
It turns out there isn’t an official solution that works well. You might think that Microsoft gives you a working solution out of the box but I was spending quite a lot of time finding out what is the right way to do it. If you're not a fan of dumping batteries inside it, there's also a play and charge kit available that transforms it into a rechargeable controller.To check the battery level of your wireless Xbox One Controller is not that trivial on a Windows 10 PC.

It works seamlessly with the PC, too, either wired over USB-C or over Bluetooth. The latest update adds a dedicated share button, which is more convenient for snapping clips and screenshots than the older controller's method and works just the same with the Xbox One as on the new Xbox Series X. The new Xbox Wireless Controller controller design is a continuation of arguably the best there has ever been on any platform, with its offset analog sticks and perfect size leading to many, many hours of comfortable gaming. Especially useful if you're a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber with access to all the included PC games. It does open up to using the controller with a PC and an Xbox console, though. Since the Xbox One S debut, Microsoft included Bluetooth capabilities on the official controller, a feature that has never been utilized properly on the console. You honestly can't go wrong with the controller Microsoft designed itself.

The Series 2 also adds Bluetooth into the mix for easy wireless pairing with your Windows 10 PC. It'll last many years longer than a regular controller and is packed with serious features. To the people willing to pay top dollar, the Elite Controller is the very best around.

Some may look at the price tag and declare that no controller is worth that much, and that's fine. There are hand-grips, and there are trigger stops. The whole thing is covered with a soft-touch finish. There are paddles on the rear which can be mapped to any button on the controller using the companion app for Xbox One and Windows 10. The sticks are removable and more durable, as is the D-pad.

It essentially keeps the same great design but improves just about everything else. Then comes the Elite Series 2, the latest incarnation of Microsoft's professional-grade controller. However, like all things, it has a lifespan, and more serious gamers can wear them out fairly quickly. It's sturdy, and it generally feels great to hold and use. The Xbox One controller is incredibly comfortable to use for long periods.
