Customers are positive about the Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller's high-quality build, excellent battery life, and comfortable grip. Many appreciate the customization options and the controller's overall feel and weight. However, customers are negative about the prevalence of stick drift issues reported by some users, as well as concerns about the durability of certain buttons and bumpers. The positive feedback on features like customization and feel is frequently offset by negative experiences with controller longevity.
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Experience the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core in blue, featuring adjustable-tension thumbsticks, wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks. Enjoy limitless customization with exclusive button mapping options in the Xbox Accessories app—even pick which color the Xbox button lights up with. Save up to 3 custom profiles on the controller and switch between them on the fly. Stay in the game with up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life and refined components that are built to last. Use Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, or the included USB-C cable to play on console, PC, and mobile. Designed to meet the core needs of today’s competitive gamers, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core in blue puts exceptional performance, customization, and durability where it matters most—in your hands.*

Pro by nature, performance reimagined. Level up from the celebrated G7 lineage - introducing the G7 Pro. Not only does it inherit the exceptional performance of the G7 series, the G7 Pro also brings exciting new upgrades: the first Xbox controller with TMR sticks, Hall Effect & clicky trigger stops, extra mappable mini bumpers, and enhanced low-latency input and output - all working together to deliver a smoother, more precise gaming experience, born for esports. Additionally, it goes beyond Xbox and PC with full Android support through tri-mode connectivity: wired for Xbox, 2.4G & wired for PC, and Bluetooth for Android. A true next-gen upgrade, crafted for gamers who demand more.

Customize your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 with the right configuration and components to unleash pro-level precision with the Complete Component Pack, featuring an interchangeable D-pad (standard), interchangeable thumbsticks (2 classic, 1 dome), and paddles (medium, mini). Return to full power while keeping everything stylish and secure with the included carrying case, charging dock, and USB-C cable.

Create the ultimate controller for any game using the reversible left module for either an offset Xbox stick configuration, or side-by-side sticks. Fans of fighting games can swap in the Fight Pad module to replace the right stick with standard Xbox buttons. Fit your play style by equipping your favorite D-pad, analog stick caps, or gates all conveniently stored in the included carrying case. With the free Victrix Control Hub app you can map buttons, recalibrate sticks and triggers, adjust deadzones and EQ settings, run diagnostics, update firmware, and more. Using the four mappable back buttons, you can take down ops quickly and efficiently, plus create three button mapping profiles to maximize your speed in any game. Our patented, multi-position Clutch Triggers have five trigger stops and hair trigger mode for even faster reactions, and rumble motors and impulse triggers that help you feel what you’re experiencing in-game. With built-in Dolby Atmos and a lifetime subscription, you can access spatial surround sound audio so you can hear your enemies before you see them. Choose how you connect with both wireless and wired connectivity options. Use the included USB dongle or included cable to connect to your console or PC or connect to Bluetooth compatible devices. Experience the new standard in gaming with the officially licensed, Pro BFG Wireless Controller.
| Pros for Microsoft - Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Blue | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Performance, Battery Life, Customization, Feel, Color | Overall Performance, Feel, Button Quality, Comfort, Stick Drift | Customization, Quality, Case, Paddles, Charger | Overall Performance, Customization, Battery Life, Ease of use, Weight |
| Cons for Microsoft - Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Blue | |||
| Stick Drift, Triggers, Button Quality, Paddles, Price | Connectivity, Size | Components | Stick Drift, Triggers, Button Layout |
