Turtle Beach Debuts the Hyper-portable Atom Controller

[btarunr]

Leading gaming accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today revealed the Turtle Beach Atom Controller as its latest mobile gaming controller and newest addition to the brand's expanding and critically-acclaimed controller portfolio, which includes the Recon Cloud Hybrid Controller, Recon Controller, and REACT-R Controller. The Atom Controller is an easily packable and portable mobile gaming controller with a unique design that magnetically connects to fit in a pocket, and splits apart into two separate modules when it's time to play. The Atom's versatile two-piece design and adjustable, spring-loaded smartphone clamps accommodate nearly every size Android 8.0+ smartphone on the market, with no need to remove phone cases. The two Atom modules use Turtle Beach's proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless link to stay connected to each other when gaming, while low-latency Bluetooth ensures a reliable, lag-free connection with Android smartphones when cloud gaming on Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now, Steam Link, and more.

An exclusive Designed for Xbox Atom Controller comes in Black and Yellow and features the Xbox Guide button plus a complimentary 1-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass. The Atom Controller also comes in Black and Teal and in Red. All three versions launch November 14, 2022 and are available for pre-order todayat participating retailers worldwide for $99.99 MSRP.



"More and more, mobile gaming is becoming part of everyday life and our Atom Controller makes it easy for gamers to pick up and go without sacrificing quality controls," said Juergen Stark, Chairman and CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. "The continued positive reception to our console, PC, and now mobile controller products has been great. Expanding our portfolio to reach mobile gamers is another testament to Turtle Beach's commitment to growing our share of the overall controller market. Atom is the latest in our expanded lineup of controllers launching this year, with more to come."

The Atom Controller features console-style controls that bring the familiar feel to mobile gamers, and the ergonomic handle shape keeps hands relaxed and comfortable for hours. A reliable 20-hour battery takes just 2.5 hours to charge back to 100%, and the Atom Controller companion app will let gamers configure additional features and search for new games.

The complete list of Atom Controller features includes:

• Complimentary Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Includes a 1-month free subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, giving players access to an expansive library of games that work perfectly with the Atom Controller.
• Compact & Comfortable: Magnetically connects into a compact, convenient shape to fit in a pocket, or in its included carrying bag. Plus, an ergonomic handle shape and console-style controls provide a familiar console experience for mobile.
• Low-Latency Connectivity: Connects lag-free to Android 8.0+ phones via low-latency Bluetooth, while the two independent modules connect to each other using Turtle Beach's proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless link.
• Built for Cloud Gaming: Take the console experience on-the-go and play familiar mobile games on the cloud using Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now Steam Link, and more.
• Console Level Controls: Equipped with full-size thumb sticks, a D-Pad, bumpers, triggers, and ABXY buttons, plus view and menu buttons for precise responsive controls on any cloud streaming title. The Designed for Xbox version also has an Xbox Guide button.
• Adjustable Phone Clamps: An ingenious two-piece controller design has integrated phone clamps with a depth range of 67-92 mm, snugly fitting any size Android smartphone while in its case.
• More Gaming, Less Charging: Each controller module is powered by its own battery, providing 20-hours total battery life on a single charge. Recharge in just 2.5 hours using the supplied USB-C cable.
• Ergonomic Design: A comfortable shape with familiar console controls keeps hands comfortable over long gaming sessions.
• Atom Companion App: Download the upcoming Atom Controller companion app from the Play Store to configure additional features, discover new games to play, and update firmware.

For more information, visit the product page.

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[Space Lynx]

if I can get this on sale for like $60 someday I may get this honestly. Would be kind of nice playing stardew valley, dead cells, and other android games i own with a controller setup. i can't stand the touch controls for some games.

 

[xBruce88x]

"split the atom..."

Let's hope that's not a reference to the stability or lack thereof of the rechargeable battery

 

[cvaldes]

"split the atom..."

Let's hope that's not a reference to the stability or lack thereof of the rechargeable battery

The battery is rechargeable. It's just not removable.

"Each controller module is powered by its own battery, providing 20-hours total battery life on a single charge. Recharge in just 2.5 hours using the supplied USB-C cable."

 

[xBruce88x]

I was referring to them possibly being explosive

 

[Space Lynx]

It's just not removable.

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A disgusting practice if ther ever was one, but all the companies do it, so who the fuck knows anymore. personally still glad I have all my old analog shit, will last me a life time.

 

[cvaldes]

I was referring to them possibly being explosive

All batteries have a chance of exploding. Certain battery chemistry technologies are more prone than others. There's a correlation between QA stringency from battery manufacturers and exploding battery episodes.

If you are worried about exploding batteries, don't use products that contain batteries or at least try to limit usage to companies with better reputations (both device and battery manufacturers).

A disgusting practice if ther ever was one, but all the companies do it, so who the fuck knows anymore. personally still glad I have all my old analog shit, will last me a life time.

In creating a removable/replaceable battery, the battery components need to go into some sort of enclosure for safety and protection. The AA battery you buy at the drugstore has a metal case, terminals, etc.

These newer devices with batteries that aren't removable don't need to be enclosed in a separate box. So for a given area, the device manufacturer can put in a higher capacity battery in that space versus creating a compartment for a removable battery.

You are free to continue support manufacturers of analog products. I have a couple of automatic watches (what laypeople would call "self winding") that never need battery replacement. Apple Watches have a nonremovable battery but are very popular these days. A smartwatch isn't expected to stay in service for decades so the manufacturers installed one that covers a fairly good portion of typical usage scenarios. My watch tells the time. Apple Watches do that and more. Is it worth putting a battery into a wristwatch for additional functionality? Many people think so.

In my home, I have a variety of devices that span the range, whether it be fully manual, battery powered (removal or not, rechargeable or not), and powered by a cable.

To me, I'd rather have a slim iPad with a nonremovable battery than a thicker one with a battery compartment. Luckily for me, Apple thought the same way. I've owned computer mice and trackpads that had removable batteries as well.

Something like the removable AAA battery for my Bose QC25 headphones works fine. I can't see myself wearing AirPods Pro that were considerably larger and heavier to accommodate a battery compartment. I used wired earbuds for decades before getting the wireless ones so with some progress come some concessions.

Apple Watches are have a nonremovable battery but are very popular these days. A smartwatch isn't expected to stay in service for decades so the manufacturers installed one that covers a fairly good portion of typical usage scenarios.

 

[Space Lynx]

All batteries have a chance of exploding. Certain battery chemistry technologies are more prone than others. There's a correlation between QA stringency from battery manufacturers and exploding battery episodes.

If you are worried about exploding batteries, don't use products that contain batteries or at least try to limit usage to companies with better reputations (both device and battery manufacturers).



In creating a removable/replaceable battery, the battery components need to go into some sort of enclosure for safety and protection. The AA battery you buy at the drugstore has a metal case, terminals, etc.

These newer devices with batteries that aren't removable don't need to be enclosed in a separate box. So for a given area, the device manufacturer can put in a higher capacity battery in that space versus creating a compartment for a removable battery.

You are free to continue support manufacturers of analog products. I have a couple of automatic watches (what laypeople would call "self winding") that never need battery replacement.

Apple Watches are have a nonremovable battery but are very popular these days. A smartwatch isn't expected to stay in service for decades so the manufacturers installed one that covers a fairly good portion of typical usage scenarios.

Why could old flip phones have removable lithium batteries then? They did it fine. I remember owning it.

 

[cvaldes]

Why could old flip phones have removable lithium batteries then? They did it fine. I remember owning it.

The electronics that ran those old devices didn't require a lot of power. Some of those feature phones had standby times over a week. Remember that most of those phones didn't have cellular data. The cellular data chip chews up a lot of power.

Do you own a smartphone? They're a little different than those old flip phones which had no large color LED screen, no camera module, no GPS, compass, gyroscope, Wifi, Bluetooth, biometric authentication device, etc.

Today's smartphones are constantly checking e-mail, receiving notifications, synchronizing with the cloud, maybe monitoring other devices. Even if it's sitting on your desk or bedstand it's doing far more than a Motorola StarTAC.

Most likely this game controller has a different power consumption pattern than a 25-year-old flip phone.