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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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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Just don't.

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

    There's a reason that there is a class action lawsuit against Microsoft for their controllers!

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

    Useless without warranty

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

    The last time I ever buy a controller without the warranty. A month of use and already starting to not work.

    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. Every Xbox controller comes with a 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty, so we recommend contacting Xbox Support to troubleshoot the problem here: https://aka.ms/AA4w2z7

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Headphone port on multiple controllers

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

    We bought 2 of these, and both had to be returned due to the headphone port messing up in the first day.

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

    Didn’t work

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

    Purchased an open box wireless remote because it was $7 cheaper but didn’t work had to return it.

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

    Poor quality

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

    Quit working a few days after the 90 day warranty expired. Definitely not worth the price.

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

    Not good

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

    Ordered it and would connect to my Xbox but wouldn’t do anything else so had to return the item

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

    This controller looks cool but sucked

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

    This controller looks really cool but the quality was awful! Bought one for my husband and it broke within 3 days

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

      Hey there,

      We're sorry to hear that your husband's new Xbox wireless controller is having issues. If it's still within Best Buy's return period, we recommend returning it for an exchange. 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

    Ordered x-box wireless controller

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

    received a knock off Nimbus wireless controller that has no way of charging it and cant even be used, what a waste of $50.00

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

    Open box

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

    Buttons are stuck with visible cracked battery lid, i have to rerun it for a new one, and I go it exchanged without hassle.

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

    Want refund

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

    Multiple buttons have already stopped working altogether and I haven’t even had it for 2 weeks.

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

    Broken

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

    Xbox cannot make controllers, they wear out way too fast and the left joy stick is stuck.

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

    Returned

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

    Returned to expensive returned consul same price with no ability to play blue ray or any games you own on cd

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

    Not a fan

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

    For $5 less than the upgraded versions. Not worth it to me, I’d rather pay another 5 bucks to get better quality

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

    Flimsy Joke

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

    Nearly impossible to get Microsoft to replace and Best Buy’s return policy is a joke. Maybe just get a PS4 instead.

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

    Bad controller

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

    Although it is Microsoft unit, it does not connect properly. Am returning to store, am disappointed.

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

    Broke Almost Immediately

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

    Purchased as a gift. A few weeks of use and the joysticks stopped working correctly. Past the return period

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

      We're sorry that there's an issue with your new Xbox wireless controller. Every Xbox controller comes with a 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty, so we urge you to 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

    XBox controller

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

    Stopped working about 1 month after purchase. Tried to return, told there was nothing they could do.

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

      We're sorry to hear there's an issue with your new gray/blue Xbox wireless controller. Every new Xbox controller comes with a 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty so we recommend reaching 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

    Do better!

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

    Looks great. Poor quality and no durability. Too expensive to have these issues.

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

    Just quit working out of nowhere not even a month

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

    don't ever buy this one it quit working out of nowhere for no reason its not even a month old

    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 a problem with 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 contact Xbox Support for assistance under its 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty: 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

    Defective

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

    It stopped working properly in less than 1 month but just after being returnable ☹️

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend