Cheapest I've seen this is the latest version which has the same functions as the controller that comes with the Xbox One S console don't forget 1% Quidco too.
Experience the enhanced comfort & feel of the new Xbox Wireless Controller, with a sleek, streamlined design & textured grip. Enjoy custom button mapping & up to twice the wireless range. Plug in a compatible headset with the 3.5mm stereo headset jack. And with Bluetooth® technology, play your favourite games on Windows 10 PCs & tablets.
Up to twice the wireless range of previous controllers (compared with previous controllers, using the xbox one s console).
Includes Bluetooth technology for gaming on windows 10 pcs and tablets (operating system updates may be required. Go to xbox. Com/xboxone/controller-os for more information).
Compatible with xbox one play and charge kit, xbox one chat headset, and xbox one stereo headset.
Remap buttons through the xbox accessories app available on xbox one and windows 10.
Batteries required: 2 x AA (included).
Top comments
djames108
11 Nov 1611#7
no they don't.....
I any many others prefer batteries as you can use rechargeables, then you can spares charged up for an instant swap instead of having to plug in or not use if out and about.
Plus if your battery in said device becomes rubbish and only lasts a few minutes your device is useless instead of just getting new batteries for a couple of £
vulcanproject to yomanation
11 Nov 164#4
I can understand this would be good in certain situations. But I can't understand why virtually everybody doesn't only deal with rechargeable AA batteries in this day and age anyway.
All comments (48)
sparx1981
11 Nov 161#1
Might be needing one of these soon
tii
11 Nov 162#2
Liking this deal, liking it a lot
yomanation
11 Nov 16#3
Would be perfect if it was rechargeable instead of needing batteries.
vulcanproject to yomanation
11 Nov 164#4
I can understand this would be good in certain situations. But I can't understand why virtually everybody doesn't only deal with rechargeable AA batteries in this day and age anyway.
djames108 to yomanation
11 Nov 16#6
if it was rechargeable it would still use a battery.......just use rechargeables or get a battery pack with charging dock, surely they do them for this?
yomanation
11 Nov 161#5
Erm, it's in this day and age that every device comes with its own battery rather than requiring removing/inserting batteries. Rechargeable AAs re a 90's thing.
djames108
11 Nov 1611#7
no they don't.....
I any many others prefer batteries as you can use rechargeables, then you can spares charged up for an instant swap instead of having to plug in or not use if out and about.
Plus if your battery in said device becomes rubbish and only lasts a few minutes your device is useless instead of just getting new batteries for a couple of £
merrycherry
11 Nov 16#8
And if it died halfway through a game?
FoxForce5
11 Nov 162#9
I just got an xbox one yesterday, already got a ps4.
It's fair to say I was gobsmacked when I saw two AA duracells in the box!
Let's face it, everyone is gonna buy a plug & charge kit, & a lot of those will get the vastly overpriced one from MS, so they're just offsetting some of the console cost. Pretty cheeky when sony include it if you ask me.
As for the 'you can just change batteries' argument, I don't get that, just leave it plugged in overnight & if you must do a 12 hour session or something then leave it plugged in. Buying a 10 foot microusb cable is far cheaper than buying a play & charge kit or rechargeable batteries & a recharger.
On the plus side the controller does feel nice & plays well, plus Forza Horizon 3 is ace.
shapalando to FoxForce5
11 Nov 161#11
i prefer batteries as I don't like to see cables.
djames108 to FoxForce5
11 Nov 161#13
lets face, most sensible people already have rechargeable batteries and a charger thus making it either free or a few quid for some extra batteries. Plus after charging overnight for a few months or a year that battery pack isn't going to last half as long.
JoeSpur to FoxForce5
12 Nov 16#36
As someone who bought both the original (and official) play-n-charge and quick charge kits for Xbox360 I would say removable batteries are a definite plus point and supporting regular or rechargeable AA batteries is the best thing ever! If I'm comparing Xbox pads to PS pads this is one of the things that tips the scales in Xbox's favour. I can't stress how badly it sucks having to charge a wireless pad with a cable, especially mid gaming session. As others have stated you can have a bunch of batteries charged and ready to go, swapping them out whenever necessary, and for the price of the official battery pack you can stockpile a supply that will last the lifetime of the console.
shapalando
11 Nov 16#10
are these compatible with old xbox ones?
pioneertrini to shapalando
11 Nov 161#14
Yeah they work fine with the old Xbox ones.
wez_li
11 Nov 16#12
is this the cheapest official controller online?
johnwillowlfc to wez_li
11 Nov 162#15
No it is not but this is the cheapest for a Bluetooth controller yet
2000mph
11 Nov 16#16
So you saying this is the cheapest wireless official deal at the moment but you can pick up a wired one cheaper?
Additional Question for anyone who is happy to help - OP says this is the newer version of the Xbox One controller, what's the difference to the previous version and how can you tell which version it is when buying on or the other online??
shasnir
11 Nov 162#17
The Xbox One controller is also a dedicated wired controller (it has been since day one) once you plug in a USB cable the wireless goes to sleep.
This one has wireless And Bluetooth built in so you can use on Xbox or PC instantly, the older model was wireless only.
Marcoos
11 Nov 16#18
If it doesn't have a 3.5mm headphone jack. It's the older version :smiley:
djames108
11 Nov 16#19
you should be able to get a standard wireless controller cheaper, this also allows you to connect to your PC/laptop and perhaps your phone/tablet? as it has Bluetooth as well as the standard wireless for you Xbox.
with the standard wireless controller you can only use it with your Xbox wirelessly, you can also use it on your PC/laptop using a USB cable.
chasolo
11 Nov 16#20
and when the PS4 battery has been charged so many times and eventually fades to zero.what do you do? bin it?
garybb
11 Nov 16#21
Cold it takes batteries.
Voted hot for the comments.
basergorkobal
11 Nov 16#22
In black at last.
Shame MS hasn't produced a driver for win7
garybb to basergorkobal
11 Nov 16#23
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Yes they have but 10 is out :smiley:
basergorkobal
11 Nov 16#24
Would you kindly provide a link to substantiate your claim?
When you connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to your Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 PC with a micro-USB cable, Windows will automatically download and install the drivers for the controller. If Windows is not set to automatically download device software, you can check for updates through Device Manager.
yant
11 Nov 161#26
Honest question for the anti-batteries crowd: after a year or two, what is the performance of the PS4 "built in" rechargeable like?
bryngreen to yant
11 Nov 161#30
Absolutely horrific.
On the other hand, everytime I chuck in a new set of duracells in my xbone pad, good as new.
I'm not a fan of the built in battery myself, they're finite and generally don't keep their performance for the lifespan of the product they're in (Mobiles, Ipads and Controllers in particular)
Johnnywelsh
11 Nov 16#27
Price is now showing as £37.85
johnwillowlfc to Johnnywelsh
11 Nov 16#28
Thanks will amend price
shasnir
11 Nov 161#29
Don't forget these controller's will also work on the Xbox Scorpio when it is released next year so they are pretty future proof.
joeldeals
11 Nov 16#31
Just got the Xbox wireless dongle for Windows 10 today. I didn't realise the new controllers had Bluetooth. If I had known this I would have upgraded the controller instead because my computer already had Bluetooth
vulcanproject to joeldeals
12 Nov 161#34
Bluetooth stability of these controllers is currently questionable varying by Bluetooth host performance. The dongle is almost certainly the better bet.
I use it with an elite controller on PC. The only problem I have experienced is very occasionally (once every few weeks maybe) when you turn the controller on it flashes and does not connect immediately to the dongle.
The solution is to yank the dongle and immediately plug it back in. The controller is still paired, it is just as if Windows didn't load the driver properly for the dongle. A quick remove and replace in the same USB socket sorts it in seconds if you experience the same.
During actual usage I found it to be flawless and lag free.
Indeed it boggles the mind that anyone would want integrated batteries in everything they buy. I would only want them in something where space/mass (custom fit LiPo for example) and performance are critical.
Separate rechargeables are so much better for a huge number of applications. It's as someone thinks AA batteries are obsolete and nobody uses them anymore or something, when it's obvious most people have a bunch of stuff that requires them. I need a couple dozen around my home at any given moment!
That is why said people should just use rechargeable AA batteries for these controllers, for a start you will NEVER have to be tied with a cable if it dies with spares on hand, let alone the blatant battery wear on well used controllers and such with integrated batteries more than a year old. Multiple advantages are clear...
JumpMan1980
12 Nov 16#35
So here we have the new version controller in black, has anyone come across news of an black xbox s being released or definitely not being released? I had white then traded for storm grey but really want black. The new s is such an improvement on the old xbox one aesthetically, does anyone think not I wonder?
adz682
12 Nov 16#37
Now £38.85
blitzmmccv
12 Nov 16#38
I want one but I have an Xbox one pc controller with the rip off dongle :disappointed:
qwertytrumpets
12 Nov 16#39
thanks! ordered! xbox one contoller analog problems.. grrr8)
dromoreboy
12 Nov 16#40
Now oos :disappointed:
yubious
12 Nov 16#41
i am among the many who have random controller disconnects due to interference, do these work connecting via bluetooth to the original xbox ones?
reckoning to yubious
12 Nov 161#44
Original Xbox what?
USB3.0 ports cause interference with bluetooth, so just keep the dongle away from anything else plugged in.
jaddy to yubious
15 Nov 16#47
Hi, did you find this out, as id buy one if it stopped the disconnecting issue on the xbox one, cheers.
Mines fine on PS4 at 2years old. Plug it in every few days, batteries would do my head in, constantly popping the back off won't last that long.
samgreen19
12 Nov 161#45
Out of stock and price raised..
Matty8787
12 Nov 161#46
Disagree.
PS controller die within 3 hours and then when the non replaceable battery gives in for good then what? My rechargeable batteries last me days and charge overnight.
jaddy
15 Nov 16#48
i think he ment the original xbox one, and not the s, the xbox ones suffer the random controller disconnects , my later 1tb xbox one does it, its the 3.5mm version, do these connect via bluetooth to the original xbox one, cheers.
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Opening post
Cheapest I've seen this is the latest version which has the same functions as the controller that comes with the Xbox One S console don't forget 1% Quidco too.
Experience the enhanced comfort & feel of the new Xbox Wireless Controller, with a sleek, streamlined design & textured grip. Enjoy custom button mapping & up to twice the wireless range. Plug in a compatible headset with the 3.5mm stereo headset jack. And with Bluetooth® technology, play your favourite games on Windows 10 PCs & tablets.
Up to twice the wireless range of previous controllers (compared with previous controllers, using the xbox one s console).
Includes Bluetooth technology for gaming on windows 10 pcs and tablets (operating system updates may be required. Go to xbox. Com/xboxone/controller-os for more information).
Compatible with xbox one play and charge kit, xbox one chat headset, and xbox one stereo headset.
Remap buttons through the xbox accessories app available on xbox one and windows 10.
Batteries required: 2 x AA (included).
Top comments
I any many others prefer batteries as you can use rechargeables, then you can spares charged up for an instant swap instead of having to plug in or not use if out and about.
Plus if your battery in said device becomes rubbish and only lasts a few minutes your device is useless instead of just getting new batteries for a couple of £
All comments (48)
if it was rechargeable it would still use a battery.......just use rechargeables or get a battery pack with charging dock, surely they do them for this?
I any many others prefer batteries as you can use rechargeables, then you can spares charged up for an instant swap instead of having to plug in or not use if out and about.
Plus if your battery in said device becomes rubbish and only lasts a few minutes your device is useless instead of just getting new batteries for a couple of £
It's fair to say I was gobsmacked when I saw two AA duracells in the box!
Let's face it, everyone is gonna buy a plug & charge kit, & a lot of those will get the vastly overpriced one from MS, so they're just offsetting some of the console cost. Pretty cheeky when sony include it if you ask me.
As for the 'you can just change batteries' argument, I don't get that, just leave it plugged in overnight & if you must do a 12 hour session or something then leave it plugged in. Buying a 10 foot microusb cable is far cheaper than buying a play & charge kit or rechargeable batteries & a recharger.
On the plus side the controller does feel nice & plays well, plus Forza Horizon 3 is ace.
Additional Question for anyone who is happy to help - OP says this is the newer version of the Xbox One controller, what's the difference to the previous version and how can you tell which version it is when buying on or the other online??
This one has wireless And Bluetooth built in so you can use on Xbox or PC instantly, the older model was wireless only.
with the standard wireless controller you can only use it with your Xbox wirelessly, you can also use it on your PC/laptop using a USB cable.
Voted hot for the comments.
Shame MS hasn't produced a driver for win7
Yes they have but 10 is out :smiley:
Windows 8.1 and Windows 7
When you connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to your Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 PC with a micro-USB cable, Windows will automatically download and install the drivers for the controller. If Windows is not set to automatically download device software, you can check for updates through Device Manager.
On the other hand, everytime I chuck in a new set of duracells in my xbone pad, good as new.
I'm not a fan of the built in battery myself, they're finite and generally don't keep their performance for the lifespan of the product they're in (Mobiles, Ipads and Controllers in particular)
I use it with an elite controller on PC. The only problem I have experienced is very occasionally (once every few weeks maybe) when you turn the controller on it flashes and does not connect immediately to the dongle.
The solution is to yank the dongle and immediately plug it back in. The controller is still paired, it is just as if Windows didn't load the driver properly for the dongle. A quick remove and replace in the same USB socket sorts it in seconds if you experience the same.
During actual usage I found it to be flawless and lag free.
Separate rechargeables are so much better for a huge number of applications. It's as someone thinks AA batteries are obsolete and nobody uses them anymore or something, when it's obvious most people have a bunch of stuff that requires them. I need a couple dozen around my home at any given moment!
That is why said people should just use rechargeable AA batteries for these controllers, for a start you will NEVER have to be tied with a cable if it dies with spares on hand, let alone the blatant battery wear on well used controllers and such with integrated batteries more than a year old. Multiple advantages are clear...
USB3.0 ports cause interference with bluetooth, so just keep the dongle away from anything else plugged in.
PS controller die within 3 hours and then when the non replaceable battery gives in for good then what? My rechargeable batteries last me days and charge overnight.