Look, we won't bury the lede--even after all these years, we still think the standard Xbox gamepad is the best Xbox controller available in 2024. It's been our top pick as far back as the Xbox One, and we don't see that changing anytime soon. It's likely many Xbox players agree. However, that doesn't mean it's the only controller we recommend. In fact, there are many great alternatives depending on what kind of controller you need, including Xbox's own premium pro-level pad, the Elite Series...