PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S - Sapphire Fade, gamepad, wired video game controller, gaming controller, Xbox Series X|S, Officially Licensed for Xbox

**Five-Star Review for PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S**⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I recently purchased the PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for my Xbox Series X, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision! The white controller with built in LEDs are not only eye-catching but also adds a stylish touch to my gaming setup.The first thing I noticed was the comfort of the controller. It fits perfectly in my hands, and the textured grips provide excellent control during long gaming sessions. The detachable 10ft USB cable is a game-changer—no more worrying about battery life or having to recharge mid-game. The length gives me the freedom to play comfortably without being tethered too closely to the console.One of the standout features is the mappable buttons. This allows me to customize my controller layout for different games, giving me an edge in competitive play. The added rumble motors enhance the gaming experience, making every explosion and impact feel more immersive.As an officially licensed product for Xbox, I appreciate the high-quality build that PowerA delivers. The responsiveness of the buttons and analog sticks is top-notch, making it easy to execute precise movements in-game.Overall, the PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller has exceeded my expectations. It’s a fantastic option for any Xbox Series X|S gamer looking for a reliable and customizable controller. I highly recommend it!---

Great controller. Wired controllers have less input lag than wireless. These have been durable & reliable for me & my kiddos!

I can't speak to the durability of this controller, but that's a low bar to clear. I've bought five of the official wireless controllers since I got my Xbox One. One of them still works, and one is completely broken. The remaining three no longer work unless physically plugged in, and two of those have the stick travel issue. None have any outward signs of damage.Having resigned myself to the fact that wireless official controllers are a ripoff that I'll end up having to use wired anyway, I figured I might as well get a wired one. I bought this one fully expecting to return it because of the ridiculously bad deadzones, and inaccurate d-pads that plague nearly every 3rd party controller I've tried.I was pleasantly surprised when I tried it. At first I thought it simply didn't work, until I realized you really have to shove that cable deep into the USB port. The opening on the controller is shaped to fit the end of the included cable, and it hard to get in there. Once it's in, it grips like a vice, and unlike the official controller, there is no way normal movements will shake it loose.So I fired up the Xbox, and loaded the whatever game was in the tray, which happened to be Call of Duty: WWII. I fully expected my character to spin in circles every time I breathed on the analog stick, or any number of other horrid defects you usually get with 3rd party controllers, but it worked flawlessly. Possibly even slightly better than the official controllers.As I said before, I have no idea how durable this thing is, but if I can even get six months out of it, it would surpass the original controller in every regard.

Used it for two years and now the left stick is a little loose and it drifts.

I bought two controllers to use with a PC and Mac for emulator retro games.My brother is using it with retroarch on Windows 10 without issues. It was plug and play. Everything works including rumble. My brother said it's fine, though he's made a small complaint about the added buttons they added on the grip, that it gets in the way and makes it less comfortable to hold. The PC picks up the controller fine, but it picks it up as an Xbox One controller, not an Xbox Series. That doesn't seem to make a difference though, at least that we know of.For the Mac. I'm running High Sierra since it's an older laptop. Mac will recognize it via the USB settings in System Preferences but there are no drivers. There is an open source third party driver "360Controller" you can find on Github to work with Xbox controllers. It has some third-party controller support, but the creator of the driver said PowerA will never work due to the way PowerA implements the functionality on the controller. Apple introduced official support for Xbox controllers in later releases of MacOS, but only for select official Xbox controllers. In short, definitely not MacOS friendly.Got a USB-C to USB-A adapter. Plugged this into my 2021 Fire HD 10 Tablet and brand new Pixel 6A Phone. The controller didn't even light up. No response. Googled the issue. It appears wired controllers, especially third party controllers like this are not going to work without additional accessories on Android devices. Bluetooth controllers only.I don't own an Xbox One or Xbox Series, but I do have an Xbox 360. Just to remove any doubt, this controller 100% does not work with an Xbox 360. I wasn't expecting it to, but tried anyway.I'll have to do more research to find a controller that is more cross-platform.UPDATE:After researching more, it appears Xbox Series consoles are backwards compatible with Xbox One controllers, but you can't use an Xbox Series controller like this on an Xbox One or older gen device. So I paid more money for a newer controller that has less usability than the cheaper older versions. It's a decent controller, but only if you're sticking to Windows or Xbox Series devices.PowerA should do something about this driver support.Update 2: (1+ year later).My brother bought me a $12 third party Switch/Xbox controller that supports Bluetooth, USB 2.4 ghz wireless and USB wired connections. It's rechargeable, supports gyro, has a higher build quality and can connect to all my devices without dealing with the obnoxious long wire.If you're a PC gamer, there's so many better and cheaper options if you're willing to look.