Xbox Wireless Controller

Xbox Wireless Controller

A black Xbox One Wireless Controller
Developer	Microsoft Gaming
Manufacturer	Microsoft
Type	Gamepad
Generation	Eighth and ninth
Release date	NA: November 22, 2013 EU: November 22, 2013 (some countries, 2014 for others) AU: November 22, 2013 BRA: December 1, 2014 JP: September 4, 2014
Lifespan	2013—present
Input	Digital D-pad 2 × analog triggers (LT, RT) 2 × shoulder buttons (LB, RB) 2 × clickable Analog sticks (left stick click, right stick click) 7 × digital buttons (Y, B, A, X, Menu, View, Xbox) Wireless pairing button Share button (third revision)
Connectivity	Wireless Micro USB (revisions prior to Elite Series 2) USB-C (Elite Series 2 and third revision) 3.5 mm stereo audio jack (after first revision) Bluetooth 4.0 (second revision) Bluetooth LE (third revision)
Current firmware	2.3.2385.0 5.21.3241.0 (second and third revision)
Dimensions	6.02 in × 4.01 in × 2.4 in 153 mm × 102 mm × 61 mm
Predecessor	Xbox 360 controller

The Xbox Wireless Controller is the primary game controller for the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S home video game consoles, also the official controller for use in Windows-based PCs, and compatible with other operating systems such as macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. The controller maintains the overall layout found in the Xbox 360 controller, but with various tweaks to its design, such as a revised shape, redesigned analog sticks, shoulder buttons, and triggers, along with new rumble motors within the triggers to allow for directional haptic feedback.

It has had three revisions with several changes to the controller's design and functionality. Microsoft also markets the Elite Wireless Controller, a premium version that includes interchangeable parts and programmability features. In turn, each of the aforementioned variations has been offered in various color schemes, some featuring special designs tying into specific games. The Xbox Series X and Series S introduced an updated version of the controller, with further refinements to its shape and ergonomics.