TurtleBeach REACT-R Controller User Manual

REACT-R Controller

TurtleBeach REACT-R Controller

User Manual

PACKAGE CONTENTS

  1. REACT-R Controller (A)
  2. 8.2’/2.5m USB-A to USB-C Cable (B)

PACKAGE CONTENTS


INITIAL SETUP (PC AND XBOX)

Use the included USB-A to USB-C Cable to connect the REACT-R Controller to a USB port on the console or PC.

If you are using a wired headset with the REACT-R Controller, plug the headset into the controller’s headset jack.

**PLEASE NOTE: Headset is not included.**

INITIAL SETUP


DASHBOARD CONTROLS

Connect your 3.5mm headset for enhanced audio features.*Please Note: Enabled only when the REACT-R Controller is used with a wired headset.*

DASHBOARD

  • Superhuman Hearing
    • Press to toggle Superhuman Hearing On/Off
      • Superhuman Hearing allows you to hear quiet audio cues like enemy footsteps and weapon reloads. Please note that this is a situational feature, and is not intended to be used continuously.
  • D-Pad Shift
    • Press and Hold while Pressing one of the D-Pad controls to adjust volume/Chat Mix
      • D-Pad Controls are as follows:
        • D-Pad Up – Volume Up
        • D-Pad Down – Volume Down
        • D-Pad Left – Chat Mix: Game
        • D-Pad Right – Chat Mix: Chat
      • Chat Mix not compatible with Windows.
  • Mic Mute

Chat Mix is NOT compatible with Windows.

Press and hold D-Pad Shift to use Xbox audio controls. For Example: To adjust the Volume up or down, press and hold the D-PAD SHIFT and then press the Up button on the D-Pad (which has an image of a speaker next to a plus sign).

Superhuman Hearing


BUTTON MAPPING

You can map certain buttons to the Action buttons on the back of the controller – when you’re in-game, you’ll be able to press that Action Button to perform certain actions instead of the original button.

MAPPING THE BUTTONS

To create a new Action Button mapping, please do the following:

1. Double-tap the D-Pad Shift button (located in the middle of the dashboard.

MAPPING

2. Press the Action Button you’d like to map to, once.

MAPPING

3. Press the button you’d like to map to that Action Button, once.

MAPPING

PLEASE NOTE: New button mappings override existing ones.

DELETING BUTTON MAPPING

To delete a button mapping without creating a new button mapping, please do the following:

1. Double-tap the D-Pad Shift button (located in the middle of the dashboard.

DELETING

Press the Action Button you’d like to delete the mapping for, twice.

DELETING


PC Setup

To connect your REACT-R Controller for use with a PC, please do the following.

A line drawing showing the controller next to the USB cable, which points in turn to a PC monitor and laptop. On the other side of the headset there is a headset. Next to the headset is an asterisk; under the controller there is another asterisk next to the words Not Included.

  1. Use the included USB-A to USB-C Cable to connect the REACT-R Controller to a USB port on the PC.
  2. If you are using a wired headset with the REACT-R Controller, plug the headset into the controller’s headset jack.

**PLEASE NOTE: Headset is not included.**


Xbox Setup

To connect your REACT-R Controller for use with an Xbox console, please do the following.
Xbox Setup
  1. Use the included USB-A to USB-C Cable to connect the REACT-R Controller to a USB port on the console.
  2. If you are using a wired headset with the REACT-R Controller, plug the headset into the controller’s headset jack.

**PLEASE NOTE: Headset is not included.**


Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the REACT-R Controller.
COMPATIBILITY

1. What devices is this controller compatible with?

  • Xbox consoles
  • Windows 10/11 PCs

2. Can I use this controller with a wireless headset?

  • Yes — with limited functionality. As a wireless headset would not physically plug into/connect to the controller’s headset jack, the volume controls and other audio features/controls will not be available. You will instead need to use the volume controls on the headset itself.

3. Do the audio features affect a wireless headset?

  • No. The audio features provided by the controller, like Superhuman Hearing and volume control/Game and Chat balance, are available only when a wired headset is physically plugged in to the controller’s headset jack. A wireless headset does not use that connection, and instead has its own independent connection to the console.

4. Do I need to select anything in the menus?

  • With a WIRELESS HEADSET: No. A wireless headset does not get assigned to the controller; as long as the headset is set as the default input and output device, you would not need to configure any additional settings.
  • With a WIRED HEADSET: Yes. You would need to follow the standard Xbox procedure for setting up a wired headset for the first time.

This process is as follows:

  1. Securely plug the headset in to the controller’s headset jack.
  2. Make sure the controller is assigned to the profile you are logged into/using.
  3. Configure the audio settings for both the console and the game in question to your preference.
CONTROLLER FEATURES

1. Is this a wireless controller? Can I use this controller when it is disconnected from its cable?

  • No. This is a wired controller that can be disconnected when needed. The controller must be securely plugged in via its cable in order to be used.

2. Which buttons on the controller can be mapped (or re-mapped)? How can I map/re-map a button, or delete a button mapping?

  • Any of the buttons on the controller can be mapped to one of the two Action buttons (located on the back of the controller itself). Only one button can be mapped to an Action button at a time.
  • Re-mapping a new button to a specific Action button will override any previous mappings that were made.
  • Full instructions for mapping/remapping or deleting a button mapping are available here.

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Questions & Answers

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  1. Hola, el boton izquierdo de mi cruceta no funciona desde que lo compre, hay alguna forma de asignar esa funcion a los botones de abajo?

    Andrés Huerta Conde asks Hola, el boton izquierdo de mi cruceta no funciona desde que lo compre, hay alguna forma de asignar esa funcion a los botones de abajo?
    Manuals+ clarified question
    Question

    The left D-pad button on my controller is not working. Is there a way to assign that function to the back buttons?

    Answer

    Yes, you can map the D-pad functions to the two Action buttons located on the back of the Turtle Beach REACT-R Controller. Since your left D-pad button is physically unresponsive, follow these steps to assign its function to one of the back buttons:

    1. Double-tap the D-Pad Shift button (the center button on the dashboard with the Turtle Beach logo).
    2. Press the Action Button on the back (left or right) that you want to use.
    3. Press the Left D-Pad button once to map it to that Action button.

    Please note that if the physical button is completely broken and does not register a press at all, the controller may not be able to complete the mapping process. If the mapping fails, you may need to contact Turtle Beach support for a warranty claim since you mentioned it has not worked since you purchased it.

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