Best Xbox One Accessories in 2020 (One X & One S Compatible)
By Jez Corden last updated

Whether you have the 4K media-focused Xbox One S or the 4K gaming powerhouse Xbox One X, you're most likely going to need accessories. Some of the most necessary accessories include vertical stands, battery chargers for controllers, among others. We've put together a list of some of the best available.
Xbox Elite Controller Series 2
The Elite Controller Series 2 is a massive step up from its predecessor, with an insanely potent internal battery, a high-quality charge dock, refined build quality, and tons of swappable parts. This should be the first accessory you consider for the Xbox One S, X, or even the Xbox Series X in the future.
Amazon Echo
Voice control
You can now control your Xbox console using voice commands via an Amazon Echo speaker. The lowest-cost Echo devices are pretty affordable and currently sport the most extensive array of support for connected devices and services. The most affordable Echo device is the Echo Dot.
Phantom Magenta Xbox Controller
Extra controllers
One of the best-looking spare Xbox controllers money can buy is, without a doubt, the translucent, spooky Phantom Magenta Xbox Controller. These Bluetooth controllers can be used on both Xbox One and PC, making them a versatile spare controller option.
Regular Xbox Controller
Affordable controller
If you figure that Player 2 doesn't need any bells and whistles, you can pick up a more affordable standard Xbox One controller. The latest models also come with Bluetooth for Xbox One and PC, and they can be connected via a USB cable if wirelessness isn't your thing.
Bionik Quickshot
Xbox controller upgrades
The Bionik Quickshot adds a couple of excellent features from the Xbox One Elite Controller on a far more affordable budget. The custom parts can be easily fitted into any current-gen Xbox One controller, adding trigger locks for faster firing, and rubberized grips for a more ergonomic feel.
TCL 55R617
Affordable 4K
This TCL TV set is still regarded as the best budget option for accessible 4K gaming. Whether you're using an Xbox One X for 4K gaming or Xbox One S for 4K media, this TCL set is the cheapest, high-quality option for jumping on the 4K train.
LG B8
4K OLED glory
The current LG B8 OLED 4K TV is widely regarded as the best on the market for 4K gaming and media right now, with insane HDR contrasts and lighting, and a range of great features. It's not cheap, but it is the best if that's what you're after.
PDP Media Remote (2020)
Control all the things
The all-new PDP Media Remote (2020) gets our pick as the best media remote for Xbox One, thanks in part to it being even better (and cheaper) than Microsoft's home-grown solution. This new version of PDP's Media Remote is more compact than the 2017's PDP Talon and seems to have a better battery door this time. Plus, it's backlit.
Razer Turret
Mouse and keys
The Razer Turret is a badass (but pricey) wireless keyboard and mouse combo designed for Xbox One. With Xbox now able to support a couple of dozen games via mouse and keyboard, those who fancy the added precision of a mouse in games like The Sims 4 and Deep Rock Galactic should give this product some serious consideration.
Hori Racing Wheel Overdrive
Budget racing
An incredibly affordable way to have a more immersive and enjoyable experience in your Xbox One racing games, the Hori Overdrive racing wheel doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but it is rock solid.
Xbox One vertical stands
Stand at attention
Unlike the original Xbox One, which could only be placed horizontally, the Xbox One X and S have been designed to accommodate vertical positioning. PowerA makes stands compatible with both the Xbox One X and Xbox One S. Standing the consoles on their sides makes for further space in your entertainment setup and can keep the consoles from overheating.
Turtle Beach Stealth 600
Wireless sound
For voice communication, a headset is a must, and we're currently recommending the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 as the best value wireless Xbox One headset. With great battery life, full wireless capabilities, mic monitoring feedback, and excellent design and construction, you won't be disappointed.
Turtle Beach Atlas Elite
Wired sound
If you prefer quality wired headsets, our current favorite is the new Atlas Elite from Turtle Beach. Sporting premium audio tuning with robust materials and high-quality construction, the Atlas Elite is tough to beat on value, which feels (and sounds) as though it could be far more expensive.
Astro MixAmp Pro TR
Superior audio control
If you prefer using a wired headset, you can add more functionality quickly and easily using Astro's Pro TR MixAmp bundle. This is an excellent tool for mixing sound from your Xbox with audio from a PC if you fancy using Discord or other PC programs for voice chat instead, complete with mic-monitoring injection.
Seagate External HDD
Extra storage
All those 4K game assets wreak havoc on a game's installation size. Red Dead Redemption 2 is over 100GB, for example, and will no doubt get even larger with subsequent DLC and updates. As such, an external storage device is practically a must these days.
Panasonic Eneloop Charger
Superior batteries
Standard AA batteries for controllers can become seriously expensive over time, which is why investing in a decent rechargeable solution will save you money. Panasonic's Eneloop batteries can be recharged many, many times before falling flat completely.
Smatree Xbox Recharge Dock
Convenient charging
If you fancy less fiddly charging solutions, consider the Snakebyte Twin:Charge X. The 2000 mAh batteries are impressively beefy, and the drop-and-charge configuration is supremely convenient. It also keeps your play space tidy, too.
Time to Xcessorize
There's a vast range of great accessories out there for Xbox One, hitting all sorts of quality levels and price points. The absolute top accessory you should consider before anything else is the Xbox Elite Controller Series 2. Boasting dozens of hours of battery life, a sleek and weighty charge dock, four extra buttons on the reverse, onboard memory for storing profiles and settings, and a vast array of improvements, this may be the best controller ever made. It's also compatible with PC, phones, and the upcoming Xbox Series X.
As for best accessories, I'm a big fan of the Alexa integration Microsoft has put forward recently and can't recommend an Amazon Echo enough. I wish I could recommend the Cortana-powered Harman/Kardon Invoke, but it doesn't look like Microsoft is serious about its own assistant's future.
We're also big fans of wireless headsets, particularly Turtle Beach's Stealth 600, for its wide array of features and solid audio quality.
For controlling your media center, though, we need to put the PDP Talon Media Remote out there, since it's our pick as the best media remote for Xbox One.
Jez Corden is a Senior Editor for Windows Central, focusing primarily on all things Xbox and gaming. Jez is known for breaking exclusive news and analysis as relates to the Microsoft ecosystem while being powered by caffeine. Follow on Twitter @JezCorden and listen to his Xbox Two podcast, all about, you guessed it, Xbox!
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Do the media remotes for Xbox need line of site to work? I recently used a Hideit mount and put my Xbox behind my TV.
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I think they do, I'll test them out soon for ye
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Thanks. It probably wouldn't be an issue with new batteries in the remote, but once they get weak it becomes a problem.
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They don't need TOTAL line of sight but... my Xbox struggles if its not totally in line of sight.
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Thanks for the update! I will keep this in mind.
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It depends on how far you hid it. I have the talon and a hideit holding my xbox one x. Everything worked fine. The infrared light bounces a little bit.
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I use the talon. It definitely needs to be pointed almost directly at the xbox more times than not.
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I use my Phantom Black controllers on my nVidia Shield's...Elite Controller on my PC. We need an Elite 2.0 with Bluetooth!!!
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It's coming! https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-elite-wireless-controller-series-2
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Do the vertical stands really help with ventilation? Surely sticking it on it's side means you're blocking, what was, the right side vents.
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Depends on the situation. If your space for devices under your TV has poor ventilation, it might be better to place it somewhere else upright so it can breathe a bit.
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Ya know... Something MS should REALLY consider with their next Console generation ( actually they should have with their current, to begin with ) is adding Bluetooth Connectivity for Wireless Headphones/Headsets.
Keep the proprietary wireless protocol for the Controllers but give us the option for the widely used BT one too when it comes to Headphones/Mouse/Keyboards... -
Hmm that'd be interesting, not sure what the technical limitations might be
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The problem is BT is crap and lags. I have used quite a few that love to cut out when relaxing too much on a couch.
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Why on earth would you buy rechargeable batteries?
Just buy the OFFICIAL Xbox Play and Charge kit. It is literally the only battery pack you will ever need.
As for external HDD, nothing under a 3.5" external should ever be used, but if you can, SSD is miles better. I can already hear the "But the batteries are for the remote" statements, yes, there is a reason why almost every living being on earth that can afford an Xbox with Gold with an HDTV has a desktop/laptop PC. Using any form of video streaming via console is cumbersome. So no, rechargeable batteries are good for the kitchen clock and TV remote, even though they use AAA, making the AA redundant. Play and Charge Kit. Done! -
Most AA batteries last longer (more than double) than a battery pack. I prefer having good AA rechargeable batteries to a battery pack, and is probably cheaper.
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