Xbox 360 controller

Xbox 360 controller
Black Xbox 360 S wireless controller
A wireless black Xbox 360 S controller
ManufacturerMicrosoft
TypeGamepad
GenerationSeventh
Release date
November 22, 2005
    • NA: November 22, 2005
    • EU: December 2, 2005
    • JP: December 10, 2005
    • MEX/COL: February 2, 2006
    • KOR: February 24, 2006
    • HKG/SGP/TWN: March 16, 2006
    • AU: March 23, 2006
    • CHL: July 7, 2006
    • IND: September 25, 2006
    • ZAF: September 29, 2006
    • CZE/POL: November 3, 2006
    • BRA: December 1, 2006
    • RU: February 10, 2007
    • PER: February 26, 2008
    • ARE: October 28, 2008
    • SYC: Spring 2010
Input
  • 2 × clickable analog sticks Left analog stick press Right analog stick press
  • 2 × analog triggers Left shoulder trigger Right shoulder trigger
  • 2 × shoulder buttons Left Bumper Right Bumper
  • 4 × action buttons A B X Y
  • 3 × other buttons Back Start (wireless)
  • Digital D-pad
ConnectivityWireless (proprietary 2.4 GHz protocol), USB, 2.5 mm headset jack
PowerNickel-metal hydride battery; 2 × AA; USB host powered
Dimensions
  • Wireless version:[1]
    154 mm × 105 mm × 61.3 mm (6.06 in × 4.13 in × 2.41 in)
  • Wired version:[2]
    152 mm × 107 mm × 54.0 mm (5.98 in × 4.21 in × 2.13 in)
    (cable 3.0 m, 9 ft 10 in)
Mass
  • Wireless version (with batteries):[1]
    265 g (9.35 oz)
  • Wired version:[2]
    300 g (10.6 oz)
PredecessorXbox controller
SuccessorXbox Wireless Controller

The Xbox 360 controller is the primary game controller for Microsoft's Xbox 360 home video game console that was introduced at E3 2005.[3] The Xbox 360 controller comes in both wired and wireless versions.[4] The Xbox controller is not compatible with the Xbox 360. The wired and wireless versions are also compatible with Microsoft PC operating systems, such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

The wireless controllers run on either AA batteries or a rechargeable battery pack. The wired controllers may be connected to any of the USB ports on the console, or to an attached USB hub.

  1. ^ a b "Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows Technical Data Sheet" (PDF). Microsoft.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 16, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Xbox 360 Controller for Windows Technical Data Sheet" (PDF). Microsoft.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 22, 2013.
  3. ^ Roper, Chris (May 18, 2005). "E3 2005: Xbox 360 Controller Hands-On". IGN. Ziff Davis Media. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
  4. ^ "Xbox 360 wired and wireless controllers". Xbox Support. Microsoft. Archived from the original on June 25, 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2015.