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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:
12323403
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 35080 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 love the product's overall performance, spot-on color, and great grip, often praising its design, feel, and ease of use. They also appreciate its impressive compatibility, seamless connectivity, and good price. However, some customers have experienced issues with battery life. While stick drift was mentioned, it was often described as minimal, and a few users also noted concerns regarding the size and 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

    Xbox controller

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

    I love the color, and it works like a charm! I am happy with this purchase.

    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

  • Works great as advertised!

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

    Purchased an open box version for $20 and was packaged inside as brand new... works excellent and without issue

    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

    No it's parish.

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

    Very nice durable joint sticks At a reasonable price

    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

    Real nice

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

    Love the color of this remote. Got it on sale so I was happy.

    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

  • Control Xbox

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

    Got a great deal on this one. Now I am able to play with my family members. Easy to sync with both Xbox 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

    Great deal

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

    Great deal with my Best Buy rewards. Works great and she is happy to have a new controller

    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:
    Design

    Beautiful

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

    Sleek, Stylish, Beautiful controller. Must have for Xbox fans.

    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

  • New 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.

    Nice layout and anatomy. This new controller help a lot and is easy to play and connect with the console.

    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

    Red

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

    Bought this for my boyfriend he had to have this color

    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

  • Gaming for life

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

    My kids approve of this product.I as a parent have had no issues with this controller. I would buy it again.

    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

    Great Product / Trusty

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

    Great product and always trust worthy. Know what you are getting every time.

    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

    Great deal

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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 and got it on sale so it was a great deal. Kids don’t have to fight over the original two anymore

    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:
    Buttons

    As expected

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

    Works great. The joystick on the original one that came with my console broke and this was a perfect replacement

    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

  • stay on brand

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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.

    works well, syncs seamlessly. seems to me that you should stick with Microsoft brand

    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

  • Series X Controller A1

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

    Well worth the black friday pricing. Who doesn't love grabbing an electronic gadget originally $60 for $40 lol ME!

    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

  • Great, but ps5 has innovations

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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. Just not much new here unfortunately. Microsoft, you need to bring some ps5 innovations to Xbox.

    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

  • Xbox series x controller

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

    A nice improvement over the regular xbox one controller and very nice that it compatible with the old gen Xbox one.

    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

    Controller

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

    Xbox controller, good quality and price, got on sale. Had two and lasted for about 5 years. Bought to replace one.

    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 controllers

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

    Great controllers, feel great and the grip is awesome

    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

    Screen shot button is annoying

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

    Per my 13 year old son, this Microsoft Controller for X Box Series is excellent BUT...he says the screen shot button is annoying and should be lowered down. It needs to be improved upon.

    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
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