The 9 Best Ergonomic Xbox Controllers (2023 reviews)

The latest razer ergonomic xbox controller is an absolute beast in terms of its features, and rightfully takes the top spot with ease. The most attractive feature of the Wolverine is 100% reliable mechanical buttons instead of mushy membranes that don't always register on your hands. It's beautiful, lightweight and the tactile buttons are awesome. The grips act like sand paper to exfoliate the dead skin on your hands. The primary buttons and d-pad have much more feel and positive clicks.

Because it's wired, it doesn't need the battery pack that the Elite controller has so it's lighter. The braided USB-C cable is very much welcome, and the length is long enough for anyone playing from a couch. The controller is a little wider and less ergonomic than the standard xbox gamepad, but nonetheless works perfectly most of the time.

Why We Like This:

All the buttons and trigger locks, mappable triggers, are just top notch
Great ergonomic controller with some cool features
Best controller even with a cord
Long corded and comfortable in the hands and very sturdy

Best With Adapter: POWERA Wired Controller

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Featuring textured rear grips, this gamepad will be your ultimate go-to controller for intense battles and long gaming sessions. It’s a beautiful gradient green-blue controller. It has a volume / mute button on it now, so you can boost the volume thru your headset even more. The dual rumble motors put the power of the game in the palm of your hand. It's a very cute blue colour and comes with a very long cord which is nice.

The controller is much lighter than a regular xbox controller, but build quality is the same. It’s PC compatible and the matte finish feels nice. This is great quality and great for a 2nd controller.

Why We Like This:

Joystick resistance consistant to regular controllers
Not too light, not too heavy
Very long, durable charging / controller cord
Comes exactly like the picture, nice matte color finish

Best With Bluetooth Adapter: Scuf Ergonomic Xbox Controller

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The scuf ergonomic xbox controller should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. The triggers that go between full range & mouse click with a flick of a switch is a game changer for custom controllers. It is designed to provide a competitive edge, experience more control, and quicker reaction times for better performance. The Button mapping is easy, and the Mic mute button is a nice to have and no stick drift as of yet. The sticks are responsive and the tension is set perfectly. The control on the sticks are smooth especially with the extended joy stick in the right stick.

This is a great controller, the grip is awesome, the sticks hold up well, and the paddles are great. The anti-friction rings are also very smooth, so overall the sticks are a real joy to use. It comes with an extra set of sticks with the more rounded top.

Why We Like This:

Over-priced to last only 6-months or less from regular careful use
A great pro controller for xbox
Delivers what they promise

Best With USB C: PDP Ergonomic Xbox Controller

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The pdp ergonomic xbox controller should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. This is a great controller that you can program to your needs, works great for PC and also Xbox. The awesome lights are just flames to a moth. The triggers, bumpers, joysticks, and front buttons also feel very good. It includes an 8ft, detachable usb-c cable for plenty of room to play without the need for batteries. The app really helps you customize the controller as well. The lights are customizable. The controller has excellent response to any movement and the buttons are easy to use. The ergonomics are great.

Why We Like This:

Has extra buttons for faster response times
Really solid construction, beautiful finish and light display
Good investment for long term

Best With cord: Rig Ergonomic Xbox Controller

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The Pro compact controller offers a low latency solution for gamers that improves reaction time and never runs out of battery when it matters most. It’s smaller than the original Xbox controller but it’s still very ergonomic. The size of the ABXY buttons are bigger so your right thumb is in close proximity for quick reactions. The USB wire that connects to the PC is very durable and is not going to be prone to kinks. The weight of the controller is just right, not too heavy because there’s no need for a battery strapped on its back like most wireless controllers have.

A highly durable and flexible nylon, braided cable measuring 9.8 feet ensures that you have more than enough length to suit your gaming setup. This is a solid wired controller if you're someone who struggles to reach buttons on full size controllers. The build quality is quite good and it has a nice long cable with a breakaway so you don't need to worry about pulling your Xbox off a shelf. It's a great replacement to the Xbox controller.

Why We Like This:

A pretty good wired controller for small hands
Buttons and joysticks feel great for a 3rd party controller
Ergonomic, smaller than original but great

Best For laptop: POWERA Ergonomic Xbox Controller

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Not everyone likes to purchase controller for their regular usage, but the powera ergonomic xbox controller would be an anomoly. Dual rumble motors put the power of the game in the palm of your hand. It works with the xbox platform and it is definitely “nano” size. It's almost exactly the same size as this one and feels very similar in hand. This controller has a height of 5.4 cm, length of 13.6 cm and width of 9.5 cm. The thumb sticks in particular are a very hard kind of plastic/rubber, with very rough edges that sort of collect dirt. This controller feels really well made. It is great for everyone except small children.

Why We Like This:

Great option for kids/tiny clumsy hands
Between the pricetag and durability, very good controller for kids
Lag no batteries and has a long cord

Best For window: turtle Beach Ergonomic Xbox Controller

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If you're looking for a good controller for your PC, or a possible upgrade with extra functions over your xbox controller, the Turtle Beach recon cloud is a solid choice. A one-month free subscription to the xbox game pass ultimate gives you access to an expansive library of games that work perfectly with the recon cloud hybrid controller. It's vibration is nice and strong as well as easily configurable via app along with this such as the led intensity. It works either through a cable or over bluetooth and both methods are responsive. It is also a nice change of pace, in terms of looks, from those controllers.

All of the buttons and joysticks feel fairly smooth and responsive, though a little muted and spongy. The pop out stand is hard to open and is very short. This controller also comes with a clip you can use to attach it to a phone.

Why We Like This:

Feel was pretty good, smooth with some light texturing around the grips
One of the new comers and featured product

Best With paddle: Nonbliep Ergonomic Xbox Controller

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The Precision 3D joystick brings you the most realistic gaming experience, just as if you are in the game. Comparing them directly to those of an official Xbox Series controller, the bumpers are nearly identical in shape, while the triggers deviate quite a bit in design in that the triggers slope down more aggressively on the outer edges. The sticks are kind of stiff.

This is the perfect second controller. The buttons on the back of the controller, of which there are two, can be used either for custom button mappings or as macro buttons. The overall general feel of the controller is pretty positive. It does feel more cheaply made than the standard controller though. The travel is shorter, and they feel a bit spongier, with a little more resistance. This is a great choice when looking for a gift of a new game remote.

Why We Like This:

Exact design, engineering, and solid feel of the controller that came with the system
Wireless, easy to configure and connect, and perfect operational accuracy
Bring you a consistent and maximum comfort gaming experience

Best For Wired Controller: turtle Beach First Controller

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This wired controller feels solidly built while also being lightweight. The sound is great for a budget controller. The recon controller utilizes a wired connection to your xbox series x|s or xbox one, so no batteries are required. Any 3.5mm connected headset will plug directly into the controller, and allow you to use several different turtle beach audio enhancements. The sound control buttons make placement of home/start/back unusual, and easy to mistakenly press.

This controller fits snuggled tightly into your hands and feels light weighted while playing your games on your consoles. Since it is an Xbox layout, it has perfect compatibility with Windows including games such as Fortnite, Minecraft and Destiny. The controller has sound features that provide quick access sound controls when paired with a headset.

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