All the skills in the world aren’t going to save you from having a terrible gaming session if your controller sucks. Weak Bluetooth connections that drop out in the middle of a game, janky buttons, poor design, and overall flimsy construction are the hallmarks of cheap controllers. But a rock-solid controller doesn’t have to clean out your wallet — the Xbox Core Wireless Gaming Controller in Robot White is just $39 during this limited-time Amazon sale.
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If you’re gaming on the Xbox X|S or Xbox One, this is a slam-dunk choice. The Xbox Core is made by Xbox, not a third-party manufacturer, and it’s a redesigned and updated model of Xbox’s native controller. But it’s not just an Xbox controller — the Core is also made for gaming on PC and Android systems, and support for iOS gaming is in development.
Upgrades Everywhere
There are upgrades and improvements all over the Xbox Core Wireless Gaming Controller that will translate into better performance over longer gaming sessions. Start with the redesign, with sculpted surfaces and refined geometry for improved ergonomics and comfort that will let you play longer. The textured grip on the triggers, bumper, and back-case gives you a firmer command of the controller and thus improved performance. A new hybrid D-pad is an innovative change that will make a difference in your gaming.
One of the best new features of the Xbox Core Wireless Gaming Controller is the Share button that lets you capture screenshots, recordings, and other gameplay. The Share button lets you send your best screenshots and game footage with friends or post it to social media.
Then there is the custom button mapping that lets you personalize the Xbox Core Wireless Gaming Controller. With the Xbox Accessories app you get to remap buttons, swap sticks and triggers, and control the vibration that the controller emits during some games. By letting you choose which buttons on the Core controller perform the actions you want, the Xbox Core gives you more control over your gaming than ever before.
Ready to Grind
The battery life of the Xbox Core is a shockingly long 40 hours, which is going to come in handy once you get your hands on this upgraded, customizable controller that works as well for PC and Android gaming as it does on the Xbox X|S and Xbox One. And Apple devotees should keep their eyes open for when the Xbox Core’s iOS capabilities are rolled out.
At its usual price of $60, the Core is a solid deal for a wireless controller that’s made and backed by Xbox and comes with numerous upgrades from previous-gen Xbox controllers. But this Amazon deal that’s cut the price down to just $39 makes it a must-have for gamers who want to level up their gear.
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