Historically, Microsoft has provided one answer to repair a damaged Xbox controller out of guarantee: Purchase a brand new one. In fact, third-party restore options have existed for some time, however till now, official components have been out of attain. The scenario has now modified: Microsoft now sells restore kits for Xbox controllers, which suggests you’ll be able to repair your damaged controller at house.
Which Xbox controller components does Microsoft promote?
In case you have an Xbox Wi-fi Controller (the one which ships with a Sequence X|S console) or the Xbox Elite Controller Sequence 2, you should buy the next restore components from the Microsoft retailer:
Xbox Wi-fi Controller components:
Xbox Elite Controller Sequence 2 components:
Microsoft says that you just’re free to restore your controllers even when they’re underneath guarantee, and your guarantee received’t be void until you harm the controller whereas trying a restore. That mentioned, the components are “supposed” for out-of-warranty restore, as commonplace points with controllers ought to be coated underneath the restricted one-year guarantee.
The components for the Xbox Wi-fi Controller price between $20 and $35, and relying on what’s busted, chances are you’ll be taking a look at a reasonably costly repair. A model new controller prices $60, which isn’t an excessive amount of costlier than changing a set of buttons and the highest case, for instance.
On the flip facet, repairing the Xbox Elite Controller Sequence 2 might be well worth the value. It prices round $140 should you purchase immediately from Microsoft, and the spare components vary from $24 to $60. You’ll nearly at all times find yourself saving cash by trying a restore over shopping for a brand new substitute Elite controller.
Find out how to restore my Xbox controller
Earlier than trying a restore, ensure you have all the precise instruments, and that you just’ve learn the directions appropriately. Microsoft has the steps for repairing each an Xbox Wi-fi Controller and the Elite Sequence 2 on its web site. The corporate additionally has a few movies so that you can learn to restore your broken Xbox controller. In case you have an Xbox Wi-fi Controller, check out this video:
In case you have an Xbox Elite Sequence 2, watch this video:
Microsoft gives a one-year guarantee on spare components for these Xbox controllers. In case you find yourself ordering components however not utilizing them, you’ll be able to return them inside 60 days. Sadly, Microsoft doesn’t promote particular person components for restore, so even should you solely have one broken button, you’ll have to purchase your entire set to restore.