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Looking for a new Xbox controller? Paul’s got you covered with 7 of the best Xbox controllers you can buy right now. Whether it’s an affordable replacement or an extra controller for multiplayer, or a professional grade premium controller with customizable buttons, there’s a controller for every type of gamer. And every one of these controllers is compatible with PC, with many also working on Mac, iOS, Android and more.
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00:00Looking for a new Xbox controller? Whether you need a budget pick to replace the one that you
00:04rage quit with too many times, want the ultimate customization, or after competitive play,
00:09I've got seven of the best first and third-party Xbox controllers that you can buy today. And if
00:14you didn't know, all these controllers also work with PC, but a lot of them also have support for
00:18Mac, mobile devices, and a lot more. You'll find the best deals for everything that I'm sharing
00:22linked down below, so let's get into it. My budget pick for Xbox controllers is the Gamester G7
00:28SE Xbox Wire Controller. For $45 and frequently on sale for around $35, you get a real quality
00:36Xbox controller here with a lot of features that you normally wouldn't find at this price point.
00:40It has hall effect triggers and analog sticks, as well as an extra pair of customizable buttons on
00:46the underside of the controller. And since it ditches a battery, the Gamester G7 is super lightweight,
00:52which could be a big plus for longer gaming sessions. It also comes in some really eye-catching
00:57colors and the faceplate is actually magnetic and swappable. You can also change out the analog
01:02sticks. So this is also one of the most customizable budget Xbox controllers. The Gamester G7 SE Xbox
01:09Wire Controller proves that you can get a great controller without breaking the bank. Sometimes
01:14you don't want to mess with success. For most people, the best overall Xbox controller is still
01:19the standard Microsoft Xbox wireless controller. There's a good reason this design hasn't really
01:24changed that much since the original Xbox One. It's comfortable, it's built like a tank, and thanks
01:29to its Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connections, it works with just about everything. Xbox, PC, Mac, iOS,
01:36Android, and even most new smart TVs. The latest version goes for about $70, but frequently goes on
01:41sale for under $50. It has a hybrid D-pad for easier diagonal inputs and comes in more styles than
01:46ever. There are eight standard colors, tons of special editions like this transparent pulse
01:51cypher that I have here, and you can even customize your very own design with the Xbox Design Lab.
01:57The controller takes two AA batteries, but if you want, you can add rechargeable batteries so that
02:01you can swap them in and out more quickly, but I think going with the play and charge kit is
02:06the way
02:06to go because you can just play over USB-C and charge at the same time. Of course, you can
02:11always
02:11just plug this in directly and play with a wire connection if the controller is ever dead, or you just
02:16want a direct connection to your device. This may not have all the bells and whistles like my other picks
02:21here, but this really is the gold standard for Xbox wireless controllers.
02:26All right, so Microsoft practically invented the premium controller with the original Elite Series,
02:31so it's not surprising that the Xbox Elite Series 2 is still one of the best Xbox controllers that you
02:37can buy today. From its clicky buttons to its adjustable analog sticks to the metal D-pad,
02:42the Elite Series 2 just feels high-end overall. The rubbery textured grips are a pleasure to hold,
02:47and it's solid without feeling too heavy. And if you spring for the $60 complete pack,
02:52you get a case, charging pedestal, as well as paddle buttons that you can install in a number
02:57of different configurations, alternate analog sticks, and a cross-style D-pad that you can all
03:03quickly install and swap out with a satisfying magnetic snap. With the Xbox accessories app on your
03:10Xbox or your PC, you can customize almost every single part of the Elite Series 2. Fully remap any of
03:17the
03:17buttons, adjust the analog sensitivity, or even change the color and brightness of the Xbox logo.
03:23You can store up to three profiles on this controller, taking your tweaks with you wherever
03:27you play. For around $150, the Series Elite 2 has the same great compatibility as the standard Xbox
03:34wireless controller, and it comes in some exciting colors including red, white, or blue. It's my choice
03:39for the best premium Xbox controller. Sometimes you don't want to worry about charging batteries or
03:46syncing to your devices, which is why I recommend the Power 8 Fusion Pro 4 as the best Xbox wire
03:53controller. It's got a great grippy texture and comfortable design, and is packed with a ton of
03:58features. We're talking Hall Effect analog sticks, customizable back buttons, and even three-way trigger
04:04locks, which you won't find on the more affordable GameSir G7 SE. You can also adjust the height of the
04:09analog sticks with Power 8's unique quick twist tech. Try saying that three times fast. Choosing
04:15between three different height levels. No need to keep track of swappable sticks, which I absolutely
04:20love. And for $80, you get a really solidly built controller with a 10-foot braided USB-C cable. And
04:25when you don't need wireless connectivity, the Power 8 Fusion Pro wired controller is the perfect choice.
04:32If you're looking for an Xbox controller for competition level play, then you have to check out
04:36the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro. Razer built the Wolverine to be tournament ready, which includes
04:41adding extra clicky mouse switches in the buttons, ultra fast hyper triggers, and the highest possible
04:47polling rates. 250 hertz wirelessly, or whenever you're connected to an Xbox, or 1000 hertz when
04:53you're plugged into a PC. It's even got these two extra shoulder buttons that are perfect for players who
04:58play claw grip. The build quality is very premium too. Hall Effect thumbsticks and high-end texture
05:03plastic throughout, and four underside paddle buttons. Plus, you get a case with alternate
05:08thumbsticks depending on if you prefer playing with concave or convex caps. The buttons and thumbsticks
05:13can also be calibrated and customized with the available controller setup app, which is on PC and
05:19Xbox. One thing to note though, this $200 controller relies on its 2.4 gigahertz USB type A dongle for
05:26wireless connectivity, so no Bluetooth. It's only compatible with Xbox and PC. But for competitive play,
05:33the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro will not let you down. What if your Xbox controller could look and feel a
05:40little bit more like a PlayStation controller? How about a setup for fighting games? The Turtle
05:45Beach Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded is the most customizable Xbox controller and can easily be
05:50adapted to your play style. Designed with button attachments that you can easily swap out and
05:55rotate, few controllers come this close to being as customizable. You can easily switch to
06:00PlayStation-style thumbstick symmetry, and if you're picky about your D-pads like I am, it comes with
06:05three. You'll even find an extra clicky six-button module fight pad. Add in its four remappable buttons
06:11on the underside and five different stages of trigger locks, and there's very little that you can't change
06:16about this controller. The included software also lets you calibrate the analog sticks and buttons
06:21and even its microphone's EQ setting when using it with a 3.5 millimeter audio jack. And when it comes
06:27to
06:28connectivity, you've got your choice of Bluetooth and an ultra low latency mode with its USB transmitter
06:33or, of course, USB wired. On top of all that customization, this is also a really premium
06:38controller. The triggers and analog sticks are hall effect, the textured grips are really solid,
06:42and every attachment is neatly organized in the included carrying case. Yes, this is a little bit
06:47pricey at around $200, but when it comes to customizability and build quality, the Turtle Beach
06:52Victrix Pro BFG reloaded is hard to beat. Remember, this is an Xbox Now. At least that's what Microsoft
07:02keeps telling us. With Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now, you can easily
07:07take your Xbox and PC games along with their cloud saves wherever you go so long as you have a
07:13good
07:14internet connection. I've actually got an entire video sharing the top cloud streaming services that
07:19you can get along with some great tips that you can check out right now. But to get the best
07:23experience with your phone or tablet, you'll still need a solid mobile controller. For the most
07:29versatility with your mobile devices, I recommend the Razer Kishi V3 Pro. It's compatible with USB-C,
07:36iPhone, Android, and even fits iPad mini and tablets up to eight inches, which I'd argue is the
07:41perfect size for playing your games on the go. You can also just directly plug this into your PC and
07:46use
07:46this as a wired controller if you ever need. Besides that, one of the reasons I like this so much
07:51is
07:51that its build quality and ergonomics are some of the closest to a real Xbox controller compared to
07:57the other mobile controllers that I've tested in the past. The thumbsticks are swappable and use
08:02tunnel magnetic resonance, which is supposed to be even less prone to drift than hall effect.
08:06The triggers are only hall effect, but they're specifically designed to be nearly silent. It has two
08:13mouse click buttons on the back and two claw grip bumpers as well at the top. This also offers
08:18USB-C pass-through charging and a 3.5 millimeter jack for your wired headphones. Together, that makes
08:24the $150 Kishi V3 Pro my pick for the best mobile Xbox controller. But just like all the other Xbox
08:31controllers I've shared today, the number of mobile-specific controllers have exploded in just
08:35the last year alone. And I have a dedicated mobile controller buying guide dropping that you can check out.
08:41Still not sure which controller is right for you. First, consider where you game most.
08:45Wired controllers can make a lot of sense if you're sitting closer to your console or you're at a desk,
08:50but if you're playing further away, you're probably better off with a wireless controller so that you
08:54don't trip over cables. That said, wired controllers are still going to be a really great choice if you're
08:58on a tighter budget or want something a little bit lighter. Depending on the games that you play most
09:04or your style of play, some of these controllers also offer really unique customization or pro features,
09:09which could be worth the extra premium, but be prepared to pay at least $150. While most of these
09:15controllers are also compatible with your phones and tablets, if you primarily play on the go,
09:21a mobile-first controller probably makes most sense since they also grip your devices at the same time.
09:27Finally, a lot of these controllers are really good at different things. Keep in mind that an Xbox can
09:33pair up to eight controllers simultaneously for your local multiplayer games, and if you have a bunch of
09:38different gaming setups or different types of games that you like to play, it never hurts to have a
09:43couple different controllers on hand. Whichever Xbox controller you do end up going with, you're
09:47going to have a really great gaming experience. Don't forget to check out the best deals for
09:52everything linked below, but if there's a controller that you love or think that I should check out for
09:56next time, let me know in the comments. If this video helped you out, make sure to subscribe for more
10:01buying guides, and you can follow me to see what other cool tech I'm reviewing. Until the next one, I'll
10:05catch you later.
10:08Bye.
10:09Bye.
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