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Microsoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

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Xbox Adaptive Controller

Released 4 September 2018.3Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2018/09/04/xbox-adaptive-controller-now-availableRead 11 October 2026XBOX Wire, 4 September 2018: available starting today at Microsoft Stores and GameStop Online. Last checked 21 October 2026.

Form factor
Adaptive
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS
Stick sensor
Not available
Connections
Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB (wired)

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General

Series
Not available
Model numbers
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.
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
Announced
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.
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.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$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.
Launch price (EU)
€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.
Markets
Not available
Colours
White8Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16874103746Read 11 October 2026Listing colour: White. The product photo shows a white body with black buttons.
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.
Stick layout
Not available
Face button labels
Not available
Made by the platform holder
Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Microsoft Xbox product.

Compatibility

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.
Connection per platform
PlatformConnectionAll features
Xbox Series X|SXbox WirelessNot available
Xbox OneXbox WirelessNot available
Xbox OneUSB (wired)Not available
WindowsXbox WirelessNot available
WindowsUSB (wired)Not available
WindowsBluetoothNot available
AndroidBluetoothNo
AndroidUSB (wired)No
iOSBluetoothNo
iOSUSB (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.
Official licence
Not available
Input modes
Not available
Mode switching
Not available
Native Steam Input support
Not available
Wakes the supported console
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
Max phone length
Not available
Works with phone case
Not available

Connectivity

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.
Controller Bluetooth version
Not available
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).
Receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
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.
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.
USB
Not available
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.
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.
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.
Claimed polling rate by connection
Not available
Polling rate wired
Not available
Polling rate wireless
Not available
Polling rate Bluetooth
Not available

Sticks

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Stick sensor
Not available
Stick module name
Not available
Stick resolution (claimed)
Not available
Default dead zone (claimed)
Not available
Adjustable dead zone
Not available
Adjustable response curve
Not available
Adjustable stick tension
Not available
Tension levels
Not available
Stick throw
Not available
Stick gate
Not available
Stick click (L3/R3)
Not available
Swappable stick tops
Not available
Stick tops included
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Stick calibration
Not available

Triggers

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Trigger sensor
Not available
Trigger resolution
Not available
Trigger travel
Not available
Trigger stops
Not available
Trigger stop positions
Not available
Trigger stop type
Not available
Shortest trigger travel
Not available
Adjustable trigger dead zone
Not available
Hair trigger mode
Not available
Adaptive triggers
Not available

Buttons

Face button switches
Not available
Face button switch name
Not available
Swappable face buttons
Not available
Bumper switches
Not available
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
D-pad switches
Not available
Rear grip buttons or 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
Rear grip input type
Not available
Removable rear paddles
Not available
Additional shoulder buttons
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
Additional remappable buttons
Not available
On-controller remapping
Not available
Custom onboard profiles
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.
Profile switch control
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.
Turbo
Not available
Macros
Not available
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.

Feedback

Rumble
Not available
Rumble motor type
Not available
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
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
Adjustable rumble
Not available

Motion and touch

Gyroscope
Not available
Combined motion sensor axes
Not available
Gyro as mouse
Not available
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
Touchpads
Not available
Clickable touchpad
Not available
NFC
Not available
IR camera
Not available
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
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
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
Lighting zones
Not available

Measured

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Measured input latency
Not available
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
Not available
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
Not available
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
Not available
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
Not available
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
Not available
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
Not available
Measured stick tests
Not available
Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
Not available
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
Not available
Measured battery life
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Audio

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.
Jack works over
Not available
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
Microphone
Not available
Microphone mute control
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
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.

Battery and charging

Battery type
Built-in1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Internal lithium-ion battery.
Batteries
11Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026One internal battery.
Batteries included
Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026The battery is internal.
Battery capacity
Not available
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.
Claimed battery life
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.
Longest claimed battery life
25h
Charging connector
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).
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available
Charging dock
Not available
Dock
Not available
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.
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

Build

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
Grip texture
Not available
Swappable grips
Not available
Swappable faceplate
Not available
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.

Software

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

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Body dimensions
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.
Weight (claimed)
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.

Certifications

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
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

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.
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-C cable2.74321
Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026One 9 ft USB-C cable (2.7432 m).
Carrying case
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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
Stick drift warranty
Not available

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