Gamepad Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller Red

The Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller in Red features a modernized design with sculpted surfaces and refined geometry for improved comfort during extended play. It offers textured grips, a hybrid D-pad for precise control, a dedicated Share button for capturing screenshots and recordings, and broad device compatibility including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, Android, and iOS. Connect wirelessly via Xbox Wireless or Bluetooth, plug in a compatible headset using the 3.5 mm stereo jack, or use a wired connection via USB. The controller is powered by AA batteries and supports long play sessions.

Advantages

The controller combines ergonomic shaping and textured triggers, bumpers and back-case to enhance handling and accuracy. The hybrid D-pad improves directional input for a variety of game genres. A dedicated Share button streamlines capturing and sharing gameplay. Multiple connectivity options — Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, and USB — allow easy pairing and switching between supported devices.

Suitable for

• Console gaming on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
• Backward-compatible play on Xbox One
• PC gaming on Windows 10 and 11 via Bluetooth or USB
• Mobile gaming on Android and iOS devices

Key specifications

• Model: Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller (Red), MPN QAU-00012, EAN 889842707113
• Connectivity: Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB
• Device interface: Bluetooth / USB
• Power: AA batteries (up to 40 hours, depending on usage and battery type)
• Audio: 3.5 mm stereo headset jack
• Controls: Hybrid D-pad, textured grips on triggers, bumpers, and back-case
• Compatible platforms: Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, Android, iOS

How to use

Insert AA batteries into the compartment, or connect the controller to a device using a USB cable if preferred. To pair via Xbox Wireless, turn on the Xbox console and the controller, then press the pairing buttons on both devices. To pair via Bluetooth, enable Bluetooth on your PC, phone or tablet, press and hold the controller's pairing button until the light flashes, and select the controller from the device list. Use the Share button to capture screenshots or recordings according to the platform's capture features.

Recommendations

For best performance, keep controller firmware up to date when connected to Xbox or a Windows PC. Use high-quality AA batteries or a rechargeable battery pack for longer sessions, and connect a compatible wired headset to the 3.5 mm jack for voice chat and in-game audio.