Black Xbox 360 Controller Compatibility with Premium Console: Yes, If Genuine

Yes, a black Xbox 360 controller works on the Xbox 360 Premium Console—provided it's a genuine Xbox 360 controller.

Compatibility Breakdown

• Original Xbox 360 Wired/Wireless Controllers (any color): Fully compatible with all Xbox 360 models (Core, Premium, Elite, Slim, E).
• Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers (revised design, 2010+): Also fully compatible.
• Xbox One / Series X|S Controllers: NOT compatible with Xbox 360, regardless of color.

The "Premium Console" is just a 2005–2007 Xbox 360 SKU (20GB/60GB HDD, chrome tray). It uses the same controller protocol as all 360s.

Bottom line: If it's a real Xbox 360 controller (black, white, pink, Halo edition, etc.), it works. If it's an Xbox One controller, it doesn't.