When comparing Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller vs Drone Evolution Controller, the Slant community recommends Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller for most people. In the question“What are the best third-party game controllers for Android?” Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller is ranked 2nd while Drone Evolution Controller is ranked 17th. The most important reason people chose Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller is:
XBox controllers have inimitable quality and design. XBox controllers feel substantial in the hand, and are comfortable to hold onto for hours on end.
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Pros
Pro Great design
XBox controllers have inimitable quality and design. XBox controllers feel substantial in the hand, and are comfortable to hold onto for hours on end.
Pro Plug and play
Works out of the box as Android recognizes USB peripherals. You will need a USB OTG cable (can be found online for $2-3 usually) to power the controller, but once you have that it's just plug and play.
Pro Good value for money
The wired controller is often sold under $30, but feels solid.
Pro Good availability
You can find it almost everywhere. Easy to find and purchase.
Pro Small and portable
The Drone Evolution Controller is small and lightweight making the device portable and pocketable. It does this while not sacrificing any buttons - it still features a D pad, two analog sticks, four buttons (ABXY), and shoulder as well as trigger buttons.
Pro Built in Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
There is a built in Lithium-ion rechargeable battery that is charged through USB.
Cons
Con Requires a USB dongle for wireless
In order to use the controller wirelessly, you will need the Xbox 360 wireless dongle adapter, although it doesn't work while charging. A USB OTG cable will still be needed.
Con USB OTG support required
In order to use this xBox 360, you will need a third party OTG cable to connect to an Android device's micro USB port. Some devices won't have USB OTG support - to see if your device has USB OTG support check this out.
Con Lacks a foldable arm
The controller lacks a foldable arm to put your phone on, when playing on the go.
Con Limited selection
It may be difficult to find as the controller does not seem to be on stock on the manufacturers site other than in one color (white high-gloss). It is also out of stock on Amazon.
Con Buttons don't always register when pressed lightly
Unless you constantly press down hard, the controller will miss about 1 in 5 button presses (for both the D pad as well as the ABXY buttons).
Con Confusing settings
Settings may be confusing or difficult to use.