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Review on ๐ŸŽฎ Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller with Windows 10 Wireless Adapter by Justin Sherman

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Nice feel, poor design

This controller is comfortable to use, joysticks are nice, but there's an important caveat: About 1 in 10 of these controllers has a faulty A button, where A and only A sometimes not responding to inputs. That means you're trying to jump, open a door, etc. and the controller just doesn't work. Most often this happens when you haven't pressed any key for a while. You can google "Xbox One Controller A Button" for more proof, it's widely accepted. I ordered the one that had this problem, exactly the same crashes on pc on steamlink and on console. I will try to come back and am now waiting for a replacement and if the next one breaks my rating will go down. Both are from two different providers, one is Prime and the other is not. Pay close attention to the seller and their policies as there is a good chance you will need a replacement/refund. Additional design notes: I couldn't get the dongle to work on a PC, despite using this type of wireless technology a lot and trying several online tutorials. Although a direct connection via USB or Bluetooth works fine. This controller works fine in Steamlink, but there seems to be a short when plugged directly into the Steamlink port. I recommend that you connect it via Bluetooth and USB, and power the controller from another source (like a USB hub if you don't want to). rely solely on *lots* of batteries.). Also, this Xbox light is very bright! I ended up putting a round glow in the dark sticker on top to darken it a bit which actually made the effect amazing. I've seen everything and I'm good with them. If it weren't for that A button which is almost certainly a manufacturing/design flaw, this would be the best controller for PC or Steamlink gaming.

Pros
  • Stay in place with textured grip
Cons
  • Negligible repairability