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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 35611 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the Xbox Wireless Controller's vibrant colors, high-quality build, and ease of use. Many appreciate its comfortable grip, stylish design, and excellent wireless functionality. Positive feedback also highlights its compatibility with various devices and generally good battery life. A small percentage of users reported experiencing stick drift.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Mic connection are garbage

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For some reason the mic outlets broke on two controllers two days after i bought them. You have to angle the mic perfect when plumbing it in or it will damage the inside contact and the mic will not work!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hey Joshua,

      We're sorry that you're experiencing an issue with the audio jack on your new Xbox wireless controller. If it's still within Best Buy's return period, we recommend exchanging it for a new one. Otherwise, please reach out to Xbox Support for assistance here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/controllers/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Won’t work or connect with batteries

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this on a Black Friday deal. I hardly use it. Went to use it tonight and it’s like the controller will only work with the power chord now and the batteries won’t work even when brand new

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hi there,

      We're sorry that there's an issue with your new Xbox wireless controller. If you haven't already, we recommend exchanging it for a new one. (Products purchased during Black Friday should be eligible for return through January 14, 2020.) Otherwise, please reach out to Xbox Support for assistance here: https://aka.ms/AA4w2z7

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible item

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought it July 3. Tried to return it because audio jack import broken by July 31. Couldn’t return it to Best Buy because it was past the 15 days. Never buying another one from them

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Product not great, service from best buy was great

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product would not stay connected to the Xbox one system. Best buy did a great job of returning and ordering a new one though. Service was great, product no so much.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Loved it, till it stopped connecting

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Unfortunately my controller doesn’t connect to my Xbox anymore after only three months of use. I would return/replace it but I no longer am within the window to return.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad luck?

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this brand new and I have used it substantially the for the past month playing COD WARZONE. Never dropped or mishandled. RB Button does not register consistently. FML

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Wouldnt connect

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Said it was geek squad verified, was an open box, but when I got it it wouldn't stay connected to the xbox. I did return it and get a new remote but they didn't have the same one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    3rd controller in about 2 years.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Twice the head phone jack stopped working and once the joystick drifted on it’s own. If you buy this remote do not the think twice about getting the protection plan, get it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Right stick glitches; buttons already sticking

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this controller for christmas. The controller had a bumper get stuck immediately but was able to be fixed. After two weeks, the right stick has random moments where it loses response and wont' work propery

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad Batch?

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked well with included AA batteries for a few days. Once those batteries were dead, it would not power on with any battery, standard or rechargeable. Luckily Best Buy let me swap it after the 14 day window.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not put together correctly

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    On the back side of the controller the plastic is not flush like every other controller I've had, highly disappointed especially since I paid more than a regular controller costs

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      We're sorry that there's an issue with the construction of your Sport Red Xbox wireless controller. If it's still within Best Buy's return period, we recommend exchanging it for a new one. If that's not possible, please reach out to Xbox Support for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Dissatisfied

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was an open box but it was claimed to be excellent condition and nothing missing in the box . But batteries are missing and it was all scuffed up and covered in dirt

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Partly broken

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    2nd time i bought controller that right analog stick was damaged.few days before i bought this one in different color, the same thing was wrong with the previous controller

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad controller.

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The first one we purchased didn't work out the box. Replaced it during the return period. Second broke after 6 months of light use. No longer in warranty.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Decent but horrible

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Started using the controller and the left joy stick is already broken. I would like a refund or a new one. I will send back the broken one this is bs it’s barely been a month

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi Hunter,

      We're sorry to hear there's an issue with the left thumbstick on your Xbox wireless controller. If it's still within Best Buy's return period, we recommend exchanging it for a new one. If that's not possible, please reach out to Xbox Support for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Dissatisfied

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the way the controller looks however two of the buttons (A / Y) are very sticky and don’t have good connection apparently with the sensors inside.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Cool color but got a lemon

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This might have been a rare case of a lemon as I've bought other oem xbox controllers in the past without issue but this one right out of the box the mic port wasn't functioning.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not manufactured well.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This controller did not sync well and I ultimately had to replace. Bestbuy was helpful but I didn't feel I should have had to pay the protection plan fee due to product being defective.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Both xbox controller's have problems with left thumb stick , they stick/ go wrong way ect. Bought a 20 dollar wired one no issues. I might put a little pressure on the controller, but my ps4 one's hold up just fine

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Two in a row faulty.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchase one of these for my son. Got it home got it connected but wouldn't stay connected for more than 5 minutes. Brought it back exchange for the same exact item had the same exact problem.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hey there,

      We're sorry that you're experiencing disconnect issues with your new Xbox wireless controller. Sudden disconnects can occur for multiple reasons, including low battery and competing wireless devices. To help troubleshoot the problem, please go to Xbox Support here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/controllers/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft