SteelSeries has a new Xbox and PC controller, and it costs $259.99.
Microsoft’s standard Xbox Wireless Controller has an MSRP of $64.99, which means the Aeon Pro costs almost four times as much. So naturally, the first question is: what exactly are you getting for the extra $195?
Quite a lot, actually.
The Aeon Pro’s biggest idea is its Infinite Power System. Instead of plugging the controller in when the battery dies, you get two swappable batteries. While one is in the controller, the other sits in the charging dock.
Each battery is rated for roughly 12.5 hours of use with an Xbox headset connected, according to SteelSeries. When one runs out, you can swap it for the charged battery and keep playing. The dock also stores the spare battery and the controller’s interchangeable thumbsticks, so the whole setup is designed to stay in one place.
It's a simple solution to a problem most wireless controllers have: eventually, you have to stop playing and charge.
Emmanuel Umahi
Switching between Xbox and PC is the big idea
The Aeon Pro is also built for people who jump between Xbox and PC.
Its QuickSwitch system lets you move between Xbox, PC and Bluetooth connections without the usual hassle of reconnecting or re-pairing. The dock handles Xbox and PC, while the controller can connect to mobile devices over Bluetooth.
There’s also a small OLED display on the controller for changing settings and seeing connection information without having to dig through software. For someone who uses the same controller across multiple devices, that could be more useful than another handful of buttons.
Then there’s the Pro controller stuff
The rest of the Aeon Pro is what you would expect from a ~$260 controller.
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