The Xbox Wireless Controller may have been tweaked for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but the design has largely remained the same over the last few console generations.
This is a testament to a great bit of design, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only good Xbox controller kicking about.
Whether the out-the-box option isn’t quite the right shape, you want some extra functionality or you’re looking for a second controller to enable some couch co-op with friends and family, picking up a different controller could be a game-changer.
There are myriad controllers to choose between, as well. Some will offer more options, others different sizes and textures, and we’ve tested a huge range of them. We put these controllers through their paces in a variety of games and genres to see how they hold up to the competition, testing the latency, comfort and features to come up with a comprehensive final ranking.
Whether they’re wired or wireless, budget or premium, or come with extras come bundled in – all of these factors count in our estimation, alongside the overall build quality and craftsmanship. Read on to find out which are the very best on the market right now.
What are the best Xbox controllers?
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