There are a lot of questionable aesthetic and design choices with this controller though. For example, there’s the fact that the A B X Y buttons in the controller are actually painted on rather than encased in plastic like in the Original Xbox One Controller. Of course, had I known there are now third-party silicone sleeves for the older Talon, I would probably buy those instead of a new remote. That said, this PDP will be your best option if you currently don't own a media remote for Xbox and want one. The Xbox One PDP Controller goes straight to the point when it comes with the stuff it comes with. The unboxing video below will allow you to see that there is not much when it comes to accessories that come with the PDP Controller. Namely the fact that we only have the Controller and the USB cable that plugs into the PC/Xbox One Console. Whilst we will do everything we can to meet the delivery times above, there may be factors outside of our control and we cannot guarantee delivery within this time frame.

The feature that’s most advertised in the PDP Xbox One Controller has to be the fact that you are allowed to control the Volume of the audio in the headset at any time. This is done by pressing and holding the button on the lower right side of the controller. There is no programming of the PDP remote. You slap into two AAA batteries (not included) and point it at an Xbox for instant access. Using the now more prominent Xbox button, you can access the menu, simulate the XYAB buttons, control volume, and navigate the Xbox UI using the D-pad. To adjust the game/chat audiobalance, holdthe functionbutton while pressing the D-PadLEFT or RIGHT. Press the triggers slowly, then fast, then alternate between the two triggers. Do this at least 3 times per trigger. Not only that but the PDP Xbox One Controller actually runs the Xbox One Controller drivers and my Windows 10 PC recognizes the controller as an Xbox One Controller. This leads me to believe that the hardware the PDP Xbox One Controller has is actually official and as such, it’s a huge plus because any user can easily just plug in the Controller and start gaming right away.I must say that the PDP Xbox One Controller also looks like the real deal. While it may look the part, however, the PDP Controller actually feels lighter than the original as well. It might be a little bit inconvenient for players who don’t like light controllers but I don’t really see an issue with it. The Left and Right Triggers have worked as well but I never thought highly of controllers that had Rotations in the Triggers rather than treating them as separate buttons for a variety of reasons. I don’t believe that having Triggers with outward/upward design is really that big of a deal in this situation. I am frustrated now every day having to recalibrate this controller in the HUB. I can't play my games requiring a controller setup; for some, I just prefer using the controller. I must say, once this wire connects to the PDP Xbox One Controller it does stay connected and hangs onto the controller as hard as it can. It does take a little bit of brute force to unplug the controller from the Controller end of the wire. With that out of the way, we will now move on to the part that’s actually pretty important in terms of the review. The Controller’s Functionality and how well it fares compared to the Xbox One Controller itself.

Includes a detachable 10 foot Micro USB cable for plenty of room to play with ease - easily charge other devices with this cable too! This will also ensure that the latest version of the firmware will be installed on the controller and you will also get the option to run diagnostics.Another thing I actually like about the wire is that this is a USB Type-C wire. Which allows for Data/Charging use with a lot of smartphones in the market as well as connecting other Xbox One Controllers which have a rather flimsy USB Cable themselves. Overall, I believe the PDP Xbox One Controller doesn’t really have any sort of defects that would stand out and make me recommend against buying it for the sake of purchasing an Original Xbox One Controller or an Original Xbox One Elite Controller. The Midnight Blue PDP Gaming Wired Controller works on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Windows 10 and is an officially licensed product. To increase and decrease volume, hold the audio function button while pressing the D-Pad UP or DOWN.

So, all-in-all, I love the PDP Xbox One Controller and I have little to no reason to recommend against buying it. Sure, the fact that it loses the Wireless Functionality that Xbox One Controllers have is pretty hefty for a lot of gamers out there. However, for fighting game enthusiasts or players who want precise inputs with little to no lag this is a controller that does what’s required and then goes a step beyond. The only complaints I have about this controller range from the fact that the buttons are pained on rather than encased in plastic. Oddly enough, the Xbox Home button is actually encased in plastic which only makes me wonder why they couldn’t have given the face buttons (You know, the buttons the player is most likely to be using rather than the Home Button) the same treatment. The USB Cable itself is longer than I expected, to be honest. The wire is six feet long and it certainly won’t force users to sit as close to the TV as possible and force them to get their eyes burned off by the TV. The Afterglow Wired Controller works on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 and is an officially licensed product.The buttons seem pretty responsive enough to all of my inputs and I only have the 4 frames of lag that my Samsung TV offers. In other words, this controller doesn’t add any sort of lag whatsoever to the inputs of the user under any circumstance, either. Under a bright magnified light, I saw that the little piece of plastic was the support to hold another very small piece of plastic arm, which pressed the button. This remote relies on simple IR and line-of-sight with your Xbox, and it works with all the modern ones. You should not buy this if ... To adjust the game/chat audio balance, hold the audio function button while pressing the D-Pad LEFT or RIGHT. As for the controller itself? Well, it delivers on the promise that the skin is a Midnight Blue Matte skin that actually has a “See-through” thing going for it as you can also see the controller’s inner machinations.