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Furthermore, while the controller may not be as durable as the original, is not wireless, and has a steep learning curve, it matches the feel of MicrosoftвЂ™s own counterpart which is its most important aspect. While the premise of the controller may seem a bit gimmicky, as it is called вЂњAfterglow,вЂќ the customization makes the controller feel personalized, which cannot be matched andВ sets it apart not only from other third-party controllers but also from MicrosoftвЂ™s own first-party controller itself. While the price point is only $10 cheaper than the original at $49.99 MSRP, it has enough unique features and matches the quality of the original to warrant such a price. These issues aside, PDP has managed to craft a wonderful third-party controller for the Xbox One with the Afterglow Prismatic Controller. While this isnвЂ™t a huge deal, as the controller comes with 10 feet of USB cable, it is a little frustrating because the Xbox OneвЂ™s USB ports are on the back of the system. There is also the fact that the controller is completely wired and needs to be plugged in at all times. For younger players, this would be even more difficult.

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While it was easy once I knew what I was doing, I had to read the instruction manual several times before I actually knew what to do and how to access these features. First off, thereвЂ™s a huge learning curve in being able to use a lot of the controllerвЂ™s unique features. While the Afterglow is a fantastic third-party controller, it does have some downsides. I preferred to use buttons as that is what I was used to and I would sometimes get confused as to what action I mapped where, but with time and adjustment you eventually get the hang of it. This is a nice feature that allows the controller to stand out from the standard Xbox One controller, although it may feel a little awkward not using buttons at first. One of the AfterglowвЂ™s biggest features is the ability to map six actions to two wheels that are on the back of the controller. If the rumble feature is on though, you can actually see certain parts of the controllerвЂ™s inside move, which is pretty cool. The rumble feature on the controller can also be toggled on and off, which is great for those who prefer not to play with rumble on. PDP nailed it in this respect and is the biggest reason why this controller is so wonderful. I would even go so far to say that the difference between the feel of PDPвЂ™s Afterglow controller and MicrosoftвЂ™s first-party controller is so minimal that I wouldnвЂ™t mind in the least bit using the third-party controller while playing with friends, which is almost never the case, as I am very particular with how a controller feels. There was quite a bit of care and attention to detail that PDP paid to the controller to ensure that players wouldnвЂ™t feel handicapped by using their controller.

All of the buttons feel crisp, the analogue sticks work splendidly, and even the D-pad feels like it is of first-party quality. While itвЂ™s not exact, PDP has managed to capture a highly similar feel to the first-party Xbox One controller, which cannot be said for most third-party accessories. This issue aside, the controller feels very nice in your hands and I did not feel handicapped one bit while playing with the controller in a competitive environment. While this is not an issue for handling, it could be an issue for children using the controller, as they are more prone to accidents. I dared not drop it, but if I had, I worried that it would quite possibly break. The outside of the controller is made of plastic and doesnвЂ™t feel very sturdy, which leads to durability issues. While this is a very cool feature, there are some draw backs because of it. What is even more impressive is the very fact that you can change the color the controller glows, which adds a nice touch and personalizes the controller. The first thing that stands out about the controller is the very fact that it is see through and actually has LED lights that glow.

While many third-party controllers fail to capture the essence of the originalвЂ™s quality, PDP has managed an impressive feat of both matching the quality and putting their own flavor onto the Xbox One controller. Performance Designed ProductвЂ™s (PDP)В Xbox One: Afterglow Prismatic Controller is a third-party controller for the Xbox One console.

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