Right to repair Microsoft is making it easier for owners of its standard Xbox Wireless Controller and the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller to repair the devices by selling official replacement ...

We’re big fans of repairable hardware here at Hackaday, so much so that when we see a company embracing the idea that their products should actually be serviced rather than thrown in the trash, we ...

One of the things almost every player has encountered regardless of their chosen system is controllers breaking down. Whether it’s something prominent like stick drift or something a bit more niche, ...

Modern game controllers are pretty robust, at least as long as you go with a first-party option. But they’re also expensive, so when one breaks, it’s a deep reach for seventy bucks (or a lot more for ...

After years of throwing away old electronics, more consumers are finally starting to care about repairability. We've seen self-repair programs pop up for Logitech Mice, Samsung smartphones, and even ...

If you’re the type of person who hates the idea of giving Microsoft another $65 for a new controller (or more than $100 for an Elite Series 2) because you know there’s just one part broken, Microsoft ...

For the thrifty Xbox gamers out there, a new development from Microsoft might come as a breath of fresh air. The tech giant has taken a significant step towards reducing e-waste and providing ...

Sachin Bahal is a freelance tech writer. He has a bachelor's in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University and studied journalism and photography at Durham College. A tech geek since childhood, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Since the first model's release alongside the Xbox 360 (the original Xbox console infamously sported a bulky and awkwardly designed controller ...

It is far too often the case that failed hardware components lead to unnecessary disposal. That means another expensive purchase for you and more stuff sitting in landfills for the Earth. Thankfully, ...