The controller is well-made and comfortable to use, and the price is very reasonable.
Where PowerA does manage to compete successfully is value for money.
Disclaimer:This review was made possible by a review unit provided by PowerA.
Lucky me, I get a bundle of the controller and 4ft LED strip for testing!(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
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The controller is available in Black or White with a $44.99 MSRP.
It gives off Xbox vibes straight away with the default color scheme.
It’s undoubtedly an appreciated, if small, detail.
I’m a simple woman consistently settling on two colors from an almost endless rainbow.
When changing the color scheme to a personalized configuration, you have a wealth of options at your fingertips.
As I said, I’m a simple woman consistently settling on two colors from an almost endless rainbow.
The lighting looks fantastic, if not a little fiddly.
The controller is comfortable with a familiar Xbox configuration, layout, and shape.
I also appreciate that while wired, this controller has a little weight to give it substance.
The rumble motors are decent, if not weaker than the standard Xbox Series X|S controller.
For the price, at $44.99, this is a quality controller.
I primarily look at value for money when reviewing products.
Whats not to love?
Well, a few things.
Lucky me, I get a bundle of the controller and 4ft LED strip for testing!(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
You’d expect the two devices to at least work perfectly with each other.
And they do, but only 70% of the time.
And they do, but only around 70% of the time.
A pretty standard affair for LED strips.(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
However, I will say that the effect and color sync with the controller was striking when it worked.
Now, to discuss the elephant in the room with this controller: Yes, it’s wired.
For fans of the Razer brand, it’s worth the extra cost.
Team Green ready for action(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
PowerA Advantage: Should you buy?
Well, it comes down to price.
A wired gaming controller that will brighten up your gaming setup, literally, with PowerA’s Lumectra lighting.
The Xbox green when plugging in for the first time was a nice touch(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
Comes in Black or White to match your chosen console, and syncs with PowerA Lumectra LED strips.
Purchase together as a bundle, or buy the controller separately to add some fun to your game nights.
The rear of the controller has both the RGB controls and two mappable buttons(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
I had fun trying different color combinations(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
You can customize everything from the buttons, to the border seperately(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
Considering this shot was in low daylight, the lights are still vibrant(Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central)
The combination of the Advantage controller and the Lumectra lighting strip is striking, when it works.
The controller looks great in the dark against the backdrop of the Lumectra LED strip
The Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma is a pricier competitor
