Poll: What Are Your Thoughts On The New Xbox Series Controller So Far?

My perfect control is a mixture of series x and dualsense ps5.
The design of the series x all the way through but the features of the dualsense, haptic feed back and those dam resistance triggers. They are great with Astro Bot game, feeling trigger resistance when drawing a bow or push back as you shoot the pop gun.

Other: Size! By comparison the old controllers now feels bulbous in my hands.

I can’t compare to the previous controller as I didn’t own an Xbox One. I do have Switch and PS4. The shape of the controller is superior. The grips should always be “fanned” outwards. I find with the PS4 and Switch, my wrists cramp because they’re put in this awkward position. The Xbox puts my hand in a more natural position.

I wasn’t sure I was going to like the rounded buttons, but it’s no issue.

The one thing I hate... is why are the buttons (especially the D-Pad), so CLICKY!? It’s a loud controller and drives me a bit crazy. Especially if I’m playing in the morning when my boyfriend is still sleeping. Was the Xbox One as loud?

@Dijita I can't speak for all Xbox controllers but I have had the original Xbox One controller for 7 years now and yes it's a tad bit noisy. Maybe the newer models and the Elite controllers aren't but I wouldn't know. I have the same issue with my controller so I always try to muffle the sound by placing my hands and controller under the blanket if I'm up playing early in the morning or late at night when my gf is asleep.

I used to have NS options this is so,SO MUCH BETTER

It's my favorite controller I've ever used. The grip and texture are a great revision, and I love the rounded bumpers and new d pad. I believe it's a tad smaller in size, which is nice because if fits in my hand much better. I'm very happy with it.

Love it, The best game controller ever made hands down..

I’d enjoy it more if the one that came with my console didn’t having a sticking guide button. I press it to bring up the guide and before I know it the turn off controller/console screen is up. Once I get it fixed I’m sure it’ll be fine.

@Dijita Without minimizing your complaint, I'd like to interject that we should all be so lucky as to be woken up in the morning by the clackety button noises of our significant other playing some vidja games. Your boyfriend's literally living the dream!

@Dijita I am with you. The d-pad is way too noisy. It is substantially louder than any of my xbox one d-pads.

It is loud enough that I find it distracts me from the game. I suppose if you only ever use headphones it would be less of a distraction.

I've only had the White One S controller for a few months before I got the Series X and I do have to say that the new one is better. It's just feels better in your hands. It's The weight distribution, the textured grip, the triggers. I think that the D pad and bumbers arec a bit to loud but I'm enjoying it and would say it's been improved.

I'm 90% in love with the new controller, preferring it over all previous gen Xbox controllers and even over my DualSense PS5 controller (which I find to be very much a novelty and rather uncomfortable to use).

If not for the persistent wake-from-sleep connection issues I'm having with the new controllers (I have 3, all of them have the problem) I would give it a 95% and be anxiously waiting the next gen Elite controller.

As it stands now, I can only praise it so much as it locks up on my regularly if I leave a gaming a session and come back.

Having said all of that, I share more stuff now than I ever have, much like I've done throughout the PS4 era. Xbox has the wonkiest sharing features ever before. So glad they've finally fixed it.

THE IMPROVED INPUT LATENCY!!! This has been huge for playing Rocket League for me. It's so much easier to do aerial shots and be accurate. I still find myself missing because I'm expecting a delay and then the action inputs too quickly.

@Fath hahahaha! Well... I wish I was living the dream.... my boyfriend doesn’t care for video games! It pains me to have so many great multiplayer games and no one to play with! 😭

@Dijita time to upgrade to a new model.

I must say, I am pleasantly surprised by the new controller. I assumed the difference would be negligible, but the new D-Pad is a vast improvement. The flattened front of the triggers is something that I haven’t seen mentioned, but I find to be much more comfortable. The size is smaller which is nice for my daughter, but I have large hands and it isn’t any less comfortable to me than the Xbox One controller.

@MAC26 hmmmm sounds a bit suspicious....hands under the blankets and playing with yourself quietly...is the console actually on? It's a safe (ish) space...be honest.

@Dijita looks like you have an X... boyfriend...to scalp to some poor soul looking for love. Opposites attract however so this might work out for you yet.

@sixrings Will the upgrade come with a 120Hz tv?

@Krzzystuff Hahaha! Not sure people scalp the older models.

@Krzzystuff pahaha you got me

i would love to give you my honest opinion about the new series x controller. but as i still cant get my hands on the series x console i cant use my shock blue series x controller . restock the series x and then I'll happily give you my honest opinion

@Dijita you can Kijiji just about anything... just give it a go. Really want it gone post it in free stuff...free stuff is the chum in the water for them deal Sharks

@MAC26 it was to good to pass up on.

Was hoping to love the share button. Sadly, I find it's in an awkward spot to tap quickly. I have wanted to reach for it a few times only to accidentally press one of the other two buttons or simply miss the moment.

It's miles ahead of the old way of taking screenshots, but now wish placement of the face buttons was more like the Switch Pro Controller.

It's ok the last version is better in my view, much better fit and comfort in the hand, don't like the loud clicking dpad I'm afraid though.

Over all will use it but keep to my Xbox one controller for the moment.

The controller is amazing.
All the little changes are welcome.
But the biggest improvement for me is the reduced latency.
The difference was jarring.
I got rid of my elite series 2, because it felt like having lag in comparison.

@Dijita super smooth oled... so you can enjoy every pixel when it's turned on.

I love it. I always liked the 360 controller, and then never got an Xbox One. I've played mainly on a Dualshock 4 for the last 4 years, and never had an issue with it, but the first time I picked it up after spending a week on Series X I actually said 'ew'. I think it's going from those textured grips to the slippy finish on the DS4.

My question would be 'what war?'

We're kinda in a post-cold war scenario at the minute where everyone is allies and gets on whilst doing their own thing.

I always liked the old d pad, but this one is even better. USB C port is nice too. The new texture, its ok, not better, not worse.

I love the shape of it, and the D-pad is probably my favorite of all time, it's so clicky and I love it. My only gripe is that I really wish they'd put gyro in. Playing Splatoon with the Switch pro controller is making it tough to go back to aiming with only sticks.