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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 35105 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

    Standard controller. Nice color.

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

    Standard controller. Nice color. Super duper. Yes yes.

    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

    Controller

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

    Purchased this for my 9 yr old son as a Christmas gift and he hasent put it down the color is awesome

    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

  • Game 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 controller was the right match for my kid's XBOX.

    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

  • Looking for a new controller

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

    Got this one a# a open box special priced item nice controlle4 works with both Xbox one 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 - Carbon Black

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

    Satisfying

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

    The remote works as it should. I have no complaints. White is a great color.

    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

  • Best xbox controller yet

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

    Nice and heavy, good build quality. No problem with connection issues as other people may have said.

    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

    Very good 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 good controller. They look was just fire and the package too was just perfect

    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

    Xbox

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

    I love it I love the color it’s awesome remote I buy a other just like it

    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

    Awesome

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

    Great controller, no issues whatsoever. what i expected from an xbox 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:
    Overall performance

    Awesome

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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.

    These are so good! I upgraded my broken xbox one controller for pc use and these are lightyears ahead!

    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

    Gamer

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

    Functions as intended. No problems so far. Works great.

    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

    Nice

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

    I bought it for my son he loves it the color is amazing

    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

    Stands out

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

    Love the color, it’s just like any other controller just the color pops.

    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:
    Color

    Review

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

    Had to have a 2nd controller for friends plus get tired of black 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

  • Xbox rules

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

    The best there is love it xbox rules tou should buy

    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

  • Great controller, cant go wrong with it.

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

    Great controller, cant go wrong with it. Compatible with Xbox 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:
    Color

    Blue xbox remote controller

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

    Got this for Christmas present, love the color... xbox fan.

    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

    Consistent Quality

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

    Consistent quality from Microsoft, just what you expect

    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 CONTROLLER!

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

    Great fit. Triggers and backs of the controller have grip and the best thing is the new d-pad design.

    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

    Can't Be Beat

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

    The OG Microsoft products are typically best. Well made 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
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