Refurbished Xbox Series X|S Controller with TMR Sticks

A Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller refurbished on my bench and fitted with TMR sticks: contactless like Hall effect, with a finer sensor.

refurbished xbox controller with tmr stick upgrades

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  • 12-month warranty
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About this controller

This is a pre-owned Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X|S (Model 1914) that I've refurbished and fitted with a pair of TMR sticks: the official wireless Microsoft controller with drift engineered out. Standard sticks read their position through contacts that wear as the stick moves, and that wear is what causes most stick drift. TMR (tunnel magnetoresistance) sticks read position magnetically, like Hall effect, so there's no contact track to wear down, and they read it at a finer resolution.

Many third-party drift-resistant Xbox controllers are wired. This one keeps the official wireless controller, with its feel, its pairing and its compatibility, and upgrades the sticks. It works with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC, pairs over Bluetooth with compatible phones and tablets, and runs on 2 AA batteries (included) or a compatible rechargeable pack, with USB-C for wired play.

What I've done to it

  • Fitted a pair of TMR sticks in place of the standard ones.

  • Opened and cleaned the controller inside and out, including the buttons, bumpers and triggers.

  • Cleaned and checked the battery contacts, as corrosion is common on used Xbox controllers.

  • Replaced any worn or faulty parts.

  • Tested everything before listing it, as below.

How it's tested

  • Real-game test

    Every controller is played on a real game before it's listed, so the sticks, triggers and buttons are tested the way you'll actually use them.

  • Stick Drift Test

    I run both sticks through my Stick Drift Test, the same free tool you can use at home, to check each stick settles back to centre.

  • Every function checked

    I check A, B, X and Y, both bumpers, both triggers including the impulse trigger rumble, the D-pad, the View, Menu, Share and Xbox buttons, pairing, both main rumble motors, the 3.5mm headset jack, USB-C and Bluetooth.

Grades

Grades describe how the shell looks, nothing else. Every grade gets the same stick upgrade, the same testing and the same 12-month warranty.

Cosmetic only

Excellent

Very light signs of use at most. You might spot a faint mark on the shell if you look closely.

Good

Visible signs of use, such as light scratches or scuffs on the shell. It works the same as Excellent: same sticks, same testing, same warranty.

In the box

The controller and 2 AA batteries.

12-month warranty

Your controller is covered for 12 months from delivery. If it develops a fault in that time, including stick drift, tell me and I'll repair it. I'll cover the postage. If I can't repair it, I'll replace it or refund you. The warranty doesn't cover accidental damage, liquid damage, or a controller that's been opened or repaired by someone else.

It's on top of your rights under consumer law, not instead of them.

Delivery & returns

Royal Mail Tracked 48 is free, or choose Tracked 24 (£3) or Special Delivery (£11). UK addresses only. I'll email you the tracking number when it's on its way.

Ships within 1 working day. Working days are Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.

Changed your mind? You can cancel within 14 days of delivery, for any reason. Tell me, then send it back in the condition you received it. You pay the return postage, and I refund what you paid, including the standard delivery.

Faulty? If it arrives faulty, or develops a fault under warranty, tell me and I'll arrange the return at my cost.

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Frequently asked questions

Will TMR sticks stop drift?
They make it far less likely. Drift on standard sticks usually comes from wear on the contacts inside them. TMR sticks read position magnetically, so they don't wear in the same way. If a stick does start to drift within the 12-month warranty, I'll put it right.
TMR or Hall effect: which should I choose?
Both read the stick magnetically, so both are far less prone to drift than standard sticks. TMR reads position more finely, which suits slow, precise aiming. Hall effect costs a little less.
Is it a genuine Microsoft controller?
Yes, it's a genuine Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X|S. The sticks are aftermarket TMR modules, which is the point of the upgrade. Any other part I replace is new or refurbished, depending on supply.
Is it used or new?
It's a used Microsoft controller, sometimes called second-hand or pre-owned, that I've refurbished. That's different from buying used as-is: I've opened it, fitted new TMR sticks, cleaned it and tested everything, and it comes with a 12-month warranty.
Does it work with Xbox One and PC?
Yes. It works with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC, and it pairs over Bluetooth with compatible phones and tablets. For wired play, use a USB-C cable.
What batteries does it use?
It runs on 2 AA batteries, which are included. You can also use a compatible rechargeable battery pack, or play wired over USB-C.
Why not buy a third-party TMR or Hall effect controller?
You might be happy with one, and plenty of people are. The difference here is that this is the official Microsoft wireless controller, with its usual feel, pairing and compatibility, and only the sticks upgraded. Many third-party drift-resistant controllers for Xbox are wired, or feel different in the hand. If you want the official controller without the wear-prone standard sticks, that's what this is.
What's the difference between Excellent and Good?
Only how it looks. Excellent has very light signs of use at most; Good has visible marks, such as light scratches on the shell. Both get the same sticks, the same testing and the same 12-month warranty.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
Yes. You can cancel within 14 days of delivery, for any reason. You pay the return postage, and I refund what you paid, including the standard delivery. If it's faulty, I cover the cost of sending it back.
When will it be posted?
Ships within 1 working day, by Royal Mail, and I'll email you the tracking number. Working days are Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.
Can you fit TMR sticks to my own controller?
Yes. If you already have an Xbox Series X|S controller, you can post it to me for the same TMR upgrade. The link is under Related repairs and reading on this page.
Do you sell Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers?
No. I don't sell or repair the Elite Series 2. If yours is drifting, check its warranty with Microsoft first: Microsoft runs its own service for it. My article on Elite Series 2 drift, under Related repairs and reading on this page, goes through your options.

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Prefer standard sticks? See the standard refurbished controller