Customers are enthusiastic about the Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S, frequently praising its high-quality build and compatibility across multiple platforms, including PC. Many appreciate the controller's comfortable feel and convenient cable length. However, some users reported issues with the left trigger and stick drift, suggesting potential durability concerns.
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Cons mentioned:
Stick drift
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good performance and durable bumpers
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
For the price especially on sale they perform very well. I've owned 4 over the years. They used to be orange.
On the MLB games you need a very fast response to hit fastballs and this controller does a good job. That's the advantage of the wired controller, fast response.
However Within a month of opening these controllers you'll start to see stick drift on shooter games. You can kind of fix it if you go into the games Dead Zone settings but it is annoying. I don't believe the sticks ever became loose just stuck drift.
One thing that has never failed me on these controllers is the bumpers. I know some controllers that's one of the quickest things to go and this controller doesn't deal with that
My next controller will have Hall Effect which I hear is the new more durable technology.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cable length, Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
PowerA came through with this one.
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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.
Picked thus up two days ago and so far its working out very nice. The buttons move like I need them to. Replacing a newer xbox controller that just one day started to drift really bad abd for a gake like Titanfall 2 on pc you been that aim. Back to the controller well built nice button layout feels good in the hand wire has a good length on it. Very happy with purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Suitable controller for the price I got it (~$13)
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The controller was perfect at the price I paid, but at its original price, I would suggest opting for something more expensive, as it felt too much like plastic.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
good unit, funny button
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
overall good, but takes getting used to the extra buttons loaded on it everywhere, including the ones on the very bottom near your index fingers. you can't help but accidentally pushing them during normal use (bc of your grip), so I don't see why I'd program those buttons, and thus I think they are distracting and not useful.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great quality for the price
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
As far as controllers go, this one does very well. It's economic as you can find it for $20-$30 on sales and it gets the job done. Compared to base Xbox controllers, its absolutely superior.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for my son!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This controller was on sale so I got it for my 12 year old son because he breaks them a lot! This one has worked good for him and has been sturdy and the buttons work good too, he hasn’t complained. I didn’t realize it was purple when I bought it but he doesn’t mind ! Also the cord is long enough for him to sit back away from the tv which is the best!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great controller
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The controller works really well. The light in the middle of it is a bit annoying but other than that great product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best affordable controller
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best quality cheap controller your going to get if u need back buttons and trigger stops the way to go
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great inexpensive controller
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The buttons, analog sticks and triggers behave just like an official Xbox controller. I did initially hit the extra buttons (on the underside of the controller) accidentally but after an hour or so I got used to them.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Xbox Wired 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 controller works fine for short distance from device for gaming, I'm using this on my laptop, may not be very suitable if you're using on Xbox series if it's more than 6 feet away from you.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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.
Great controller and price. Hasn't broke, or stopped working.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great wired 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 build quality, works right out of the box with no issues.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Perfecto
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Just plug and play and works really fine love the style of this one on My set up
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best controller ever
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best gosh darn controlla i have eva purchased. The look is soothing enough, let alone the way it moves around. Im a professional rocket league player, this controlla is def highly recomended.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Broke after 2 weeks.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I never dropped it once or even got rough with it. But the triggers started going off without me pressing anything. It has a noticeable delay compared to the more expensive Power A controller due to the lack of Type C compatibility.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from PowerA Team
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Hi EbinC, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re sorry you had a bad experience. We would like to check your controller and see if there's an available troubleshooting to rectify this issue. Please submit a ticket to https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/ to be further assisted.
Pros mentioned:
Ergonomics, Quality
Cons mentioned:
D-pad
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid Controller / Windows 11 Compatible
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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.
It felt precise and the controller feels light. Once I started to game, it didn't feel like I was compromising anything. I had 0 complaints about playing this on a platformer.
For the regular price, it's a solid controller. For the sale price, it's an amazing controller.
D-pad is a little stiff, but ahead of even some of the console makers d-pad (Xbox 360 and early PlayStation especially). (Series S|X d-pad is easier on my hands, though not as good as Nintendo's). Overall ergonomics are comparable to the Series S|X controller.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ergonomics, Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gaming Upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I recently picked up the PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S in Purple Hex, and I'm thoroughly impressed. The controller's design is sleek and eye-catching, and the purple hex color adds a stylish touch to my gaming setup. Beyond looks, the controller's performance is top-notch. The buttons are responsive, the analog sticks are smooth, and the overall build quality feels solid. Plus, the wired connection ensures minimal input lag, providing a seamless gaming experience. Whether I'm navigating through intense battles or exploring vast worlds, this controller enhances my gameplay in every way. If you're in the market for a reliable and affordable controller upgrade, look no further than the PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S in Purple Hex.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ergonomics, Quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome product. Works great. Comfortable hold. Recommended
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice Controller Overall
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The controller is good. Two back buttons work like a dream, almost instantly able to switch the buttons to a different button on the controller, the clicks are a slight bit loud but you can’t get around that, overall a good controller for testing the waters of back buttons on your controller or simply for a little bit of a better competitive stand point in video games.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Quality
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice
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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.
I got it on sale and im very happy with it. I have lots of controllers including the dualsense edge. Getting the programable back buttons on a controller thats just 20 bucks is awesome. It also has the antifriction rings so the thumbsticks glide nicely. Its very lightweight compared to the stock xbox controllers. If you want something that plays very well and you dont want to have to worry about wearing out this is the one.