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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:
12558320
Highly rated by customers for:
$99.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 35036 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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Great control

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

    Easy to use, price is whatever. Connecting your control with Xbox is easy. Wish it came with rechargeable batteries and the back piece

    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

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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.

    Great controller. A vibrant color and very affordable.

    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
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Good not great and eats batteries!

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

    It's a good controller and it works; however, the batteries drain extremely fast. I would put new batteries in and the next day they were dead. I had the newest driver installed for the controller and I made sure to turn the controller off but neither of these things helped. So I purchased a cable to run from the controller to my pc so I don't have to worry about the batteries running out. I also have a Xbox one wireless controller and it's night and day how much longer the batteries last in it compared to the Xbox series x 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:
    Design

    Xbox Sky Cipher

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

    Beautiful controller. I’m glad they’re coming out with other colors because these are the best designs so far

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

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

    Excellent XBOX 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.

    This controller has a great two-tone look and functions excellently. The controls are very responsive and the controller itself is comfortable to use.

    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

    Best controller ever!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this controller Im a very competitive female gamer I love how the screenshot but is easily accessible I can quickly snap a screenshot while in a game. && Its my favorite color!!! Been using for 2-3 years now

    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

    Perfect

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

    Exactly what i ordered. Works perfect. Love it!! Very satisfied

    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

  • Affordable and sturdy

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a good, cheap controller. Better for teens with anger issues than the $160 controllers lol

    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

    Cool

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

    Great product got it for a great price. Better than the regular

    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

    Love it

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

    Controller has been great and sooooo pretty!!!!!!!

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 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.

    Perfect for the price. Feels premium. Connects easily to pc through Bluetooth.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love the red

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

    Got this for my boyfriend since he needed a new remote and he absolutely loves 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:
    Color, Grip

    The Xbox One controller but just more refined!

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

    I got this controller on sale for Black Friday. But if you enjoyed the Xbox one controller, then this is the much more refined version of just that. The controller feels very good in the hands and not cheap like plastic. I love the added textured grips in the back and on the triggers. When you’re someone like me who’s palms get sweaty when playing intense competitive games, then it’s a much appreciated feature. Plus the red color looks great in person, very eye catching. I do appreciate Microsoft sticking with “it ain’t broke don’t fix it” approach for this next generation on their controllers.

    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:
    Feel, Overall performance

    A+

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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.

    amazing and great quality controller, feels and plays 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, Overall performance

    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 grip, works great! I like the capture button addition.

    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

    Worth it!

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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.

    Very comfortable and I love the color. Works great on Xbox One X

    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
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Xbox wireless Controllers

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

    Great feel in hands, but controllers die too quick.

    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

    Awesome

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

    Excellent Works Perfect with my laptop. I Recommend it

    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

    Excellent

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

    Amazing controller. The best yet from Xbox. Blue really shines.

    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, Overall performance

    Good controller

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

    Good and new controller that should last about 2 years

    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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