In keeping with its mission to put players, not just a device, at the center of the “Xbox experience,” Microsoft has confirmed that not only will existing Xbox One controllers be compatible with the Xbox Series X, but the brand-new Xbox Series X controller will also work on the Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs. The Xbox Series X will also be compatible with the Xbox Adaptive Controller, an accessibility peripheral designed to provide more customizable input options for players with disabilities.
Xbox One and Xbox Series X Controller Compatibility
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Xbox One Controllerwill also work on Xbox Series Xand Series SXbox Elite Controllerwill also work on Xbox Series Xand Series SXbox Adaptive Controllerwill also work on Xbox Series Xand Series SXbox Series X Controllerwill also work on Xbox One, Windows 10 PCs
This principle of backwards compatibility on the Xbox Series X has been core to its marketing in the lead-up to its November 10 launch, so rest assured if you recently invested in a new Xbox One gamepad, it won’t be totally obsolete come this holiday season.
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See the best Xbox One controllers compatible with Xbox Series X
In fact, there’s no reason to not still be in the market for a new Xbox One controller, even with next-gen coming up. If you’re unsure about the new design of the Xbox Series X controller until you have one in your hands, or you just still love the feel of your existing gamepad, we have a roundup of all the best Xbox One controllers compatible with the Xbox Series X. Microsoft recently showed off the new Series X “robot white” controller, but we don’t know the individual pricing just yet–which is another reason you may want to stick with current-gen controllers.
With the launch of the Xbox Series X and its lower-priced Series S version just a few months away, you may want to check out our Xbox Series X preorder guide for info on when and where you’ll be able to reserve yours early.