciati per errore, li ho programmati come reload ( DX ) e piazzamento placche ( SX ) in warzone , veramente molto comodi . Sul retro ci sono il tasto per entrare diretti nella app della mappatura e il tasto per il cambio effetti led . Un'altro punto a super favore è il cavo, veramente molto robusto, con un attacco ad incastro sul controller veramente solido,quindi anche se tirate ,non vi si scollega manco a piangere in Finlandese 😂. Il controller è molto più leggero del modello standard Xbox One X e il materiale è veramente solido, ricoperto totalmente con una simil gomma antiscivolo. I tasti sono silenziosi e gli analogici molto precisi ,leggermente più pesanti ,forse per questo più precisi ( credo...). La croce direzionale ha una corsa di un paio di mm ( circa) in più rispettro l'originale ma , io personalmente, non ne sento tutta questa differenza. Contro per ora non ne trovo, e il prezzo è davvero allettante per quello che offre. Consigliato? ASSOLUTAMENTE SI!!! 😄 , Lo consiglio sopratutto ai giocatori di FPS in generale, che con la mappatura tasti fa una grandissima differenza , funziona anche per serieX e serieS. Per chi se lo chiedesse è sprovvisto ( fortunatamente) di autofire e long press program. Uso cuffi Afterglow AG9 in wireless, ma quando si scaricano le uso direttamente con il cavo jack 4 poli 3.5 nell'ingresso cuffie del controller senza il fastidiosissimo adattatore e si sentono benissimo.
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Pierre Smits
5.0 out of 5 stars Goede controller
Reviewed in the Netherlands on June 8, 2020
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Nahuette
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellente !
Reviewed in France on December 9, 2019
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