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Looking for a new Xbox controller? Paul’s got you covered with 7 of the best Xbox controllers you can buy right now. Whether it’s an affordable replacement or an extra controller for multiplayer, or a professional grade premium controller with customizable buttons, there’s a controller for every type of gamer. And every one of these controllers is compatible with PC, with many also working on Mac, iOS, Android and more.
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Looking for a new Xbox controller? Whether you need a budget pick to replace the one that you
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rage quit with too many times, want the ultimate customization, or after competitive play
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I've got seven of the best first and third-party Xbox controllers that you can buy today. And if
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you didn't know, all these controllers also work with PC, but a lot of them also have support for
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Mac, mobile devices, and a lot more. You'll find the best deals for everything that I'm sharing
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linked down below, so let's get into it. My budget pick for Xbox controllers is the Gamester G7
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SE Xbox wire controller. For $45 and frequently on sale for around $35, you get a real quality
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Xbox controller here with a lot of features that you normally wouldn't find at this price point
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It has hall effect triggers and og sticks, as well as an extra pair of customizable buttons
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on the underside of the controller. And since it ditches a battery, the Gamester G7 is super
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lightweight, which could be a big plus for longer gaming sessions. It also comes in some really
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eye-catching colors and the faceplate is actually magnetic and swappable. You can also change out
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the og sticks. So, this is also one of the most customizable budget Xbox controllers. The
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GameStar G7 SE Xbox Wire Controller proves that you can get a great controller without breaking
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the bank. Sometimes you don't want to mess with success. For most people, the best overall Xbox
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controller is still the standard Microsoft Xbox wireless controller. There's a good reason this
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design hasn't really changed that much since the original Xbox One. It's comfortable, it's built
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like a tank, and thanks to its Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connections, it works with just about everything
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Xbox, PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and even most new smart TVs. The latest version goes for about $70
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but frequently goes on sale for under $50. It has a hybrid D-pad for easier diagonal inputs
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and comes in more styles than ever. There are eight standard colors, tons of special editions
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like this transparent pulse cipher that I have here. And you can even customize your very own design
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with the Xbox Design Lab. The controller takes two AA batteries, but if you want, you can add rechargeable batteries
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so that you can swap them in and out more quickly. But I think going with the play and charge kit
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is the way to go because you can just play over USB-C and charge at the same time
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Of course, you can always just plug this in directly and play with a wire connection if the controller is ever dead
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or you just want a direct connection to your device. This may not have all the bells and whistles like my other picks here
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but this really is the gold standard for Xbox wireless controllers. All right so Microsoft practically invented the premium controller with the original Elite Series so it not surprising that the Xbox Elite Series 2 is still one of the best Xbox controllers that you can buy today From its
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clicking buttons to its adjustable og sticks to the metal D-pad, the Elite Series 2 just feels
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high-end overall. The rubbery textured grips are a pleasure to hold, and it's solid without feeling
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too heavy. And if you spring for the $60 complete pack, you get a case, charging pedestal, as well
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as paddle buttons that you can install in a number of different configurations, alternate og
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sticks, and a cross-style D-pad that you can all quickly install and swap out with a satisfying
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magnetic snap. With the Xbox Accessories app on your Xbox or your PC, you can customize almost
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every single part of the Elite Series 2. Fully remap any of the buttons, adjust the og
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sensitivity, or even change the color and brightness of the Xbox logo. You can store up to three
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profiles on this controller, taking your tweaks with you wherever you play. For around $150
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the Series Elite 2 has the same great compatibility as the standard Xbox wireless controller
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and it comes in some exciting colors including red, white, or blue. It's my choice for the best
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premium Xbox controller. Sometimes you don't want to worry about charging batteries or syncing to
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your devices, which is why I recommend the Power8 Fusion Pro 4 as the best Xbox wired controller
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It's got a great grippy texture and comfortable design and is packed with a ton of features
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We're talking hall effect og sticks, customizable back buttons, and even three-way trigger locks
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which you won't find on the more affordable Gamester G7 SE. You can also adjust the height of the og sticks with PowerA's unique quick twist tech
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Try saying that three times fast. Choosing between three different height levels
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No need to keep track of swappable sticks, which I absolutely love. And for $80, you get a really solidly built controller with a 10 foot braided USB-C cable
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And when you don't need wireless connectivity, the PowerA Fusion Pro wired controller is the perfect choice
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If you're looking for an Xbox controller for competition level play, then you have to check out the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro
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Razer built the Wolverine to be tournament ready, which includes adding extra clicky mouse switches in the buttons
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ultra fast hyper triggers, and the highest possible polling rates. 250 hertz wirelessly, or whenever you're connected to an Xbox
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or 1000 hertz when you're plugged into a PC. It's even got these two extra shoulder buttons that are perfect for players who play claw grip
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The build quality is very premium too. Hall effect thumbsticks and high end texture plastic throughout and four underside paddle buttons Plus you get a case with alternate thumbsticks depending on if you prefer playing with concave or convex caps The buttons and thumbsticks can also be calibrated and customized
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with the available controller setup app, which is on PC and Xbox. One thing to note though
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this $200 controller relies on its 2.4 GHz USB Type-A dongle for wireless connectivity
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so no Bluetooth. It's only compatible with Xbox and PC. But for competitive play
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the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro will not let you down. What if your Xbox controller could look and feel
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a little bit more like a PlayStation controller? How about a setup for fighting games? The Turtle
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Beach Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded is the most customizable Xbox controller and can easily
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be adapted to your play style. Designed with button attachments that you can easily swap out
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and rotate, few controllers come this close to being as customizable. You can easily switch to PlayStation-style thumbstick symmetry, and if you're picky about
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your D-pads like I am, it comes with three. You'll even find an extra-clicky six-button module fightpad
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Add in its four remappable buttons on the underside and five different stages of trigger
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locks, and there's very little that you can't change about this controller
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The included software also lets you calibrate the og sticks and buttons and even its
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microphone's EQ setting when using it with a 3.5mm audio jack. And when it comes to connectivity
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you've got your choice of Bluetooth and an ultra low latency mode with its USB transmitter
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or of course, USB wired. On top of all that customization, this is also a really premium
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controller. The triggers and og sticks are Hall Effect, the textured grips are really solid
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and every attachment is neatly organized in the included carrying case. Yes, this is a little bit
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pricey at around $200, but when it comes to customizability and build quality, the Turtle
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Beach Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded is hard to beat. Remember, this is an Xbox Now. At least that's
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what Microsoft keeps telling us. With Xbox Game Pass Cloud Streaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now
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you can easily take your Xbox and PC games along with their cloud saves wherever you go
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so long as you have a good internet connection. I've actually got an entire video sharing the top
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cloud streaming services that you can get along with some great tips that you can check out right
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But to get the best experience with your phone or tablet, you'll still need a solid mobile controller
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For the most versatility with your mobile devices, I recommend the Razer Kishi V3 Pro
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It compatible with USB iPhone Android and even fits iPad mini and tablets up to 8 inches which I argue is the perfect size for playing your games on the go You can also just directly plug this into your PC and use this as a wire controller if you ever need
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Besides that, one of the reasons I like this so much is that its build quality and ergonomics are some of the closest to a real Xbox controller
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compared to the other mobile controllers that I've tested in the past. The thumbsticks are swappable and use tunnel magnetic resonance, which is supposed to be even less prone to drift than Hall Effect
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The triggers are only Hall Effect, but they're specifically designed to be nearly silent
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It has two mouse click buttons on the back and two claw grip bumpers as well at the top
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This also offers USB-C pass-through charging and a 3.5mm jack for your wired headphones
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Together, that makes the $150 Kishi V3 Pro my pick for the best mobile Xbox controller
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But just like all the other Xbox controllers I've shared today, the number of mobile-specific controllers have exploded in just the last year alone
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And I have a dedicated mobile controller buying guide dropping that you can check out
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Still not sure which controller is right for you. First, consider where you game most
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Wire controllers can make a lot of sense if you're sitting closer to your console or you're at a desk
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But if you're playing further away, you're probably better off with a wireless controller so that you don't trip over cables
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That said, wire controllers are still going to be a really great choice if you're on a tighter budget
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or want something a little bit lighter. Depending on the games that you play most or your style of play
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some of these controllers also offer really unique customization or pro features
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which could be worth the extra premium, but be prepared to pay at least $150
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While most of these controllers are also compatible with your phones and tablets
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if you primarily play on the go, a mobile-first controller probably makes most sense
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since they also grip your devices at the same time. Finally, a lot of these controllers are really good at different things
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Keep in mind that an Xbox can pair up to eight controllers simultaneously for your local multiplayer games
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And if you have a bunch of different gaming setups or different types of games that you like to play
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it never hurts to have a couple different controllers on hand. Whichever Xbox controller you do end up going with, you're going to have a really great gaming experience
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Don't forget to check out the best deals for everything linked below. But if there's a controller that you love or think that I should check out for next time, let me know in the comments
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