As Xbox is backing more games that utilize its cloud technology, this is a sensible addition and also something not found on other home console controllers. Taking notes from controllers made by Google and Amazon, this leak says that the new Xbox controller will have “Direct-to-Cloud” support that will seamlessly let players connect their controller to Microsoft’s servers to ensure the most minimal latency while playing cloud-based games. If the final product matches the plan, Microsoft will more closely integrate the controller with its cloud gaming plans. Sebile’s outlined additions sound subtle, but the unique technological capabilities of the controller proposed make it seem a lot more distinct than what’s currently on offer as the basic Xbox controller. The Sebile controller could bring back some of the creativity seen in products like the Xbox Adaptive controller to the primary Series X controller. That said, it lacks the standout nature I look for in the latest flagship piece of first-party hardware, which unintentionally made it feel like Xbox lacks the ambition or creativity to evolve the experience of playing a game with a controller. I use it all the time while playing games on my PC too. It’s durable and even customizable thanks to Xbox Design Lab. Ergonomically, it’s one of the best-feeling ones you can buy. That’s not to say the default Xbox Series X controller is bad. Instead, the only improvements were a Share button, which PlayStation’s controller already had, and a D-pad rework to bring it more in line with the Elite controllers. I expected Microsoft to add the back paddles from the Elite controllers to the base model, but it did not. While Sony’s DualSense innovated with haptic feedback and adaptive trigger, and the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Cons toyed around with IR sensors and HD rumble, the Xbox controller always felt relatively plain by comparison. I’ve felt that the Xbox Series X was a very capable and powerful console since I picked one up in 2020, but the most underwhelming part of the package to me was the Xbox controller that came with it. Our most anticipated Xbox Series X games of 2023 Here’s howĮverything we learned about Dungeons of Hinterberg, Xbox showcase’s most eye-catching reveal You don’t need an Xbox Series X to play Starfield.

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