Xbox Series X Controller: First Impressions

If it ain't broken don't fix is a motto that Xbox is taking with the controllers as we look throughout the iterations from each console launch. Xbox looks like they have another winner again with minimal changes.

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[edward]

I like the grip it will make it accurate to throw.

[john]

In video Linus: I can’t technically call it the Xbox series x controller

Title : NEW XBOX SERIES X CONTROLLER

[entemy]

The new xbox controller is kinda like a more smooth xbox one controller to me.

[legendarypillow]

The series controller feels amazing, I just bought mine today. The capture button is great too

[TheAdamGore]

Linus: "What do these black and white buttons do ?"
James: "In Halo, one of them turns on your flashlight, and the other changes grenade type."

*That's actually precisely correct*

[thrgardinad]

The rolling off the tongue of quaternary from Linus was just fantastic.

[Darkstar]

It also has lower latency which is needed for 120 fps games and slightly improved rumble. I like how Xbox went for functionality over immersion with high built quality. All that is missing is paddles 9/10

[xyzen]

the xbox 360 controller is still my favorite controller ever. fits comfortably to my hands and i really like the thumbstick locations

[MultiRyan]

Linus' hand size: "Small adult, large child size"

[MitchellKT]

I really like how they got rid of the awful glossy plastic.

[shadowbreed]

the fact that it dosnt change much between generations is one of my favourite parts of each gen... xbox controllers are near perfect. all they need is the small amount of refinement. n i dont wanna learn a new controller lol

[Terrobility]

I bought one and noticed you didn't mention:
- The Bumper mould has changed. It's now matte and better shaped.
- The Trigger mould has also changed. It's grippy, corners are less rough, and it's also matte.
- Trigger Rumble already existed on the Xbox One controller. It's only a mild improvement between generations.
- Dpad is great, not "too crunchy", perfect once worn in.
- Coloured ABXY buttons exist on the most popular SKUs (like black) for both generation versions.

[lamtungvo]

“Can’t call it Xbox series x controller”
The title:

[Kenthis]

Didn’t even mention Xbox’s best controller, the Duke.

[BionicBurke]

Ah the memories of Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow... holding the white button to whisper sweet nothings into a merc player's ear right before breaking their neck. Good times.

[Shade]

Everyone: it’s literally the same design as the Last design

Dualshock 3: Am I a joke to you?

[rwhite]

The break away cable was a requirement by certain territories - per XGM- like Japan- that classified the xbox as a children's toy and it was heavy enough to be required to have a break away cable (like an input device), so that this device was not pulled onto a small child's head. This was common with many consumer electronic devices, much like a grounded pin per UL, not sure if this was required here in the states, but would it be silly to have two different versions

[EeziPZ]

I've been using a wired 360 controller for 8 years now and just learned today that it can seporate like that.

[_bit]

Linus: my choice to this day is still the 360 controller
Me: Nods in extreme agreement

[warham]

agree i still use 360 controllers and bought extra for when they die.