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  • Front. Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Pulse Cipher Special Edition.
  • The image features a red Xbox controller with a transparent red design, a silver interior, and metallic features.
  • The image features a red metallic hybrid D-pad, which is a type of control pad. The D-pad is surrounded by buttons, and the overall design is sleek and modern.
  • Two-tone thumbsticks featuring red bases and dark red tops.
  • Xbox One controller with rubberized, red grips on the back-case.
  • Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth Technology
  • Customize button mapping
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Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Pulse Cipher Special Edition

Model:
QAU-00164
SKU:
10148560
Highly rated by customers for:
$79.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 35066 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the product's overall performance, appealing color, comfortable grip, and excellent design, along with its ease of use, impressive compatibility, and seamless connectivity at a great price. However, some users have expressed concerns regarding stick drift and unsatisfactory battery life. Additionally, minor issues such as button sticking and the size being too small for some were noted.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Color, Overall performance

    Best controller

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

    Great controller !!! Love the color!! Would highly recommend

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Shock Blue

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color

    EXCELLENT CONTROLLER!

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

    Absolutely love this controller!! Although it’s not an elite version of the Xbox controller, it is so much fun as a standard controller as the housing is transparent blue, so you can see the mechanisms inside! As a premium standard controller, it was worth every penny!! Highly recommend!!!

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Sky Cipher Special Edition

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Unique gift

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

    Very fun looking controller--yound grandson loves the camouflage design

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Heart Breaker Special Edition

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color

    Amazing

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

    I play my xbox daily and needed more than one controller. Love the color

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Astral Purple

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color, Overall performance

    Great

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

    Great colors. Same great design and durability. Makes gaming on my PC a breeze whenever I want a break from the desk.

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Stellar Shift Special Edition

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Gaming controller

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

    Works great best thing I could ever get my spouse for Christmas

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Ice Breaker Special Edition

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    The best

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

    Actually a pretty cool Xbox controller nothing can beat that

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Stellar Shift Special Edition

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color

    Pink gaming controller

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

    Good use of a controller, does everything it says on the description. I like the color as it stands out compared to black or white. Would recommend to anyone especially girl gamers!

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Deep Pink

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great quality!

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

    I've purchased a number of Xbox Series X controllers in the past of various iterations. Of them all, the standard controller is easily my favorite. They feel great and I haven't personally experienced any issues with stick drift. Always recommended!

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Robot White

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color

    Versatile

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Has held up really well with lots of use. Love the color. Works on my computer, xbox and Samsung tv with no problems.

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Pulse Red

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Great

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

    Great product!!!! I recommend this to anyone interested in gaming.

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Heart Breaker Special Edition

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Finally new designs!

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

    I usually design my own controllers through the design lab but since the design lab was down I purchased this cool clear red controller. Works great!

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Pulse Cipher Special Edition

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Great Controller

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

    Great controller to use with PC gaming. Streamline setup and good looking

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Stellar Shift Special Edition

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grip, Overall performance

    Great Controller

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

    The newer xbox controllers even though this aint a pro it feels of better quality than older models plus has more grip

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Shock Blue

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Awesome!

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

    My favorite controller! Works exactly like other controllers!

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Heart Breaker Special Edition

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color

    Excellent controller

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

    My kids like color & responsivness of xbox contoller.

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Sky Cipher Special Edition

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color, Feel

    Xbox controller

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

    Great controller. I like the color and feel when you grip the controller.

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Shock Blue

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Feel

    Love it!

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

    Love the design! It feels so smooth in my hands amd paired up with the starfield headset it just looks so cool!

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Windows Devices - Starfield Edition

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nothing like a brand new controller.

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

    I considered the pro controller but this one seemed like a good compromise. I love the feel and layout more than the PlayStation controllers. I’m using this on a Windows PC. WARNING: if you’re going to use this with a PC like I am, you will absolutely need the wireless adapter. It’s not widely available unless you buy it off Amazon or if you buy the controller and adapter bundle together.

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Pulse Red

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color, Overall performance

    Controller

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

    Very good quality controller and nice color. Comes with batteries also

    This review is from Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Pulse Red

    I would recommend this to a friend
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