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Alright, so Turtle Beach just dropped news on a couple of new Xbox controllers. And guess what? They’re not gonna break the bank—finally! We’ve got the Afterglow Wave and the Rematch Core. Price tags? $49.99 and $29.99, respectively. Let me try to unravel this a bit.
First up, the Afterglow. Ever wanted to game in pitch black but still have your controller lit up like a disco ball? This one’s for you. Comes with custom lighting and these mappable back buttons that—honestly—sound like something out of a sci-fi flick. You’ve got choices too: black, white, pink, blue, or gray. And, oh, audio controls are in the mix, ’cause why not?
Then you’ve got the Rematch Core. Alright, slightly cheaper, doesn’t pack all of Afterglow’s flashes and bangs, but you do get dual rumble motors and impulse triggers. Five camouflage variants if you’re into that. Maybe it’s supposed to make you feel all stealthy while gaming? Or it’s just fun. Who knows.
I was meandering through the Turtle Beach site (instead of, well, working on important stuff), and they say these things are shipping out on May 18. Pre-orders open—if you’re the forward-planning type. And don’t get me started on how these folks keep churning out toys like there’s no tomorrow. Seriously, it’s like they have a gadget tree sprouting new additions.
And if you’re worried this is the only show in town, Microsoft might just crash the party with their own lineup of new Xbox controllers. Word is, they’re cooking up three new designs. But, till they hit the shelves, Turtle Beach’s Afterglow and Rematch might just be the shiny (or camo, if you will) thing you never knew you needed.
Anyway, felt compelled to share. Gonna grab a snack now and wonder why I care so much about how things light up. Weird, huh?
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Hope that hits the mark!
