![]() Windows has built-in support for the Xbox controller, so there’s no setup or apps needed. As for the Xbox button, Windows links that to the Game Bar, which includes controls for screen capture, performance monitoring, audio, and more. At launch, Windows 10 didn’t understand the button at all. On Windows 11, it works the same, but that’s a relatively new development. On the Xbox, a single tap takes a screenshot and a long-press records a 15-second video clip. The share button is pretty handy, if you care to reach over to it in the dead center of the gamepad. Even when connected to other devices over Bluetooth, we found the controller to be perfectly responsive. Microsoft says that the gamepad is faster than all its previous incarnations when connected to a Series X or S console thanks to a feature called “Dynamic Latency Input.” This system polls the controller more often to transmit your presses without delay. Xbox Wireless Controller (2020): Features and hands-on experience Sony’s DualSense, on the other hand, has a built-in rechargeable battery. Otherwise, it’s only for wired connectivity. With that accessory, you can use the USB-C port to recharge the device. It still runs on AA batteries, but there’s a rechargeable battery pack available for $25, which is a significant chunk of the controller’s $60 price tag. The battery door is on the back, and this compartment is empty out of the box. The traditional view, menu, and Xbox/power button are all present, but the 2020 revision adds a share button. ![]() Recognizable trigger designs from other Xbox controllers.Īll these buttons, along with the bumpers and triggers, are easy to press without shifting your grip, but there are some lesser-used controls grouped toward the middle. On the flip side, the rim collects skin oils and dust, requiring frequent cleaning to keep it looking tidy. The control is now dish-shaped with a raised section in each of the cardinal directions, making it easier to hit diagonal directions. The d-pad has gotten a long-overdue overhaul with this unit. The d-pad is below the left stick, and the ABXY button cluster is above the right stick. They both have concave tops, whereas the second-gen Xbox Elite Controller has one convex stick that’s better for fine aiming. The thumbsticks are asymmetrical, with the left stick higher than the right. I also applaud Microsoft for including a long eight-foot USB-A-to-C cable with the controller. This newer standard is more durable and makes connecting to non-Xbox hardware easier. ![]() On the top, we see one of the most important changes: a USB-C port to replace the micro USB on older controllers. The bottom edge sports the standard Xbox expansion connector, as well as a headphone jack. The grips are smooth on the top, but the underside and the triggers have a subtle dot texture to make it more secure, even if your hands get sweaty in the midst of an intense gaming session. The Xbox Wireless Controller’s underside has a dot texture to help with grip even during intense gaming sessions. ![]()
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