Gaming / Controllers
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Xbox Wireless Controller
Released 10 November 2020.3Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Launch release names November 10, 2020 for Carbon Black, Robot White and Shock Blue. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Gamepad
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- Stick sensor
- Potentiometer
- Connections
- Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB (wired)
73 of 151 fields known.
At a glance
Battery life
40h
Higher than 81% of other controllers.
General
- Series
- Not available
- Model numbers
- 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
- 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.
- Announced
- 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 pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $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)
- Not available
- Colours
- 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.
- Stick layout
- Offset9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: joystick positioning asymmetric
- Face button labels
- Xbox9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026
- Made by the platform holder
- Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026
Compatibility
- Platforms
- 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
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
- Not available
- Mode switching
- 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.
- Wakes the supported console
- Not available
- 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-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 version
- Not available
- Wireless receiver
- Sold separately1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows sold separately
- Receiver connector
- Not available
- Wireless range (claimed)
- Not available
- Paired device slots
- 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-C4Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026
- USB
- Not available
- Detachable cable
- 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
- Not available
- Cable type
- Not available
- Claimed polling rate by connection
- Not available
- Polling rate wired
- Not available
- Polling rate wireless
- Not available
- Polling rate Bluetooth
- Not available
Sticks
- Stick sensor
- Potentiometer9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026
- 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
- No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Trigger resolution
- Not available
- Trigger travel
- 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
Buttons
- Face button switches
- Membrane9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: main buttons membrane
- Face button switch name
- Not available
- Swappable face buttons
- Not available
- Bumper switches
- Not available
- Rear grip buttons or paddles
- 09Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: paddles no
- Rear grip input type
- Not available
- Removable rear paddles
- Not available
- Additional shoulder buttons
- 09Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: shoulder buttons no
- Additional remappable buttons
- Not available
- On-controller remapping
- Not available
- Custom onboard profiles
- Not available
- Profile switch control
- Not available
- Turbo
- Not available
Feedback
- Rumble
- Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: trigger vibration yes (impulse triggers)
- Rumble motor type
- Not available
- Adjustable rumble
- Not available
Motion and touch
- Combined motion sensor axes
- Not available
- Gyro as mouse
- Not available
- Touchpad
- Not available
- Touchpads
- Not available
- Clickable touchpad
- Not available
- IR camera
- Not available
- Light bar
- Not available
- RGB lighting
- Not available
- Lighting zones
- Not available
Measured
- Measured input latency
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 - Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
- 6.5ms
- Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
- 7.21ms
- Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
- 12.23ms
- Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
- 8.3ms
- Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
- 8.88ms
- Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
- 12.98ms
- Measured stick tests
Stick Inner dead zone Circularity error Resolution steps Centring error Left 0% 6.8% 771 4.7% Right 0% 7.9% 575 6.5% - Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
- 0%
- Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
- 7.9%
- 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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026
- Speaker
- Not available
- Microphone mute control
- Not available
- Expansion port
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Battery type
- 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
- 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
- Not available
- Battery capacity
- Not available
- Battery energy
- Not available
- Claimed battery life
Hours (h) 40 - Longest claimed battery life
- 40h
- Charging connector
- USB-C6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 2026USB-C port. The controller runs on AA batteries or the separately sold Xbox Rechargeable Battery
- Charging dock
- None9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: charging dock no
- Dock
- Not available
- Battery indicator
- Not available
Build
- Grip texture
- Textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back-case1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026
- Swappable grips
- Not available
- Swappable faceplate
- Not available
- User-replaceable parts
- 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
- Companion app
- Xbox Accessories1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026
- App platforms
- 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
- 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 dimensions
- Not available
- Weight (claimed)
- Not available
Certifications
- Other certifications
- 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
- Not available
- Cables included
- Not available
- Carrying case
- Not available
Warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- Not available
- Stick drift warranty
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- 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
- Not available
- Manual
- 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 number
- Not available
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Variants
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| Model number | GTIN | Launch price (US) | Markets | Colours | Batteries included | In the box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QAT-00001 | 889842611588 | $59.99 | US | Carbon Black | Not available | Not available |
| EP2-29929 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Carbon Black | Not available | Not available |
| EP2-29919 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Robot White | Not available | Not available |
| QAU-00021 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Electric Volt | Not available | Not available |
| EP2-29939 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Shock Blue | Not available | Not available |
| EP2-29915 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Velocity Green | Not available | Not available |
| EP2-29911 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Deep Pink | Not available | Not available |
| EP2-29935 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Pulse Red | Not available | Not available |
| QAT-00002 | 889842611595 | Not available | DE, AT, CH | Carbon Black | Yes | Xbox Wireless Controller Carbon Black, 2 AA batteries |
Sources
We read 27 sources for this controller. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controller
- Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-wireless-controller/8xn59crbsqgz
- Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LD
- Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.html
- Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Wireless_Controller
- Owner's manualfcc.report/FCC-ID/C3K1914/4762641.pdf
- Regulatory filingfccid.co/fcc/C3K1914
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdf
- Press releasesteamcommunity.com/news/post/4051520458174008190
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