Hands-on with Microsoft’s new Xbox One controller: Bluetooth, better grip, and improved thumbsticks

Microsoft is now on the third revision of its standard Xbox One controller, and it’s a noticeable improvement.

The company revealed the gamepad during its media briefing prior to the Electronic Entertainment Expo tradeshow in Los Angeles, and GamesBeat went used it while playing Gears of War 4. While I noticed a few obvious improvements, Microsoft claims the device, which is still $60, packs a few hidden bonuses that makes it even better than the 2015 revision that introduced the built-in 3.5mm headphone jack.