Customers often highlight the appealing color, quality, and ease of use of the Xbox Wireless Controller. Many appreciate the comfortable grip and feel, along with the overall design and broad compatibility. However, some customers have reported concerns about stick drift, connectivity issues, lag, and the controller's size. Despite these issues, the controller is generally well-received for its positive attributes.
The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.

Experience the modernized design of the Xbox Wireless Controller in Pulse Red, featuring sculpted surfaces and refined geometry for enhanced comfort during gameplay with battery usage up to 40 hours. Stay on target with a hybrid D -pad and textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back-case. Seamlessly capture and share content such as screenshots, recordings, and more with the Share button. Connect using the USB-C port for direct plug and play to console and PC. Support for AA batteries is included on the rear. Plug in any compatible headset with the 3.5mm audio jack. Use the Xbox Accessories app to remap buttons and create custom controller profiles for your favorite games. Quickly pair with, play on, and switch between devices including console, PC, and mobile.*

Experience the modernized design of the Xbox Wireless Controller in Carbon Black, featuring sculpted surfaces and refined geometry for enhanced comfort during gameplay with battery usage up to 40 hours. Stay on target with a hybrid D-pad and textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back-case. Seamlessly capture and share content such as screenshots, recordings, and more with the Share button. Connect using the USB-C port for direct plug and play to console and PC. Support for AA batteries is included on the rear. Plug in any compatible headset with the 3.5mm audio jack. Use the Xbox Accessories app to remap buttons and create custom controller profiles for your favorite games. Quickly pair with, play on, and switch between devices. *IMPORTANT INFO: Compatible with select devices and operating system versions; learn more at xbox.com/controller-compatibility. Battery life varies significantly with headsets, additional accessories, usage, and other factors. Testing conducted by Microsoft using standard AA batteries in preproduction units. Button mapping available via Xbox Accessories app for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10/11; app for Windows 10/11 requires compatible USB-C cable (sold separately). These pre-owned/refurbished products are inspected and tested to ensure they are fully functional. There may be signs of light usage. We perform an additional diagnostics examination to ensure quality control. We also thoroughly clean the products. Every shipment may arrive in a brown or white generic box.

Experience the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 - Core in white, featuring adjustable-tension thumbsticks, wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks. Enjoy limiless customization with exclusive button mapping options in the Xbox Accessories app--even pick which color the Xbox button lights up with. Save up to three 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 games, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controllers Series 2 - Core in white puts exceptional performance, customization, and durability where is matters most--in your hands.*

Experience the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 featuring adjustable-tension thumbsticks, wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks. Experience limitless customization with interchangeable components and exclusive button mapping options in the Xbox Accessories app. Save up to 3 custom profiles on the controller and switch between them on the fly. Swap thumbstick toppers, D-pads, and paddles to tailor your controller to your preferred gaming style. 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 across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows. Designed to meet the needs of today’s competitive gamers, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 puts exceptional performance, customization, and durability where it matters most—in your hands.* .
| Pros for Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Pulse Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| There were no pros for this product— | There were no pros for this product— | There were no pros for this product— | |
| Cons for Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PCs, and Cloud-Enabled Devices - Pulse Red | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
