to test a wide swath of Xbox controllers, and it may not be a surprise that the standard, Xbox Wireless Controller is the best option for most folks. Featured in this articleWhat we’re looking for How we test Xbox controllers Collapse We test Xbox controllers by playing with them for an extended period of time across a variety of genres. The best Xbox controller for most peopleConnectivity: Xbox wireless, Bluetooth, wired / Connector type: USB-C / Mappable rear buttons: No / Software customization: No / Power: AA batteries or add-on rechargeableOkay, I already know what you’re thinking. “The best controller for Xbox is the one that comes with the Xbox?” That may seem like a no-brainer, but this standard controller truly does earn this title as the best. Thanks to Microsoft’s proprietary wireless protocol, this is the only affordable wireless Xbox controller out there.