Microsoft's premium 'Elite' controller landed in late 2019 with a built-in 40-hour rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a USB Type-C port (replacing the Series 1's Micro-USB), and a 3.5mm TRRS headset jack on the bottom. The bundled charging dock contacts the controller through three pogo pins on the back — those are not a discrete cable port, and the dock itself takes USB-C input from the supplied wall wart. Wireless connectivity is Xbox Wireless + Bluetooth Low Energy. The 'Core' SKU (released 2022) and 'Series 2 Core – White' (2023) ship with the same ports but omit the carrying case, dock, and paddle set.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Microsoft
- Release Year
- 2019
- Model Number
- 1797
- Category
- Gaming Controller
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C (USB 2.0) | 1 | 5 W | — | USB-C (top edge) | Charging and wired play. USB 2.0 data only. |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | — | — | 3.5mm headset jack (bottom edge) | Stereo audio out + mic in. Same spec as standard Xbox Wireless Controller. |
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Notes & Compatibility
USB-C replaces the Series 1’s Micro-USB. Built-in non-removable lithium-ion battery (~40 hr advertised). Charging dock uses pogo pins on the controller back (not a user-cable port) and takes USB-C input itself. ‘Core’ (2022) and ‘Core – White’ (2023) SKUs use the same Model 1797 chassis but ship without the dock or paddle set.