The Microsoft gamepad Xbox Series X / S Wireless Controller Electric Volt goes under € 50 at Fnac.com, a drop of around 37% on the price usually observed. This is currently our best value for money.
Introduced with the Xbox Series X / S, the new Xbox controller looks a lot like the Xbox One controller. Behind the adage “why change a formula that works?”, Discreet and welcome improvements that we were able to assess …
Microsoft Xbox Series X / S Wireless Controller
Introductory price 59.99 €
- Construction and ergonomics
- Precision and responsiveness
In the absence of a very marked technological evolution on the occasion of the transition to the Xbox Series generation, the Xbox controller remains the excellent game controller that we have enjoyed for years on Xbox One and PC. Certainly rather timid, the developments brought by Microsoft further improve comfort and precision, sufficient to make this new Xbox Series controller a benchmark in the field. We nevertheless remain on our hunger vis-à-vis on-board vibration technologies, which would have gained by catching up with those used by Nintendo and Sony on their respective official controllers.
Strong points
- Safe and comfortable grip.
- Accessible and precise controls.
- Good build quality.
- Precise and comfortable directional cross.
- Reduced latency on Xbox Series X / S.
- Triple connectivity: radio, Bluetooth and USB-C.
Weak points
- Battery and cable not included (2 AA batteries only).
- Loud directional cross.
- No real technological evolution (triggers, vibrations …).
As an alternative
8bitdo SN30 Pro +
Introductory price 49.99 €
- Construction and ergonomics
- Personalization and configuration
- Precision and responsiveness
Behind its retro look, the SN30 Pro + is modern and suitable for games of yesteryear as well as recent titles. Its orders, combining tradition and modernity, are as much a quality as a defect. Complete, it is a good choice for those who want to play on Switch as well as on PC or mobile, including in use retrogaming.