Best Buy Tech Fest SaleEnds Sunday. Limited quantities. No rainchecks.Shop now

Skip to contentGo to Product Search
Main Content

Customer Ratings & Reviews

No content
  • 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
  • XBOX PULSE CIPHER T/60 0 Y X B A
  • XBOX CIPHER PULSE 1 6 Y X B A A
  • Y X B A XEO Metallic D-pad and Triggers Transparent Design BMD et gchettes mtalliques Conception transparente Gatilhos e botes direcionais Design transparente metlicos Diseo transparente Pad direccional y gatillos metlicos Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth Rubberized Red Grip Xbox sans fil et Bluetooth Prise rouge caoutchoute Xbox Sem Fio e Bluetooth Punho emborrachado vermelho Xbox inalmbrico y Bluetooth Agarre texturizado en rojo De NOM S V- 480 mA //B 2025 Microsoft. One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399 USA Microsoft
  • Xbox Wireless Controller Pulse Cipher Rotator View video 0 minutes 15 seconds
  • Manx R3 video 0 minutes 14 seconds

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:
10996073
Highly rated by customers for:
$74.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 34974 reviews

Rating Filter

Rating by feature

  • 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

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the product's overall performance, appealing color, comfortable grip, and excellent design. They also appreciate its ease of use, impressive compatibility, seamless connectivity, and great price. However, some users have noted concerns regarding battery life and issues with buttons sticking. There are also occasional mentions of minor stick drift and the product's size being a point of contention for some.

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.
Page 382 Showing 7,621-7,640 of 34,974 reviews

  • Great Xbox controller if found on sale.

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

    It's a Xbox Controller which are usually great. This one is no different, I think includes additional texture surface underneath the hand holds. Well it sync'd with no problem on my PC. Battery life is excellent as I'm still 60% and it's been a month.

    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:
    Feel

    Great upgrade

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

    Great feel in your hands. Easy to connect to the system!

    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 standard controller

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

    I owned a 20th Anniversary controller and loved it because of the rubber back. It makes an already great controller that much better and I recommend that everyone get one of Xbox’s special edition controllers (most of their Special editions have the rubber grip) if they’re able because of it. If you’re not wanting to drop a bit more to get the Elite series with back paddles this is a great middle ground between the standard and elite. The price point being $80 for the Starfield one specifically stings, but it’s a very beautiful controller. If this one is too much I still really recommend any special colorway standard.

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grip
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    This nice controller

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

    It little smaller like a the color and the grips on the back

    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, Overall performance

    Xbox controller

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

    Arrived on time. Good package. Works well. 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 - Shock Blue

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

    Xbox series x controller

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

    It's perfect and I used on my Xbox ONE without any probelm.

    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:
    Grip, Overall performance

    Great controller!

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

    Great controller! Fine grip! Enjoying it! :-) :-) :-)

    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

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

    Cool color and a great controller! Definitely a good purchase.

    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

    I love this controller!

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

    I have and casually play an Xbox one s. I really love these cross-gen controllers with the flat d-pad. The electric volt is such a cool color too. I impulsively bought this controller (despite having several other wireless controllers at home) and I have no regrets. It's become my go-to controller.

    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:
    Overall performance

    Contoller

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

    Great controller, functions properly and looks great.

    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:
    Overall performance

    Xbox controller

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

    Got them for my boy in December they love them works great for Xbox one s and series x

    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

    Microsoft - Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Ser

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

    I purchased this controller to replace the one in a purchase I made from another store. I didnt know the controller they sent with the use xbox was broken, so I bought this one from Best Buy where I always get good quality service to replace it. I would recommend Best Buy for all electronic 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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color

    Cool color controller

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

    Awesome color and works great with my Seies S X Box

    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

  • Grade A customer service

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

    The associate named Johnay helped me. She was amazing! I came in just to check out some gel pens and she worked her magic and I ended up buying a powerbank and an xbox controller. I dont even own an xbox but I might have to if she's there.

    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:
    Grip

    Better then the PlayStation controller

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

    It’s your classic Xbox controller and let’s be real here I just want to win the 400$ gift card am I right. No but seriously way better than the PlayStation controllers. Lot more grip

    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

  • Amazing!

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

    Love the way it feels in my hand. The colors look very good and gets me ready to Rip and Tear through all of Hell

    This review is from Microsoft - Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - DOOM: The Dark Ages

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

    Christmas gift

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

    Excellent grip. Definitely better than my old 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:
    Grip

    Xbox one/computer

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

    Good grip and solid connectivity between Xbox and computer.

    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:
    Design, Overall performance

    new gen controller

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

    pretty good, sturdier & more sleek than last gen controller

    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:
    Grip

    Amazing

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

    Wife loves it. She didn’t need to buy grips for it

    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
Page 382, Showing 7,621-7,640 of 34,974 reviews
Sign in or Create Account

Get the latest deals and more.

Best Buy appLearn more
Share on YouTubeShare on InstagramShare on TikTokShare on FacebookShare on PinterestShare on X
Best Buy Canada
AccessibilityTerms & ConditionsPrivacyInterest-Based AdsState Privacy RightsHealth Data PrivacyDo Not Sell/Share My Personal InformationLimit Use of My Sensitive Personal InformationTargeted Advertising Opt OutCA Supply Chain Transparency Act
In-store pricing may vary. Prices and offers are subject to change. © 2026 Best Buy. All rights reserved. BEST BUY, the BEST BUY logo, the tag design, and MY BEST BUY are trademarks of Best Buy and its affiliated companies.