PowerAEnhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S - Cotton Candy Blue, gamepad, video game, gaming, Xbox Series X|S

The wired nature of the controller ensures a stable and lag-free connection, which is crucial for fast-paced games. The cable is long enough to provide ample flexibility for different gaming setups. It’s compatible with Xbox and PC, making it a versatile choice for gamers who use multiple platforms. The plug-and-play setup is straightforward, with no need for additional drivers or software.

I can't speak to the durability of this controller, but that's a low bar to clear. I've bought five of the official wireless controllers since I got my Xbox One. One of them still works, and one is completely broken. The remaining three no longer work unless physically plugged in, and two of those have the stick travel issue. None have any outward signs of damage.Having resigned myself to the fact that wireless official controllers are a ripoff that I'll end up having to use wired anyway, I figured I might as well get a wired one. I bought this one fully expecting to return it because of the ridiculously bad deadzones, and inaccurate d-pads that plague nearly every 3rd party controller I've tried.I was pleasantly surprised when I tried it. At first I thought it simply didn't work, until I realized you really have to shove that cable deep into the USB port. The opening on the controller is shaped to fit the end of the included cable, and it hard to get in there. Once it's in, it grips like a vice, and unlike the official controller, there is no way normal movements will shake it loose.So I fired up the Xbox, and loaded the whatever game was in the tray, which happened to be Call of Duty: WWII. I fully expected my character to spin in circles every time I breathed on the analog stick, or any number of other horrid defects you usually get with 3rd party controllers, but it worked flawlessly. Possibly even slightly better than the official controllers.As I said before, I have no idea how durable this thing is, but if I can even get six months out of it, it would surpass the original controller in every regard.

I like PowerA controllers, and I've owned several. They work great and feel good. I can definitely recommend them.*BUT* there is 1 big caveat I need to call out: Longevity.I'm not saying these fall apart and you should avoid them, but I have had consistent failures after about 18 months of use (which again, is maybe an ok life span, since they get used a lot).The most common mode of failure is a stuck button (almost always the A button, since it gets pressed the most in a lot of games, but I've also had it with X or B). It doesn't completely break your game, but if you need to double jump, for instance, and the button won't pop back up for half a second, that's a problem. Worse still, it indicates that button will die completely. They get to the point where you have to pry the buttons back up because they won't pop up. If you have multiple controllers, you can swap out some membrane and fix things, but it is a bit irritating to do.The second most common mode of failure is stick drift. This happens on every brand of controller I've had since the Nintendo 64, so it isn't unique to PowerA, and again the life-span for me seems to be about 18 months before something fails, so it's still a decent price. While you can take the controller apart and replace a stick to fix drift, it isn't as easy a fix as a button membrane, and the replacement parts are a little more costly, so it usually isn't worth the effort for a novice.Ok, so those last 2 paragraphs might sound disparaging, but keep in mind that:- I am still actively replacing controllers with this brand of controller because it's been better than other brands and lasted longer than other brands- I recommend this controller to people- I'm rating it 4 stars, which isn't bad- I love the feel of the buttons and triggers, so the build quality is excellent (whereas a lot of controllers have mushy buttons to begin with)

This controller is great. I am a real human that owns and plays with this controller. That's the TLDR you're looking for.I've used this for 2-3 hours 5 days a week for the past month and a half on Apex Legends, Warzone, and Elden Ring. The only three negatives I can think of for this controller are that it 1) accumulates dirt/grime from your hands very easily (I bought the white one), 2) it is corded, and 3) it feels very very light when you first pick it up. I knew it had a cord when I purchased it, but there's simply no getting around the fact that cordless is the best option for a controller. The light, cheap feel of the controller goes away once you make it your primary controller. You won't care that a base xbox or an elite controller is heavier once you feel how the PowerA plays.Setting aside the grime and the cord, the joysticks and buttons on this controller all feel great. I would go so far as to say the joysticks feel MUCH better than the joysticks on the xbox elite 2 that I own. Joysticks on the PowerA are solid. They are a little stiffer than base xbox controllers, but they have really really minimal if any at all stick drift, and they are buttery smooth when performing 360s. Comparing it to the elite 2, I would also say the PowerA Enhanced controller has better rear buttons. Rear buttons are clearly the way to go instead of rear paddles. The paddles on an elite 2 are much slower to rapidly press than an actual button. And after 2 years, the elite 2 controller has completely fallen apart with wobbly joysticks, non functional RB and LB buttons, and rear paddles that activate 80% of the time.Unless I have to buy 7 of these PowerA controllers over the next two years, I would take the PowerA over the elite 2 even if you gave me one.I hope this controller holds up over the long term, but even if it fails, I won't feel bad at all buying a replacement because every xbox controller I've owned since the Xbox One launches has eventually failed on me. The xbox 360 controller was the last microsoft controller that I felt had good build quality. In summary, buy this PowerA controller.Edit: I'm sorry... I really forgot all about the headset issue with this controller. You absolutely cannot use a wired headset with this controller. It's a huge negative. I forgot about it because I upgraded my headset to a wireless model, which connects to the xbox directly and bypasses the controller and has zero problems. My friends were subjected to constant audio static when I used a headset that plugged in to the controller. The mute and volume functions worked, but any time you're unmuted, your friends/teammates will hear a constant static noise. You won't hear a problem at all, but everyone else will hate you. Use this controller with a wireless headset.

Es excelente, la verdad pesa mas de lo que pensé, se siente de excelente calidad, ya lo probé y funciona perfectamente ademas el color es muy bonito, me encantó <3

Bueno, bonito y a buen precio Es el primero que compro y funciona exelente

Tô usando o controle a mais de três meses e não apresentou nenhum problema, é super confortável e achei melhor que o original.

Controle bem leve e confortável, botões macios e resistentes e o analógico alem de confortável, parece ser muito bom tbm

Um dos melhores controles que já comprei. Comprei em Agosto de 2022 e apesar de ter sofrido múltiplas quedas até que fortes o controle não apresenta quase nenhum defeito. O único problema que posso apontar é um stick drift bem leve, mas que não incomoda nos jogos. Valeu totalmente o preço!