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Best Xbox controller 2025: get ahead of the competition with these pro gamepads

These are the best Xbox controllers we've tried and tested with our own hands

Microsoft’s standard Xbox Wireless Controller is a fantastic pack-in option, but it doesn’t hurt to pick up a second gamepad – especially if you dream of dominating other players in Call of Duty: Warzone 2. While you won’t be able to enjoy as many Xbox Series X controller colors from third-party pads, the many options available mean you’re more likely to find one that fits your play style. If you want to recreate the joy of playing original Xbox games the way Bill Gates first intended, the Hyperkin Duke Wired Controller is a must.

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