Newcomers to the high-end controller market will likely wonder why anyone would spend this much for a controller that’s not encrusted with diamonds. A cigarette-lighter type plug with a 3 Amp fuse and 2m of premium quality, super flexible, cold-resistant silicone cable is included. You will need to plug the cigarette plug into a centre-positive power supply capable of supplying between 10-15V, ideally 12-13. We supply the latest technology solutions to organisations of all sizes across education, public and private sectors, helping thousands of organisations along their own digital transformation journeys.

If you use your computer in the observatory it provides a good way for you to not to look in the dark hand control focuser. That is one of the features of the controller, replaceable thumb sticks, d-pads, and even the ability to swap analog sticks into various positions. The sticks and pad are built into small black cylinders with metal contacts on the bottom that rest in recesses under the plate. One thing to note is that wired is the only way in which the ‘ASTRO C40 TR Configuration Software’ works with the controller. By loosening them with the included hex driver, you can remove the plate (the screws themselves are locked in even when loose, so you don't need to worry about losing them) to expose the analog stick and direction pad modules.

But that doesn’t stop it having a completely unique look and feel to competing controllers with the same layout, like the Razer Raiju Ultimate Edition. There’s a sturdiness to the C40 TR; it looks and feels like it could withstand the wear and tear of a few thousand Overwatch matches.

The nice thing about the back paddles on the C40 is that they’re built right into the molding of the controller. It's very comfortable in large hands, with the extra heft giving it a sturdy feel without being bulky.The only downside is that the software doesn’t work with the PS4 and at times can be incredibly buggy. Though being a power user like myself I already had to taken up by an external drive and VR, so I had to swap between the dongle and the charge cable, which was a pain. It’s not a dealbreaker, but given just how customizable the rest of the controller is, this is a letdown.

There’s a noticeable heft to the controller when holding it, but it never feels too heavy even after long play sessions. If you have the money to spare, the C40 is probably the best third-party controller available today. It lets you remap and adjust critical things like sensitivity on pretty much every one of the controller’s inputs. I’ve reviewed more than a thousand different consumer electronics products including headphones, speakers, TVs, and every major game system and VR headset of the last decade. Whether you're engaging in intense battles, exploring vast virtual worlds, or competing against friends, the C40 TR Wireless] gaming controller delivers an immersive and enjoyable gaming experience that's well worth the investment.If you want a gamepad you can make look like your own instead of feel like your own, you should consider the Xbox Design Lab gamepad, or custom controllers from companies like Scuf and Evil Controllers.

Though, it should be noted that it’s a great Xbox One controller that most games will think is 100% an Xbox controller with zero modifications to make it work. Important: The power supply must have the correct centre positive polarity and be capable of supplying the required Current (Amps) and Voltage. This controller is grippy thanks to its rubber covered handles, which is great for palm sweaters and anyone who feels like they squeeze a DualShock 4 out of their hands almost regularly. The PlayStation 4 usually connects through Bluetooth, but Astro’s omitted that from the C40 in favor of a 2. FocusDream has its own «FocusDream Control panel» application which make a refocus with the help of the interface buttons or use the left or right mouse button to focus, which can be especially useful for fans of planetary photography.Great battery life, reliable connectivity, durable build quality, trigger stops, grip buttons, and swappable stick layouts—the C40 does it all. On more than a few occasions, it would simply start and say no controller was connected, even when the C40 was connected to a USB 2.