PowerA's Moga XP-Ultra is the first licensed wireless Xbox controller to hit the market. Here are our thoughts on the new pad with its unique modular design:
On paper, the Moga XP-Ultra from PowerA is a bit of a beast, offering a modular design that can be used as a full-sized controller, mini-pad, or either using the included Moga Gaming Clip for your phone. Its versatility makes it the perfect peripheral for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers who want an all-in-one controller that supports Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Android, and Windows PC — and also happens to be the first officially licensed third-party wireless Xbox controller.
Cloud gaming is a focal point for PowerA with the XP-Ultra, and I love the idea behind the mini-pad, but for my hands, it's a little too small to comfortably play faster games like Forza Horizon 5 or shooters like Redfall. While the unit has grooves in the back to make it a little more comfortable to hold, I still don't have enough space to get to each button or trigger. Slower games will be perfect for this setup.
The mini-pad portion houses all of the same buttons as a regular controller, including a share button and dual rumble motors, but once you slot it into the base, you're also able to use two re-mappable rear buttons and an additional pair of rumble motors. These are a standard feature for PowerA controllers now, and they're fantastic, mainly because of the quick-map option.
The Moga XP-Ultra uses Bluetooth to connect to your phone or PC, and that's worked without any trouble at all, but to connect to the Xbox, it uses Microsoft's 'Xbox Wireless' technology, which can be temperamental. Connecting to my Xbox Series X|S was as quick and painless as the official Xbox controllers, and the XP-Ultra even supports profile switching between platforms by double tapping the pair button, but keeping a stable connection has been problematic.
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