Introduced with the Xbox Series X/S, the new Xbox controller looks exactly like the Xbox One controller. Behind the adage “why change a formula that works?”, discreet and very welcome improvements that we were able to evaluate…
In the absence of a very marked technological evolution during the transition to the Xbox Series generation, the Xbox controller remains the excellent game controller that we have enjoyed for years on Xbox One and PC. Certainly quite timid, the developments made by Microsoft further improve comfort and precision, sufficient to make this new Xbox Series controller a benchmark in the field. We nevertheless remain unsatisfied with regard to on-board vibration technologies, which would have benefited from catching up with those used by Nintendo and Sony on their respective official controllers.
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Strong points
- Safe and comfortable grip.
- Accessible and precise controls.
- Good manufacturing quality.
- Precise and comfortable directional cross.
- Reduced latency on Xbox Series X/S.
- Triple connectivity: radio, Bluetooth and USB-C.
Weak points
- Battery and cable not included (2 AA batteries only).
- Noisy directional cross.
- No real technological development (triggers, vibrations, etc.).
NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude the prices of stores whose the VAT policy is not clear (so-called “gray” stores, typically in the case of imports from China).
Alternatively
Turtle Beach proves that a good controller doesn’t have to be an expensive controller with its Recon Controller. Obviously, it is very far from being able to be configured as finely as the devices stamped pro-gamers and it will take a good dose of composure to configure its few features or remap the keys. However, it performs its task efficiently and can replace an official controller or serve as a second pad without any problem. However, you will have to be ready to play with a thread on your back.
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