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If you want a simple, no-fuss replacement cable that puts volume and call controls right on the wire, choose NewFantasia 3.5mm; if you need a full wireless gamepad with its own headphone jack and on-controller volume control, choose LZXWAWA Controller.
• NewFantasia 3.5mm — biggest strength: It's a 4.3 ft tangle-free nylon-braided replacement cable with OFC wire inside, plus inline volume up/down, play/pause, track skipping, call answer/end, and a microphone that also works with PS4 and Xbox One controllers.
• NewFantasia 3.5mm — biggest trade-off: It's a cable, not a device — it only works with headphones and phones whose 3.5mm jacks match the ones listed, and it does nothing on its own.
• LZXWAWA Controller — biggest strength: A wireless PS4/PC gamepad with a built-in speaker, a 3.5mm headphone jack with volume control on the controller, vibration, six-axis motion sensing, and a turbo function.
• LZXWAWA Controller — biggest trade-off: It's an unofficial third-party controller, needs a wired first-time pairing to the console, and is built around PS4/Windows rather than phones or headphones.
• Who each pick is for: NewFantasia 3.5mm is for someone whose Skullcandy-style headphone cable has failed or who wants inline controls on a wired setup; LZXWAWA Controller is for a PS4 or PC player who wants a spare or second wireless pad with audio built in.
The NewFantasia 3.5mm is a replacement audio cable, and it's honest about that. It's a 3.5mm male-to-male cable measuring 4.3 ft (1.3 m), 3 mm in diameter, in gray, with a tangle-free nylon braided exterior wrapped around OFC (oxygen-free copper) wire inside. That combination matters for a cable you'll coil into a bag every day — the braid resists the tangling and fraying that kills cheap rubber cords, and OFC is the standard conductor choice for clean analog audio transfer.
What it does best is put control at your fingertips. The inline module handles volume up and down, play/pause, track changes, and call answer/end, and there's a microphone built in. On the phone side, that remote is listed as compatible with a long run of Samsung Galaxy models (S10 down through S3, and Note 8 down through Note 3), OnePlus, and Google Android phones. On the gaming side, the microphone is listed as compatible with the PS4 controller and the Xbox One controller — useful if you're plugging a headset into a console pad and want voice on the same wire.
LZXWAWA Controller: Who It's For
The LZXWAWA Controller is a completely different animal: a wireless gamepad in red and black, about 3.94 x 3.15 x 1.97 inches, with 12 buttons and a joystick layout aimed at PS4-style play. It works wirelessly over Bluetooth with PS4, PS4 Pro, PS4 Slim, and PC running Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10. LZXWAWA states plainly that it's a third-party, unofficial controller, which is worth knowing up front — it isn't a Sony product and won't behave identically to one.
Setup takes one wired step. For the first connection you plug the controller into the PS4 with the included USB-C cable, then press the HOME button; the LED light bar holds a solid color once it's paired, and you can then unplug and play wirelessly. It's a small friction point, but only once.
What it does best is pack console-grade features into a single pad. There are two vibration motors for intensity-based feedback, and a six-axis gyroscope so the game responds to how you tilt and move the controller — genuinely useful in flight sims, sports titles, and racing games. The turbo function lets you assign rapid-fire to any button by holding Share and pressing the button you want. There's an anti-slip ergonomic shell designed for long sessions, a built-in speaker, and — the part that matters most for a headphone buyer — a 3.5mm headphone jack with volume control handled directly on the controller. That means you can plug in compatible headphones and adjust loudness without leaving the game or disturbing anyone else in the room. The box includes the controller, one USB-C charging cable, and a user manual.
Buy it if you want a second or backup wireless pad for PS4 or PC and you specifically want audio routed through the controller with volume control within reach. Skip it if you're on Xbox or Switch, if you insist on first-party hardware, or if you only need a cable.
• Best for inline volume and mic control on a wired headset → NewFantasia 3.5mm. Volume, play/pause, track skip, and calls all sit on the cable itself.
• Best for controlling game audio without touching the TV → LZXWAWA Controller. The 3.5mm jack on the pad handles headphone volume right there in your hands.
• Best for reviving Skullcandy headphones → NewFantasia 3.5mm. It's explicitly a replacement cable for Hesh, Crusher, Grind, Venue, and related models.
• Best for PS4 and Windows PC gaming → LZXWAWA Controller. Wireless Bluetooth play, vibration, six-axis motion, and turbo are all built for that ecosystem.
• Best for phone use → NewFantasia 3.5mm. The mic and remote are listed for a wide range of Samsung Galaxy, OnePlus, and Android phones.
• Best for voice chat on a console → either, depending on setup. NewFantasia's mic is listed for PS4 and Xbox One controllers; LZXWAWA's jack plus speaker covers PS4 headsets directly.
• Best for travel and packing → NewFantasia 3.5mm. A 4.3 ft braided cable disappears into a pocket; a full gamepad doesn't.
• Best for someone who wants zero setup → NewFantasia 3.5mm. Plug it in and go; the LZXWAWA needs that first wired pairing.
In my opinion, these two only look like competitors because both touch headphone audio — they solve different problems. If your Skullcandy-style headphones still sound fine but the cable is failing, I'd buy the NewFantasia 3.5mm; it's the cheaper way to get volume control, a mic, and a durable braided cord back in your life. If what you actually need is a wireless PS4 or PC controller with a headphone jack and volume control on the pad, I'd buy the LZXWAWA Controller instead. Decide which device is broken or missing first — that's the whole decision.
FAQ
Yes. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a built-in speaker, and LZXWAWA lists volume control directly on the controller, so you can adjust headphone loudness without touching your TV.
It depends on your setup, not on quality. For a PS4 or Windows PC player who wants a wireless pad, the LZXWAWA Controller is the gaming product. For someone gaming on a wired headset or phone who needs inline controls, the NewFantasia 3.5mm is the fit.
No. LZXWAWA states it is a third-party, unofficial controller for PS4, and NewFantasia is an independent cable brand. Neither is made by Sony, Skullcandy, or Amazon. Check the current price on Amazon before you commit either way.
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