It is wired, though, and it makes me wish GameSir would go wireless.

Stick drift, stuck buttons, missed inputs Xbox’s own wireless controllers are rife with quality control issues.

It’s affordable, high quality, and immensely comfortable to use.

Image of the GameSir Kaleid for Xbox Wired Controller.

If you look closely you can see the errant cat hairs eroding my sanity.

This review was made possible thanks to a review sample provided by GameSir.

The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.

you might pick up this controller for just$49.99 at Amazon.

GameSir Kaleid Wired Controller for Xbox | $49.99 at Amazon

This is a $5 increase over my other favorite wired controller, the also-from-GameSir G7 SE.

For $50, though, this attractive wired controller can’t be beaten in design.

It sits perfectly in the hands, and the grips, triggers, and bumpers are all textured.

Image of the GameSir Kaleid for Xbox Wired Controller.

Being able to change the RGB lighting on the fly is pretty cool, although you have limited options just through the controller.

Transparent tech has been making a big comeback in recent years, and it looks great here.

The quality and features are here, and so is the support.

GameSir has free apps for both Windows PCandXbox (yes, even Xbox!)

Image of the GameSir Kaleid for Xbox Wired Controller.

I’ve had many Xbox Wireless Controllers with issues, but none of my GameSir controllers have failed me yet.

that let you troubleshoot the controller and customize all of its features.

Beyond that, there isn’t much to complain about.

Removable faceplates and slightly better-textured grips mean the G7 SE has a few advantages over its more expensive sibling.

Image of the GameSir Kaleid for Xbox Wired Controller.

I’d love this controller even more if I wasn’t tethered to a wire.

Sadly, though, both controllers are going to be wired.

For the price and for a wired controller, it’s actually amazing.

It’s this one; this is the controller.

Image of the GameSir Kaleid for Xbox Wired Controller.

GameSir has once again knocked it out of the park… But not too far, the cable is only so long.

Honestly, though, you really can’t go wrong with a single one of these GameSir controllers.

The G7, G7 SE, Kaleid, and Kaleid Flux all count among thebest Xbox controllersyou can buy.

Each amazing controller GameSir releases, though, makes me more desperate for a wireless version.

Render of the GameSir Kaleid for Xbox.

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