microsoft xbox 1 controller battery pack

The original Xbox One Wireless controller is still one of the best, perfectly suiting the size of most players’ hands to make playing games all the more immersive and natural. The value for money on offer here is outstanding, making it a must-see budget option. Overall, minus some personal frustration with the slightly hollow shoulder buttons and a lack of chat mix on PC, the Turtle Beach React-R is the best Xbox One controller under $40 / £40 right now.

While lighter than more premium options on this list, the React-R still feels solid in the hand, with a satisfying resistance beneath each of the thumbsticks and a comfortable face button press as well. However, the textured plastic still holds your position well and you're still getting particularly pleasing ridges on the shoulder buttons as well. You're dropping rubberized grips and Pro-Aim assist mode, for example. Some sacrifices have been made by slimming down the previous release (the Turtle Beach Recon Controller).

Overall that's an astonishing value, and particularly impressive considering just how good this Xbox One controller feels to use.

The React-R is slightly cheaper at MSRP (by around $5), offers better paddles (and the ability to remap them on the fly), and even packs the brand's Superhuman Hearing mode in as well. We used to revere the PowerA Enhanced Wired gamepad for its budget price point and value for money, but that top spot has be firmly replaced now. If you don't want to break past $39.99 / £34.99, the Turtle Beach React-R is the best Xbox One controller open to you.

Microsoft xbox 1 controller battery pack