Im not sure how to feel about the Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot controller.
On one hand, its a modular controller thats right up my alley.
Its got a traditional Xbox shape albeit with a slightly swollen mid-section where more utility features are crammed in.
(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)
No need for a specialist screwdriver or fiddly part swapping.
Just flick the switch, spin the module, and youve got a new controller to play with.
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But the clever pivoting modules arent the only reason to consider the latest Turtle Beach gamepad.
(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)
This would have truly made this controller stand out, especially in its price range.
There are some trigger-stop switches if youre a fan of turning them into short-actuation speed machines.
The face buttons are fairly uninteresting if I can say that without sounding rude.
Unfortunately, it really isnt as intuitive as it wants to be.
Then theres the OSD, which also feels a bit downgraded from the Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra.
At least in terms of connectivity, you do get some wireless bonuses.
Hey, at least theres a 3.5mm headphone jack which some controllers these days leave out.
Its a strange synesthesia, but its one Id recommend the Pivot for almost on its own.
Overall comfort in cozy exploration games is fine, but its nothing special.
Unfortunately, its just okay overall.
In that time, I put it through the usual wringer of games I test pro controllers with.
For platforming, I played Celeste, trying to grab as many strawberries as I could.
I compared my experience closely with the Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra and Stealth Recon.
I also reflected on how this controller matches up with other modular options and ones with OSDs.
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