#Xbox one afterglow controller review drivers#
#Xbox one afterglow controller review Ps4#

The mode button toggles between Pure Audio and Bass Boost modes with a quick tap. Simply press and hold to power on and off and a quick tap will toggle the mute. The large center button powers the headset on and off and also functions to mute your mic. All the controls are built into the left ear cup. Usability takes a little getting used to. I have another headset that uses metal construction in its moving parts and it feels more heavy-duty, but I suppose that is the trade-off for a little extra comfort. I might question their durability because of the light weight plastic build. Generally, after the first few minutes I hardly noticed that I was even wearing them.

While perfect for my ears, those with larger ears may find themselves a little pinched. One thing to be wary of is the size of ear cups. The headset uses light weight plastic in its construction and the memory foam padding on the ear cups and headband make it very comfortable. Hopefully PDP can implement these suggestions for their next headset. Or gradually changing to red in color as the battery life winds down, letting you know itвЂ™s time to recharge. Personally I would have liked to see the feature implemented in a more practical way. The lights can be customized to any color you wish or turned off completely. But I suppose the word вЂGlowвЂ™ is in the name. While the LED lighting on the ear cups is cool for effect it is probably the most worthless feature of the AG9+. I had to use quite a bit of pressure to angle the mic just where I wanted it. The mic is supposed to be flexible but I found it to be on the stiff side of things. While not quite as good as some other headsets IвЂ™ve tried, the mic does a pretty good job of filtering out most background noises.ДЄny background noise that does come through, IвЂ™ve been told, is not enough of a distraction to the party chat to be an annoyance. This makes the headset convenient for both gaming and listening to music on your mobile device while on the go. The removable mic simply plugs and unplugs straight out of the left ear cups. Simply plug in the USB transmitter into an available port on your console, power up the headset, and you are good to go. The Plug & Play installation is exactly that. I could tell I was right on the edge of the max range as I heard an audible warning tone, but I never actually disconnected. The 40 foot range is pretty accurate as I was able to put my controller down for a few minutes to go downstairs and pour myself a drink from the refrigerator without ever having to leave party chat. Going wireless, I didnвЂ™t notice any lag or delay at all. The Afterglow AG9+ uses a USB transmitter to go completely wireless but can also be used while charging or alternatively with the included AUX cable. In fact, depending on the audio mix it might be hard to notice much of a difference at all. Bass Boost adds a little extra punch to explosions, but just a little. The Pure Audio mode is bright and crisp, offering crystal clear dialogue. Easy to use Plug & Play installation for both consoles with a removable noise-cancelling Microphone, and customizable Prismatic LED lighting on the ear cups.

#Xbox one afterglow controller review Ps4#

Fully wireless for both the PS4 and Xbox One, meaning no cable to the controller.

#Xbox one afterglow controller review drivers#

Product specвЂ™s feature 50mm Neodymium drivers with two modes: Pure audio and bass boost. First and foremost, letвЂ™s take a look (or listen) at PDPвЂ™s Afterglow AG9+ wireless headset. I recently was given the opportunity to test out a number of products from hardware manufacturer PDP.