Ranking Every Xbox Controller

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Xbox 360 Kinect
1:26 Xbox One Kinect
2:30 Xbox DVD Remote Control
2:52 Xbox 360 Media Remote
3:12 Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote
3:28 Xbox One Media Remote
3:43 Xbox Controller (The Duke)
5:19 Xbox Controller S
6:53 Xbox One Duke Controller
8:09 Xbox One Adaptive Controller
9:13 Xbox 360 Controller
10:47 Xbox One Controller
12:19 Xbox One S Controller
12:40 Xbox Elite Controller Series 1
13:50 Xbox Series X Controller
14:43 Xbox Elite Controller Series 2
15:34 Ad
16:09 Outro
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[@NathanielBandy]

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[@craiggrissett5232]

Can you do Ranking Xbox Console as a request?

[@kyledavid9415]

STOP

[@YoungMrBlue]

You can square a space but can you space a square? … okay I’ll leave

[@YoungMrBlue]

Also what happened to the Kirby streams?

[@LampHatScott]

Ya missed the Steel Battalion controller for the OG xbox. The controller is comically large.

[@KeebeThePlush]

I really like how Microsoft took the time to develop a controller for disabled people to still enjoy their games, it’s very heartwarming

[@vanessasandoval96]

What if bandy makes a video of ranking all Minecraft mobs his video

[@Goomba3]

Hi how’s your day been

[@spacegaming1576]

Fr

[@Goomba3]

I just saw the video and making that controller was super nice of them 🥹

[@Sword_not_found]

Not even Nintendo did that

[@Official_Riley77]

One thing missed about the 360 controller. Around 2010-2011, the 360 controllers had a transforming D-Pad which you could change to have a better D-Pad or the original 360 D-Pad

[@YoungMrBlue]

Yes thank you, also the blue version of that is the best 360 controller

[@JackStavris]

It's not that much better though, still feels mostly the same as the original D-pad but you can rotate it so it's more obvious what direction you're trying to use. The real improvement didn't come until the Xbox One.

[@Jaxtheglitch24]

Dude I have a gold 360 controller that can do that and it’s so fun to fidget with during cutscenes

[@pokeydjgamer2006]

And the Xbox 360 controller doesn’t have motion controls while the DualShock 3 and Wii Remote do

[@YoungMrBlue]

@@pokeydjgamer2006 it’s got comfort while the DualShock 3 doesn’t One thing Xbox is constantly doing right

[@AllOfTheAbove777]

For anyone that don't know before Microsoft made consoles they actually partner with Saga with the Dreamcast with the online so I believe that most of their knowledge about consoles really came from them so I wouldn't be surprised at the original Xbox controller is based off Dreamcast since that's all the knowledge they got from console the time

[@deborahwatson701]

*Sega

[@madekillasam1553]

​@@deborahwatson701*Saga

[@southislandhedgehog]

@@deborahwatson701 cry harder

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

The elite 2 has so many problems tho

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

@@deborahwatson701 The elite 2 has so many problems tho

[@ToraVanguard2004]

The Series X controller is a beaut. Always loved it.

[@CAKEfan426]

*beauty 🤓☝️

[@BeaYSYreal]

​@@CAKEfan426 no?

[@YoungMrBlue]

A boring beaut but honestly better than any of their consoles or games

[@ToraVanguard2004]

@@YoungMrBlue The word boring is ironic coming from someone clinging onto the dumb fanboy console wars from years ago. All of the consoles are good, play whichever one you want and zip it.

[@JUSTANOTHERNINTENDOFAN]

​@@ToraVanguard2004I'm sorry wut I think they just think it's almost identical to the Xbox ones controller :3

[@antxnioo]

2:23 That's the whole reason why it exists, to make you move around, unlike the Wii where you can cheat and play sitting down, instead of actually doing some effort. Maybe it doesn't have the most accurate body tracking, but saying it's too exhausting to use it because you move your body to play games (which is the reason that controller exists) is absolutely insane. That's just my opinion, not coming as hate.

[@ChaseTPS]

Now what we need is Every Xbox Console Ranked

[@vanessasandoval96]

And what about ranking all Minecraft mobs and biomes

[@viktorpanayotov5653]

Yesss 👍

[@Tjulfars_rechtes_nasenloch]

No need, they're all S tier

[@threefiveseven]

Every Xbox but the xbox one has been a good console. 360 had RROD issues. But other than that it was fine.

[@Tjulfars_rechtes_nasenloch]

@@threefiveseven also every single one except the Xbox one where the strongest on the Market

[@aidanmoore8751]

Now we just need an XBOX console ranking. Who's with me?

[@RandomJAZ]

I am

[@kevinfought]

1: Xbox 360 2: Xbox Series 3: Xbox OG 4: Xbox One

[@Flynnwhite93]

​@kevinfought there's zero reason to own a Xbox one now

[@YoungMrBlue]

Yes to round up the trilogy

[@ThomastheDankEngine8900]

@@kevinfoughtnah, the OG is better than the Series

[@KeebeThePlush]

I really like how Microsoft licensed a controller for the Xbox one that throws back one of their most uncomfortable controller

[@Homing3000]

Rank every Super Monkey Ball level from easiest to hardest!

[@probably-xenon]

THIS!!

[@jumentoqueanima]

Yeah!

[@jasthequeen]

Wow I saw this RIGHT as it came out

[@charlieasalgadosalgado1369]

This is actually crazy considering yesterday I said Nathaniel bandy should make an Xbox video I guess now it’s here

[@ElectricB13]

Squidward: Finally I can play my XBOX in peace SpongeBob Controller : Hi SQUIDWARD Squidward : 😨

[@repentofyoursinsandbelieve629]

The elite 2 has so many problems tho

[@SaturnDX1]

I have not watched you in a while. Im glad your still doing ranking videos.

[@eddychim209]

It’s awesome for you to make videos on Games outside of Nintendo, I would love to see you make videos on games, you have not talked about on your channel before, like Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, Skylanders, Ratchet and Clank, Jak and Daxter, and many others.

[@somebodyoncerolledme7211]

He really should have played and talked about the Crash and Spyro Switch games at least, they highly rated and loved by fans, which is more debatable for the post PS1-pre Switch games

[@Cl3bHoncho]

All of them are great but I think the third party ones are best. I use the Gamesir G7 SE controller. Its layout is a little different but it has Hall effect triggers and analog sticks. The Hall effect means that the parts are magnetic and never touch each other meaning IT CANNOT GET DRIFT. Besides that it has anti friction rings around the analogs so the sticks don’t collect friction while being pushed against the edge. It has two mappable back buttons that you can lock if you don’t want to use them. It has 4 functions that control game audio if you have a wired headset. It has a magnetic faceplate so you can easily access the buttons if they get grime. It’s also paint friendly so you can customize it. It has great grips on the triggers and back of the controller. The only thing it’s missing from a new gen controller is not having a riveted d pad and auxiliary port at the bottom but the d pad is normal so you can control sound output. And it’s cheaper than the normal controller at only 45 dollars! I 💯 recommend it

[@HydroJamesakaAqua]

You can also customize Xbox controllers on the Xbox Design Lab. -Xbox One S Controller (formerly) -Xbox Series Controller -Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller

[@JCnewyork]

You know it’s a good day when Nathaniel uploads

[@Shrock568]

I'm glad you finally found out about the redesigned OG Xbox controller.

[@smallbag123]

I saw this (almost) exactly when it came out! Hype!

[@Mr.sosmog]

super cool your returning to the controler rankings

[@DuckMan01234]

This is the first video from you I've watched in a while and it was amazing

[@SoftyBun]

i can't help but smile when he says "elite gamers" You're awesome Nathaniel B

[@SolarFlare824]

Awesome video as always!!

[@brykinjarman4625]

I actually know a person born without arms or legs. He did not use the special controller and only used the xbox 1 one. He beat the dark souls trilogy without limbs! Only his face!

[@purefrost671]

Diddy Kong racing music it always gets me off guard 😂I love it

[@spacegaming1576]

I’ve always liked the elite controller series 1, I’ve had it for a while If Nathaniel is the best unlike my comment I shouldn’t have done that

[@AniGamerNX]

I’ve been watching since the Striving For Originality days!

[@lagpostg.r.y9955]

Good Yes Best NEIN

[@GooPlexles]

glazer

[@nathanelb721]

I am the best

[@woow3980]

I disliked 😈

[@Qwinn-hh1fr]

Been waiting for this for years

[@YoungMrBlue]

3:44 it’s actually confirmed that they had to shape it like this due to the shape of the already made motherboard

[@OverratedGames]

im one of the few people out there who likes the duke. the massive shell just felt really nice in my hands. love that thing

[@coreythebludragon1986]

The seres 2 does have two issues, a large batch used low quality bumper triggers, sometimes they Wil fail to respond and eventually die outright, and the rubber parts will start peeling if exposed to heat and moisute. Bonus, easy removal front shell so you can at least fix the second issue if the front shell's rubber starts peeling. They also ALL come with a warranty for a year on purchase.

[@GianfrancoLaRotta]

Nice Job!! 0:20

[@ashnboys]

Nathaniel Bandy, I LOVE the content you make!

[@Blueguyy7]

Hey Nathanial, great vid!! Next you should rank the DK games or rank the Sega controllers

[@BuckBumbleisCool]

Every Xbox Console next? Also Counting the other models.

[@Doctor_Bamias]

I'm not familiar with the X box controllers,what do the black and white buttons actually do?

[@Thecoolgamer64974]

Basically, they’re replacements for the two missing shoulders, so on the Xbox one duke controller, you can use either those or the two bumpers

[@Zetashazad]

the coolest thing you can do with the connect camera/ the xone camera, is use it for motion capturing, there are some programs that let you set up the xbox and ps cameras to do motion capture

[@WeezeReyes]

Thank you for uploading this probable masterpiece nathaniel candy Edit: it was indeed a banger. That adaptive controller is so sick and i had no idea that it was a thing but i feel so heartwarmed knowing that it is

[@vanessasandoval96]

What if Nathaniel Bandy makes a video of ranking things in Minecraft the mobs and the biomes

[@jumentoqueanima]

​@@vanessasandoval96Would be cool. He said before he plays a good amount of Minecraft so It's possible.

[@cthulhu_sebs]

IIRC the og xbox dvd remote needed that plug because the console does not have a license for dvd playback and that plug held the license so that way they saved a couple of dollhairs on the console

[@NotSoGenesiz]

it’s kinda crazy because you wouldn’t expect xbox to have the best controller on the market

[@BrbZrk]

For you maybe... Not for me and 120 million PlayStation users

[@Flynnwhite93]

​@BrbZrk only 50 million of those have a good controller you know

[@asackboyplush6508]

Gamecube

[@Microwavesox]

It’s great that the adaptive controller exists, good that these corporations are making the products as accessible as possible!

[@AustinTheSuperiorVyonder2021]

Fun Facts: The Xbox One Media Remote also works on the Xbox Series X. And the same can be said for the original Xbox One controllers and it's updated variants.

[@thundero3plays]

Great video keep it up 👏👏👏

[@abdylllll]

I’ve known you for years now, you were my childhood thank you 🙏 for being amazing, and being yourself

[@areloTET]

This is something I've been waiting for since I saw the ranking of every Nintendo controller

[@JoboGamezzz]

What about the revised version of the 360 controller Witt a changeable dpad

[@Aiden07_YT]

I don’t know if I am 100% right with this but in the UK there is a TV box (cable) provider called Sky and in their like high tech TV’s which include the cable they have a Kinect style controller actually made by Microsoft. I find this funny because this was after the series consoles came out way after the Kinect stopped.

[@ninjasteelgreenrangerstext7242]

Yes awesome we got a Xbox related video thanks Nathaniel

[@jessegarrett6343]

I actually like the placement of the black and white buttons on the S controller. They're easy to press with the ball of the thumb.

[@himofn]

Hot take, but the Kinect is extremely underrated. For that tech to drop in 2010 is amazing. The fact that you do have to use your full body is great exercise, opposed to being able to cheese on the Wii. My family still plays Kinect Sports to this day.

[@staringcorgi6475]

It’s only a dance central/just dance machine imo

[@Pokemonika_]

it's kinda sad, the kinect could've been really cool but the games really didn't use the kinect and it's tec to the limits, most never even move the kinect up and down to provide more accurate tracking

[@areloTET]

It's too bad the bumpers on my Series 2 controller aren't really responsive. I have to apply force just for them to function. I tried fixing them but failed.

[@OneWingedDemonSlayer]

Best thing about the Kinect….. the few scenes it’s used in paranormal activity

[@luigiofficial2950]

It's very entertaining to see videos in this channel...

[@onyxx300_]

2:44 The Xbox doesn't have a built in IR receiver. Most DVD players and TVs do. So it does work like a regular remote

[@idoghacker8008]

There's also the fact that the dongle has an executable on it for the DVD player program. They apparently did this due to some form of licensing issues/to cut costs a bit.

[@onyxx300_]

@@idoghacker8008yeah i remember hearing about that too. It's like an IR receiver with a flash drive built in

[@eddychim209]

What we have not seen done ranking videos on: Crash Bandicoot: 1. Levels 2. Bosses 3. Games Spyro the Dragon: 1. Levels 2. Games 3. Bosses Pizza Tower: 1.Levels 2.Bosses Skylanders: 1. Games 2. Captured villains 3. Characters Every episode and seasons of Shows: 1. Scooby Doo 2. The Cuphead Show 3. Fairly Oddparents 4. Total Drama 5. TMNT 6. Etc

[@FrontFeeble]

I remember that original Xbox remote with the receiver. Had to get off the top bunk all the time cuz the receiver was unplugged haha

[@YaBoyTechno]

9:13 damn, i realised this was iconic? So that means my cousin and i are both using a controller that got 6th place as an iconic controller, thanks 😂

[@GDitto]

Love that Danganronpa music around 9:05!

[@DreamsVictem]

Did NOT expect this at all

[@kylemulkey9659]

I have one of the Madcatz Duke controllers, I use it on my emulator machine, takes me back to the days when I modded my xbox and ran emulators off of it. I normally don't like wired controllers, but it sits behind a monitor on a desk so not a big deal. I have massive hands so it feels great.

[@shresthasengupta8984]

14:00 I have the pulse red version of this controller, which btw is my very first controller. I've got this in 2023.

[@_lalapop]

awesome that this isn't just ranking the main gamepadas

[@elliotsturtplus340]

What I loved about the 360 controller is whenever you need to change its batteries it’s more simple then the wii remote granted most controllers nowadays, just use a wire to charge it so yeah, but it’s still better as an easier accessibility feature sorta thing

[@cjdestroyahanimation7729]

I remember the comcast remote. Brings me back when I wanted to watch sonic x on demand.

[@TheAbsol7448]

13:13 Back buttons aren't really useful on console, but they're _insanely_ useful on PC, especially on the Steam Deck. I always map L4 as a screenshot and I occasionally map other stuff to the others. One is a screen swapper for Cemu.

[@ianhiggins1564]

What’s this Nathaniel Bandy stuff? I came here for those sweet MicroStrategy vids

[@AMDNRD]

i have the series x/s controller and it seems like a pretty good controller. feels more premium than my ps4 ones and i dont really mind the batteries as i only use the controller for my laptop and sparingly at that

[@captaincaboose593]

Hey man I've noticed that your views keep going down just rember ill keep watching you even if its 20yrs from now, love the vids

[@YoungMrBlue]

2:30 laugh all you want but this is still the best remote I’ve ever used

[@darthvader473]

Finally, Xbox content! Halo franchise content next?

[@starsuper64]

If they made an Xbox controller with motion controls (optional, of course) that would print easy money

[@Flynnwhite93]

No it wouldn't considering Xbox is dying

[@starsuper64]

@Flynnwhite93 Yeah, but you can always buy a controller separately since they are Bluetooth compatible

[@HBKnowItAll]

It is weird being this early to a Nathaniel Bandy video.

[@logancoasterroasterlockwoo163]

Any recommendations for first time gaming channels?

[@Thecoolgamer64974]

To watch? This guy, Odyssey Central, Nicobbq, Croton, and ThornyFox

[@apeacefulfriend2936]

Nathaniel Bandy posting a Ranking video: I will be there!

[@thoughtfulalien9866]

He should have done a tierlist for all microsoft controllers, I have an old PC controller which is very bizzare with a D-pad which seems to be a precursor to the D-pad of the Duke

[@Meowmaritus]

apparently the story with the duke is that they accidentally ordered their pcbs way too large and some scheduling or financial issue made them decide the best option was quickly prototyping new much larger shells for them. i think the intended design was a lot closer to the Type S controller

[@casperkeijts4789]

I love how you use horizon chase (turbo) music❤

[@TheAbsol7448]

The Hyperkin Xenon is easily my favorite controller. I _REALLY_ hope they'll make a wireless version with better sticks.

[@kolkagaming1234]

Will you rank Xbox consoles next? Your da Classic dude Nathaniel.

[@eddychim209]

I have an Xbox console at home, the few games I used to play in that console, but have never came back to for a long time, are "The Penguins Of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns", "Rabbids Invasion The Interactive TV Show", and "Rabbids: Alive and Kicking". Edit: I forgot about Wii Sports, but I just started to remember it.

[@wut940]

Ah yes... Wii Sports for the Xbox...😅

[@butteweippe]

You should rank the CD-i controllers next :P

[@ChrisStriker]

Fun fact: Hyperkin I announced that they are remaking the OG Xbox S controller for the One and Series (The bad thing is that we lose the animation of the home button)

[@bowsergaming7189]

Leebic video as always!

[@adorable_yangire]

"ranking every xbox controller as a below 6 foot male"

[@weelebaseknowles4410]

I love the look of the duke controller

[@squanktheduck7909]

My family used the xbox one Kinect to call our grandparents through skype because the camera was really good so I guess it was good at that

[@isopodmemes6180]

aint you nathaniel b?

[@MattRose30000]

Still rocking my 360 game pad for the PC with USB cable. I'm waiting to buy a new one for years now, but the damn thing just won't fall apart...

[@t_piig]

The Gamesir SE is a officially licensed Xbox controller that is pretty much the elite controller but with non drift sticks, that is my personal opinion best xbox controller

[@Apanblod]

A short while after bying the original Xbox at launch I actually ended up bying an imported Japanese controller. It couldn't have been that uncommon either as it was listed in gaming magazines at the time. I think it was practically identical to the "s" version that later became standard. While the size was part of the problem, The Duke's face buttons were absolutely terrible and actually hurt to press.

[@Akuretaki_Nikolay]

AYAYA Bandy

[@mariajimenafigueroa233]

The Xbox Kinect did the "my body is ready" thing then the Wii 😮

[@miamioctave2117]

Finally the holy trinity is complete

[@Tropixify]

now he has to do sega and atari controllers

[@jumentoqueanima]

Haha, yeah.

[@jumentoqueanima]

​@@TropixifyAnd handheld controllers, lol.

[@blueyoshi8517]

I have the classic Xbox One controller from 2014. I don’t use it too much these days

[@Jak_The_Eco_Warri0r.]

I used to play Grabbed by the Ghoulies, X-men, Spider-man movie: the game, and a knockoff Transfomers game (I forgot of what was that game called again but it was fun though) on the Microsoft's very legendary first Game system.

[@Rift-music]

That SpongeBob one looked pretty cool tho! 😅

[@ChirpyLuNa]

My elite series 2 has so much input delay issues and when I bought another one, it had the same issue. My standard controller doesnt have this issue lmao

[@GamingGrunt-bx6ly]

Hey Nathaniel what happened with the Kirby marathon

[@black_circle322]

Spongebob controller on the thumbnail is causing nathaniels brain to have ptsd

[@Gowild453]

Could u do 3rd party controller ranking vid