The Xbox Series X|S controller has got quite the heft to it and has textured plastic on the grips.

The shoulder buttons and triggers on the Xbox Series X|S controller are better than most PC-compatible, third-party controllers.

The shoulder buttons also have a soft but tactile feel to them.

A photograph of a person holding an Xbox Wireless Controller in front of a monitor

The thumb sticks, face buttons, and D-pad follow suit.

The Xbox Series X|S controller works on two AA batteries that are rather easy to swap.

What Features Does the Xbox Series X|S Controller Offer on Windows 11?

Close-up of an Xbox controller

For starters, the Share, Menu, and View buttons are useless and don’t do anything.

That said, connecting wirelessly over Bluetooth doesn’t hinder anything that’ll cause issues in games.

What Connection Options Do Xbox Controllers Have on PC?

An Xbox and RedGear controller

We’ve already coveredhow to connect any modern Xbox controller to a PCin case you need any help.

EvenXbox One controllers can be set up on Windows 10with relative ease.

How Do Xbox Controllers Fare Against the Competition?

Screenshot showing the Xbox Accessories app on Windows 11

The controller works with just about every game on both Windows 11 and 10.

Is Getting an Xbox Series X|S Controller for Windows 11 a Good Idea?

If you might shell out the extra cash, absolutely!

An Xbox and RedGear Pro Wireless controller