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Really nice piece of kit.

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2016

I got this to replace my PS4 controller on my PC, which was having a bunch of lag issues on bluetooth noted by the software I was using and this has proved to be a far better experience.

I miss the trackpad of the PS4 controller which let me manipulate windows just fine but now I have no lag and the controller is solid. I was worried about the dpad being crap since microsoft has never gotten one to be good, they've all been crap from the first Xbox to the 360, now? The dpad worked fine for me in a playthrough of Mega Man X, good enough for me.

The buttons feel nice, the sticks feel solid and this must be a newer model since the bumpers are fully clickable and not 'hinged' like the launch version was. As I said the dpad is nice and clicky and feels solid. The controller in general feels really solid, better than the 360 and PS3 pads I've had the pleasure of using.

It's been a solid experience, the battery life with a set of enloop batteries has been great, haven't had to charge them yet and it's had to be over 20 hours of use vs having to charge my PS4 controller every 5-6 hours (arghh). I've played Resident Evil: Remastered & 5 & 6, Sonic Generations, Sonic the Hedgehog, Freedom Planet, Megaman X, Shantae and the Pirates Curse, Just Cause 3, it's been great.

Luckily they were smart and the games that look for a Xbox 360 controller identify the XB1 controller as a 360 pad. So MS is keeping with the standard they set and I've had no issues with games detecting the controller.

My only complaint is the price of the controller, or maybe the wireless adapter, $25 is steep for that wireless accessory...You can nab a bluetooth adapter for $8-15 but because MS had to go with some wacky proprietary thing it costs us extra. The other thing is, I think there's supposed to be rumble in the triggers but I've not had any game that either supported this or this feature is simply not supported on PC which is a bit of a shame. (Let me know if there's a game on PC that supports it if you know! :) )

Whatever, it beats the lag issues I had and this is now one of the best controllers I've used on my PC.

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J. R.

Fix for XBOX ACC error

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2016

For all of the reasons I wanted to upgrade from a 360 controller; I love it. The D-Pad is great, the analog sticks are much nicer, it's a nice light weight, feels great in your hands, has really nice tactile feedback (feels more like the Steam controller in this sense), etc. It's a really exceptional controller. (I also appreciate the redesigned battery cover, since the one on my 360 was iffy and had to be replaced.)

For me, and apparently a few others, the installation was terrible (Win 10 64-bit). If all goes well, the wireless dongle is plug-n-play. It was pretty far from it! It took a lot of troubleshooting. I plugged the dongle in, and the PC didn't recognize it. It came up as "XBOX ACC" in my devices. The controller couldn't pair with it at this stage.

Thanks to trial and error, some clues I found online, I figured out how to install. If this happens to you, follow these directions. (Of course I find a good guide now that I know what keywords to search online, but maybe this will be easier for you to find, and I'll spell the steps out a bit more clearly.)

1) Reboot with dongle unplugged and log in as administrator
2) Plug in USB dongle
3) Open Internet Explorer (no other browser will work)
4) via IE, open catalog.update.microsoft.com
5) Search "XBOX wireless"
6) Of the several drivers/results that show, the most recent did not work for me. I had to use "Microsoft-Other hardware-Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows", Driver (Networking), v. 19.53.40.791 (189 KB) - click to add to cart
7) Open the cart in the top right to download
8) Extract the download into a folder on your computer (anywhere)
9) Open Devices and Printers (in the control panel, remember, the dongle should be plugged in)
10) Find "XBOX ACC" - this is the dongle, mostly unrecognized by Windows
11) Right click XBOX ACC > Properties
12) Navigate to the Hardware tab and click the [Properties] button
13) In the first tab, General, click [Change settings]
14) Navigate to the Driver tab (second tab from left)
15) Select [Update driver] button
16) Click the second option, "Browse my computer for driver software"
17) Navigate to the folder you extracted the downloaded driver into
18) It should be recognized. At this point, I still couldn't get the controller to pair, but it did after a reboot.

A couple installation notes, the other (newer) drivers were blocked by Windows. I don't recall what it said verbatim, but something to the affect of "This device or driver version is known to interrupt Windows sleeping, and has been blocked by Windows. Please contact device manufacturer for troubleshooting." Com'on MS, really? Also, from everything I've read online, if you call up MS for troubleshooting, they'll have you do a lot of things that don't help in the slightest (cleaning the registry, etc.). Sad that they can't help you.

Thankfully, I run a recording studio, so I'm used to pairing troublesome hardware, so the troubleshooting didn't take me too long. Still, I have troubleshooting chops due to my use of niche hardware. This MS device is pretty far from niche!! If I wouldn't have been able to get it running, I would've returned it. It was worth 25 minutes of troubleshooting to keep it, but I'm unimpressed with the process.

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Mike G

Really nice piece of kit.

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2016

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D. Alexander

Great for big hands

Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2016

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I was so close to buying the DS4 controller for PC gaming. My logic was: it's cheaper, it looks better, and the touchpad might make a decent terrible mouse.

But I've got a DS2 controller in front of me, and no matter how I position my hands (which are apparently gigantic by Sony standards; 9" from thumb tip to pinkie tip), it's impossible to accurately use the analog sticks and the triggers at the same time. There's just not enough controller to brace against to keep the thing from tilting. My thumbs naturally fall so the middle of the first digit is over each stick. The DS4 is larger, but not by much.

This controller is the best of the XBox lot. I initially bought the 360 controller, but soon returned it because it had so much slop in the analog sticks. There isn't any with this one. It's accurate, comfortable, solid, and was effortless to set up on my installation of Windows 10. (Put in batteries. Press and hold the white X to turn it on. Long-press the dongle pairing button. Long-press the controller pairing button. Have some cake.) The D-pad has light and positive clicks.

So yeah, it's great. If you're anywhere near palming a basketball, it's the one to buy.

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Daniel Snapp

Fantastic! Greatest controller ever?

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016

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I love this controller. In your hand, it feels like the cadillac of video game controllers. I bought this item for use with my Windows 10 PC (this being an upgrade from my trusty xbox 360 controller). The directional sticks feel fantastic and are textured in a way which is just perfect. The button mechanisms feel very solid (the shoulder triggers have this oh-so-sexy feel to them as well). The whole thing feels great in the hand and the battery life is not only "adequate", but surprisingly long in duration (I also bought the Xbox One Play and Charge Kit and that's what I've been using; I haven't tried regular non-chargeable AA batteries yet). Typically though (in my personal experience), rechargeable batteries generally go dead quicker than normal non-rechargeable consumer-grade batteries, so the fact that the rechargeable ones last so long says quite a bit.

If you're a PC gamer and you want a console-style controller for your games, you've found it!

Oh yeah... If you want the Xbox One Play and Charge Kit that I mentioned, here it is:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DBDPOZ4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Paul Stuart

Windows 10 Users: Have a Micro USB cable on hand for setup. Watch for driver errors, calibrate. Turn XBOX OFF in Steam.

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2016

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This is one finicky but well made controller. Some foibles to note

1. No way of getting this to work with a Windows 10 machine sans micro-USB cable. Adapter/Controller will NOT link otherwise. A mandatory update (by micro-USB cable) will render this functional. Any cable will do. At this stage, Windows should advise when future updates are needed. (I hope, as I'm yet to see one.)
2. Do NOT enable XBox Controller settings in Steam...even if it asks you to. It will literally make some games unplayable. Yes, the irony is evident.
3. I was plagued by disconnects galore. After removing the adapter from a powered USB 3.0 hub and plugging it direct...extending range of motion with included adapter...much better results. Controller literally needed to stare at the adapter.
4. Be on the lookout for random adapter driver issues (if it stops working properly). To confirm, take a gander at the wireless adapter in settings/device manager, ensure the driver is working properly. You may need to remove, reinstall the adapter (by unplug, replug).
5. Finally, I was experiencing some right stick float and needed a calibration. In Windows 10, calibration option is in a weird place (thanks to 'HowtoGeek'): Settings: Devices, Devices and Printers. Select the Controller, Game Controller Settings, and Properties. Last, settings...then Calibrate. I used default settings, but ensured everything was centered.

Four stars for...it works terrific once it works. Minus 1 for 5 workarounds.

Hope this helpful!

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Ryan

Excellent Controller (Recommended)

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2016

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Microsoft Xbox One Controller + Wireless Adapter for Windows 10
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I have owned this controller for over week with solid use.
This controller is excellent in the hands with a smooth feel, very well designed from the previous Xbox 360 controller. The wireless adapter is a bit on the large side, but comes with an extension wire to eliminate any frustrations with connecting it. I connected the wireless adapter to the USB port and Windows automatically recognized and downloaded the drivers. The controller synced easily with no problems.
There is no lag in gaming(Gears of War 4 & Black Ops III), and no issues have arose from using this controller. I am very satisfied with this product and plan on purchasing from Tech&Toys again in the near future.

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Esteban Sandoval

A solid purchase for any PC gamer

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2016

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I do not own an Xbox One, but this controller is great for PC gamers.
Games like Dark Souls or fighting games are better played with a controller, and even Bethesda games (like TES or Fallout) can benefit of it (I previoulsy owned a PS3, so I played some of those games on console).

Having tried to use a Dual Shock 3 by using third party software and having always issues and being unable to use the controller wirelessly, this combo is all I was hoping for.
Also, the ergonomics of this controller are great, as it's bigger than the DS3, but not as big as the DS4 (or at least, it seems smaller).

All in all, the best controller I've used, and a solid purchase for any PC gamer in need for a controller.

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J. R.

Fix for XBOX ACC error

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2016

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Richard C. Drew

Responsive, comfortable and much better than the my old 360 controller.

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2016

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I use this mostly for 1st person shooters. My old 360 controller finally wore out and I was debating replacing that with another 360, but decided to go with the One controller instead. Wow. What a difference. This controller is more responsive, subtler button position difference, larger bumpers and triggers and nicer sticks. Plus I can pick up third party add-ons! Only downside - the dongle/USB receiver is HUGE. 3" long, 1" wide. A cable is included so you can attach the thing to that - I finally did, as I came close to bumping into the dongle a few times.

Followup: I wound up returnig this due to a problem with Windows 10 drivers - huge problem right now. Turning off any xBox controller or disconnecting it messes up your USB. Your mouse will mess up and Windows 10 may not restart. Had to do a computer hard reset every time I used it.

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Hand Banana

5 stars for XBOX users, 3 stars for PC users, Warning: PC USERS BEWARE.

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2016

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This controller is arguably one of the best designed. It has solid construction, perfectly sized for average hand sizes, great feedback and is a pleasure to hold. The wireless function is handy but the lack of rechargeable batteries might be a deal killer.

Xbox users rejoice, PC USERS BEWARE HARD TIMES ARE AHEAD.

What would normally be a 5 star controller loses a star for lack of rechargeable battery, uncomfortable and inconvenient USB cord included literally does nothing, and an oversized dongle that is finicky gimmicky and only works after you connect it via USB. This is a bigger problem than you'd think...being retrofitted to work with Windows(for some reason) means the wireless feature quickly gets outshined by the battery issue and another big software problem...

No "official" support for windows 7(AFAIK at time of purchase). Which means you have to get windows 10 to use the wireless function...

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Yes you need windows 10 and the XBOX app to setup this controller. What a nightmare. I don't want to make this a review of windows 10, but let me summarize with this: I upgraded to windows 10, my GPU(AMD) has no official drivers for windows 10. I tried to play games at 1080p like normal and because of the extra workload my GPU melted.

I lost a GPU and was unable to game for several days all because I tried to go wireless. There's no warranty that covers an old GPU meltdown, microsoft isn't going to reimburse me or really care at all, and AMD isn't going to bother to make a whole new set of drivers for the Nth time in 2 years, so Buyer beware.

It's not going to stop me from recommending it but do a little research and decide if it's the right time in your life to handle the extra frustration that comes with a backwards technology/software combo like this.

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Kelli

So far so good not much else to say about it yet so far yes Windows 10 wireless Xbox one controller With USB wireless

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2016

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Update 2016 seventh month, we had an issue using the 3.1 USB port after turning on the computer and trying to connect the remote control wouldn't register, plugging it into the 2.0 USB is working every time .

1. Plug it into the USB 2.0 (3.1usb may need update)

2. To make a connection all we do is push down the Xbox button on the controller The big one that glows white just hold it down for a few seconds and it'll make a connection with the wireless USB and you'll see the little green light come on on the USB so far it works every time we have no problems as of yet we will update anything changes thank you

We would recommend this product to others for windows 10 users simply plug and play read below thanks

Yes both the controller and the USB have the logo Xbox, these were new official Xbox Microsoft components both item

Oh far so good not much else to say about it yet, this is the new controller with the plug for the headset with wireless USB

Plug it in USB stick configured itself windows 10 we did nothing. Hundred percent works for the Xbox one controller and the wireless is for the Xbox one controller Windows 10

Plugged in the USB held the button on the USB and there's a button on the controller and they sync together automatically and that was it

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