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[Leonidas]

Good to see the price drop on this controller by 33% less than two weeks after launch.

Will go nicely with my PC once I'm able to order a new GPU.

White is out of stock at Microsoft.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/xbox-wireless-controller/

Black is out of stock at Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DF26MXW/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Best Buy has all models as of the time this post.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microsoft-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-and-xbox-one-latest-model-carbon-black/6430655.p

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microsoft-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-and-xbox-one-latest-model-robot-white/6430657.p

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microsoft-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-and-xbox-one-latest-model-shock-blue/6430660.p

Blue model with it's $5 premium is $44.99.

Might be available at the same price at other retailers, but the only other one I checked was GameStop who is selling it for $49.99.

 

[Jigga]

Bombs over Baghdad

 

[xrnzaaas]

Are XONE controllers fully compatible with Series X or do you need a brand new controller like with the PS5? That could explain things.

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

I think gamers realized there wasn't any difference with it in comparison to last-gen's Xbox controller.

 

[GnomeChimpsky]

Why is this thing 81 goddamn dollars in Sweden? Ridiculous.

 

[M1chl]

Why is this thing 81 goddamn dollars in Sweden? Ridiculous.

83 here, dat EU tax.

 

[LOLCats]

Imo its the same controller with new textures

 

[digital_ghost]

83 here, dat EU tax.

Part of the proceeds go to " the sound of music" foundation.

Getting nuns married since 1964

 

[Plantoid]

Good, the controller improved in every way they could, you can't improve perfection...

The dpad is really good for fighting games and the grip also...

 

[Bernd Lauert]

Imo its the same controller with new textures

D-pad is miles ahead of the old one.

 

[prinz_valium]

Just in the US.
I hate Microsoft sometimes

 

[FlyyGOD]

The Xbox controller was already a GOD send to begin with. The improved d pad is icing on the cake.

 

[Oddvintagechap]

Thats a huge discount. Thats we made too many, we didnt sell enough type of discount.

 

[DavidGzz]

Yeah, Xbox Ones controllers are compatible but I don't want to go back. The Series controller is a lot better.

 

[ReBurn]

I think gamers realized there wasn't any difference with it in comparison to last-gen's Xbox controller.

It has an extra button and a new dpad

 

[Xdrive05]

What do you need to play this on a PC? Does it come with a cable or you have to buy one?

 

[New Yorks Finest]

Got it! one color each (B/W) GOOD LOOKS OP !!

New series controller feels so comfy, fits literally like a glove. Luv it !!

 

[CAB_Life]

FYI: for some reason the "new" controller is listed on Amazon.ca as "Xbox One Controller". It's most definitely the new model, though, and you can see this if you scroll down the Xbox Series X page (from which you select it) and see the product release date.

In terms of improvements the DPad and tighter sticks feel like night and day compared to an Xbox One controller.

 

[CrustyBritches]

I find the new controller to be a nice improvement over the X1S controller.

Off the top of my head:
1. USB-C wired port
2. New improved D-Pad
3. Share Button
4. Superior texturing

 

[SimpleKindofMan]

If you're going to play split-screen Halo, you need more than one controller.

Oh...

 

[Evangelion Unit-01]

I prefer the new controller to last gen. I have a few of them already but might pick up another.

I do need some more DualShock 4s though. Wish those were on sale.

If you're going to play split-screen Halo, you need more than one controller.

Oh...

The good Halo on Xbox One/Series S|X has 4 player split-screen.

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

I think gamers realized there wasn't any difference with it in comparison to last-gen's Xbox controller.

Nonsense, it's improved in every way; especially the dpad is a million times better than the trash dpad on the xb1 controller.

 

[Endless Fluff]

 

[Jigga]

tbh can't u just use last gen controllers?

 

[PSYGN]

BOMBA! Respect for using OG GAF words.

 

[Potato Chip PRO]

I would have been all over this deal if I wasn't accustomed on using the enhanced Power A controllers. Get the Series X/S version because I highly recommend those controlleres

 

[Later Alligator]

tbh can't u just use last gen controllers?

they do work just fine

this one is improved in a few ways over the previous controller

 

[RoboFu]

Imo its the same controller with new textures

The shoulder buttons are better and the shape is better. No more hard edges where the triggers meet the shell. Dpad is greatly improved.

 

[FlyyGOD]

Thats a huge discount. Thats we made too many, we didnt sell enough type of discount.

The controller has been on sale since the 1st day of The Series X release. Troll somewhere else.

 

[Hawk269]

Imo its the same controller with new textures

The D-Pad is fantastic on the new controller and the triggers having a texture to them is also good. But what it really does it has an improved latency. This is the thing that many are not noticing...but I have tested it a lot. I have the Series X controller, a Gen 1 Elite Controller and the Gen 2 Elite controller and I can really tell the latency is better on the new controller in the few games I tested. I also feel the slightly smaller form factor is a bit better as well.

 

[Hezekiah]

Just in the US.
I hate Microsoft sometimes

Just bought the white one for £44.99.

 

[FlyyGOD]

The D-Pad is fantastic on the new controller and the triggers having a texture to them is also good. But what it really does it has an improved latency. This is the thing that many are not noticing...but I have tested it a lot. I have the Series X controller, a Gen 1 Elite Controller and the Gen 2 Elite controller and I can really tell the latency is better on the new controller in the few games I tested. I also feel the slightly smaller form factor is a bit better as well.

The new controller justs feel right. Its been resized and the textured grips makes this controller one of the best.

 

[Hawk269]

The new controller justs feel right. Its been resized and the textured grips makes this controller one of the best.

Agree. It just feels really great and is just a great evolution of the Xbox One controller. Funny how some just dismiss all the changes...most likely they never even tried it. The latency thing you don't appreciate it until you try using a Xbox One controller and you can tell big time imho.

 

[prinz_valium]

Just bought the white one for £44.99.

Yeah I know. But I'm from Germany and I have currency in €

 

[Oddvintagechap]

The controller has been on sale since the 1st day of The Series X release. Troll somewhere else.

Thats WORST. Lowkey wouldnt mind PS5 failing a bit so I get a few Dualsense colors.

 

[dcx4610]

What do you need to play this on a PC? Does it come with a cable or you have to buy one?

You can use Bluetooth if your PC has a wireless module. Otherwise, they have a USB dongle which I actually prefer using over BT since it's dedicated and I've had zero issues with it.

 

[dcx4610]

I actually switched from using the Elite Series 2 to the Core controller. I've been playing with it all day and despite being $160 cheaper, I like the Core controller better. I already thought the Xbox One controller was good but the new d-pad is perfect and the grips on the back and triggers elevate to an all time great controller.

 

[MrFunSocks]

Bomba? It's a controller for a console that's sold out. It's not even required to use one to play on the Series X.

One of the weirdest uses of the term I've seen.

I actually switched from using the Elite Series 2 to the Core controller. I've been playing with it all day and despite being $160 cheaper, I like the Core controller better. I already thought the Xbox One controller was good but the new d-pad is perfect and the grips on the back and triggers elevate to an all time great controller.

crazy talk. You must not have been using the triggers I guess? Buying an elite controller and not using the triggers is madness.

 

[KungFucius]

Thats a huge discount. Thats we made too many, we didnt sell enough type of discount.

Or its a we appreciate your business and don't want to be cunts and charge you 70 bucks for a controller for the entire gen.

 

[K' Dash]

D-pad is miles ahead of the old one.

The vibration is vastly improved, so are the bumpers.

 

[Warnen]

That blue one hmmm

 

[GeorgioCostanzaX]

Are XONE controllers fully compatible with Series X or do you need a brand new controller like with the PS5? That could explain things.

I haven't had an issue with mine on SeX at all. It super seamless.

 

[quickwhips]

The vibration is vastly improved, so are the bumpers.

Are the bumpers really different?

 

[MayauMiao]

Will the control work on mobile phones? Would be neat if it works with RetroArch.

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

Will the control work on mobile phones?

It's the same as the xb1 controller so yes, I've used it to test some gamepass streaming.

 

[Hendrick's]

Imo its the same controller with new textures

It's a bit nicer. Smaller, better sticks and d-pad, share button, plus texture. Only negative is the clicky loud d-pad.

 

[K' Dash]

Are the bumpers really different?

Completely, was the one thing I hated from the One controller, now the thing is perfect in almost every way, the only thing missing that I would add in a future revision is gyro.

 

[wipeout364]

I think the changes are subtle but very effective. I have both connected and prefer the new one.

 

[lachesis]

Just bought the blue one so that I can use it on Wednesdays.

Hoping the Dual Sense would also get some discount in near future, so that I can get a 2nd one...

 

[Oddvintagechap]

Or its a we appreciate your business and don't want to be cunts and charge you 70 bucks for a controller for the entire gen.

So why charge 60$ in the first place for 7 year old technology?