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# Rechargeable Console Controllers
Turtle Beach's 'Recon Cloud' Arrives for Console and PC

By Kanesa D | Published 2022-09-16 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recon-cloud
References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/15/23355025/turtle-beach-recon-cloud-xbox-pc-android-controller-announcement-price) & [ca.turtlebeach](https://ca.turtlebeach.com/)

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[Turtle Beach’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-beach-1) newest Xbox controller, the ‘Recon Cloud,’ arrives next month and it features new wireless capabilities. The ‘Recon Cloud’ boast a new rechargeable battery that offers 30 hours of play time via Bluetooth in between charges. The controller also includes one month of the [Xbox Game Pass Ultimate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backbone-1), an adjustable mobile phone clip, and a variety of top-notch audio and FPS features. Currently the ‘Recon Cloud’ does not offer connectivity with [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powera) or iPads, but Turtle Beach has confirmed that there is more to come for Apple users.

When it comes to sound, the ‘Recon Cloud’ offers ‘Superhuman Hearing’ mode, four audio EQ presets, mic monitoring, ‘Pro-Aim Focus’ mode, two programmable rear buttons, and adjustable game chat audio mix. These features can only be accessed by plugging in a USB-C cable on Xbox or PC.

Interested consumers can visit the brand’s website for more information on Turtle Beach’s newest controller.

Image Credit: Turtle Beach

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.4/10
- Popularity: 17% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 13%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Rechargeable Console Controllers:** The trend of rechargeable console controllers offers an opportunity for companies to explore sustainable and eco-friendly options in a market that is moving towards greater convenience and longer battery life.
- **Wireless Audio and FPS Features:** The trend of wireless audio and FPS features in gaming accessories offers an opportunity for companies to deliver more immersive and responsive experiences to gamers who value high-quality audio and precision controls.
- **Mobile Phone Clip Attachments:** The trend of mobile phone clip attachments for gaming controllers offers an opportunity for companies to tap into the growing mobile gaming market by providing a seamless transition between console and mobile gaming experiences.

### Where This Applies

- **Gaming:** The gaming industry can benefit from offering gaming accessories with rechargeable batteries, wireless audio and FPS features, and mobile phone clip attachments to improve the gaming experience for gamers.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to offer rechargeable batteries and wireless audio and FPS features in a wider range of products to meet the growing demand for sustainable and high-quality devices.
- **Mobile Devices:** The mobile devices industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with gaming companies to offer seamless mobile gaming experiences with mobile phone clip attachments for gaming controllers.

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