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Microsoft · Updated June 2026

Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller: price, specs & release date

Microsoft 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

SilverDeskmark51/100#3 of 9 in class

The Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller is listed at $59.99 on xbox.com as of 2026-06-27, #2 cheapest of 9 gaming controllers (median $159.9); other retailers may be lower. 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

Cheapest gaming controllers: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — $29.99

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Is the Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller a good buy?

At $60, the Microsoft 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 Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller worth it vs cheaper gaming controllers?

Microsoft 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
Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller this$59.99Xbox Wireless + Bluetooth + USB-C wiredXbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS40287Yes
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller$29.992.4GHz + Bluetooth + USB-C wiredWindows, Android19200Yes
Sony DualSense Wireless Controller$69.99Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C wiredPS5, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS12280Yes

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller cost?

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

How does the Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller compare on price?

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

When was the Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller released?

The Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller was released 2020-11.

What are the Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller's key specs?

Microsoft 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.

Price of record: $59.99 at xbox.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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