Xbox Wireless Controller – White

For a Windows 10 PC, obviously this controller works great. That’s all I will say about that. I wanted to let people know about how well this currently works with a Mac (I'm running macOS Sierra 10.12.3 by the way). In short, it works great, as long as you are only playing emulators (OpenEmu, Dolphin, or Boxer). Its inputs are also read perfectly fine by programs like “Joystick Mapper”. Don’t even bother with Steam games though. Now for the lengthy version of that… This controller works great with OpenEmu. It reads every input without any issues, except for the guide button, but who really cares about using that button anyway (that’s the big Xbox symbol button that lights up). For Dolphin, I had the same results, however, I could not use the rumble motor in any games while using it in wireless mode; but you can still use the rumble motor in games by plugging the controller in and using the 360Controller driver that is available on GitHub, and then clicking on the “Pretend to be an Xbox 360 Controller” settings box (which is also how you can get certain Steam games to still work with it). For Boxer, this works, at least, partially. I don’t know if all of the buttons/inputs register, because that’s a bit harder to test. All I know is that I was able to play Doom 2 perfectly fine. For Steam (and other Mac Games), it’s probably best to just use another controller. In wireless mode, this controller doesn’t work at all, unless you use something like that “Joystick Mapper” program; even then, you can run into problems with some games reading the controller partially and in a strange way, which then messes up any custom mapping that you could set with a third party program. You can still get some games to work correctly with this by doing what I described in the Dolphin section (plugging the controller in via USB cable and using the 360Controller driver that is available on GitHub, and then clicking on the “Pretend to be an Xbox 360 Controller” settings box). One example of a game that works when this controller is plugged in is “Serious Sam 3”. Support for this controller is very spotty for non-emulator games though, even when you plug it in. In summary, this is a great controller (it's my personal favorite for features, layout, and quality for the money), however, you should only get this to use with your Mac if you plan on just playing emulators with it. Happy Gaming!

It was time for a replacement and my gamer chose this controller. No complaints! No connectivity issues ever and it's still running strong.

I play most of my games on my PC - I work in IT so building a PC is a trivial task for me - I haven't gotten a prebuilt desktop in decades. I always like to have a controller though - easier to play on the couch, some games are wonky with the keyboard, and it makes emulation easier. For the past few years I have been using a PS4 controller because I already owned one, but it's a hassle to use on Windows. You need to install third party software for Windows to recognize it, its very temperamental, and a chunk of the features don't work properly because you're using said third party software. Getting the PS4 controller connected wirelessly is an ordeal too - again, since you're using third party software the controller never wants to connect. Steam has built in PS4 controller support, but getting that to function wirelessly is an even bigger ordeal than normal. So you're generally stuck using a wire. I decided to order the Xbox one controller because my buddies were raving about it. The difference between the two controllers is like night and day. First thing is, the Xbox controller is more ergonomic. It takes a little while to get use to the button placement, but it ends up feeling better and more natural. The shape of the controller fits your hand better, and the triggers feel much better. I do miss having the touch pad sometimes, but most of the time I'm just happy I'm not hitting it by mistake. The controller feels much higher quality, and it looks nice too. But the biggest improvement was the ease of setup and reliability. All you have to do is plug it in. That's it. No third party software, no finagling with steam, nothing. It just werks™. Even the little Xbox button works - it pulls up a context sensitive menu. Heck, I can even use the controller outside games with no issue. Setting it up over bluetooth was a breeze too - i paired it one time and that was it. It turns out on it's own after a period of inactivity, and turning it back on just means pushing the Xbox button. With the PS4 controller getting it to reconnect each time watching an ordeal because of the software. One thing that excited me was the ability to plug a wired headset into the jack on the controller and still use the controller wirelessly. That meant I could use a wired headset from across the room just for discord or skype, while still having the sound for the game coming from my high end speakers. But there was a snag - you can't do that over Bluetooth. You can only do it plugged in over usb, or if using the Xbox one wireless adapter, which uses a proprietary format. Thankfully, that adapter was less than 20$ so I ordered one. But there is another snag - you either need to be using a headset with the special Xbox one headset adapter built in, or buy the adapter separately. Now this was a bummer - the adapter itself costs around 60$! So I tried plugging in a regular 3.5 headset to see if it would work anyway, but unfortunately it did not. I bought a Microsoft brand Xbox one headset today, and it works great. The quality isn't amazing, but that's the headsets fault and not the controller. I'm just using the headset for discord anyway - the quality doesn't have to be amazing because it's just for chat. It only covers one ear and is lightweight, so I'm perfectly able to hear the sound from the game itself coming from my nice speakers. Overall, this is a fantastic controller. Probably one of the best I've ever had. I highly recommend getting one, but just be aware that getting the headphone jack to function on a PC is more work than it appears and costs money.

More than a controller this is a lesson of perseverance, patience; a test of faith and a motivational story... all in one! :D UPDATED TLDR: when i first got it I could NOT use it on my PC at all and after a lot of trial and error and extensive troubleshooting and extreme googling I was able to get it to work on Windows 10 Anniversary edition. Now that it is connected and I have used it for a few days I can Highly recommend this controller for the PC gaming community that is trying racing/fighting/some platformer indie games on the couch! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ My first impression: I have Windows 10 anniversary edition and was hoping to use this controller... it pairs via bluetooth and doesn't stop blinking as if it wasn't connected... this has been a great disappointment. There appears to be no registered inputs on any game or app... I haven't tried it on an Xbox one because i don't own one. The pros: -awesome texture on the back -new slick look with the faceplate being redesigned. -nice weight and overall apparent quality -maintains ergonomic design -directional pad feels improved from the old xbox one controller The Cons: -I CANNOT USE IT (***update: after some driver magic I AM able to use it and it works awesome!!) -mayor waste of time trying to set it up (*** I wasted so much time trying to set it up that this is the first item I have ever considered returning... but after getting it to work on my PC I'm glad I didn't) -doesn't come with usb cable (I knew there wouldn't be one, but still I think one should be included) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE: After hours of extreme googling (there seems to be a lot of people having similar problems with Bluetooth on Win10 AE) and a lot of frustration I was able to get Old drivers for the Bluetooth of my PC... I initially thought it might be a problem with the controller itself but now I have confirmed it is a Bluetooth driver problem... Thank you Microsoft! lol It appears that with the new Windows 10 AE has opted to go towards "simplifying" driver management and forcing you to use the automatic update for drivers... thus previous drivers for the Bluetooth were not easily obtainable. I had to downgrade my bluetooth drivers by taking them from a friend's PC that had not been upgraded to Windows 10 anniversary edition yet... (the controller conected to his PC flawlessly in mere seconds so i figured I could take the drivers from his PC and transfer them to mine... and it WORKED!!!! :D) and now the controller connects perfectly and has been working properly without any hiccups! I really love the fact that the new Xbox one S controller has bluetooth connectivity and, after overcoming the huge hassle of getting the right drivers, I really works like a charm. The controller is really responsive, I have not experienced any noticeable input lag and has been a great addition to the couch PC gaming experience. ]] If you read the whole thing then you must be really interested in this controller so Go get it! if it doesn't work at first, be patient and it will sort out eventually! :D

I love these controllers, but they are always defective in some way. I've ordered at least 5 of them, and each one had their own unique combination of defects. Test everything about the controller. These are defects I've faced: - Bumpers make a loud, stiff, mechanical click instead of the normal smooth and soft click. - Triggers make a clicking noise when pushed down instead of the normal smooth feeling and no sound. - Analog sticks require excessive force to push down on them. - Back lining that hold the controller together is misaligned and sticking out instead of lining up normally. - The buttons stick down when you press down on them in certain directions (oh man I hate this one). - The D-Pad make a mechanical noise like something is loose inside when you press down on it in certain directions. - The battery cover is loose and pushing down on it makes an annoying noise. - The battery cover won't come off without excessive force. Yes, I've experienced all of these with the 5 or so controllers I've bought. Not fun. I luckily managed to get a white one that only has the bumper and loose battery cover issues. It works well despite its flaws. I would say that those two issues are the most minor of them all. I haven't been able to get a non-defective black one, which I really wanted. I even tried directly online from the Microsoft Store, but that was more broken than the ones I got from here. If you can, go to a Microsoft store in person and try it out right after buying it so you know. if you can get one that's not defective, they're amazing! Works natively on Windows without trouble. Although it is a little inconvenient that you need a cord (not included) to update the firmware. Takes a little time to get use to, but they feel so great in your hands. I've dropped it twice without damage. Keep trying until you get one that's minimally defective!

In anticipation of this controller's arrival, I went ahead and upgraded my Windows 10 to the Anniversary Edition. That's *necessary* to use the Bluetooth feature in this controller with Windows, and sure enough, when the controller arrived it took my about 3 seconds to pair with my PC. No trouble whatsoever, and games work brilliantly with it. It even supports rumble via Bluetooth! I'm finally able to disconnect my old Xbox 360 wireless dongle and have the same controller on both my Xbox One and my PC! In terms of controls, fit, and feel, this is a step up from the previous Xbox One controller, though not dramatically so. Yes, the shoulder buttons are more responsive, and yes, the textured grip was an intelligent and long-overdue design feature that makes it far more comfortable in gaming sessions. The buttons and triggers feel about the same, though I understand that the triggers are also a bit more sensitive and nuanced in the new model. The weight is about the same (and still perfect) and as my Xbox One had the more recent controller included, the headphone jack isn't a new feature to me (it was part of the previous controller redesign). The battery door seems a little more difficult to remove on this one, but it doesn't require a herculean effort or anything, and I suspect they just tightened it up because some people who are a little rough on their controllers might have had loose battery doors on the previous models after some wear and tear. While this controller does come with a pair of AA batteries, I never bother with alkalines and instead use rechargeable batteries (I recommend Eneloop). If you have some charged and ready, and another set inside the controller, you'll never have a problem with losing power and it's a lot cheaper than buying alkalines or proprietary charge packs. The bottom line here is that this is a worthwhile upgrade if you're a PC gamer, and if you also happen to have an Xbox One it's a nice bonus to have the newest, nicest controller (that allowed button remapping on Xbox One!) available for both PC and console. If you only have an Xbox One and don't plan to use this on PC, then I would only get this controller if your included controller is dying, or if you REALLY want button remapping. The other features are nice (increased range, textured grip, button improvements, headphone jack) but as stated previously you can get some of these improvements on the controller model before this one (probably cheaper now, too) and the other features probably aren't worth upgrading unless you have money to burn. However, if you're in the market for a new controller then this is the one, whether you're on PC, Xbox One, or various Bluetooth-enabled Android devices-- Your luck may vary, though, as it's not specifically supported on anything other than Windows 10 Anniversary edition and Xbox One (any model). Earlier versions of Windows aren't supported, and Android has its own ideas about how to deal with Bluetooth devices. Bottom line: Five stars. Microsoft hit it out of the park with this controller. If only the standard model came in black. . .

Came in a box with a protective air pack to keep the controller from sliding around in box I changed out the buttons and customized the controller as a Valentine’s Day gift for my fiancé and he loved it

Came packaged in a real Microsoft box. Unopened I knew it was a new controller and not a poorly refurbished one by anyone. I tried the refurbished ones twice to save about $10 on each purchase, but that was a mistake. It’s worth the extra money to me to buy the brand new controller instead of refurbished because the refurbished controllers didn’t last long before having problems like sticking buttons and drifting hat switches. This new controller is perfect and I expect it will stay that way for years. I recommend this purchase for your gamer.