what: The controller has 2 small joysticks on the left and right side. they are used to interact with the console, apps, and games. They move in every direction, also able to be pushed down as a button. 

How: The joystick is on a pivoting base. This base allows the stick to pivot verticality and horizontality. The base uses Potentiometers to record how much they pivot and relay information to make the corresponding movement. Then there is a tactile button inside the base to allow the joystick to be pushed down. 

What: The controller has 2 Bumpers on the left (LB) and right (RB) side. they are used to interact with the console, apps, and games. used as a normal button by clicking down. 

How: When pressed down the bumper makes contact to a tactile button.

What: The controller has 2 Triggers on the top left and right side of the controller. they are used to interact with the console, apps, and games. used by squeezing down. 

How: The Triggers just like the joysticks use Potentiometers. The Triggers use a type of joint system so when they are pressed down it pivots a piece of plastic that is connected to a Potentiometer. This record how much the plastic is pivoting in turn how hard you're pressing down. 

What: The Directional pad also known as D-pad is located beside the left joystick. used to interact with the console, apps, and games. this button is able to be pushed 4 directions (up, down, left, and right)

How: Under the Directional pad there are rubber buttons. When pressed down the rubber completes a circuit allowing the controller to know when the button is pressed. This is called a tactile button. 

What: The controller has 4 buttons to the right side of the controller labeled X, Y, B, A. used to interact with the console, apps, and games. X button is on the left, Y is on the top, B is on the right, and A is on the button. and they function as normal buttons. 

How: Under each button there are rubber buttons. When pressed down the rubber completes a circuit allowing the controller to know when the button is pressed. This is called a tactile button.

What: this controller has a Button located in the middle of the controller called the Xbox button also known as the home button. This component is the most important. This button powers on/off the controller when held. When the console is on, pressing the button will open the Xbox guide. When the console is on, holding the button will open a different window. in this window you can power off the controller/Xbox, restart the Xbox, or turn on Narrator or Magnifier. 

How: Under the Xbox button there is a rubber button. When pressed down the rubber completes a circuit allowing the controller to know when the button is pressed. This is called a tactile button.

What: The View Button is left to the Xbox Button. used to interact with the console, apps, and games. The function varies from game to game.

How: Under the View button there is a rubber button. When pressed down the rubber completes a circuit allowing the controller to know when the button is pressed. This is called a tactile button.

What: The View Button is left to the Xbox Button. used to interact with the console, apps, and games. the function varies from game to game

How: Under the Menu button there is a rubber button. When pressed down the rubber completes a circuit allowing the controller to know when the button is pressed. This is called a tactile button.