Xbox Wireless Controller - Carbon Black

I love this new version of the Xbox controller, especially the textured grip and the feel of the buttons, especially the added slight tactile click on the D-pad. It doesn't just feel like improved quality, it works better. And with Windows 10 now supporting Direct Connect if you have a Bluetooth adapter in your PC, it connects without the expensive wireless receiver required for the Xbox360 controller. As I said in my Xbox Series X review, I've had plenty of reasons to hate on Microsoft since getting into the IT business in 1976, but I have found nothing to dislike and a lot I enjoy about both the Xbox Series X and these controllers.

Bought the controller a few days ago used it for a couple hours and I have to say its uncomfortable. When using the controller it feels like sandpaper rubbing against your hands. The grip on the triggers and bumpers is unnecessary and uncomfortable. The D pad is bad when trying to use it quickly as it sometimes causes you to miss. The buttons dont bounce back instantly and the controller feels like it has more input delay while Microsoft claims it does not. Its well built too well built too stiff last gen was perfect shouldve just made a smaller controller for smaller hands to adjust. Will feel uncomfortable if hands slightly larger

I bought the new controller for my Xbox 1 on a Black Friday deal because my previous controllers both suddenly stopped working. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the new controller. The smaller size allowed my hands to fully close around it and reach the buttons with more ease and comfort. And the new grips bring a nice new feel to the back of the controller. The one new button on the controller is something that I am very thankful for as well. Now I can easily take captures without having to risk my characters life mid-game and gives the end of clips a smooth flow in and out of gameplay. Very pleased with the product!

Grips are nice and a nice update from previous controller. Added share button is pointless. Bought the controller new and the right trigger started sticking immediately. Returned and got a new one and the right trigger started to stick immediately again. Also tried to use both controllers on the original Xbox one (Product description does say it’s for the latest model though), and they constantly disconnected, interrupting gameplay in the most annoying way. The controller feels nice but is infuriating so far. Hopefully it just eventually stops sticking and will connect better to the next gen consoles whenever they are available.

Left thumbstick started drifting just outside of the warranty of 90 days. Didn't realize the warranty was that short on a new controller or maybe I would have bought extended coverage. Previous controller has lasted me for years, but the new one barely made it past the warranty period. I called microsoft and they wouldn't do anything, just told me to take it some where to get it fixed. It was not abused and still looks brand new. I have ordered a replacement analog stick in the hopes of salvaging something from this controller. Maybe I was just unlucky, but I will be hesitant to buy another MS controller any time soon.