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General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

T28B693Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Product Specifications: Device Name Amazon Luna Controller, Model number T28B69. Electrical rating 5.25VDC, max 1A. The EU declaration of conformity names the same model, Wireless Game Controller

1914, QAT-00001, EP2-29929, EP2-29919, QAU-00021, EP2-29939, EP2-29915, EP2-29911, EP2-29935, QAT-000022Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-wireless-controller/8xn59crbsqgzRead 28 September 2026Microsoft Store part numbers per colour (inventory SKU ids EP2-29929, EP2-29919, QAU-00021, EP2-29939, EP2-29915, EP2-29911, EP2-29935)6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 202610Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Wireless_ControllerRead 28 September 2026Hardware model 1914, the third revision released November 2020 with Xbox Series X|S15Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original manufacturer Carbon Black launch factsheet page 1, Daten SKU QAT-00002, dated availability 10 November 2020. Publisher header targets Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Hosted by distributor.23Retailer pageeetgroup.com/en-eu/qat-00002-microsoft-xbox-wireless-controller-black-bluetoothusb-gamepad-analogue-digital-xbox-one-xbox-one-s-xbox-one-x-wid-w128252706Read 7 October 2026Exact distributor catalogue names MPN QAT-00002 and Carbon Black. This independently confirms the marketed regional identity, not only a planned 2020 launch SKU.

GTIN / EAN

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889842611588, 8898426115956Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 2026UPC 889842611588 (GTIN 00889842611588) for model QAT-00001, Carbon Black15Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 Daten EAN 889842611595 for exact QAT-00002. Not assigned to original US QAT-00001.23Retailer pageeetgroup.com/en-eu/qat-00002-microsoft-xbox-wireless-controller-black-bluetoothusb-gamepad-analogue-digital-xbox-one-xbox-one-s-xbox-one-x-wid-w128252706Read 7 October 2026Exact QAT-00002 catalogue gives EAN/UPC 889842611595. Other generic catalogue battery/material fields are not imported.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

24 September 20206Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/introducing-luna-amazons-new-cloud-gaming-service-where-its-easy-to-play-on-the-devices-you-already-ownRead 20 October 2026Amazon announced Luna and the Luna Controller on 24 September 2020

16 March 20204Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026Dated Xbox Wire introduction of the Xbox Series X controller.

Status

Available1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Listed on Amazon US as Official Luna Wireless Controller, Amazon's Choice, with an add-to-cart offer. Delivery to the access location was refused, which is a shipping limit and not a discontinuation

Available1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$49.996Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/introducing-luna-amazons-new-cloud-gaming-service-where-its-easy-to-play-on-the-devices-you-already-ownRead 20 October 2026Luna Controller is available at an introductory price of USD 49.99 during the early access period. The price was later raised to USD 69.99 when the controller became generally available, which this release does not state. Excludes US sales tax

$59.993Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Published as the $59.99 USD starting price

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€69.997Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2023/3/cloud-gaming-dienst-amazon-luna-ab-sofort-in-deutschland-verfuegbarRead 20 October 2026Amazon Germany release of 22 March 2023: Luna and the Luna Controller available from that day, controller EUR 69.99. This is the German launch of the controller and price includes VAT as published. The 2020 US launch had no euro price

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, DE, AT, CH15Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 header names Germany, Austria and Switzerland for QAT-00002. The US reference is documented separately. This is the DE/AT/CH regional SKU, not a claim that Switzerland is an EU market.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Technical details, Color: Black

Carbon Black, Robot White, Shock Blue, Pulse Red, Electric Volt, Deep Pink, Velocity Green, Astral Purple1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20263Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 title and Inhalt identify Carbon Black for QAT-00002. This confirms only the new regional row, not other colour SKUs.

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Standard gamepad layout with two sticks, D-pad, four face buttons, bumpers and triggers

Gamepad9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Stick layout

Offset1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Inputs list: 2 thumbsticks left and right (offset)2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Left stick top left, right stick lower right

Offset9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: joystick positioning asymmetric

Face button labels

Xbox2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026A, B, Y, X in a diamond on the upper right. Clockwise from the top are Y, B, A, X, which is the Xbox arrangement10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Button layout: Xbox

Xbox9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Made by the platform holder

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Brand: Amazon. Built for Amazon Luna, Amazon's own cloud gaming service, so the maker is the platform holder

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, iOS, Other1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Works on Windows, Mac, Fire TV, Fire tablet, iPhone, iPad, Chromebook, Android devices and select Samsung and LG Smart TVs. Does not work with gaming consoles. Fire TV, Fire tablet and Smart TVs have no platform option, so they are stored as other

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Lists Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, Android and iOS. macOS and Linux come from gamepadla9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answers: macOS yes, Linux yes

Connection per platform

AAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

Platform	Connection
Windows	Bluetooth
Windows	USB (wired)
macOS	Bluetooth
macOS	USB (wired)
ChromeOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Other	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 for gameplay on Windows PC, Mac, Fire Tablets, Chromebooks, Fire TV, Android device or select Samsung Smart TV. Windows outside Luna needs a driver. USB-C wired gameplay on Windows PC and Mac. iOS over Bluetooth is backed by TechRadar. full_features is not stated11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/amazon-luna-wireless-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the controller is compatible via Bluetooth with iOS and Android phones and PC. PC needs a driver from Amazon's support page

BMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
Xbox Series X|S	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Xbox One	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)	Not available
Xbox One	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
Android	Bluetooth	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Xbox Wireless to consoles, Bluetooth to Windows, iOS and Android. Footnote: some functionality not supported on mobile or Bluetooth2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-wireless-controller/8xn59crbsqgzRead 28 September 2026Footnote: some functionality not supported on Android, iOS, or via Bluetooth6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 2026Microsoft product copy: USB-C port for direct plug and play to console and PC25Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Live official table read in Chrome. Series X|S controller on iOS requires latest controller firmware and iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 14.5 or later. Bluetooth excludes controller audio and attached accessories.

Official licence

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Input modes

XInput, DirectInput10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026XInput over cable and DInput over Bluetooth are the modes used in the tests

XInput9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Mode switching

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Button combo17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 revision compatibility section describes long press pairing for Bluetooth and double-tap pairing button to return to Xbox. This switches remembered connection paths, not a physical protocol toggle.22Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/08/xbox-controller-firmware-update-rolling-out-to-insiders-starting-todayRead 7 October 2026Same official article names a double tap of the pairing button to switch remembered Bluetooth and Xbox Wireless hosts. This capability already existed on Series X|S controllers. The update requirement in the article applies to older Xbox One, Elite Series 2 and Adaptive hardware, not an invented launch requirement for Model 1914.

Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Yes16Press releasesteamcommunity.com/news/post/4051520458174008190Read 7 October 2026Valve stable Steam client update 5 February 2021 explicitly exposes Series X Share button to controller configurations. Requires Xbox Extended Feature Support driver and PC restart. Trigger rumble requires Windows.Gaming.Input games. Does not mean every game uses Steam Input API.

Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Wi-Fi to Amazon's servers (Cloud Direct, dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n) is also published but has no connection option, so it is not stored. Fire TV and Smart TVs are other platforms. Maker lists Bluetooth for Fire TV, not USB

Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20264Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026Xbox Wireless radio plus Bluetooth Low Energy, USB-C port to play and charge

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

5.01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Supports Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0

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Wireless receiver

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Sold separately1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows sold separately

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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218Reviewifixit.com/Device/Xbox_Series_X_Wireless_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact Model 1914 background says it can be paired to Bluetooth device and Xbox simultaneously. Maker September 2021 firmware article identifies one Bluetooth host plus one Xbox Wireless host as the existing Series capability. It remembers these two links, not two Bluetooth hosts.22Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/08/xbox-controller-firmware-update-rolling-out-to-insiders-starting-todayRead 7 October 2026Official September 2021 update describes remembered one-Bluetooth-host and one-Xbox-Wireless-host switching. It explicitly identifies these as capabilities already available on Series X|S controllers, while extending them to older controllers. Two remembered links do not mean two simultaneous active Bluetooth connections.

Wired connector

USB-C1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026USB-C port. Cable sold separately in the US listing

USB-C4Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

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Yes4Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026USB-C port, play and charge with a modern cable

Cable length

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Cable type

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

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Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Potentiometer10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Community spec, verified: Potentiometers. Agrees with the iFixit teardown12Reviewproxy.ifixit.com/Teardown/Amazon+Luna+Controller+Teardown/162593Read 20 October 2026Teardown: the analog sticks use green potentiometers. Whether they are ALPS parts is not confirmed and no module name is stored

Potentiometer9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Left stick (L3) and right stick (R3) can be pressed in

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Swappable stick tops

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Concave17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 design paragraph says both fitted thumbstick tops are concave. No spare caps included, optional Elite caps excluded.

Replaceable stick modules

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Soldered26Reviewdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_171489_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Model 1914 joystick replacement guide introduction states that replacement requires soldering. The mounted stick mechanism is distinct from removable thumbstick caps.

Stick calibration

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App5Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/controller-calibration-toolRead 28 September 2026Stick and trigger recalibration in the Xbox Accessories app, available for the Xbox Wireless Controller14Reviewjoycheck.io/blog/calibrate-xbox-controllerRead 30 September 2026Guide updated 2026-09-10 documents stick and trigger recalibration on Xbox Wireless Controller and Elite Series 2, citing Microsoft support.

Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

Hall effect12Reviewproxy.ifixit.com/Teardown/Amazon+Luna+Controller+Teardown/162593Read 20 October 2026Teardown: a hall-effect sensor next to each stick reads a magnet installed on the side of the trigger. The sensors sit on the daughter board

Hall effect19Reviewifixit.com/Wiki/Technical_Information_%28Series_Controller_1914%29Read 7 October 2026Exact Model 1914 troubleshooting Triggers at 100% section explicitly diagnoses faulty trigger Hall sensor. Factory trigger sensing is separate from potentiometer sticks.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Trigger lock: No

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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No17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 review says trigger resistance is fixed and contrasts it with the DualSense motor-driven variable resistance. Impulse trigger vibration is separate.

Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Main buttons type: Membrane. Gamepadla also lists D-pad buttons as membrane, while iFixit describes a rubber membrane over microswitches, so the D-pad switch type is not stored

Membrane9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: main buttons membrane

Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026D-pad on the lower left, shaped like a plus sign

Hybrid1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Product overview calls the fixed faceted cross-and-dish control a hybrid D-pad.

D-pad switches

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Other20Reviewgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified specification table explicitly says D-pad buttons Mechanical. No precise mechanism maps safely to micro_switch or mecha_tactile. Other preserves the unnamed mechanical class.

Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Complete inputs list: 12 buttons (home, action, menu, microphone, X, Y, A, B, LT, LB, RT, RB), one direction pad and two thumbsticks. No rear inputs

09Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: paddles no

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

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Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Same complete inputs list. Only LB, RB, LT and RT

09Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: shoulder buttons no

Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

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On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

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Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

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Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

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Turbo

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Macros

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Macros option: No

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Share or capture button

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Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20264Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

Rumble1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Haptics: vibration motors for tactile feedback during gameplay

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: trigger vibration yes (impulse triggers)

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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224Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/replacement-pcba-and-motor-assembly-for-xbox-wireless-controller/93ztd8f0bd8dRead 8 October 2026Complete factory replacement assembly image shows two large grip motors. Page identifies original-equivalent assembly for Model 1914. Motor mechanism is not inferred across merged revisions.

Trigger rumble motors

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224Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/replacement-pcba-and-motor-assembly-for-xbox-wireless-controller/93ztd8f0bd8dRead 8 October 2026The same complete Model 1914 assembly image shows two smaller trigger motors, distinct from the two grip motors. Confirmed by iFixit Model 1914 disassembly steps 7 and 9.

Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Gyroscope function: No

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

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Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

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Touchpads

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Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026NFC support: No

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

IR camera

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Built-in display

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Display: No

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Light bar

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RGB lighting

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

AAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	7.71	5.15	10.15	1.32	198.61	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	10.4	7.86	12.92	1.34	198.61	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	25.91	14.76	36.44	5.35	49.67	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	28.1	16.6	41.32	6.2	49.67	Windows

Source10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Prometheus 82 v5.0.9.2, Windows 11 build 26100, tester John Punch, 2025-03-19. Wired rows: cable, XInput, tests #4819 (button) and #4822 (stick). Bluetooth rows: DInput, tests #4820 (button) and #4821 (stick). Firmware not reported. Stick latency at 99% deflection. Polling rate is the software tool figure. Different Bluetooth mode may behave differently on Windows without Amazon's driver

BMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
Xbox Wireless	Button	7.21	3.47	11.43	2.17	124.69	Windows
Xbox Wireless	Stick	8.88	4.98	14.64	2.36	124.69	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	6.5	2.78	10.03	2.09	125	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	8.3	4.47	12.23	2.22	125	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	12.23	6.59	20.36	3.67	133.16	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	12.98	8.68	20.89	2.95	133.16	Windows

Source9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Prometheus 82 hardware tester, Windows 11 build 26100, firmware 5.23.6.0, XInput, tests #5397-#5402 on 2025-05-19. Dongle means the Xbox Wireless adapter. A later dongle test with a third-party Hyperlink 2 dongle is left out. Polling rate is the software-measured median

Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

7.71ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

6.5ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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7.21ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

25.91ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

12.23ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

10.4ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

8.3ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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8.88ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

28.1ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

12.98ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

AAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

Stick	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	5.2%	239	0%
Right	5.7%	239	0%

Source10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Stick Tracer, XInput over cable, Windows 10.0.22631, 2026-04-16, single unit. Resolution 7.9 bit (239 steps) on both sticks. Outer dead zone 0.4 mm on both sticks is not converted to a percentage. Inner dead zone is reported as active without a figure, so it is not stored

BMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	6.8%	771	4.7%
Right	0%	7.9%	575	6.5%

Source9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stick Tracer, cable, XInput, firmware 5.23.6.0, 2026-05-24. Inner dead zone published as none. Resolution 9.6 bit (left) and 9.2 bit (right), steps across the full axis

Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

5.7%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

7.9%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Audio: 3.5 mm stereo audio output for headset

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Jack works over

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USB (wired), Xbox Wireless25Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Windows 10 and 11 tables explicitly support controller audio through USB and Xbox Wireless Adapter. Bluetooth audio and controller accessories are unsupported. Xbox console headset routing uses Xbox Wireless or USB. These routes do not promise headset audio on Android, Apple or Linux.

Speaker

No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Speaker: None

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Microphone

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Inputs list has a microphone button. Alexa press-to-talk is listed. Integrated microphone also named by TechRadar11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/amazon-luna-wireless-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: the Alexa button launches the voice assistant, spoken to through the controller's integrated microphone. Review gives 281.5 g and 58.42 x 156.46 x 107.70 mm, matching the maker's figures

No17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 review conclusion lists integrated microphone as a missing feature, in contrast to DualSense. Headset microphone connection is separate.

Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

AA1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Uses 2 AA batteries, included in box. Also supports AA standard rechargeable batteries. Can be powered by a USB-C cable without batteries

AA or battery pack7Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/xbox-wireless-controller-2020Read 28 September 2026AA batteries (regular or rechargeable) or the Play and Charge kit, sold separately

Batteries

21Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 20262 AA batteries

28Reviewign.com/articles/xbox-series-x-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026Plate on the back covers two AA batteries13Reviewgamepadsquire.com/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Specification table and battery section identify two AA batteries. The 287g figure is a quoted spec, not a documented weighing test, and is not retained as a measured weight.

Batteries included

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026In-box accessories: 2 AA Amazon Basics batteries

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Battery capacity

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Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

AAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

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BMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Hours (h)
40

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Up to 40 hours on AA batteries, tested by Microsoft with standard AA batteries in preproduction units

Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

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USB-C6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 2026USB-C port. The controller runs on AA batteries or the separately sold Xbox Rechargeable Battery

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

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240min3Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Maker says fully charge in under four hours with separately purchased exact Xbox Rechargeable Battery + USB-C Cable. Stored 240 minutes is the strict upper-bound claim, not a measured exact duration. Ordinary AA batteries do not charge. Adapter and test method unstated.

Charging dock

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None9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: charging dock no

Dock

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Play while charging

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Yes3Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Original Model 1914 accessory launch says rechargeable pack charges before, after or while playing. Requires separately purchased Xbox Rechargeable Battery + USB-C Cable. Ordinary AA cells are not recharged.

Battery indicator

LED1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026LED displays controller connectivity status, low battery indicator and software updates

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Build

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Shell material

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Plastic18Reviewifixit.com/Device/Xbox_Series_X_Wireless_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact 1914 identification describes plastic back and plastic front cover. Material polymer not named. Standard listed colour variants, rubber-grip Design Lab options not inherited.

Grip texture

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Textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back-case1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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AA batteries21Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Xbox+Series+X%7CS+Wireless+Controller+(Model+1914)+Full+Disassembly/148234Read 7 October 2026Exact 1914 disassembly Step 1 explicitly removes AA batteries through standard rear battery compartment. No soldered stick modules presented as normal user-swappable parts.

Software

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Companion app

Luna Controller4Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Set up with the Luna Controller app

Xbox Accessories1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

App platforms

Android, iOS4Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Page says to download the app from the app store of the mobile device. Amazon's product page names the Amazon Appstore for Android, Google Play Store and iOS App Store. Stored as android and ios

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Button mapping via Xbox Accessories app on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11

User firmware updates

Yes8Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Controller downloads software updates automatically when connected to Wi-Fi. Version shown in the Luna Controller app. Gamepadla lists no firmware support, the maker page wins. Updates are automatic over Wi-Fi, not user-initiated flashing. Security updates promised until at least 31 December 2029

Yes5Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/controller-calibration-toolRead 28 September 202614Reviewjoycheck.io/blog/calibrate-xbox-controllerRead 30 September 2026Guide updated 2026-09-10 documents Xbox Accessories firmware updates on Xbox Wireless Controller and Elite Series 2, citing Microsoft support.25Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Windows controller updates use USB or Xbox Wireless Adapter in Xbox Accessories. Updates over Bluetooth are unsupported. Updating on an Xbox console is also supported.

Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width156.4Height107.6Depth58.5mm(6.2 × 4.2 × 2.3 in)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Published as Size 156.4 x 107.6 x 58.5 mm without axis names. Stored as width, height, depth in that order, which TechRadar's inch and mm table also gives (58.42 x 156.46 x 107.70 in depth, width, height order)

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Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

281.5g(9.9 oz)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026235.5 g without batteries, 281.5 g with batteries. Stored with batteries

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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C3K191412Regulatory filingfccid.co/fcc/C3K1914Read 30 September 2026Microsoft wireless computer device model 1914 certification record. The physical model is the Xbox Series controller.

Other certifications

RE Directive 2014/53/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU5Regulatory filingd1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Declarations+of+Conformity/Luna+Controller_EU+Declaration+of+Conformity.pdfRead 20 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity dated 8 July 2022 for model T28B69, Wireless Game Controller. Applies the RE Directive 2014/53/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. Radio standards include EN 300 328 and EN 301 893. No Bluetooth version is stated in it

EU Declaration of Conformity, model 191427Regulatory filingcdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/wmcfx/documents/presentations/EU_DoC_1914_062122.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer EU Declaration of Conformity explicitly identifies Video Game Controller model 1914, marketed as Xbox Wireless Controller. This is a declaration, not a third-party award.

In the box

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In the box

Luna Controller, 2 AA Amazon Basics batteries, Setup guide1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026In-box accessories: 2 AA Amazon Basics batteries, setup guide. US listing says a USB-C cable is not included. Amazon's EU declaration of conformity lists a USB cable as a supplied accessory

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Cables included

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Carrying case

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 20261-year limited warranty and service. US listing

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Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJ1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026

www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controller1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

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fcc.report/FCC-ID/C3K1914/4762641.pdf11Owner's manualfcc.report/FCC-ID/C3K1914/4762641.pdfRead 30 September 2026Microsoft Product and Regulatory Guide filed for controller model 1914. Hosted as a public FCC exhibit. A 2016 Micro-USB controller datasheet was rejected as the wrong generation.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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