1 review for Xbox Controller Wireless, Xbox One Controller- ALPS Joysticks- Hall Triggers- Easily Pair & Switch Between Devices,Mappable – Turbo- RGB Light-Compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11 PC – Black

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   KB from Illinois – October 22, 2024

   Nice controller for the price. Can’t use my charger station. No vibration feedback.
   I am a bit mixed on this controller for reasons I will describe below. I am using this controller with an XBOX-Series-X unit. On the plus side, it feels like a decent constructed controller, although it is slightly lighter in weight than my standard Microsoft Xbox controllers. Not a big deal, although I prefer the heavier weighted controller. You really only notice the weight difference when you lift each one and compare them.This controller has the standard buttons on Xbox controllers plus a few additional ones. There are two buttons (M1, M2) located on the underside of the unit below the handles (see picture). These are programmable and can be assigned to most of the standard controller functions. There is also an associated ON/OFF switch so you can turn-off the M1/M2 buttons if not needed.The controller also has some lights built-in (RGB). There are various light settings (e.g., steady or multi -colored). You can choose from 8-steady colors. It looks nice but doesn’t add to the controller functionality. And if you prefer no fancy lights, then you can turn that off (see pictures).There is an option for setting what is called TURBO mode. This allows setting most of the buttons to a continuous sending mode. I did not check this function as the games I play do not seem to need this type of functionality. But if you think you can utilize it, then it is there to program to a controller button.The controller can manually be turned-off, or will auto-turn-off after 15-minutes of no use.My four concerns of the controller are:1. I cannot use it with my controller charger station. This controller is powered strictly by an internal re-chargeable power supply. The only way to re-charge is using a USB-C charging cable (included).2. I could not wireless pair this controller directly with my XBOX-Series-X unit. Instead, a USB interface wireless connector is included for pairing connectivity. You must use one of your USB ports for a wireless connection.3. The unit does support vibration. It has three settings: Strong, Medium, Weak. You can set the desired level. I could set it and test it, but it doesn’t seem to work with games I play that have vibration feedback. Maybe there is a setting in the XBOX that I failed to set. I will have to investigate further but right now this doesn’t seem to work with my games.4. I play PGA-2K Golf. The ‘Right-Joystick’ is a major factor of the game. It is used for controlling the players’ back-swing (i.e., pull-back) and then forward-swing (i.e., push-forward). To get the straightest and most accurate golf-swing you want this two-phase swing motion to be as up-the-middle as possible. The slightest off-axis motion will affect your shot (e.g., hook, slice). For some reason I could not get an accurate drive-shot with this controller. It pretty much sliced for me most times. There is a controller calibration to perform for this unit which I did. Admittedly this just might be something like the player has to get use to the controller, so I am hesitant to blame the controller but felt it worth mentioning.The current price of this unit is attractive. The current list price is actually cheaper than the standard Microsoft XBOX controller I have. If you have function programming needs, this unit is a very cost-effective product to consider. It is solidly built and feels like it will hold up with normal usage.