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Microsoft · Updated June 2026

Xbox Wireless Controller: price, specs & release date

SilverDeskmark51/100#3 of 9 in class

The Xbox Wireless Controller costs $59.99, #2 cheapest of 9 gaming controllers (median $179.99). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 51/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 9 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Xbox Wireless Controller, released 2020-11. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: xbox.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

Xbox Wireless Controller — Microsoft
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Is the Xbox Wireless Controller a good buy?

At $60, the Xbox Wireless Controller is #2 cheapest of the 9 gaming controllers we track, where the median is $179.99. On the spec sheet, its battery life hours of 40 is the highest of the 9, its back paddle buttons of 0 is the lowest of the 9, and its release year of 2020 is below the median of the 9.

Specifications

Price (US)$59.99 Launch MSRP for Carbon Black
BrandMicrosoft
Released2020-11
Connection typeXbox Wireless + Bluetooth + USB-C wired
Platform compatibilityXbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS
Battery life hours40
Weight grams287
Rumble hapticsYes
Adaptive triggersNo
Trigger stopsNo
Back paddle buttons0
Hall effect sticksNo
Audio jack35mmYes
Charging interfaceAA batteries (USB-C Play & Charge Kit sold separately)

Source: xbox.com (verified 2026-06-26) · corroborated by windowscentral.com. Price $59.99 confirmed. Battery 40h with 2x AA batteries. Weight 287g across review sources. Xbox Wireless + Bluetooth + USB-C confirmed. 3.5mm jack confirmed. No adaptive triggers, trigger stops, back paddles, or hall effect sticks.

Is the Xbox Wireless Controller worth it vs cheaper gaming controllers?

Xbox Wireless Controller against its closest cheaper and pricier gaming controllers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked →

ProductPriceConnection typePlatform compatibilityBattery life hoursWeight gramsRumble haptics
Xbox Wireless Controller this$59.99Xbox Wireless + Bluetooth + USB-C wiredXbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS40287Yes
Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller$29.992.4GHz + Bluetooth + USB-C wiredWindows, Android19200Yes
DualSense Wireless Controller$69.99Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C wiredPS5, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS12280Yes

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Xbox Wireless Controller cost?

The Xbox Wireless Controller has a US price of $59.99 (Launch MSRP for Carbon Black), as of 2026-06-26.

How does the Xbox Wireless Controller compare on price?

At $60, the Xbox Wireless Controller is #2 cheapest of the 9 gaming controllers we track, where the median is $179.99.

When was the Xbox Wireless Controller released?

The Xbox Wireless Controller was released 2020-11.

What are the Xbox Wireless Controller's key specs?

Xbox Wireless Controller (Microsoft): connectionType Xbox Wireless + Bluetooth + USB-C wired, platformCompatibility Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS, batteryLifeHours 40, weightGrams 287, rumbleHaptics Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-26.

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