Sometimes you want an extra controller for couch co-op but don’t want to spring for an official gamepad. The React-R is the cheapest Xbox controller we’ve used that wasn’t terrible (it will work on PC, too, but we’ve yet to find one for PS5 that we can recommend). The React-R is corded and feels lightweight, if a little cheap. There are textured handles and shoulder buttons, and it’s comfortable to use until you get sweaty hands. Button presses are crisp but hollow, and the D-pad is mushy. The best thing about this controller is the two programmable paddles on the back. Turtle Beach also offers a handy mute mic button, game audio and chat mix controls (Xbox only), and a weird EQ filter designed to amplify certain sounds like enemy footsteps.

An extra $10 gets you the Turtle Beach Recon ($50) which adds mic-monitoring, EQ presets, a focus mode that drops the sensitivity on the right stick for easier aiming, and superior rubber grips on the handles. But you can also snag an official Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller for $48.

Officially works with PC, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One