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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.

1836, JMU-000036Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Xbox+Adaptive+Controller+Teardown/125295Read 11 October 2026Teardown photo of the label: Model 1836.7Reviewthehenryford.org/collections/explore/artifact/476207Read 11 October 2026Museum record of the controller: Xbox Adaptive Controller Model: 1836 printed on the bottom.8Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16874103746Read 11 October 2026Retailer part number JMU-00003.

1511370-01, 1511370-021Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026US page lists the black style as SKU 1511370-02 with the same description as the 1511370-01 listings at Amazon US and Best Buy. Datek UK lists one EAN for both SKUs. Both are stored.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07PDJ45BTRead 23 October 2026Manufacturer Part Number 1511370-01. UPC 617885020254. Title: PowerA Nintendo Switch Wired Controller - Black, Detachable 10ft USB Cable, No Battery Required.

GTIN / EAN

88984243903813Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/upc/889842439038Read 21 October 2026UPC 889842439038 (EAN-13 0889842439038) is listed as Xbox Adaptive Controller, White, with Best Buy, Microsoft Store and Target offers. A Danish retailer search result gives the same EAN for model JMU-00003. Stored in the 12-digit UPC form used for other Xbox controllers16Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026US listing UPC 889842439038 for model JMU-00003. Matches the UPC database entry

6178850202542Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026PowerA product sheet for SKU 1511370-01, UPC 617885020254. The same UPC is on Amazon US and Newegg. Amazon also lists the case GTIN 10617885020251, which is not stored.

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

16 May 20184Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2018/05/16/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026XBOX Wire post of 16 May 2018 introducing the controller.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026The maker page offers Add to cart and Find a retailer. The Microsoft Store listing shows the $99.99 price and marks it out of stock.

Available7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/powera-wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-nintendo-switch-2-black/JXJ34PHGPXRead 23 October 2026Best Buy US lists model 1511370-01, SKU 6323649, at $22.99 with Add to Cart, 1,278 reviews, on 2026-10-23. Its generated Q and A text on a headset jack is not used.

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.

$99.992Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026MSRP: $99.99 USD. Microsoft fact sheet of May 2018. Tax is not included.3Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2018/09/04/xbox-adaptive-controller-now-availableRead 11 October 2026Available at Microsoft Stores and GameStop Online for $99.99.4Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2018/05/16/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026At $99.99 USD and available exclusively through Microsoft Store.

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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.

€89.995Press releasenews.xbox.com/de-de/2018/08/29/xbox-adaptive-controller-giffey-gamescom-2018Read 11 October 2026Xbox Wire DACH, 29 August 2018: available from autumn at 89,99 Euro, exclusively through the Microsoft Store. German-language market, VAT included as published.

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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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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White8Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16874103746Read 11 October 2026Listing colour: White. The product photo shows a white body with black buttons.

Black1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Style: Black. Matte black design.

Form factor

Adaptive1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Hub for external devices. Button, thumbstick and trigger inputs come from assistive devices connected through 3.5mm jacks and USB ports.

Gamepad2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Ergonomic controller shape with Nintendo Switch button layout. A standard gamepad.

Stick layout

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Offset3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 diagram: left stick above the plus control pad, right stick below the A/B/X/Y buttons. This is the offset layout.

Face button labels

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Nintendo2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Nintendo ABXY button layout (larger than Joy-Con).

Made by the platform holder

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Microsoft Xbox product.

No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Officially licensed PowerA product, made by PowerA (ACCO Brands). Not made by Nintendo.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026For use with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles and Windows 10/11 PCs. Connects to select Smart TVs, iOS and Android using Bluetooth or USB. Full functionality may not be supported across all devices or operating systems.

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Product Specifications Platform: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, Nintendo Switch 2. The OLED Model is part of the Nintendo Switch platform. Footnote: for use only while Switch is docked.

Connection per platform

AMicrosoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

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

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Xbox Wireless to Xbox One and Series X|S. Bluetooth or USB to Windows 10/11, iOS and Android. The maker footnote says full functionality may not be supported, so Android and iOS rows are marked as not full features. Xbox One USB use and Windows Xbox Wireless come from the 2018 fact sheet.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026On Xbox One it connects via Xbox Wireless or the included USB-C cable. On Windows 10 it connects via Xbox Wireless, the USB-C cable or Bluetooth.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch

Platform	Connection	All features
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)	Not available
Nintendo Switch 2	USB (wired)	No

Source1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Connectivity: Wired. Page says: Works with Nintendo Switch 2. C button not available. That loss is why full_features is false for Switch 2. Full-feature status on Switch is not stated and is left out.

Official licence

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Officially licensed for Nintendo Switch2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Officially licensed for Nintendo Switch.

Input modes

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Mode switching

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

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Xbox button: when the controller or console is turned off, press it to turn on the controller and the console. Applies to Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles

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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

Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026XBOX Wireless, Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

USB (wired)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Connectivity: Wired.

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

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Wireless receiver

Sold separately2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Windows PCs connect via Xbox Wireless, USB-C or Bluetooth. The Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows is sold separately (see the box print).7Reviewthehenryford.org/collections/explore/artifact/476207Read 11 October 2026Packaging print: Windows 10 requires Bluetooth, the included USB-C cable or the Xbox Wireless Adapter (sold separately).

None1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Wired only. No wireless receiver.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

29Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/08/xbox-controller-firmware-update-rolling-out-to-insiders-starting-todayRead 11 October 2026The September 2021 firmware update for Xbox Adaptive Controllers adds Bluetooth Low Energy. It remembers one Bluetooth host and one Xbox Wireless host. Two remembered links, not two active Bluetooth hosts.

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Wired connector

USB-C1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 20269' USB-C cable in the box. The USB-C port is on the back.

Micro-USB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Detachable 10ft (3m) micro-USB to standard USB-C cable. The USB-C wording conflicts with the manual diagram and PowerA's cable FAQ, which show a Micro-B connector on the controller. The controller-end connector is stored. The other end is not stored.3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 rear-view diagram draws a Micro-B style USB connector on the controller. Manual edition 2021.4Maker product pagepowera.com/product-support/nintendo-switch-and-switch-2-support/articles/which-cable-goes-with-which-switch-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026PowerA FAQ, status as of Jan 2021: USB Micro-B for NSW Wired controllers.

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Separate cable that plugs into the USB-C port. Listed apart from the controller.

Yes1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Feature list: Detachable 10ft (3m) USB cable with hook-and-loop strap.

Cable length

2.7432m1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 20269 ft converted exactly: 9 x 0.3048 = 2.7432 m.

3m1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Published as 10ft (3m). Metric 3 m is stored.

Cable type

USB-C cable1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026What's in the box: XBOX Adaptive Controller and 9' USB-C cable.

Micro-USB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications name a micro-USB cable. The other end is described as USB-C here but not stated elsewhere, so only Micro-USB is stored.

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

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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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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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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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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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Triggers

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

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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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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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Buttons

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Face button switches

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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

Cross10Retailer pagecdw.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-accessibility-controller/6828178Read 11 October 2026Retailer product photo shows a plus-shaped D-pad on the left of the face.11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Directional pad is a raised plus sign-shaped toggle at the bottom left of the face

Cross2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Eight-way plus-shaped metallic D-Pad.

D-pad switches

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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.

02Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026FAQ lists the controls built into the unit: two large programmable buttons mapped to A and B by default, View and Menu buttons, an Xbox button, a directional pad, a Profile button and a Bind button. No rear grip input is listed. Stored as 011Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Back of the controller lists a Pair button, nineteen 3.5 mm ports, the USB-C power port and the DC power port. No rear grip input

03Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 diagram labels every control: Capture, Home, -, +, left stick, A/B/X/Y, plus control pad, right stick, R, L, ZR, ZL and the USB connector. No rear buttons are drawn.

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.

02Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Same control list names no shoulder button. Bumpers and triggers exist only as external 3.5 mm inputs. Stored as 0 additional physical shoulder buttons11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Face and sides list no shoulder button. Bumpers and triggers are 3.5 mm jacks on the back

03Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026The diagram shows only R, L, ZR and ZL on the shoulders.

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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03Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026No remappable control is named in the manual or on the product sheet.

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.

31Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Create multiple profiles in the app and switch between three of them with the Profile button. The 2018 fact sheet states three on-board custom profiles and one default profile.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Stores three on-board custom profiles and one default profile. Instantly switch configurations with the Profile button. Three is stored as the number of additional profiles.

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

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Instantly switch between three profiles with the built-in Profile button.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Profile button listed with the controller inputs.

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Turbo

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Macros

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Share or capture button

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026The input list names large programmable buttons, View and Menu buttons, an Xbox button, a directional pad, a Profile button and a Bind button. No Share button is listed.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Switch System buttons (+, -, Home, Capture). The Capture button is the Switch screenshot button.

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.

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Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

016Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026US listing spec Rumble Vibration: No. The controller has no rumble motors

03Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026Troubleshooting Q2: This product does not support vibration functionality.

Trigger rumble motors

016Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026Same Rumble Vibration: No, so no trigger motors. Triggers exist only as external 3.5 mm inputs

03Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026Troubleshooting Q2: no vibration functionality.

Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Footnote: does not support HD rumble, IR, motion controls, or Amiibo NFC.

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

No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Maker's inventory of the face, back, sides and bottom names buttons, ports, a battery indicator light and mounting screws. No 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

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No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Footnote: does not support Amiibo NFC.

IR camera

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No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Footnote: does not support IR.

Built-in display

No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same inventory has no display. The only lights are the battery indicator light and the profile bars next to the Profile button

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Light bar

No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same inventory has no light bar. The only lights are the battery indicator light and the profile bars16Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026US listing spec Lighting Type: None. Matches the maker's inventory of controls

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RGB lighting

No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same inventory names no decorative lighting. The battery indicator and profile bars are status lights16Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026US listing spec Lighting Type: None and Illumination: No. The battery light and profile bars are status lights

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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

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

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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 pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026One 3.5mm stereo headset jack for audio.

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Jack works over

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Speaker

No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same inventory has no speaker. Audio goes out through the 3.5 mm stereo headset jack on the left side

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Microphone

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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.

No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same inventory lists the Xbox, View, Menu and Profile buttons, the Pair button and the two large buttons. No microphone mute control

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Expansion port

Nineteen 3.5 mm input jacks and two USB 2.0 ports1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Nineteen 3.5mm ports and two USB 2.0 ports for external inputs. One 3.5mm stereo headset jack for audio.

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Internal lithium-ion battery.

None2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Why wired: No batteries or charging to manage.

Batteries

11Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026One internal battery.

02Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026No batteries.

Batteries included

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026The battery is internal.

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Battery capacity

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Battery energy

7.79Wh6Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Xbox+Adaptive+Controller+Teardown/125295Read 11 October 2026Teardown battery specs: 7.79 Wh Li-Po battery. The maker gives no watt-hour or mAh figure.

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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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

Hours (h)
25

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Up to 25 hours used wirelessly with no audio or USB joysticks on a single charge. Added switches or buttons may lower this. The maker does not name Xbox Wireless or Bluetooth for the figure, so no connection is stored.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch

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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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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.

USB-C1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Charged via the included USB-C cable or a power adapter (sold separately).

None2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026No battery, so no charging connector.

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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Charging dock

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Dock

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Play while charging

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026The power table covers use when powered from USB or the DC jack, so the controller works while connected to power.

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Battery indicator

LED, On screen, App11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Battery indicator light below the View button flashes while charging and turns solid white when fully charged. The charge page adds solid orange when the battery is low12Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/charge-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Battery indicator light on the face flashes while charging and turns solid white when full. Battery level also shows as a battery icon in the Xbox console interface and in the Xbox Accessories app on Windows 10/11

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Build

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Shell material

Plastic7Reviewthehenryford.org/collections/explore/artifact/476207Read 11 October 2026Museum record lists the materials of the artifact as Plastic and Cardboard. The cardboard is the packaging, so the controller body is stored as Plastic. Record also gives the controller as 11.5 x 5 x 0.875 in, which is consistent with the maker's 292 x 130 x 23 mm

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Grip texture

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

Battery6Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Xbox+Adaptive+Controller+Teardown/125295Read 11 October 2026The battery is rechargeable, modular and can be replaced after removing four screws. Torx security screws are used.

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Software

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Companion app

Xbox Accessories1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Xbox Accessories app for button remapping and profiles.

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App platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Remap through the Xbox Accessories app on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S or Windows 10/11. On Windows, remapping needs a wired USB connection.

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User firmware updates

Yes9Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/08/xbox-controller-firmware-update-rolling-out-to-insiders-starting-todayRead 11 October 2026A firmware update was released for Xbox Adaptive Controllers.

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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.

Width292Height130Depth23mm(11.5 × 5.1 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Published as 292mm (L) x 130mm (W) x 23mm (H). Stored as width 292, height 130 and depth 23 for the front face.

Width147.1Height110Depth57.9mm(5.8 × 4.3 × 2.3 in)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Published as 5.79 in L x 4.33 in W x 2.28 in H. Converted exactly from inches and rounded to 0.1 mm. L is stored as width, W as height across the front face and H as depth.

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.

552g(1.2 lb)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026XBOX Adaptive Controller: 552g. The USB-C cable adds 64g and is not included.

185g(6.5 oz)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Published as 0.408 lb / 0.185 kg (Net Weight on the UK page). Whether the detachable cable is included is not stated. Amazon US lists 0.29 kg, which is a shipping figure and is not used.

Certifications

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FCC ID

C3K183614Regulatory filingfccid.io/C3K1836Read 21 October 2026FCC ID C3K1836, Wireless Input Device by Microsoft Corporation, product code 1836, original grant 10 June 2018. Model 1836 is the model printed on the Xbox Adaptive Controller. A September 2021 Class II permissive change enables Bluetooth LE by software, which matches the 2021 firmware that added Bluetooth LE

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), EU Declaration of Conformity, Directive 2014/30/EU3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026English FCC statement: tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15, and CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B). Declaration of Conformity: ACCO Brands USA LLC declares this wired controller complies with Directive 2014/30/EU. No FCC ID is printed for this wired device.

In the box

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In the box

Xbox Adaptive Controller, 9 ft USB-C cable1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026What's in the box: XBOX Adaptive Controller and 9' USB-C cable.

Wired Controller, 10ft USB Cable, User Manual3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026English CONTENTS: Wired Controller, 10ft USB Cable, User Manual.

Cables included

AMicrosoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C cable	2.7432	1

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026One 9 ft USB-C cable (2.7432 m).

BPowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB cable	3	1

Source3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026English CONTENTS lists one 10ft USB cable. The maker page gives 3 m.

Carrying case

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None3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026The CONTENTS list has no case.

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.

0.25years16Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026US listing Warranty - Parts and Labor 90 days. Matches Microsoft's US and Canada limited hardware warranty, which gives 90 days for all Xbox accessories except the Elite Series 2. The Microsoft Store page carries a generic 1 year line, so the maker pages disagree and the warranty document is followed. Stored as 0.25 years for the US17Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.microsoft.com/download/e/0/b/e0bb27c1-33c1-469c-b88d-50823137dd49/HW-WARR-EN-NA(05-23)v.1.pdfRead 21 October 2026Microsoft Manufacturer's Limited Hardware Warranty, US and Canada, May 2023, section 2 Duration: 90 days for all Xbox Accessories except Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The Xbox Adaptive Controller is an Xbox accessory and is not excepted

2years1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Official licensed product with two-year warranty. US page.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controller1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026

www.powera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-021Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-adaptive-controller/8nsdbhz1n3d815Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-adaptive-controller/8nsdbhz1n3d8Read 21 October 2026Microsoft Store Tech Specs tab: connectivity, ports (nineteen 3.5 mm ports, two USB 2.0 ports, one 3.5 mm stereo headset jack), 292 x 130 x 23 mm, 552 g controller and 64 g cable, mounting screws. It agrees with the values already stored. The page carries a generic 1 year Limited Warranty line, while Microsoft's hardware warranty document lists 90 days for Xbox accessories. The document is followed for warranty_years

m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026PowerA product sheet hosted by Amazon, 2 pages. It states MSRP $19.99-$24.99, a range, so no single launch price is stored.

Manual

support.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controller11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Xbox Support guide that names every button, port and light on the face, back, sides and bottom. Microsoft publishes video guides and support pages and no PDF manual

www.powera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdf3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026English user manual, 2 pages, 2021 edition, linked from the PowerA wired controller support page.

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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