I used the controller for about a week, so I can't tell you exactly how well it will work after a year, but I might give you an idea.

## Comfort

I used PlayStation controllers for most of my life, but my hands would get really tired after some time.
No such thing happens with this controller, it just feels great.

## Buttons and layout

D-Pad is fine, some people complain that it's loud… and it is, but I enjoy it using it.
ABXY and joysticks are all good, nothing to complain about.
I was used to PlayStation layout, but after a minute of using, it already felt right, you shouldn't have a trouble adapting to it.

## Features

T...view more I used the controller for about a week, so I can't tell you exactly how well it will work after a year, but I might give you an idea.

## Comfort

I used PlayStation controllers for most of my life, but my hands would get really tired after some time.
No such thing happens with this controller, it just feels great.

## Buttons and layout

D-Pad is fine, some people complain that it's loud… and it is, but I enjoy it using it.
ABXY and joysticks are all good, nothing to complain about.
I was used to PlayStation layout, but after a minute of using, it already felt right, you shouldn't have a trouble adapting to it.

## Features

There aren't really any many new features like with DualSense, but if you plan on gaming on a PC, it won't matter anyway.
Rumble feels fine, nothing fancy.

## USB connection

It uses USB Type-C and it will work for you out-of-the-box on Windows and Linux. It apparently should also be painless on macOS.

## Bluetooth

Windows works fine, but on Linux… first-time connecting is problematic.

First, make sure you are using Linux 5.12+. If you are not using 5.12+, you will have to disable ERTM.
After that I had to make a Windows VM in virt-manager and redirect my Bluetooth controller to it (it will likely show up in the USB redirect with some generic "USB controller" name, but just check `lsusb` and the ID for your Bluetooth card) and then pair the Xbox controller in the VM. After doing so, you can unredirect your Bluetooth card and close the VM. From now on, you should be able to connect to the controller without any issues on your computer.

If you are having connection issues on any OS, it is recommended to update the firmware with the Xbox Accessories app on Windows.
The only issue I found is that it might have incorrect button mapping on Linux like R1 being mapped to Start (which can fixed by using xpadneo driver or you can just rebind the keys on Steam or something).

## Build quality

It's great, feels solid and not like a toy.

## Longevity

The controller accepts AA batteries, which means that you can easily replace them.
The Xbox One controller still works with Xbox Series, so this controller is likely to also be supported in the next generation.

Both of these things are not true with PlayStation.
Sony dropped support for DualShock with PS5 and doesn't accept AA batteries, which is terrible, because batteries will degrade quick.

If you care about using your controller for a long time, go with Xbox.

## Conclusion

Even though I'm not a Microsoft fanboy (far from it), they make great controllers. You can't go wrong with it.

The Controller is really good in a few ways but fails in a few 1st fail lack of feature set no adaptive triggers no mic none of that stuff just the basics and maybe a couple small features here and there 2nd fail the controller doesn't come with a battery pack with no battery pack pre installed it means you have to buy alot of batteries or buy battery packs or buy rechargeables sadly. 1st win solid material the rough plastic they use for the controller allows for the controller to take a absolute beating compared to last gen controllers which i managed to break in 3 months by spamming the triggers at 10 cps so yeah it is basically a brick but...view more The Controller is really good in a few ways but fails in a few 1st fail lack of feature set no adaptive triggers no mic none of that stuff just the basics and maybe a couple small features here and there 2nd fail the controller doesn't come with a battery pack with no battery pack pre installed it means you have to buy alot of batteries or buy battery packs or buy rechargeables sadly. 1st win solid material the rough plastic they use for the controller allows for the controller to take a absolute beating compared to last gen controllers which i managed to break in 3 months by spamming the triggers at 10 cps so yeah it is basically a brick but the new controller can handle that and more so if your a sweat pick up the new controller you won't regret it. 2nd win replaceable battery the battery can be swapped out for a battery pack or batteries which means if the batterys die or lose battery life you can replace them .win 3 share button allows you to take screenshots or clips without having to go to the home screen and pressing y or x just click it to take a screenshot or hold to take a clip easy as that. 3rd win backwards compatible with Last gen you can pair the controller with a xbox series s/x or xbox one just hold the small but next to Lt then press a small button on the console to pair the controller. By the way i used the product for 3 months

for the standard controller, the build quality of this product is awesome. everything feels well made and the choice of materials is top notch and provides that extra confirmation that you have a quality product in your hands. It's good to see that they have fixed the sticky triggers and stick drift issues that really let down the last generation controller. Super happy with my purchase :) for the standard controller, the build quality of this product is awesome. everything feels well made and the choice of materials is top notch and provides that extra confirmation that you have a quality product in your hands. It's good to see that they have fixed the sticky triggers and stick drift issues that really let down the last generation controller. Super happy with my purchase :)

By: AntonyC83 21/07/22

Verified Owner

I use this only for 3rd person RPG or action/adventure games and it's great. Smooth analogs and all buttons have a nice feel to them. No issues yet. Good weight too and feels like a quality product. Would recommend I use this only for 3rd person RPG or action/adventure games and it's great. Smooth analogs and all buttons have a nice feel to them. No issues yet. Good weight too and feels like a quality product. Would recommend

Love the texture of The controller. Worked instantly with my pc. No problems Love the texture of The controller. Worked instantly with my pc. No problems

It’s an Xbox controller. Does what it does. It’s an Xbox controller. Does what it does.

Plug and play on Windows 10 PCs without needing any drivers. Just remember to keep a USB-C cable handy. Plug and play on Windows 10 PCs without needing any drivers. Just remember to keep a USB-C cable handy.

Works well for my needs, plug and play. Works well for my needs, plug and play.

It was the cheaper offer at the time I purchased my Controller so it just made sense to go for it. Xbox/Microsoft must have sent their design team to make some adjustments to the controller, because I noticed the these newer models feel smaller in the hand. Also, for some reason, it took me a while to get used to the grip on the Analog sticks. It took a few days to get used too is all. The USB-C input was a downer. I have so many android stuff. I liked the compatibility the older controllers had with every other hardware, But that was my own fault, not the products. I Overlooked that detail. but no harm or nothing.. other than that, it was a...view more It was the cheaper offer at the time I purchased my Controller so it just made sense to go for it. Xbox/Microsoft must have sent their design team to make some adjustments to the controller, because I noticed the these newer models feel smaller in the hand. Also, for some reason, it took me a while to get used to the grip on the Analog sticks. It took a few days to get used too is all. The USB-C input was a downer. I have so many android stuff. I liked the compatibility the older controllers had with every other hardware, But that was my own fault, not the products. I Overlooked that detail. but no harm or nothing.. other than that, it was a great purchase..

Love using this controller as it feels amazing Love using this controller as it feels amazing

The Controller works excellent (On Windows 11 laptop), but the cable they recommend to go with it is the wrong type - not that you need it, so a waste of money. The Controller works excellent (On Windows 11 laptop), but the cable they recommend to go with it is the wrong type - not that you need it, so a waste of money.

Great product! Great product!