Stealth Pivot Review: Mastering Strategic Gameplay with Turtle Beach’s Innovative Edge
Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot: one-minute review
I want to love the Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot, an Xbox and PC controller that delivers on many fronts, from its solid build quality and impressive battery life to its drift-resistant thumbsticks and well-designed buttons, bumpers, and triggers. It’s an easy recommendation, with one notable exception – the innovative Pivot modules that allow you to swap between traditional two-stick layouts and more arcade-inspired configurations, making it an impressively versatile controller.
Design and Features
The Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot’s design is solid, with a comfortable shape and a non-slip grip. The Pivot modules, which can be switched between a variety of layouts, including a more traditional twin-stick setup, are a brilliant feature that shines in certain genres. The built-in display, like the Stealth Ultra, adds to the controller’s bulk but makes customization a breeze.
The Verdict
Although the Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot is an excellent controller, it’s not without its flaws. The process of pivoting the modules can be a bit clunky, and the added screen might make the controller pricier than it needs to be. While I’d still recommend the Stealth Pivot for its innovative features and quality build, I think it could be improved with a lower price point and a focus on the pivot feature alone.
Price and Availability
The Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot is available now for $129.99 / £119.99 / AU$249.95, making it a decent mid-range option between the Recon and Stealth Ultra. It can be purchased from Turtle Beach and various major retailers.
Specifications
Here are the key specs:
| Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot | GameSir Tarantula Pro | Razer Wolverine V3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.99 / £119.99 / AU$249.95 | $69.99 / £69.99 | $199.99 / £199.99 / AU$349.95 |
| Dimensions | 6.3in x 4.7in x 2.5in (160mm x 119mm x 64mm) | 6.2in x 3.9in x 2.4in (157mm x 99mm x 61mm) | 6.2in x 4.2in x 2.6in (157mm x 105mm x 65mm) |
| Weight | 0.66lbs / 300g | 0.72lbs / 325g | 0.67lbs / 304g |
| Compatibility | Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC | PC, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS | Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC |
| Connection Type | Wireless (2.4GHz, PC only), Wired (USB Type-C) | Wireless (2.4GHz, Bluetooth), Wired (USB Type-C) | Wireless (2.4GHz), Wired (USB Type-C) |
| Battery Life | 20 hours | 12 hours | 12-13 hours |
| Software | Control Center 2 (Xbox, PC) | GameSir Connect PC app | Razer Controller App (Xbox, PC) |
How I reviewed the Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot
I tested the Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot for a week and a half, playing a variety of games including shooters, fighting games, and retro titles. I frequently used the Pivot modules for certain games, like Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, UFO 50, and Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection.
