I bought this controller because I wanted an ergonomic, wired controller with rear paddles. The controller has some good features, such as the side grips, the smooth feel of the sticks and triggers, and very comfortable rear paddles. The audio controls are also convenient and nice to have.
However, there are some drawbacks that make it hard to recommend the Turtle Beach Recon Controller. The controller feels very plasticky. The sticks and triggers are hard plastic and not very soft to the touch. The coarse plastic nubs on the plastic parts to help with the grip feel very abrasive and a bit uncomfortable. I had to buy rubber thumb grips for the sticks to make them more comfortable.
The worst part about the controller is the D-pad. It’s very clunky and inaccurate. I can never reliably hit the direction I want. Every time I use the D-pad, I feel frustrated and disappointed.
Overall, this controller is packed with features and is relatively inexpensive, but it has some major flaws that affect the overall experience. While decent, if you're able to spend a bit more, there are better options to consider without these problems.