Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller (2005) vs PowerA Enhanced Xbox One Wired Controller

The Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller (2005) and PowerA Spectra Enhanced Xbox One Wired Controller make for good, if unremarkable, Gamepad at their respective budgets.

With that said, while they both should serve reasonably well, you might want to look into other options at the $160 and $60 price points - it's likely that there are some better alternatives available.

If you want to learn more about the Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller (2005) and the PowerA Spectra Enhanced Xbox One Wired Controller, however, we prepared a summary of the information that we have:

The Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller (2005) managed to earn a spot in roundups from two sources that are known for their trustworthy review methodology - Tech Advisor and Wirecutter (NYTimes) - but fell short of making it to the top of their lists.

Moving on to the PowerA Spectra Enhanced Xbox One Wired Controller: it was loved by reviewers at Windows Central and PC Gamer - two reliable sources that conduct objective in-depth testing. In fact, it was their "Best budget" and "Best budget PC controller.", respectively, pointing towards it being a Gamepad worth considering.

We meant to do a direct Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller (2005) vs. PowerA Spectra Enhanced Xbox One Wired Controller comparison of their review ratings, but couldn't because we weren't able to find any review scores for the Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller (2005).

Lastly, we examined how the PowerA Spectra Enhanced Xbox One Wired Controller stacks up against other Gamepad on the market by comparing their average review ratings. We found that it managed to earn an average review score of 7.5 out of 10 points, which is comparable to the overall, 7.5, average of Gamepad in general.