Xbox Core Wireless Controller — Carbon Black
The standard Xbox pad. Works on Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows, and takes AA batteries rather than a built-in cell.
The standard Xbox pad. Works on Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows, and takes AA batteries rather than a built-in cell.
Our take
This is the controller Microsoft ships in the Series X|S box, sold on its own. It is the default for a reason: the layout is the platform standard, it pairs to Windows over Bluetooth as well as to the console, and the textured triggers and bumpers are a real improvement over the previous generation.
The one thing to know before you buy is power. The standard pad runs on two AA cells out of the box; a rechargeable pack is a separate purchase, and over a couple of years that gap closes a meaningful part of the price difference to the Elite Series 2.
Specifications and compatibility
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
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- Connectivity
- Wireless
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- Colourway
- Carbon Black
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- Form factor
- Full-size gamepad
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- Packaging
- Retail boxed
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- UPC verified
- Yes — 889842611588
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- Power
- Not verified
- Weight
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