Customer Ratings & Reviews

A good all-rounder controller with high-quality buttons, a great D-pad, and a long battery life. i also like the controller's design, feel, and grip, delivery was fast next day, received in good order and condition! thanks Best Buy !

Grip is awesome, and so is the color scheme! The little designs really make it pop

Well worth it, bought for the pc and just gets the job done

This controller is really just a slightly revised Xbox One controller, which is both good and bad. The short version is that if you liked that controller, you will almost certainly like this one; if you didn't, you probably won't like this one. With that out of the way, let's start with the good. Ergonomically, this continues to be one of the best controllers out there, at least for games utilizing the left thumbstick for movement. There have apparently been some minor tweaks since the last generation, but it feels so similar in hand that I can't really tell you what they are. It does have a grippier texture and grip on the triggers now, though, both of which are nice. In terms of functionality, the d-pad has changed rather dramatically and the bumpers feel just a bit stiffer. Both of those changes will be subjective, but I can say that I don't mind the extra stiffness in the bumpers and I like the d-pad a lot more than I thought I was going to. However, the previous d-pad wasn't nearly so loud and clicky and I definitely preferred it that way. Also, the right bumper on my unit sounds different than the left. A mild annoyance, but still odd. And that's really it for changes (aside from having USB-C now). I will say that my particular unit seems to have better thumbsticks (in terms of drift) than any other Xbox controller I've owned, so I either got lucky or they have been paying more attention to that. Everything else feels and performs pretty much the same. On to the bad. The biggest problem is that, despite the hundreds of complaints about the Elite Series 2 in particular, Microsoft hasn't actually tried to fix the A button. They still use the same flawed contact design, so if you had issues with the button registering before, just know that nothing has really changed here. Mine isn't too bad, though, so I guess I got lucky. The A button on mine also sticks a bit, but I know that will go away with time/use. A small gripe I have is that when you unplug the controller, it turns itself back on. That also happened with the XB1 controllers, but this time that will also turn on your Xbox if it isn't already on. So imagine you had previously synced the controller with your Xbox but are now playing a game on your PC; when you unplug the controller, your Xbox turns on. That didn't happen with the XB1 controllers, so I'm not sure what changed or why, but it's pretty annoying. Fortunately, if you take the batteries out when using it wired, you don't have to worry about that. Another gripe is that the ring around the thumbsticks is quite rough, just as it was with the previous generation. Contrast this with the Switch Pro controller or DualShock 4, which are both quite smooth, or the DualSense which now has anti-friction rings as standard. Yes, you can sand it smooth if you take it apart (and void your warranty) or it might just smooth out over time, but it's still frustrating that they can't be bothered to spend two cents more on parts to put an anti-friction ring there. And finally, and I know a lot of people will disagree with me, I really wish they had added some sort of motion controls. This is now the third console generation in a row where Xbox is the only one without motion controls and it's starting to hold games back. I find them to be really good for shooters, but a lot of developers don't seem to want to bother implementing gyro aiming if it's going to give PlayStation an unfair advantage over Xbox when playing online. Everyone else has committed to them, so they're not going away. I think it's time to accept it. In summary, it's mostly more of the same but with some welcome (if minor) improvements to ergonomics. They could've done more to make it actually function better, but if you were happy with the previous generation, you'll like this one, too.

I love this controller, its been years since ive had a new one and i love the addition of the screenshot button!

Perfect weight and grip for that impulsive throw after losing to someone on unemployment

It’s a good controller that’s easy to use and feels good in hands. The grin on the back definitely helps when your into a game and your hands are getting sweaty. Even tho the price is a bit too high I still recommend it. The color is also nice. I’ve been using it for quite a while and had no problems except changing the battery once or twice in a few months. Over all, it’s a great buy and I recommend it.

Absolutely love the color and feel of this controller. Bought it for my wife but we both love it so much we take turns using it!

Controllers works great after one year of use. One thing, I recommend going in and updating the firmware once every so often cuz otherwise the controller will randomly disconnect while playing. I did not see that solution advertised anywhere by Xbox or Microsoft. I ended up finding the solution on Reddit. But besides that small issue, I've been having a blast with it.

We buy at least one replacement Xbox controller each year for our kids. The controllers are comfy, work great for games, and are easy to use. But after about a year of daily play, the joysticks start acting up or buttons get sticky, and we have to replace them… gets expensive, but it’s best option we’ve found, so we keep buying them… Love that the color selections have increased and now include bright pinks, greens, blues, purples, etc.

Love the blue transparency color. Works great. No issues

Matches my meta quest 3 and works well with streaming games

Girlfriend's favorite color....good controller....works great

Can’t go wrong with the standard Xbox controller. High quality, durable, and this one is white. The change of color is a nice touch from the standard black. But… if you can, buy The Elite 2 controller as those are best but at a much higher price.

Old controller doed in me. Got this controller and it feels good and very responsive

This is a great looking and feeling controller. Being a huge Doom fan, I love destroying every demon around me with this doomslayer!!

Perfect weight and buttons feel new even after using for a year.

[Employee of bestbuy] Very nice qualify with the extra grips, design is incredibly cool as well

Perfect working Great gripping Viberation is awesome

I mean, it's an Xbox controller. Maximum ~$65, minimum, sometimes when on sale it's ~$40. Fits nicely in your hands. It can be wired and wireless if you choose. I mean, it's a controller, nothing mind blowing about it. Four stars cause its a good controller. It works with Windows, Xbox and your (Android) phone if needed.