Xbox Wireless Controller – Black

Best controller ever made
This review will cover my opinion based on my experience with the product itself and the seller.THE PRODUCT-I really loved the XBOX 360 controller and I was really confident that it was by far the best controller that was made. I loved the way it fit in my hands and I loved the placement of everything. I was a little skeptical when Microsoft changed the look. However, now that I have tried it, I can say that I have been very well pleased. Not much has actually changed as far as the feeling goes. It still feels super comfortable and the buttons are all in the same location. It fits well in the hands and is perfect for accessing everything you need and when you need it. Along with the sleek new look, I would say it was a very good change.Just so you know, I am actually very critical about controllers. For me, the controller experience is way more than my ability to press buttons. I need to feel the controller, I need to see how the controller lasts over time, and how good it looks after a long time. For example, I did compare the XBOX One Controller to the PS4 Controller. I did enjoy the PS2 controllers however I found problems with the PS$ controllers. First off, it was not nearly as comfortable as the XBOX One Controller. Also, there was a lot of unnecessary space used for a rather pointless detail for the touch pad. No games actually use it to its potential so the touch pad was really just a waste of space. Also, the left and right triggers were very easy to break and stick. For such a vital part of the controller for most games, this was a heavy flaw for me.This all made me really see the quality of the XBOX One Controller. It is, in my opinion, far superior to any other console controller out there.THE SELLER-My overall experience was a good experience. I was pretty anxious to receive my product, so I was disappointed when I had delays with the delivery. However, that was in no part the fault of the sellers. It was lack of attention on my part when my address was not correct. That caused some delays, but soon after fixing the problem, the product was delivered promptly.

Works, but…
Doesn’t work with the rechargable packs that the older controller uses. Is a usbhc instead of the mini USB. Didn’t not come with a cable. The D pad on the bottom is connected on the corners, so limits the feedback. Screenshot button is in an annoying place (lower middle, near 2 other buttons).

A bit of personal experience mishap, but AMAZING CONTROLLER!
First off, I was sent the wrong controller, which was not the Bluetooth one, but I don’t really mind much because I could save up for a wireless adapter and for the time being, I just use my phone charger which is very convenient. I got a used controller, and when I unboxed the controller, it was in great shape, it was like new! There were only a few nicks on the triggers, and visible scratches inside the Xbox logo.However, I do have a few complaints:> The left stick has a bit of wiggle in the middle> the right stick’s calibration is really off, even though i tried re-calibrating the controller in Windows.> Micro-USB port is a bit loose, so i had to put Velcro to secure my cable into a good position> There’s a bit of gunk and stuff in the crevices of the controller’s frame that is hard to clean off###Note: I got a USED controller, I doubt you would have any of these problems if you got a NEW controller!###Other than that, I did not have many problems with the experience. Now for my overall review of the controller itself, which earns 5 stars.The Xbox One controller is OUTSTANDING both in design and usability.>>The aestheticsThis controller has a really sleek and neat look, with more edges and less curves than the 360 controller. The shiny top part and the redesign of the shoulder buttons and triggers look pretty cool too. It’s more streamlined and takes up more surface area of the top of the controller than the 360 controller. It just looks pretty cool, and has a cleaner look than the 360 controller.>>The Design and usabilityOkay, in my very honest opinion, the way Microsoft designed this controller is an outstanding 9/10. The removal of the battery pack bulge, the redesign of the triggers and D-Pad, and the relocation of the Xbox buttons are clear evidence that Microsoft took the right steps. Furthermore, the new textured joysticks are a REALLY good addition, adding more grip, even though you have slippery or oily fingers. Finally, the new ‘view’ and ‘notification’ buttons are nice. In old games, they function just like start and back, and in newer ones they hold their functionality like they should.The only things that take off a point is the new shoulder buttons and the main rumble motors. On the 360 controller, the shoulder buttons were hinged on the center of the controller, which meant that no matter how big your hands were, you could press the shoulder buttons from any location on its surface. However, on the new controller, the buttons are hinges on their inner edges, which means that if you have big hands like mine, you would not be able to press the shoulder buttons on the side nearest to its center as comfortable as the 360 controller’s buttons. The buttons also need more pressure to make a full press, as their switches are harder to press.The new main rumble motors are also noticeably weaker than the 360 controller’s and have less ‘shake’ to them.>> FeaturesFirst off, I would like to say that the new trigger rumbles are a sweet type of haptic feedback, indicating direction and origin of the source of vibration in the game. It is awesome, but it eats up battery really fast if you play games that use that feature a lot.Thankfully, there’s another new feature that I simply commend Microsoft for adding: the ability to power, charge, and use the controller through your regular phone charger microUSB cable. Unlike the old 360 controller, you would need to get the cable from Microsoft, and you wouldn’t be able to play with the controller on the PC just by plugging it in.__________________________Overall, I absolutely love the new controller, and I hope Microsoft keeps this design, but tweaks it juuust a bit, as it is absolutely amazing!__________________________EDIT 12/20/2018 — It has been well over one year now, and a few months ago, I bought new thumbsticks and they are far better than the original. It has also held up to many, MANY drops (i am quite clumsy, and any wire hanging down from my desk can pull it down), having just a few more nicks than it came in with.

Bought many different kinds of controllers in the past, there is always SOMETHING, either bad d-pad, deadzone analog, buttons don’t feel right, bad grip, or SOMETHING. But the xbox controller is perfect, buttons feel very nice to the touch, satisfying to use. Perfectly sensative analogs, no deadzone, no drift (i worried about drift because i heard these controllers can get it, but i was lucky). And most important to me honestly was a d-pad that works properly, no accidental inputs from other directions when pressing a button, very clicky tactile feel when using the d-pad as well as all other buttons on the controller. AWESOME! I know these controllers can over time get drift but ill just repair, or buy another. I dont care, because it has everything i need in a controller. As far as hooking it up to PC it was a dream, connected right away, and just works with all games. Just need bluetooth!

While we do own an Xbox One, we do most of our gaming on two Windows 10 PCs in the house, one of which is connected to a television in our living room. I have used many game controller solutions over the years for Windows, but this controller is by far the best.Highlights:- Acts as a bluetooth device with Windows 10 without the requirement for a dongle to be connected to the PC.- Installation is very easy. You just pair it and Windows does its thing. No additional software to download and install.- Broad compatibility. We use this with our Steam games. We use this with Epic games (Fortnite). We use this with EA games like Star Wars Battlefront and Madden.- Battery life is solid but not spectacular. If you have kids who prefer to game by wireless controller in your house… I assume you’ve invested in rechargeable batteries already.- The price, when on sale, is great. For $49.99 CDN, you just can’t beat this.Highly recommended.