best wireless controllers for retropie

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• XBOX CARBON BLACK WIRELESS CONTROLLER: Experience the modernized design of the XBOX Wireless Controller, featuring sculpted surfaces and refined geometry for enhanced comfort during gameplay with battery life up to 40 hours.*
• STAY ON TARGET: New hybrid D-pad and textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back-case.
• SHARE BUTTON: Seamlessly capture and share content such as screenshots, recordings, and more with the new Share button.
• PLAY ACROSS DEVICES: Includes XBOX Wireless and Bluetooth® technology so you can easily pair and switch between devices including XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One, Windows PC, Android, and iOS.*
• COMPATIBILITY: Plug in any compatible headset with the 3.5mm audio headset jack. Connect using the USB-C® port for direct plug and play to console or PC.*
• CUSTOM BUTTON MAPPING: Make the controller your own by customizing button mappings with the XBOX Accessories app.*
• Model Compatibility: Xbox One, Apple iPhone Cell Phones, Xbox Series X, Personal Computer, Android Phones, Xbox Series S
• Dimensions (Overall): 6.91 Inches (H) x 5.61 Inches (W) x 2.76 Inches (D)
• Weight: .84 Pounds
• Connection Type: USB-C
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth
• Battery: 2 AA Alkaline

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  3.3 out of 5
• value
  3.2 out of 5

• Haptic feedback: Feel physically responsive feedback to your in-game actions with dual actuators which replace traditional rumble motors. In your hands, these dynamic vibrations can simulate the feeling of everything from environments to the recoil of different weapons.
• Adaptive triggers: Experience varying levels of force and tension as you interact with your in-game gear and environments. From pulling back an increasingly tight bowstring to hitting the brakes on a speeding car, feel physically connected to your on-screen actions.
• Built-in microphone and headset jack: Chat with friends online3 using the built-in microphone – or by connecting a headset to the 3.5mm jack. Easily switch voice capture on and off at a moment’s notice with the dedicated mute button.
• Create button: Capture and broadcast3 your most epic gaming moments with the create button. Building on the success of the pioneering SHARE button, “create” offers players more ways to produce gaming content and broadcast their adventures live to the world.
• Signature comfort: Take control with an evolved, two-tone design that combines an iconic, intuitive layout with enhanced sticks and a reimagined light bar.
• Familiar features: The DualSense™ wireless controller retains many DUALSHOCK®4 features, returning for a new generation of play.
• Model Compatibility: PlayStation 5, Apple Vision Pro, Personal Computer
• Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 7.5 Inches (W) x 2.75 Inches (D)
• Weight: .98 Pounds
• Connection Type: USB-C
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth
• Battery: 1 Non-Universal Lithium Ion

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• quality
  4 out of 5
• value
  3.5 out of 5

• Changeable stick modules and stick caps. Aim and move with precision by swapping in fresh stick modules* so you’re always playing with equipment that’s in great shape. Plus, three types of changeable stick caps help you stay comfortable in-game without sacrificing grip or stability.
• Mappable back buttons. The DualSense Edge wireless controller’s two swappable sets of back buttons can be configured to any other button input, so you’ve always got game-changing actions and essential controls at your fingertips.
• Adjustable trigger lengths. Manually set the travel distance of your left and right triggers for an optimal experience with whatever you’re playing. Fast-paced FPS? Set a shorter travel distance to shoot faster on the field. Competitive racer? Set a longer travel distance for precise throttle control on the track.
• Remappable buttons. Remap or even deactivate specific button inputs, so you can create a completely personalized control setup that’s ideal for the game at hand.
• Adjustable stick sensitivity, trigger dead zones, and vibration intensity. Configure your stick sensitivity, stick dead zones, and trigger dead zones for finely tuned inputs, and even set your vibration intensity for a completely customized play experience.
• Quick-swap control profiles. Once you’ve found your ideal control settings, you can save them to unique profiles and swap between them on-the-fly, so your favorite configurations are always ready when you are.
• Model Compatibility: PlayStation 5, Android Phones, macOS, Microsoft Windows, Apple iPhone Cell Phones
• Dimensions (Overall): 7.82 Inches (H) x 7.82 Inches (W) x 4.13 Inches (D)
• Weight: 2.62 Pounds
• Connection Type: USB-C, 2.5mm Jack
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth
• Battery: 1 Non-Universal Lithium Ion, Required, Installed

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• Iconic Design: This controller features a design inspired by your favorite Nintendo games and characters
• Hall Effect Modules: Say goodbye to stick drift with contract-free magnetic sensors in the thumbsticks giving you smoother control, enhanced precision, and increased longevity
• Advanced Gaming Buttons: Get an edge over the competition with mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons you can program on the fly, mid-game—no system settings to configure
• Intuitive Motion Controls: Get immersed in your games with fluid, responsive motion controls that provide an intuitive way to aim, steer, fly, and more
• C Button: Easily activate fun GameChat features
• Rechargeable Battery: Get up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge. Includes an extra-long 10 ft. USB-C cable to recharge the internal battery*
• Model Compatibility: Nintendo Switch 2
• Dimensions (Overall): 2.36 Inches (H) x 4.21 Inches (W) x 5.88 Inches (D)
• Weight: .66 Pounds
• Cable/Cord Length: 10 Feet
• Electronics Features: Ergonomic Design
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth

Rating details & item highlights

• Iconic Design: This controller features a design inspired by your favorite Nintendo games and characters
• Hall Effect Modules: Say goodbye to stick drift with contract-free magnetic sensors in the thumbsticks giving you smoother control, enhanced precision, and increased longevity
• Advanced Gaming Buttons: Get an edge over the competition with mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons you can program on the fly, mid-game—no system settings to configure
• Intuitive Motion Controls: Get immersed in your games with fluid, responsive motion controls that provide an intuitive way to aim, steer, fly, and more
• C Button: Easily activate fun GameChat features
• Rechargeable Battery: Get up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge. Includes an extra-long 10 ft. USB-C cable to recharge the internal battery*
• Model Compatibility: Nintendo Switch 2
• Dimensions (Overall): 2.36 Inches (H) x 4.21 Inches (W) x 5.88 Inches (D)
• Weight: .66 Pounds
• Cable/Cord Length: 10 Feet
• Electronics Features: Ergonomic Design
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth