![]() ![]() The contraction soundtrack came into public consciousness with the advent of so-called "soundtrack albums" in the late 1940s. A 1992 technical dictionary entry in Academic Press Dictionary of Science and Technology does not distinguish between the form sound track and soundtrack. An early attempt at popularizing the term “sound track” was printed in the magazine Photoplay in 1929. M&E tracks contain all sound elements minus dialogue, which is then supplied by the foreign distributor in the native language of its territory.Ĭurrent dictionary entries for soundtrack document soundtrack as a noun, and as verb. This is also known as an M&E (music and effects) track. A dubbing track is often later created when films are dubbed into another language. Initially, the dialogue, sound effects, and music in a film each has its own separate track ( dialogue track, sound effects track, and music track), and these are mixed together to make what is called the composite track, which is heard in the film. In movie industry terminology usage, a sound track is an audio recording created or used in film production or post-production. ![]() ![]() ![]() A lengthy running time and derivative nature of the plot also work against this film, meaning that I didn't think much of it at all.16 mm film showing a "variable area" sound track at right Ī soundtrack is recorded music accompanying and synchronised to the images of a motion picture, drama, book, television program, radio program, or video game a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film, video, or television presentation or the physical area of a film that contains the synchronised recorded sound. Yamamoto fails to make her repulsive lead in the least bit likable and suffers because of that, while the excellent Eric Tsang is underused as the mob boss, appearing in all of three short scenes. Kaneshiro is a good actor, but his character isn't given a great deal to do here and comes across as a little staid. I found the last scene to be overlong and devoid of the badly needed emotion it sought to generate, but at least something's going on, unlike in the middle section. Then things pick up in the last half hour, with lots of action and shoot-outs and more twists and turns than in five regular Hollywood movies. The pacing slows down to a snail's crawl while this romance is explored, and the filmmakers do attempt to generate some suspense by keeping their character motivations murky, but it doesn't work very well. For the next hour we're treated to a lifeless romance with one of the most worthless female characters I've seen in a film. Unfortunately, Kaneshiro's character then meets a girl, and the whole film falls flat. The first half hour follows this type of plot with some stylish direction and another solid performance from Takeshi Kaneshiro, who once again delivers a 'quiet but cool' type character with emotions bubbling just under the surface. This Hong Kong/Japan co-production starts out as a traditional gangster thriller, as we meet our youthful hero and find himself caught between opposing sides: a violent criminal gang from Shanghai, who frequently employ torture and murder as their methods, and a lone gunman with psychotic tendencies. Reviewed by Leofwine_draca 4 / 10 Promising crime drama let down by a boring romance Meanwhile, Fu-Chun's girlfriend, Natsumi Sato turns up to sell something to Kenichi. Yuan wants to get even and attempts to do so by using Kenichi. Things are calm, however, his former partner-in-crime, Fu-Chun, is rumored to have returned to Kabukicho, having fled years earlier after killing the number two to gangland boss, Yuan. His domain is in Kabukicho, a gangland controlled by various Shanghainese gangs intent on taking overall control. You can sell him anything except children's organs. Kenichi is a half-Japanese, half-Chinese man of the underworld. ![]()
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![]() The game is coming to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Come to give in October and get a 5 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice. Card decks in Back 4 Blood offer important perks and stat boosts that make or break the Cleaners playstyles. As Hurricane Ian threatens the Southeast, your blood donation is needed. Related: Best Speed Deck Build in Back 4 Blood. You can also play against friends in PvP by becoming a Cleaner, one of the immune survivors, with special perks or switch sides and play as the Ridden. The goal of the Ridden team is to kill all Cleaners as fast as possible, and this calls for some strategic changes to the way Back 4 Blood cards are used. According to Turtle Rock Studios, the team needed more time to make the game the best it can possibly be upon release.ĭeveloped by the studio that developed Left 4 Dead, the cooperative first-person shooter pits you against the Ridden, the once-human hosts of a deadly parasite. Originally slated to release on June 22, Back 4 Blood was recently delayed to October 12. You will also have to contend with the Blighted Ridden which are dangerous even after they are dead thanks to leaving toxic waste behind. Stingers can be taken out with a knife if you choose, but when taking out the armored Ridden, infected that can take a beating, you might need a shotgun or other sort of weapon that uses bullets. Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Then, there are weapons, which are important. These supply points can then be used to unlock new cards or weapons and character skins. If you have the Pyro Talent card dealt, you can replenish health with "every firey death." There are different cards you can earn in the game when taking on new optional challenges and by earning supply points. You can even do different builds such as medic, demolition, or melee. Each deck a player is dealt can then be discussed with the team in order to choose which ones to play. These cards offer up buffs and bonuses. You can choose a pre-made deck or choose cards for deep customization. ![]() Cards are a rogue-like system that will allow for different experiences, putting you in control to craft custom decks, roll different builds and undertake more demanding fights. These cards can modify conditions, form challenges, and send special mutations your way.Īfter the Director has dealt and played its cards, you and your team get to play yours. ![]() Over-Protective: When a teammate within 15 meters receives five or more damage, gain 20 increased damage for five seconds. This means that no run in the game will be the same.Īs you jump into a game, the Game Director will play a set of corruption cards. Power Strike: Every three seconds, gain +10 Bash Damage, stacking up to 10 times. The Game Director works behind the scenes monitoring your actions, health, and choices, and responds by choreographing the world around you. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. This card system in Back 4 Blood is handled by the Game Director which will affect your builds, and the amount and types of infected you will have to contend with. A card system will be used in Turtle Rock's upcoming shooter, Back 4 Blood. ![]() ![]() The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use: ![]() The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website. The term ‘Oztrail’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is 71 Charles Ulm Pl Eagle Farm QLD 4009. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website. 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Let's pray something like that never does come to reality, but it makes you wonder how would we react, how can we prepare. And so his admonition to watch and to understand these things is very important to us certainly. Events in the world can take place very quickly, very suddenly. The entire grid of an entire region or possibly even the entire United States of America going down because of an act of terror, an act of war would have serious ramifications to the very social fabric of our country and the spin off from that would be disastrous. We hope they can prevent an even larger attack in the future, but think about it. One called, one man called it an act of war, and it was coordinated in a very professional way. The news reports some of the people who were quoted on this recent shooting out in California at that electrical plant recognize that this was a very well thought out, well planned, and targeted event. And it made me realize that these events that take place around us sometimes we don't even know and the threats that are there are quite real and quite dangerous. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.Īmerican King James Version ×). Blessed is he who watches and keep his garments lest he walk naked and they see his shame." That statement coming as a thief is also taken from 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 where the Apostle Paul said the same thing about a thief in the night ( 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 But of the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need that I write to you. Blessed is he that watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.Īmerican King James Version ×where Jesus said, "Behold, I am coming as a thief. We were reading quite extensively in that program from Revelation 16:15 Revelation 16:15 Behold, I come as a thief. I was thinking about that after we did a Beyond Today program last week on the subject of Armageddon. They don't know who did it, but it exposed the vulnerability of our electrical power system in the United States. ![]() They never found out who did this.This was even kept secret until just a few days ago when it began to be picked up by recent news reports. They were able to transfer power and keep things going for a while. Fortunately it didn't shut down the entire California grid. They knocked out several in a very short period of time as these stealthy snipers worked their way into this plant. Last year in April, 2013, in northern California in the dark of night shortly after midnight a group of men cut their way into a Pacific Gas and Electric power station, set up a sniper post, and began taking shots at transformers and oil reservoirs that cooled the transformers. There was a disturbing report just a few days ago. What if it went down? What if there was no electricity? And of course it is plugged into the wall and that's plugged into the entire electrical grid system that powers virtually everything in our lives every single day. We plug our computers into them, our television sets, our stereos, recharge our cell phones. I've got here in my hand an electric power strip, a common, every day item in our offices, in our homes. ![]() ![]() ![]() They have the same suppliers, which mean that what they offer to the customers is uniquely similar. In the United States, there are numerous retailers which offer the same products to the American customers. The same case has been witnessed in other parts of the world.Īccording to Massengill (2013), the retail industry is one of the most competitive industries in the world because of the number of players. In the United States, which is the main market for Wal-Mart, the retail industry has experienced rapid growth over the past five decades. The industry plays a very important role in breaking bulk and selling products in the quantities needed by clients. The retail industry has experienced massive growth over the years because of its relevance to the global society. It is important to critically look at this industry to determine how Walmart fairs on and some of the external issues it should be conscious of to remain competitive in the market. However, it is delicate, highly competitive, and with small profits that must be properly managed to achieve the desired success. ![]() The retail market is considered one of the most lucrative markets in the world. Inasmuch as the firm’s long-term debt is still high, Wal-Mart’s total assets is also increasing. The graph above shows that the financial position of this firm has been strengthening over the years. The graph indicates that this firm has a bright future in the market if it continues with the growth. From 2013, the growth continued but at a slower rate compared to the previous years. Figure 1: Operating Results.Īs shown in the above graph, there was a sharp increase in sales, operating income, and total revenues from 2011 to 2013. The above data can be presented in graphical form for the purpose of understanding the trend. There is also an indication that there is a positive trend in the financial position of this firm. The table shows progress made by Walmart in terms of sales, revenue and income over the past five years. The table below is a summary of the firm’s financial position over the last five years. Its financial position over the last three years has also considerably improved. ![]() ![]() Over the last five years, the firm has experienced impressive growth in sales and revenue. This company’s success in the global market is partly credited to its superior ways of managing its finances. Sound financial acquisition, planning, and utilization is very critical, especially for a firm that operates in a highly competitive market such as Wal-Mart. A stable firm must have effective ways of managing its financial resources to promote growth. The financial resources of a firm define how stable it is in the market. The firm has made an emphatic entry into the e-commerce market not only in the United States’ market but also in Europe and other parts of the world. Greg Penner is the firm’s current chairman while Doug McMillon is the chief executive officer. It employs about 2.2 million people in various countries. Since then, the firm has experienced massive growth to become one of the largest firms in the world in terms of sales and number of employees.Ĭurrently, it is estimated that Walmart has over 11,527 stores across 28 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The firm opened its first discounted store in 1962 in Arkansas and was incorporated in 1969. Although the war was not fought in the United States’ soil, the country took part in it and the economy felt the impact.Ĭoming up with a retail store that sells discounted products was, therefore, a wise decision because the shoppers were struggling with reduced purchasing power. This strategy proved very effective because the Second World War was just coming to an end. Walton was interested in starting a discounted shop where he could sell high volumes at high prices. Walmart is a leading multinational retail store which was established by Sam Walton in 1945 after purchasing Ben Franklin Stores. It will also strengthen the firm’s brand in the online market. The new strategy will promote efficiency in the firm and improve customer satisfaction. The objective of revising its online marketing strategy will shorten the time it takes to deliver products to customers once they make their purchase. Currently, the firm faces stiff competition in the market, especially in the online retail market. This giant American retailer has registered impressive performance in the American markets over the years since its inception over 50 years ago. Walmart is the largest retail store in the world with over 11,527 stores across 28 countries. ![]() ![]() ![]() I also purchased the extended warranty to cover the entire purchase. ![]() So I am sad that I purchased this agreement and per all the many complaints I see all over the Internet and this site regarding this company I realized, too late, that they are predatory and am not here to provide a service to consumers. So like I said they did not have to help me here and contractually do not have to honor this agreement but it seems to me that they were more interested in not covering my claim (due to the first question they asked) than providing any sort of customer service. I told them truthfully when it occurred and immediately they told me that they could not cover it since it was over 30 days. The first thing they asked me was when it happened. Now according to the agreement it does say that I have to report these issues to them within 30 days so they contractually do not have to help me but not knowing this I called to report the problem. I had a part break on the sofa a couple months ago but being busy with my wife’s health issues and taking care of a mentally ill older gentlemen full time I had not reported this. I did this in good faith that if something went wrong with it and the extended warranty covered it this company would assist me with fixing the issue. I purchased the warranty to cover a sofa I purchased. I purchased a dining set at in I also purchased the extended warranty to cover the entire purchaseIn late I submitted a claim for my table and chairThe table had issues which I listed on my claim form: awhite spotting on the table from a hot bowl, which the warranty says is covered under article 2…”household heat mark” and bpeeling of the finish which is also listed in article when I called customer service the very first time, before she emailed me the forms, I told her that the white spots occurred that day or the day before, and the peeling I wasn’t sure when it occurred because my table was covered with a table cloth over an extended period of timeshe said ok and sent me the forms, which I completed and sent along together with pictures of the tableI get an email back from them maybe a week later that my claim was deniedwe called to find out why and they said the peeling was over timeso we asked what about the white spots, and she said she would send in the claim for reconsideringwe got a voicemail that claim was still deniedno explanation for the coverage of the white spots were reported right after it happenedjust denied plain and simpleas if they are looking for any reason, valid or invalid to deny a claim even if part of it was 100% according to their guidelines as for the peeling, there is obviously something wrong with the craftsmanship of the table if it could just have peeling spots and discoloring on various spotsI didn’t know I was purchasing a $disposable table, or a $warranty which isn’t worth the paper its written on ![]() ![]() ![]() To see the desktop of the virtual machine, you can switch from Unity view to Single Window view or Full Screen view. You must manually connect USB devices when your virtual machine is running in Unity view. You can have the Windows taskbar or system tray visible while in Unity view. View the Windows Taskbar and System Tray in Unity View.The equivalent features in Parallels and. Unity mode isnt available in macOS or Linux guest systems, however. Fusion displays the Waiting for Unity window to enable you to respond. They look like any other app running on your Mac. Some operating system activities that require a response do not appear in Unity view. Use the Waiting for Unity Window to Interact with the Guest Operating System.VMware Tools Device Drivers Device drivers smooth mouse operations, make VMware features such as folder sharing available, and improve sound, graphics, and networking performance. You can switch to Unity view from an application open in another view. nProvides support for guest operating system-bound calls created with the VMware VIX API, except in Mac OS X guest operating systems. Unity view is supported in several Windows operating systems, and enables you to use many Mac functions with your guest applications. You can use the virtual machine applications just as you use your native Mac applications. When you open virtual machine applications, those applications also appear in the Mac Dock. Under Support Resources, click the Compatibility Guides link. For guest operating system support, visit You can also go to the VMware Web site and click the Support tab. Xeon 5600, Xeon 3600, Core i7-970, Core i7-980, Core i7-990)įor a complete list of supported host and guest the operating systems visit the VMware Compatibility Guide.In Unity view, your virtual machine's window is hidden and VMware Unity appears in the Mac Dock. Fusion supports more than 100 guest operating systems, including most versions of Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, OS X, and macOS. ![]() Intel processors based on the 2010 “Westmere” micro-architecture (e.g.In addition, the following CPUs are supported: code-named “Hondo”, “Ontario”, “Zacate”, “Llano”) Systems using AMD processors based on the “Llano” and “Bobcat” micro-architectures (e.g.Systems using Intel Atom processors based on the 2012 “Saltwell” micro-architecture (e.g. ![]() Intel Atom processors based on the 2011 “Bonnell” micro-architecture (e.g.*With exception, the following CPUs are not supported: GNU/Linux with NVIDIA drivers that support OpenGL 4.5 and above.For Linux hosts, AMD devices are not supported.For Linux hosts, the latest NVIDIA proprietary drivers are required.For Windows hosts, a GPU that supports DirectX 11 is required.Minimum Requirements to Dark Theme support on Workstation Windows Host Operating Systems:įor 3D Hardware Accelerated Graphics Support: Minimum Requirements to Run Container Runtime on workstation Windows Host Operating Systems: Please refer to vendor's recommended disk space for specific guest operating systems.Additional hard disk space required for each virtual machine.1.2 GB of available disk space for the application. ![]() Note that Windows 7 hosts are no longer supported, Workstation 16 will not function on them. 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![]() ![]() Select the right side of the line, then press Esc button to finish using Fillet tool. Touch the top of the screen, select Radius”. Press the Menu button and select Modify-Fillet tool. Touch Top option button and select Erase tool. To cancel the current command just press Esc button. Note: if you maintain touching the screen with the second input and then move the cursor, then you will select a region. Just touch the screen and set the cursor with the small square pointing to the line and then make a second touch on Drawing area, finally release the touch. Now we will erase the line located at the top. Select the third point, just move your cursor to the end point and finally second touch on Drawing area. The symbol means that the coordinate is relative to the current point. Just touch on top of the screen and select >Value.Ī virtual numeric keyboard appears. It lets you create fast 2D and 3D models. To input the second point, we will input coordinates manually. autodist-1.5.txz AutoIndex-2.2.41.txz autojump-13.txz. AutoQ3D CAD is a full 2D and 3D CAD application that allows you to create, edit and share your drawings and designs. Touch your screen to move your pointer to coordinates 6,4 and second touch the Drawing area. See your drawings from different points of view. Il s'adresse tous en tant que professionnels, dessinateurs, architectes, ingnieurs, designers, tudiants et plus. Il vous permet de crer des modles 2D et 3D rapides. It lets you create fast 2D and 3D models and It is intended for everybody as professionals, sketchers, architects, engineers, designers, students and more. AutoQ3D CAD for Windows est une application de CAO 2D et 3D complte qui vous permet de crer, diter et partager vos dessins et conceptions. Now that you have a rectangle, touch Snap button and select Endpoint. AutoQ3D CAD for Windows is a full 2D and 3D CAD application that allows you to create, edit and share your drawings and designs. Move to coordinates 6,4 and set the points using the second touch procedure as in the previous step. Move your pointer to coordinates 0,0 and hold touching the screen, then second touch to everywhere on the Drawing area. When AutoQ3D starts, touch the Menu button and then select Draw – Rectangle. The app comes equipped with essential Draw, Edit. AutoCAD WS for Android lets you view and edit DWG files stored locally (on your SD card) or uploaded to your online AutoCAD WS account and share them via email with the help of just a few taps. Le permite crear modelos 2D y 3D rpidos y est pensado para todo el mundo como profesionales, diseadores, arquitectos, ingenieros, diseadores, estudiantes y ms. The official mobile variant of Autodesk Inc.’s acclaimed CAD application just hit the Android Market. In the following pages, you will learn how to make an easy drawing step by step to get familiar with the user interface. AutoQ3D CAD para Windows es una completa aplicacin de CAD en 2D y 3D que le permite crear, editar y compartir sus dibujos y diseos. However most of the examples can be applied to Apple devices as iPad and iPhone.Īs you forwards this tutorial, you will notice that AutoQ3D CAD is not a paint or sketch application but a precise 2D / 3D CAD application. This guide will show you the basics of AutoQ3D CAD for smartphone or tablets using Android. ![]() ![]() ![]() Notably, it revealed that “dozens” of grandmasters have been caught cheating on, including four of the world’s current top 100, all of whom confessed.Ġ4:19 How to cheat at chess: the theories and fallout of a huge scandal – video explainer The report further explains the methodology behind ’s cheat-detection tools, which include: “analytics that compare moves to those recommended by chess engines studies of a player’s past performance and strength profile monitoring behavior such as players opening up other browsers while playing and input from grandmaster fair play analysts”. ![]() While we don’t doubt that Hans is a talented player, we note that his results are statistically extraordinary.” “Looking purely at rating, Hans should be classified as a member of this group of top young players. “Outside his online play, Hans is the fastest rising top player in Classical chess in modern history,” the report said. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. For more information see our Privacy Policy. Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. The report backed up Carlsen’s assessment of Niemann’s uncommonly rapid climb up Fide’s world ratings – a gain of 350 Elo points in four years and an astonishing surge from 2500 to 2600 in just three months – describing his rise as “statistically extraordinary” while stopping short of concluding that he’s cheated in any over-the-board games. This game contributed to changing my perspective.” “His over-the-board progress has been unusual, and throughout our game in the Sinquefield Cup I had the impression that he wasn’t tense or even fully concentrating on the game in critical positions, while outplaying me as black in a way I only think a handful of players can do. ![]() I believe that Niemann has cheated more – and more recently – than he has publicly admitted. “When Niemann was invited last minute to the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, I strongly considered withdrawing prior to the event,” Carlsen said. Carlsen finally clarified his cryptic allusions with an official statement one week after, saying he was unwilling to “play against people that have cheated repeatedly in the past” and that he believed Niemann had cheated “more than he has admitted”.Ġ0:55 Carlsen resigns from chess rematch with Niemann after opening move – video The controversy redoubled two weeks later when Carlsen and Niemann met again in the sixth round of the online Julius Baer Generation Cup and the world No 1 sensationally resigned after making just one move. “If I speak I am in big trouble,” Carlsen tweeted, making a strong allusion to impropriety on his opponent’s side. Unsatisfied by Niemann’s explanation that he had somehow guessed what opening the Norwegian would play, Carlsen abruptly withdrew from the tournament, a virtually unprecedented decision for a sitting world champion that was interpreted as an act of protest. The shocking defeat and Carlsen’s withdrawal ignited a maelstrom of comments and allegations that Niemann was cheating including from Hikaru Nakamura, the American grandmaster once ranked No 2 in the world. The scandal erupted in September when Niemann beat Carlsen while playing with the black pieces at the $500,000 (£433,000) Sinquefield Cup in St Louis, ending the current world champion’s 53-game unbeaten streak in classical over-the-board games. The full investigation, which was made public on Tuesday evening, stated that Niemann privately confessed to the allegations, and that he was subsequently banned from for a period of time from, the world’s most popular chess platform. The investigation made no conclusions regarding Niemann’s over-the-board games, but did flag contests from six of his stronger in-person events, stating they “merit further investigation based on the data”. Niemann has mounted a vigorous denial of the allegations, though he did confess to violating the rules of fair play at least twice in the past by using the assistance of chess engines: first as a 12-year-old in an online tournament, and then as a 16-year-old playing unrated games while streaming.īut the report, which relied on cheating-detection tools including a comparison of a player’s moves to those recommended by powerful supercomputers, has offered compelling data-driven evidence that dramatically contradicts those statements. The suspicions around Niemann, a 19-year-old who has made a meteoric ascent into the world’s top 50 over the past four years, were initially amplified last month when the world champion Magnus Carlsen first suggested, then outright declared, the American was winning through illegitimate means. ![]() ![]() The four buttons underneath the controller on the rear are less like paddles and more like additional triggers that might be a little bit more of a reach, but we found them far less susceptible to accidental touches than the Elite’s paddles that expand into your natural grip area. The Razer Wolverine Ultimate is a genuine contender to Microsoft’s excellent Series 2 Elite for the title of best Xbox One controller and arguably has even greater customization thanks to the additional M1/M2 shoulder buttons. What’s more, the Xbox One Wireless controller can be found in a range of colors. Microsoft has ensured that the Xbox One Wireless controller delivers a seamless and comfortable experience whether used for playing games on Xbox One or PC, serving as a more than serviceable solution for those that like bouncing between. It easily makes our list of the best Xbox One controllers for all the reasons listed above, yes, but its value is boosted even further when you consider its flawlessly compatibility with Steam, the Epic Games Store, and even many mobile games on Android and Apple platforms. The Xbox One Wireless controller’s face and shoulder buttons are equally responsive, complimented further by the classic asymmetrical analog stick design. Despite being on the market in some form since late 2013, it easily overcomes some of the faults featured on the controllers of rival platforms, affording Xbox One players great build quality and a true D-pad – the latter of which is essential for those that play fighting games on a competitive level. The original Xbox One Wireless controller is still one of the best, perfectly suiting the size of most players’ hands to make playing games all the more immersive and natural. The value for money on offer here is outstanding, making it a must-see budget option. ![]() Overall, minus some personal frustration with the slightly hollow shoulder buttons and a lack of chat mix on PC, the Turtle Beach React-R is the best Xbox One controller under $40 / £40 right now. ![]() While lighter than more premium options on this list, the React-R still feels solid in the hand, with a satisfying resistance beneath each of the thumbsticks and a comfortable face button press as well. However, the textured plastic still holds your position well and you're still getting particularly pleasing ridges on the shoulder buttons as well. You're dropping rubberized grips and Pro-Aim assist mode, for example. ![]() Some sacrifices have been made by slimming down the previous release (the Turtle Beach Recon Controller). Overall that's an astonishing value, and particularly impressive considering just how good this Xbox One controller feels to use. ![]() The React-R is slightly cheaper at MSRP (by around $5), offers better paddles (and the ability to remap them on the fly), and even packs the brand's Superhuman Hearing mode in as well. We used to revere the PowerA Enhanced Wired gamepad for its budget price point and value for money, but that top spot has be firmly replaced now. If you don't want to break past $39.99 / £34.99, the Turtle Beach React-R is the best Xbox One controller open to you. ![]() |