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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:
10996073
Highly rated by customers for:
$74.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 35031 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 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.

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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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Buttons

    satisfied

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

    love it. i bought my son the elite controller series 2. it was great till the jostick started to drift. i returned it.after a while. so upset. this new white controller makes up for 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

  • Good deal

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very responsive! Works great with regular batteries or rechargeable ones!

    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

    Xbox wireless 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 love the classic design of an Xbox controller and this color is awesome looks even better in person

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    the PERFECT contorller

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

    this controller is the perfect controller for anything.

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color

    Worth the upgrade!

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

    Standard controler with an out of this world color way! Definitely worth the upgrade if you can swing it.

    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:
    Overall performance

    Fantastic Controller

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

    Fantastic controller. I use on both my series x and my PC. With and without a cable connected to both options, there's barely any latency between presses. The controller is flat out 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:
    Grip

    Great Remote

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

    Love the underside grip on this remote, works very well!

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

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

    Subtle positive changes, QC issue

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

    I very much like the grip and button texture, it is comfortable along with the new d-pad. I will be using my Geek Squad Replacement after only 2 hours of use due to the trigger sticking. Almost seems like a gum is between it and the contact as seen in videos on youtube.

    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

  • Good controller

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

    This is a gift for my sister, she said it was good

    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

    Exactly what you’d expect with a few improvements

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

    Not much different than the previous gen besides the share button tacked on, but the textured grips feel really nice and I haven’t had any problems with the redesigned d pad which is nice.

    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

  • X Box One 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.

    Old reliable. Great controller and compatible with XBox Series X/S

    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

  • Great gamepad

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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.

    Received as part of a bonus for buying a laptop, I really enjoy how this controller feels when playing on my Xbox. Functions really well and battery life is quite good.

    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

    Fantastic

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

    We all love the color gradient on this controller. It works very well too.

    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

    Great Gaming System

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

    I absolutely love this gaming system! It is the best gaming system I have ever had and I have had many.

    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

    Looks good

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

    Great color. Works great and looks different than the usual colora

    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

    Great controller

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

    This is a great controller and the color is great. Really good grip, buttons and joy sticks work nicely.

    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

    beautiful controller

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

    beautiful color and a lovely dpad! sleek design and works well with PC

    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
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Awesome

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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.

    Super cool looking. Super smooth. Only downside is that it get stick drift pretty quick

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

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

    Great controller feel

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

    The controller feels nice in hands to play games unlike other controllers ive used

    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:
    Feel

    Wow Wow

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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 my remote and having more fun with it.I love the way it feels in my hand. I can feel the different actions my game have. So glad I got it for a surprise Christmas gift. Thanks Mom

    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
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