I figured out this controller. Turns out you have to manually install the driver for this controller using "install a driver on my computer" function when viewing the device properties. For whatever reason the Windows Xbox One controller driver doesn't recognize the controller automatically.
1. When you plug it in and install the xbox one controller driver you will get a device called "Controller" in your "Devices and Printers" under control panel. You will also get driver not found errors.
2. Right click controller and view its properties and chose update driver.
3. Choose "Browse my computer for driver software," and then choose "Let me pick from a list...." options.
4. Choose "Microsoft Xbox One Controller"
5. Then again choose "Microsoft Xbox One Controller"
The gamepad should work now. MS really needs to update something as not having the official drivers auto detect it on PC is stupid.
That said this is a nice improvement over the original controller. Its heavier and the rumble seems stronger. Most importantly the shoulder buttons are vastly improved over the first version. Just clicking them they feel similar, but the improvement is the fact they simply work. Now I can preform shoulder button operations with ease where it was hit or miss before. No longer do I have to jam my finger hard down on the button to ensure that pop-up radial menu will stay up or that grenade will chuck.
I don't have any 3.5 mm jack headsets, but it hear its a little hit or miss on PC at the moment. Hopefully it will improve very soon with updates.
If you don't have a xbox one controller and want one, buy this, get the 3.5 mm version, the old one isn't worth your time. If you are considering upgrading and don't wanna pay top dollar for the elite controller I would say the much improved shoulder buttons make it worth while.
If you can afford to wait until christmas this year, the windows 10 only PC wireless adaptor is coming and will no doubt come bundled with a controller.
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Elevate your game
Experience the unique intensity, precision and comfort of the Xbox One Wireless Controller. Impulse Triggers deliver fingertip vibration feedback, so you can feel every jolt and crash in high definition. Responsive thumbsticks and an enhanced D-pad provide greater accuracy. Plug any compatible headset into the standard 3.5mm stereo headset jack. Works with Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs and Tablets.*
* Impulse Triggers available in supported games. See xbox.com/xboxone/compatibleheadsets for headset compatibility details. Wired PC/Tablet use requires USB cable (not included) and drivers available at xbox.com/ xboxone/PC-controller. Wireless PC use requires Xbox Wireless Adapter (expected to be available starting late 2015).
Just as a regular controller, but the 'shadow' graphics make it my new favorite. Glad to see some licensed custom colored controllers coming out of Microsoft these days.Triggers are nice, wide as well for different angles. Thumb sticks have a great feel, very little 'loose play', fairly tight. They also have nice texture on the rim that really help. Never used the original X1 controller, so no comments on if this is better or not, really solid regardless.I will say, having recently moved from X360 to X1, the lighted chrome Xbox home button is nice, but almost feels recessed, and I have pressed it a few time and not depressed the 'button' enough. Its sweet that it goes from the chrome to lighted, but its so Bright! Easily my only complaint, tone down the sweet LED's Microsoft!If I need to see in the dark with my special forces controller during all that night gaming, I'd get my night-vision goggles which I totally have ;P
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Luis Gear
Me gusta el diseño, a pesar de calidad en los materiales.
Reviewed in Mexico on April 3, 2018
Sean A.
Good controller, but I prefer grippier lunar white version
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2016
