Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wired RGB Gaming Controller for XBOX & PC

Overview

Bring extra colour, control and responsiveness to your gaming setup with the Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wired RGB Gaming Controller for Xbox & PC.

Officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11 PCs, the Afterglow Wave combines responsive wired performance with an eye-catching 8-zone Intelligent RGB lighting system that can be personalised with different colours, effects and brightness levels.

The latest Afterglow Wave also incorporates Hall-Effect 3-stop adjustable triggers, allowing you to change trigger travel to suit different games. Shorter travel can provide quicker reactions in competitive shooters, while full trigger movement can offer finer control for racing and other analogue-input games.

Two programmable Quick-Action buttons on the rear keep frequently used commands within easy reach, while dual rumble motors and impulse triggers provide tactile feedback during supported gameplay.

A detachable 10ft / 3m USB-C cable provides a reliable low-latency wired connection without batteries or charging, making the Afterglow Wave ready for extended gaming sessions straight from the box.

Key Features & Benefits

• Transform Your Setup – 8-Zone RGB Lighting
  Eight independently customisable RGB lighting zones let you personalise the controller with a huge range of colour combinations and lighting effects.
• Choose Your Lighting Style – 8 Preset Modes
  The Intelligent RGB system includes eight preset lighting modes, giving you quick access to different effects without needing to build a custom profile from scratch.
• Fine-Tune Colours & Brightness
  Adjust lighting effects, individual colours and brightness to better match your gaming setup, room lighting or personal style.
• Faster Trigger Response – 3-Stop Adjustable Triggers
  Each trigger offers three travel positions, allowing you to shorten or extend the pull distance depending on your preferred game and play style.
• Smooth, Durable Trigger Control – Hall-Effect Technology
  The triggers use magnetic Hall-Effect sensing rather than relying solely on conventional mechanical position detection, delivering smooth and precise analogue input.
• Put Important Controls at Your Fingertips – Two Mappable Back Buttons
  Two Quick-Action buttons on the rear can be mapped to preferred controller functions, helping reduce the need to move your thumbs away from the sticks during fast-paced gameplay.
• Customise Your Controller – Control Hub App
  The free Control Hub companion app for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs provides advanced options for RGB lighting, button mapping, controller configuration and diagnostics.
• Stay Immersed – Dual Rumble Motors
  Dual rumble motors provide responsive vibration feedback during supported games, adding physical impact to crashes, explosions, weapon recoil and other in-game events.
• Feel More Through the Triggers – Impulse Trigger Feedback
  Compatible Xbox games can use impulse trigger vibration for additional tactile feedback through the triggers.
• Adjust Sound Without Opening Menus – Patented Audio Controls
  Built-in controls let you adjust game/chat balance and master volume directly through the D-pad, helping you make quick audio changes without leaving gameplay.
• Mute Your Microphone Quickly
  A dedicated microphone mute function gives you convenient control over headset communications during online sessions.
• Connect a Gaming Headset – 3.5mm Audio Jack
  The controller includes a 3.5mm headset connection, allowing compatible wired gaming headsets to be connected directly to the controller.
• Share Gaming Moments Quickly – Dedicated Share Button
  Use the dedicated Xbox Share button to capture and share supported screenshots and gameplay clips without navigating through additional menus.
• More Secure Grip – Laser-Etched Texture
  Laser-etched texture across the grips and triggers provides additional tactile feedback and helps maintain control during longer or more intense gaming sessions.
• Designed for Long Sessions – Ergonomic Shape
  The controller uses a familiar ergonomic Xbox-style layout designed to remain comfortable during extended gaming.
• No Batteries or Charging Required – Wired USB-C
  Power and controller data are delivered through the wired connection, so there are no AA batteries to replace and no internal controller battery to recharge.
• Plenty of Cable Length – 3m Connection
  The included 10ft / 3m cable gives you freedom to sit comfortably away from your Xbox console or gaming PC.
• Official Xbox Compatibility
  The Afterglow Wave is an officially licensed Xbox controller, designed for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and supported Windows PCs.

Why Choose This Product

The Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave is designed for players who want more control and personality than a basic wired gamepad provides.

Its biggest visual advantage is the 8-zone RGB system. Rather than a single illuminated logo or fixed lighting strip, multiple lighting zones can be customised to create a controller that better matches your desk, console setup or favourite colour scheme.

The latest version also adds meaningful performance features. Hall-Effect 3-stop triggers allow you to change trigger travel depending on the game, while the two rear Quick-Action buttons can place important commands where your fingers can reach them without disrupting thumbstick control.

Audio control is particularly useful for online play. Instead of repeatedly opening Xbox menus to alter game and chat balance, you can use the controller's Function/D-pad controls and microphone mute functionality directly during gameplay.

And because it uses a detachable wired USB-C connection, the controller provides consistent power and input without battery management — an excellent fit for desktop PC gaming, bedroom console setups and competitive sessions where a reliable connection matters.

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