If you are willing to purchased a used xbox controller, it is always good to look at a local classifieds site such as kijiji or Craigslist. If you are looking for a new xbox controller Best Buy and FutureShop will always price match other stores if their price isn't the lowest.
ebay or Amazon
Try out Walmart. They always have clearance sales on different models. You will be sure to find one at a great price.
The Xbox 360 controller will not work on an original xbox console. Similarly, an original xbox controller will not work with the xbox 360. Each controller only works with its respective console. Xbox 360 Controller --> Xbox 360 Xbox controller --> Xbox
The standard wireless controller cost $49.99 at Gamestop. There is no reason to get a cheap controller or used controller because they wear out over time. Even if you don't abuse them.
The Xbox 360 controller will not work on the Xbox one. You will have to use an Xbox One controller.
When turning on your controller, it will try and find your Xbox. This will only take 2 seconds around. If you controller takes more time to connect, this could be a controller issue.
at walmart you idiot!
You can sync your controller into your xbox 360.To do that there are certain buttons on the controller and the xbox 360 you push to sync the controller.
No, you can't
Find the sync button on the Xbox 360, this will be a small button. On the Xbox 260 slim, it will be above the USB section. Find the sync button on your controller, this is located at the top of the controller. After when you have found all these, just press the xbox 360 sync button and your wireless controller button (you do not need to press them at the same time).
Trace ur steps. Also to avoid loosing it when you find it is put the wire on to the xbox to the controller
There are several games shops you can buy a new Xbox 360 controller from for a reasonable amount like Game. An alternative option is eBay although they would usually be second hand.