PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller (Xbox One | Series X/S)

PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller (Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / PC)

Officially licensed by Xbox, the PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller is the sensible pick when you want a dependable second pad without paying flagship money. The layout mirrors the official Xbox controller — same stick positions, same button arrangement, same familiar feel — so there’s no relearning curve for anyone switching between them.

The addition PowerA is known for sits on the back: two mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons, programmable on the fly to duplicate any face or shoulder input. Mapping jump or reload to a rear button means your thumbs never have to leave the sticks, a genuinely useful feature at this price and one the standard Xbox controller doesn’t offer without going Elite.

Textured rubberised grips run along the handles for a secure hold, and the 3.5mm stereo headset jack takes any compatible wired headset directly. Dual rumble motors handle vibration feedback.

Being wired, there’s nothing to charge and no batteries to replace — a detachable 3m USB cable connects straight to the console or PC, delivering consistent, lag-free input with no pairing and no dropouts. The detachable design also makes it easier to pack away or replace the cable if it’s damaged.

It’s plug-and-play on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11, and PowerA’s range covers a wide spread of colourways and licensed designs.

Key features

• Officially licensed Xbox accessory
• Two mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons on the rear
• Detachable 3m USB cable — no batteries, no charging
• 3.5mm stereo headset jack
• Textured rubberised grips
• Dual rumble motors
• Compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11