8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One & Windows 10

I never loved the controller that came with my Xbox Series X. I found my fingers and hand piling or gripping toward the top of the controller. I had purchased the Xbox plug and play rechargeable battery kit and after 1.5 years, it had difficulty retaining a charge. The headphone jack gave out and had to send it in for repair. The Series X controller has always been too clacky and loud (especially the rounded d-pad).After searching for a new controller, I landed on the 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller. While it seems aimed at retro games, I've had an amazing experience playing Cyberpunk 2077, Solar Ash and some indie games with it and it's perfect for modern games - especially if you have ever used a PlayStation DS4 and miss that shape.It's wired (and it an ample, long wire) so I never have to worry about recharging batteries or anything. The face buttons and d-pad are excellent and have a less-resistant press than the Series X controller. The triggers are comfortable as well. I highly recommend downloading the free 8bitdo app so you can customize trigger settings, vibration intensity (and the 2 vibration zones), or if you want to customize any buttons.I don't plan to use the customizable assign/turbo buttons on the back and I do feel myself pressing them randomly as I play. Since they aren't mapped to anything, it doesn't interfere with gameplay but I do kind of wish they made a version without these. That's nitpicking at this point as this is a solid, affordable, comfortable and high quality controller. I always play with headphones and the headphone jack seems great so far. I've had zero issues with this controller and think it's an amazing value.

Heavy duty controller, easy mapable back buttons, feels good in the hand

...there's one major flaw with it, and that's the flimsiness of the base of the joysticks.Overall this controller is amazing. Perfect weight, perfect ergonomics, perfect buttons.My only complaint is that because of the tightness of the joysticks and the plastic used for the inside part, these sticks are one bump away from completely ruining the controller's usability. I've been in love with mine since I got it, played 180 hours of Elden Ring with it and many other games since. Easily my favorite controller ever. Awesome for Apex Legends. Super precise, great weight, super tight joysticks. One afternoon I had to rush to another room and tripped over the wire, and the controller bumped against the side of the desk in such a way that it landed right on the left joystick. Not super hard, it wasn't a heavy slam or anything.Immediately noticed when I came back and started playing that my movement was a lot more slidey, and I couldn't keep my thumb from sliding off the joystick when doing tight movements anymore. After taking a closer look, I discovered that the left stick cracked straight down the inside part that keeps it tight in the socket. Again, it was a really mild bump, but the plastic used in this spot is pretty flimsy, and if it cracks that's it. Game over for the controller, it'll never work the same way again. I haven't placed even in the top ten in Apex Legends since it happened.It really bums me out that I'm going to have to buy another one of these now, because I honestly can not go back to using any other controller. If you buy one, be really REALLY careful with it, because those joysticks can not take much, and one careless moment will make your amazing controller completely unusable.If they figure out a way to make these sticks more impact resistant then it's a definite five out of five.

This is a great controller to use on a Windows PC. It feels like a throwback to a PS3 controller, but it's a bit more comfortable. The D-pad and buttons feel great, as do the hall effect thumb sticks. Time will tell how long the thumb sticks hold up, but having hall effect sensors on them should help prevent stick drift over the long haul.It's wired so you'll need a free USB port to use it, but they give you a very long cable with it. It works well and I'm happy with the purchase.