Xbox Wireless Controller (Refurbished)

I decided to buy one of these after I could no longer purchase more of the Amazon Basics Xbox controllers that I loved so dearly. Those were wired anyways though (REALLY wish they were still around! Glad I bought two when I did!), so this seemed like the best option for a wireless one regardless. I got the Xbox Core Controller in Carbon Black. *Pay attention to which model you get, they are NOT all the same!* The Core Controller is different than the others, or so I have seen in reviews and video showcases on these. The Core version feels like you'd expect first party hardware to feel. It's very comfortable (surpasses the 360 Controller and Amazon Basics one IMO) and adding in the batteries gives it a nice, solid weight. One of the downsides with most 3rd party controllers is how much life or wear and tear the parts can take, in particular the joysticks. The AB wired controller I used was getting some issues with joystick drift and directional recognition over time, so I will be careful in watching this one for the same problem, but thus far it has been great. **THIS PART IS VERY IMPORTANT!!** Unfortunately, though the controller is nice and uses AA batteries (which I don't count against it), it feels like this controller is an incomplete package. I have an Asus Bluetooth adapter that I have used with several controllers and experienced no issues at all, usually with 8BitDo controllers. I've had no problems with connectivity in the least and have good line-of-sight when on my couch since I use a USB hub under the TV. This controller kept CONSTANTLY disconnecting, even after closing the applications like people suggested, moving the adapter to within 1.5 FEET of me, and all the other hullabaloo some people say has worked for them....none of that has done the job. The only real solution people have cited, which is the most plug-and-play solution, is the official "Xbox Wireless Adapter for Win 10" they make. Not a 3rd party knockoff, the original 1st party one. That adapter does give you other options like syncing a headset with it too, and people say they had no problems with doing both at the same time, but for running a single controller a distance this short, I find it rather worrysome that the only thing that works is a 1st party peripheral just to get this to function. Now you can run it wired, but why on Earth would you pay this much just to plug it up like you can with a cheaper version? It really seems like an incomplete package, and I realize this is first and foremost supposed to work with the Xbox, but it's a Microsoft device and I feel this should be considered just as much a product for PC as for the Xbox....and it should work just the same as any other bluetooth device would. The adapter is the only real reason I can't give this a full-on 5 star rating. While I prefer AA batteries, the optional rechargeable pack they have is another $20 or so and paired with the necessary adapter, you're already past the cost of a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller which is arguably just as comfortable (if not more), has a GREAT rechargable lithium-ion battery built in, and works with regular bluetooth receivers IME. I decided on buying the Xbox controller for wide controller support on Steam, plug and play functionality with Windows, and its comfort. Unfortunately as the package sits you only get 2 out of the 3. But if this is for an Xbox console or you already have the USB wireless receiver, this is a great controller. Just save yourself the hassle and either get the package deal (controller + receiver) or buy them separate. Would also like to see the more exotic colors on the Core Controller and not at such crazy prices. Another $10-20 for mere aesthetics seems a bit much IMO. Still a very comfy controller though. I recommend getting some rechargable AAs and getting that adapter to have a killer gaming experience.