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Turtle Beach - Afterglow Wave Wired Controller for Xbox - Purple
Average customer rating
4.6
(28 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 28 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Turtle Beach - Afterglow Wave Wired Controller for Xbox - Purple
Customer Rating
3
Cool Lights, But Tethered by a Wire
on May 26, 2025
Posted by: lizac38_4395
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was genuinely excited to get my hands on the Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Xbox controller. The RGB lighting is undeniably eye-catching, and the customizable options via the PDP Control Hub app add a nice touch. The inclusion of programmable back buttons is a feature I didn't expect at this price point, and they work well for quick in-game actions.
However, the wired nature of this controller feels outdated in today's wireless world. The 10-foot USB-C cable is generous, but it still limits mobility and adds clutter. Additionally, the build quality leaves something to be desired; the buttons and triggers feel stiff, and the D-pad lacks the tactile feedback found in official Xbox controllers.
While the Afterglow Wave offers some appealing features for its price, the lack of wireless capability and subpar build quality are significant drawbacks. It's a decent budget option if you're okay with wires and can overlook the stiffness, but it doesn't quite meet the standards set by other controllers in the same price range.
Written by a customer while visiting turtlebeach.com
Customer Rating
5
Great
on May 19, 2025
Posted by: joannerrf_4822
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like how easy this is to use- you just plug it in and play. It lights up and the colors are nice and not tacky at all. It has a very high quality grip too.
Written by a customer while visiting turtlebeach.com
Customer Rating
5
Great controller
on May 17, 2025
Posted by: andibell222_9864
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the long cord it this comes with. It fits great in my hand is easy to hold . My teenage has been using this and it has held up to her clumsiness. We do not have any drift issues that we do with our switch controllers which is awesome. It looks great and plays better. Would definitely recommend.
Written by a customer while visiting turtlebeach.com
Customer Rating
5
such a cool looking controller!
on May 15, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is such a fun controller! My first wired controller but looks the coolest. I love how ergonomic friendly it is and the buttons were super smooth. I hooked it up to my boyfriend’s console and we immediately started playing games. The light up function is also very aesthetically pleasing and now I’m going to have to get a second one so my boyfriend can have one too. You can customize this by downloading the companion app.
Written by a customer while visiting turtlebeach.com
Customer Rating
3
Lightweight
on May 11, 2025
Posted by: manwingc1_6604
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The cable of this wired controller is long enough to be able to sit back and enjoy. The size of it is about the same as the official ones. However, this controller is very light weight, which in my opinion, is a con. The sticks are a bit taller than the official ones and they are hard compared to the soft cap the official ones have and I prefer that. The customisable back button could be convenient, but I personally don't use them, so I constantly click on them accidentally. Other than that, I can't comment on the back buttons.
Written by a customer while visiting turtlebeach.com
Customer Rating
5
Great
on May 7, 2025
Posted by: feliciahudson10_174
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was the perfect surprise for my nine year old he opened it and jumped for joy. He loves it so much and says it’s awesome to play with. So we will give this a 10/10
Written by a customer while visiting turtlebeach.com
Customer Rating
4
Game girl game
on May 6, 2025
Posted by: kookikookti_4815
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This controller is so cool. I love the design the colors and the feel. It looks so techy when it lights up gives a cool vibe. Only thing that bothers me is the wire I wish it was chargeable. The only other issue was sometimes the buttons get stuck. Overall its fun to use
Written by a customer while visiting turtlebeach.com
Customer Rating
5
Very colorful
on May 5, 2025
Posted by: brendaa2707_4894
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this for my husband since he wanted something wired cause he was getting some lag while playing on his pc, and he loved it. He liked the color lights cause they looked great with his setup.
Written by a customer while visiting turtlebeach.com