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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 35611 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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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

    Badly made from factory

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

    Left thumb stick breaks easily this is the second controller that have broke on me.

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

      We're sorry to hear that you've run into an issue with your Xbox wireless controller. Every Xbox controller comes with a 90-day limited 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

    Terrible

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

    Worse controller ever had it a week and the buttons stopped working

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

      We're sorry that there's an issue with your new 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 under its 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty 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

    Broken

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

    My son got this for Christmas the the A button doesn’t work.

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

    Terrible

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

    Played on infrequently for less than a year and it no longer works.

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

    Bad experience

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

    I got this controller, It broke within two days. I had to return it. Second one broke in one day.

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

    button stopped working.

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

    Top R bottoms stopped working after 3 weeks. Having a hard to replacing the item.

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

    Worked less than 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.

    Not what we were expecting and could not return due to the Pandemic

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

    It does not work

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

    My son received this for Christmas and it worked for 3 days and now does not work

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

      We're sorry to hear that there's an issue with your son's new Xbox wireless controller. Every Xbox controller comes with a 90-day limited 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

    RB button already broke

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

    Taking it to a best buy store today to see if they can exchange it for a new one

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

    Controller not fully functioning

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

    Had to return the controller. It wasn't working right out of the box.

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

    Faulty controller looses connection between games

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

    Came out faulty disconnects randomly and just starts bugging out

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

    Wrong controller

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

    I ordered a blue controller but received a black one.

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

    Used

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

    Fortnite code had already been used. Disappointing Christmas morning

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

    left joy stick came broken

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

    When I’m playing a game my character moves without me moving him

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

    Not impressed

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

    After one week of use the audio port is already going out.

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

    Keeps disconnecting

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

    I returned this controller as it seems to keep disconnecting from my Xbox One.

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

    Really?

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

    Bought it brand new and the audio input for plugging in a headset doesn’t work.

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

      We're sorry to hear that you're having 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 another one. Otherwise, every controller comes with a 90-day limited warranty from Microsoft. If it's still within the warranty period, please reach out to Xbox Support for assistance here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/wireless-controller-broken-wont-work

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Eh

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

    Right bumper is already broken a month after i bought it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    nice

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

    it was a good controller i liked it a lot the color was great

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

    Ok

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

    This product was ok just over priced like all video game stuff!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend