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Xbox Core Wireless Controller (Robot White)

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About this product:
  • Rated 4.7 stars out of 5 overall based on 70,200+ reviews on Amazon
  • Compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10/11 devices
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GameStop has Xbox Core Wireless Controller (Robot White) for $45. Shipping is free.

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About this deal:
  • Our research indicates that at the time of this post, that Xbox Core Wireless Controller (Robot White) is $4.99 lower (~10% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $49.99
About this product:
  • Rated 4.7 stars out of 5 overall based on 70,200+ reviews on Amazon
  • Compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10/11 devices
About this store:
  • Amazon return policy may be found here
  • GameStop return policy may be found here
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Lots of complaints about bad BT on these. But mine works great. I use IKEA AA NIMHs, a $10 BT dongle and any old usb c cable. it charges the batteries and the bt hooks up just fine to my w11 pc.
I picked up two of these last year from Sam's Club and also had problems getting them to pair over bluetooth. I tried everything I could think of and ultimately what fixed it was downloading the Xbox Accessories app through the Microsoft Store, plugging them in to the PC w. a USB-C cable and doing a firmware update on both. After that, they would pair to my PC easily and stay connected.
I just went through 4 of these with Amazon using that discover promo of $20 off $100 purchase.

First off the blue, black, and white have been $50 forever, so that's the regular price. Red and that weird yellow/green volt is $60 constantly.

I brought two of the blue controllers. Luckily one was good, but the other was literally not put together completely. The seam at the top back of the controller is popping out. Like they put it together and that part popped out of place, but they tightened everything and sent it out. Also inside the boxes is a massive about of pilling fibers from the packaging. One of them had 4 inch hair on the controller. Yes these were brand new in the box otherwise, I could not find any issue that indicated they were used and returned.

So for the cosmetic issue I made a replacement request. Received the replacement, same pilling fibers, no hair, looks brand new. Test it and the A button gets stuck hard sometimes and won't pop up unless you wiggle it. The X button jams up unless you press it perfectly center. Pressing off center, like you might do while holding the another button (to jump or run) results in a very unsatisfying crunchy feeling before the button presses.

So I tried to exchange that one and it directed me to an Amazon rep who said I should just return everything because they it sounds like they got a bad batch and need to stop sending them out. They suggested I buy from a retailer I can make easy in person returns at, and test in person before leaving the store. I read this is a common complaint with the controllers, even the elites unfortunately. In hindsight it sounded like the Amazon rep was trying to really help me avoid the high amounts of returns I would need to do through them just to get a good working one. Oh yeah I would lose the discover discount promo too.

Well I did more reading and there were very vocal responses that only disappointed people like me complain, and they never got a bad controller (I am positive I will see them here responding to me too). So I decided to claim a return on the one good working controller I received and return the two problem ones. I mean the people who are satisfied must not be posting it as vocally as these people reporting huge failure rates and going through multiple elite controllers until they find all the buttons are as they should be without sticking as I described.... I got the replacement. Crunchy X button and Y button. Otherwise same condition as before (no hair). I am just returning the crunchy controllers now and keeping the cosmetically messed up one because it actual performs like it's supposed to.

Bluetooth worked fine on all of them. I did notice the sticker 'seal' can easily be peeled off, package opened, and put back to look like brand new. I'm wondering if I got returns that Amazon thought was brand new and sold as such. The Serial Numbers matched as expected and I found no tampering. I really think they don't make these like they used to when comparing to the 360 controllers imo. I won't buy these from an online retailer anymore, if I do decide to buy another it's going to be in store and testing. Microsoft should be ashamed because all this makes me want to look to an alternate controller. Been there, done that, that's why I stuck with the Xbox controllers. It might be time to give playstation another chance or else I am buying parts and a darn good soldering iron for my old 360 controllers to fix the stick drift they got after 10 years.

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Apr 30, 2022
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Apr 30, 2022
duenor
Apr 30, 2022
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Lots of complaints about bad BT on these. But mine works great. I use IKEA AA NIMHs, a $10 BT dongle and any old usb c cable. it charges the batteries and the bt hooks up just fine to my w11 pc.
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Apr 30, 2022
498 Posts
Joined Dec 2013
Apr 30, 2022
wjnason1
Apr 30, 2022
498 Posts
Thanks OP! Got one in white $45 and one in Black $49. TU & Rep.
Apr 30, 2022
603 Posts
Joined Dec 2012
Apr 30, 2022
phermium
Apr 30, 2022
603 Posts
Quote from duenor :
Lots of complaints about bad BT on these. But mine works great. I use IKEA AA NIMHs, a $10 BT dongle and any old usb c cable. it charges the batteries and the bt hooks up just fine to my w11 pc.
Mine has worked well too, but unless I'm mistaken, you aren't charging your batteries inside the controller. You'll need to use your battery charger for that. When plugged in with USB the controller runs from that power source, ignoring (but not charging) batteries.

Overall a nice controller though, and I do like having USB-C. It is a bit smaller than the previous gen, but not terrible. I feel like its easier on the batteries when compared with previous generations as well, but don't have any hard data to back it up.
Apr 30, 2022
2,832 Posts
Joined Dec 2015
Apr 30, 2022
burner1515
Apr 30, 2022
2,832 Posts
Quote from duenor :
Lots of complaints about bad BT on these. But mine works great. I use IKEA AA NIMHs, a $10 BT dongle and any old usb c cable. it charges the batteries and the bt hooks up just fine to my w11 pc.
I just went through 4 of these with Amazon using that discover promo of $20 off $100 purchase.

First off the blue, black, and white have been $50 forever, so that's the regular price. Red and that weird yellow/green volt is $60 constantly.

I brought two of the blue controllers. Luckily one was good, but the other was literally not put together completely. The seam at the top back of the controller is popping out. Like they put it together and that part popped out of place, but they tightened everything and sent it out. Also inside the boxes is a massive about of pilling fibers from the packaging. One of them had 4 inch hair on the controller. Yes these were brand new in the box otherwise, I could not find any issue that indicated they were used and returned.

So for the cosmetic issue I made a replacement request. Received the replacement, same pilling fibers, no hair, looks brand new. Test it and the A button gets stuck hard sometimes and won't pop up unless you wiggle it. The X button jams up unless you press it perfectly center. Pressing off center, like you might do while holding the another button (to jump or run) results in a very unsatisfying crunchy feeling before the button presses.

So I tried to exchange that one and it directed me to an Amazon rep who said I should just return everything because they it sounds like they got a bad batch and need to stop sending them out. They suggested I buy from a retailer I can make easy in person returns at, and test in person before leaving the store. I read this is a common complaint with the controllers, even the elites unfortunately. In hindsight it sounded like the Amazon rep was trying to really help me avoid the high amounts of returns I would need to do through them just to get a good working one. Oh yeah I would lose the discover discount promo too.

Well I did more reading and there were very vocal responses that only disappointed people like me complain, and they never got a bad controller (I am positive I will see them here responding to me too). So I decided to claim a return on the one good working controller I received and return the two problem ones. I mean the people who are satisfied must not be posting it as vocally as these people reporting huge failure rates and going through multiple elite controllers until they find all the buttons are as they should be without sticking as I described.... I got the replacement. Crunchy X button and Y button. Otherwise same condition as before (no hair). I am just returning the crunchy controllers now and keeping the cosmetically messed up one because it actual performs like it's supposed to.

Bluetooth worked fine on all of them. I did notice the sticker 'seal' can easily be peeled off, package opened, and put back to look like brand new. I'm wondering if I got returns that Amazon thought was brand new and sold as such. The Serial Numbers matched as expected and I found no tampering. I really think they don't make these like they used to when comparing to the 360 controllers imo. I won't buy these from an online retailer anymore, if I do decide to buy another it's going to be in store and testing. Microsoft should be ashamed because all this makes me want to look to an alternate controller. Been there, done that, that's why I stuck with the Xbox controllers. It might be time to give playstation another chance or else I am buying parts and a darn good soldering iron for my old 360 controllers to fix the stick drift they got after 10 years.
Last edited by burner1515 April 30, 2022 at 02:29 PM.
Apr 30, 2022
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Apr 30, 2022
freestylexgp
Apr 30, 2022
292 Posts
Controllers are so expensive nowadays.
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Apr 30, 2022
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metlfan2003
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Apr 30, 2022
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I picked up two of these last year from Sam's Club and also had problems getting them to pair over bluetooth. I tried everything I could think of and ultimately what fixed it was downloading the Xbox Accessories app through the Microsoft Store, plugging them in to the PC w. a USB-C cable and doing a firmware update on both. After that, they would pair to my PC easily and stay connected.
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Apr 30, 2022
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wait til costco $30 deal
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Apr 30, 2022
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A wired 360 controller has been my favorite PC controller. Is this one pretty comparable if plugged in? Thanks!
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thelegaldreamteam
Apr 30, 2022
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5 dollars off is front page material? Give me a break.
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Apr 30, 2022
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If you are a pro member, today is the last day to use your $5 coupon. I used it and brought the price down to $40
Apr 30, 2022
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Apr 30, 2022
adamncsu82
Apr 30, 2022
35 Posts
I got one of these a month or two ago. Returned it, bc a couple of the buttons had really finicky press registration. It didnt stick or anything, but you had to press it perfectly for the click to register sometimes. I might try again.
Apr 30, 2022
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gigabyteintel
Apr 30, 2022
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If you qualify, $10 off for Amazon locker pickup with 10OFFPICKUP.
Apr 30, 2022
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Apr 30, 2022
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How does this compare to either the playstation 5 dual sense and/or 8bitdo pro 2?

Use case light gaming on Android tablet (Samsung S8 ultra tablet, s22 ultra) and MacBook pro m1 max. I own no consoles and don't plan on buying any.

What would you go for?
Apr 30, 2022
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Quote from duenor :
Lots of complaints about bad BT on these. But mine works great. I use IKEA AA NIMHs, a $10 BT dongle and any old usb c cable. it charges the batteries and the bt hooks up just fine to my w11 pc.
I had really bad BT as well. Once I updated the drivers the issues disappeared.

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