91
Nic Vargus
IGN
“The CR 40 TR is worth every penny. If you’ve got 20,000 pennies.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Rubberized matte finish
- Adjustable trigger sensitivity
- Swappable joystick modules
- Two programmable back paddles
- Premium build quality
- Hair‑trigger switches
Points of Contention
- Higher price
- No battery indicator
- No Bluetooth Support
- Strange Software UX
- Heavy Weight
- Micro USB Port
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics90
Hayden Dingman
PCWorld
“Great battery life, reliable connectivity, durable build quality, trigger stops, grip buttons, and swappable stick layouts—the C40 does it all.”
80
Nick Statt
The Verge
“But if you’re even remotely considering the C40, know that it’s the best PS4 controller you can get right now.”
70
Steven Petite
Digital Trends
The Astro C40 TR offers premium build quality, extensive customization, and advanced ergonomics that rival the Xbox Elite for competitive play. However, its $200 price tag, hard-to-reach charging port, and missing PS4 power button make it difficult to recommend for average or casual gamers.
70
Jaina Grey
Wired
“Still, if you're looking for a stylish, customizable PC/PS4 gamepad, and you don't mind spending top-shelf-keyboard money on it, you can't do much better than the C40 TR.”
