It’ll feel just right in your hands if you loved the original Xbox One controllers, but it has a bit more grip. It comes with a familiar but remodeled design.
So, if we were to look past that premium controller, the Xbox Core Controller ( read our review) would be the next best.
The Xbox Elite Series 2 might be the best controller, but its price and features may be a little more than you bargained for. Xbox Core Controller The Next Best Xbox Controller Naturally, at this premium price point, the controller also has some nice extras, like a sturdy case and pogo-pin charging stand.
And, with Bluetooth connectivity, you can also use this with your phone or computer for Xbox Cloud Gaming. With Microsoft's software, you can remap the controls on the Elite Series 2 as you please. The controller offers your typical controls along with a swappable D-Pad, rear paddle buttons, tunable triggers, and swappable thumbsticks that attach magnetically (careful if you have pets that like to steal). With the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, you get a solid controller with a bit of heft to it and plenty of grip. The Xbox Elite Series 2 ( read our review) just goes even further. That took the excellent form of the standard controller and introduced new rear controls and some swappable components. The basic Xbox controllers might be technically perfect for gaming on the Xbox One, but even Microsoft realized there was more that could be done.
Gaming on the Xbox One is usually perfectly served by the controller that came with your console.