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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:
11496210
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 34973 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 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.

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  • Xbox controller

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

    Control is good easy to use and is a nice color, will recommend is at a good price as well

    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

    Solid Update to XBox One Controller

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

    The new controller is a little pricey on its own but it's a solid improvement on the original XBox One variant. The new texturing on the triggers and bumpers is a welcome update as well as the updated D-pad and the central "Share" button that allows you to quickly record gameplay without pausing to enter the XBox menu.

    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

  • The color "Shift" is mesmerizing!

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

    Bought this controller for my brother in law for his Xbox One S! Really happy that this is compatible with their whole line of consoles and PC. The color is mesmerizing and the "Shift" in color is really

    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

    Love this product

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s such a beautiful color and works very well. I really recommend this product.

    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:
    Feel

    good 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.

    controller feels amazing and looks very good , plays good on pc

    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

    Amazing controller

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

    Very nice quality and amazing controller, it looks amazing when it vibrates.

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

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

    As expected.

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

    I use it on my PC. I've been using a wired controller for a while now. It was getting a little worn out, time to get it replaced. Got this blue wireless and wish I would've got this a long time ago. Feels good works great, as expected.

    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

    Xbox 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 is a nice controller from Microsoft. Ive been using it since Christmas with no issues. I’ve also been using it on my iPad Pro for Xbox remote play. No connection issues from either. Nice addition to the color line up!!

    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:
    Overall performance

    coolest looking xbox controller

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

    Its an Xbox controller, it works as it should, I chose this one purely for the "tie dye" or "acid wash" effect type design on the controller, coolest Xbox controller I have found.

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

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

    Control review

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

    Product was very well to handle overall i give it a 5 star much greatly recommend 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

  • 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.

    Great controller! Feels nice and super pretty! I really enjoy it.

    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

  • Satisfied Customer

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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 my new controller. Set up was easy. I can't get over how pretty the colors are. By far my favorite controller. No complaints at all. I am just glad I waited to get this one. And the price was great.

    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 color

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

    Love this controller. This is my second one of this color. The first lasted me a year and a half of heavy gaming and streaming

    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

  • Nuce 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.

    This was purchased as a gift so im not able to say much other than it Works great

    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

  • Competitively priced

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

    Very competitively priced. Very happy they had the one my son wanted in stock.

    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

    Great Quality

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

    Love the color and the controller feels great! The quality is there

    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

    Beautiful Controller!

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

    This is my absolute favorite xbox controller, and I had been waiting a long time to get it! Color is gorgeous and the back pattern is amazing! Love this controller so much!

    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

  • Great Controller

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

    This is your typical Xbox controller, I purchased the controller around black Friday. Therefore, the price was a little better than what it would be during any other time.

    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:
    Feel, Grip

    Good Controller

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

    Enjoy it more than the last gen controller. The grip on the side of the controller are really nice and it feels good in the hand.

    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

  • No complaints

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

    If you need a controller for Xbox or PC, this is great for its price and functionality. Does everything you need it to.

    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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