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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 35038 reviews

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  • Value

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the product's excellent overall performance, appealing design, and comfortable grip and feel. They also appreciate its impressive ease of use, compatibility, and seamless connectivity, often noting its great price. However, some users have expressed concerns regarding battery life and occasional issues such as stick drift or sticking buttons.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Color

    Series X controller

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

    Shipping came as expected. Well packaged and in new condition. Color is vibrant and exactly what i wanted.

    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

    Durable

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got a great deal on the controller and of course its wonderful and never has issues until a couple years microsoft builds great controllers

    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:
    Overall performance

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very great controller . I’ve had no issues with it since I’ve had it

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Very good

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

    Works very well! I like how it matched my Xbox. It’s still in good condition.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best remote ever!

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

    I love this remote! It has no lag or problems even after non stop use.

    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

  • Good control

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

    Good control. Got it on sale for $39.99 and I used a $10 reward.

    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

  • Comfortable and Easy to Transition between devices

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

    I use this for Anki on my laptop, my TV, and my PC for gaming. Its easy to switch between decices and is not a hassle. I recommend it

    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:
    Overall performance

    Xbox 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 for gaming. Durable and love the ease of using this device for all of my gaming needs.

    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

  • Got it!

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

    Finally got it and it works great, also Best Buy is wonderful store to shop in. Great prices and wonderful staff.

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

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

    The best

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

    I love the controller and blue is my favorite color.

    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

  • Great controller

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

    Best value for price and very fast shipping overall great product and service

    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

  • Xbox controller

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

    Is good for a Xbox controller just connect and play very good for the price!

    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

    New Controller

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

    Nothing overtly wrong with this controller. It does what it needs to do

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Performs well, but need to buy protection plan…

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

    After about a year you will start to see stick drift etc which is the reason for the 4 star. Wish these controllers werent notorious for their stick drift after a year or even earlier.

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

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

    Great controller

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

    This special edition controller is great, the color is nice and the added rubber side grips make it more comfortable for extended gameplay sessions..

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

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

    Lime controller

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

    Works just like every other Xbox controller and was delivered fast… it’s the color of solid lime Gatorade

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

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

    Clean

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

    This controller looks good and feels good. Got it for my wife and she loves it!

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

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

    Great product

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

    My son has been using several controllers during the past 7 years. Kind of collecting them he love this blue ones. Xbox controllers are very durable and with the xbox rechargable battery works perfect for hours of gaming

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

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

    Vibrant colors!

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a great feel and it’s a great color! If you’re looking for a new controller, don’t over look this one.

    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

    Recommended purchase

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

    I bought this as an extra controller to go with the Xbox series X the kids love the new style of controllers and that they are all white with no luck on the back has a nice crap easy to hold onto would suggest purchasing

    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
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