The Xbox One and Xbox Series have a gargantuan game library that allows you to play all year round without running out of steam. But to transcend the gaming experience, it is imperative to equip yourself with a good controller. Above all, it must meet your requirements (the needs can vary greatly from one user to another). There are many references and the prices charged cover a fairly wide spectrum. Because there is a bit of everything on the market: wired or wireless controllers, official or not, with a basic or finely elaborated design. Not to mention the battery of options aimed at improving handling and ergonomics in general. Not easy to navigate, therefore.But our selection of the best Xbox controllers has cleared the field and you will be able to quickly find the model of your dreams. Your console will thank you, as will your favorite hits.
our selection
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller
Xbox 360 wired controller, Zexrow
Xbox 2021 Wired Controller Black, PDP
Xbox One Wireless Controller, GZW-Shop
V2 Carbon Black Wireless Controller, Microsoft
Controller Black, Turtle Beach Recon
E-SWAP X PRO controller, Thrustmaster
Xbox controller, wired or wireless?
If for some wired controllers seem confined to a bygone era, they are still present on the market. Before getting one it is imperative to gauge the pros and cons, your installation as well as your way of playing coming of course. Unfortunately, like it or not, a wired controller delivers limited freedom of movement compared to a wireless controller. Excessive gestures are then prohibited and it is important not to get too excited in front of your screen. When you fully experience a game and raise your arms, controller in hand, in case of victory, this can be a problem with a cable connected to the console. You must also take into account the configuration of your playing space and the possible clutter in front of your TV.With a coffee table and objects placed here and there, a cord can quickly act as a bulldozer that carries everything in its path. Do not forget also that with young children or animals gravitating in the living room, to get the foot (or the paw) in the wire can quickly turn into the disaster. All these data must therefore be taken into consideration before falling for a wired Xbox controller. However, we advise you to opt for a wireless model, much more practical and pleasant to handle.All these data must therefore be taken into consideration before falling for a wired Xbox controller. However, we advise you to opt for a wireless model, much more practical and pleasant to handle.All these data must therefore be taken into consideration before falling for a wired Xbox controller. However, we advise you to opt for a wireless model, much more practical and pleasant to handle.
How to connect your Xbox controller?
Plugging in a controller from the Xbox range is very easy. Before discussing the case of the Xbox One and Series, a little word about the Xbox 360, whose controllers do not work on other Xbox consoles. If you still have a good old 360, you will not be able to use its accessories on recent models in the range. So let's come back to the Xbox One and Series, starting with wired controllers. There, nothing could be simpler: you connect the equipment directly to a USB port on the console and you're ready to go. Generally the compatibility is total with the Xbox One and Xbox Series but it is better to check the product sheet on this subject beforehand, you never know. As for wireless controllers, the process is quite easy, regardless of the Xbox model, with two ways to do it.The first is to connect the controller to the console with a USB to micro-USB cable (or with a USB to USB-C cable) and then let the machine recognize the accessory. It takes a few seconds and you just have to unplug the cable to play quietly using the wireless connection. The second method is a bit longer but isn't much more complicated either. It consists of associating the controller with an Xbox One or an Xbox Series by using the "Pair" button on the console. Once you have pressed this button (which is on the front), you have 20 seconds to press the "Pair" button on the controller concerned. You have to keep it pressed until the "Xbox" button starts flashing. If theoperation is successful, the controller and console connect together after a few seconds. Note that while the Xbox One controllers are compatible with the Xbox Series X and S (the reverse is also true), this is also the case for a large number of accessories. The same goes for the adaptive controller, dedicated to people with disabilities.
Other essential accessories for playing
In order to optimize your playing comfort, some accessories are almost essential and the good news is that, like the controllers, many from the Xbox One universe are compatible with the Xbox Series X and Series S Be careful though: the Xbox One Kinect sensor does not work on the Xbox Series. For the rest, whether it is headphones, steering wheels, pedals or any other device that reinforces immersion, they work very well, with a few exceptions (do not hesitate to refer to the description sheet in case of doubt. ). Finally, and for more convenience, we strongly recommend that you also invest in a battery charging station for your controllers, to achieve great savings on the purchase of batteries.
