Customer Ratings & Reviews

The back paddles are the best and most comfortable/ most useful I've seen on any controller ever. The rubber grips are completely unique as swell and really resist sweaty gamers syndrome, as well as massive amounts of comfort. The customizing of the key-binds allows for your bottom right paddel to act as the A butten, or your A to act as the right bumper (playing the original Assassin’s creed). Any game that doesn’t allow remapping of the keys you can just completely ignore and remap with the xbox consoles accessories app (already built in so no download required, and you can get it on your PC and map the keys there too). The controller can hold up to 3 quick switch key mappings, but in the accessory app it can hold much more. Back paddles make it extremely easy to permanently forgo your ABXY so you never have to take your thumb off the joystick or use the claw. You can even customize the big glowing X button on the controller to be whatever color you want for any of your key mappings. Swap out the hight of your sticks or there sensitivity and dead zones, and the triggers dead zones, or just adjust the switches on the back to make your triggers only go a portion of the distance and more sensitiveity. Ive got a switch 2 now, and a switch two pro controller, and the pro controller has “back buttons”, and honestly they are so useless and hard to reach in comparison. And if you just want comfort with your controller and don't want the back paddles for the Xbox controller, you can remove them. Don't like the Dpad Octagon, jut take it off and place the regular Dpad on there, all magnets, same with the sticks. Charging is extremely easy and super cool, being built into the case and all. And the controller is suuuper reliable, had it for years and only had bumper issues for the time i transported it unwisely in my suitcase. Overall beautiful controller, incredible customization and key mapping, really REALLY comfortable professional not improvised rubber grips, and best back paddles of any controller on the market. (Also not to state the obvious but with the three key mappings saved to the controller you can use any console or PC with them without any extra work, just editing them on PC takes an extra quick download). Also when you’ve created tones of extra key mappings, they will all show up in any Xbox accessories app you open, new Xbox, old, New PC download and so on. I want them to make a series three so i can have a controller with even more beauty, but i doubt they will because they have nothing to improve.

If you had the series 1 elite controller, stop reading this review and buy the dang thing already... you know how much you loved the first one, right? This one is worth $30 for the built-in li battery and included charge dock alone!!! Ok. If you are still reading, let me tell you why I love mine: First, I NEVER take my thumbs off the sticks when I am playing games anymore. This controller has magnet-attached (for easy removal or re-arranging) back paddles that can be mapped to any of the other 14 gaming inputs. 2nd, Hair-lock triggers. On the fly, I can switch between 3 trigger settings. That means you can shoot faster in Gears, Halo or COD, but still feather the break/gas/clutch in Forza (remember, remapping will allow you to use the triggers for what ever action you want) 3rd, adjustable stick tension. Maybe the game has few or zero sensitivity settings? Or maybe you just want to see what really works best for you? (Imagine tightening the stick tension while increasing the look sensitivity.) Each stick has three tension options that can be changed with the included key/tool. 4th, swappable thumb sticks. If you use Kontrol Freeks you know why this is awesome. Get each thumbstick the right height, shape and texture. Held in place via magnet, you can easily change either one whenever you need to do so. 5th, rubberized grip. That should be nuff-said, but just in case: this textured grip wraps around the left and right grips of the controller. This means you easily hold the controller no matter which or how many paddles you have attached (even if your hands get sweaty while you are in a clutch gaming moment). 6th, button mapping pre-sets. This controller has on-board flash memory to hold 3 custom, full controller mapping presets, plus super-easy access to the default mapping. One button let’s you cycle between all four on the fly, while also indicating which pre-set you are using. 7th, premium travel case. This case let’s your controller fit snug while you take it on the go; holds all the included paddles, and thumb sticks that are not in use, and let’s you charge your controller while it’s in the case!!! I mean wow. That simple resealable opening allowing the usb-c cable to connect to the charge dock is super convenient! (Plus the dock is held in place in the case by a magnet, too) I know what you’re asking: will this work on PS4 or PC? It WILL work on a Windows 10 pc! It will NOT work on PS4 but check out the ASTRO c40 controller.

No real flaw to point out to be honest! Too many features to count! I could go into all the perks but I don’t want to write that long lol… I’ll mention my favorite feature which is the fact you can adjust the analog from being tight too loose amazing feature! The rest you can see just by clicking on the controller and viewing!

Excellent build quality and responsiveness. The controller looks and feels very cool, and it performs flawlessly for competitive gaming. A bit expensive, especially once you add accessories, but overall very solid.

The Xbox Elite Controller is hands down the best controller I’ve ever used. From the moment you pick it up, the build quality stands out—solid, premium, and made to last. The customizable paddles, adjustable tension thumbsticks, and trigger locks give you a real competitive edge, especially in fast-paced shooters or precision-heavy games. What really sets this controller apart is the level of personalization. With the Xbox Accessories app, you can remap buttons, tweak sensitivity curves, and save multiple profiles. Switching between them on the fly is super smooth and incredibly useful. Battery life is excellent, the rubberized grips feel perfect in your hands, and the included carrying case and accessories add great value. If you’re serious about your gaming or just want the best possible experience, the Elite Controller is worth every penny. Highly recommended.

Been using xbox since 2009, this controller is one of the best things to have been produced. i love the creativity and control you have over all of the attachments on the controller. each thumb grip feels amazing to use!

I love this controller. It has more weight than the regular Xbox controller. It has nice rubberized group areas which add to comfort and control. The sticks on the controller have customizable tension which really lets you get dialed in when playing FPS games. It also has 3 programmable layouts. The price of the controller seems high at first glance but after using it for a good bit of time you'll see and feel that it is totally worth the price. If you're serious about gaming, buy it.

This is the most rugged pro controller they make in my opinion. Unlike other pro controllers this one will last a long time. I’d say it’s a close second to the scuff controllers but it will last longer than 6 months of heavy use.

So glad I caught the sale on this! I can't believe how much you can customize your button layout with this controller! You can set a "shift" button that allows you double-up the function of other buttons. You can also set buttons to perform an action, such as taking a picture, etc. There are many. You can set up three different profiles and also set the color of your "Xbox" (Home) button in each, which I think is pretty cool. I obviously added a custom faceplate to mine, which is a great option for adding your own style to it. When doing so, they give you a piece that transfers the light source out to the three profile lights and, something I picked up from a YouTube video, you can use a Sharpie and color the ends of the pieces to make them colored lights as well. [Don't know why my green marker looks more aqua/blue-green in the pic or so bright, it really made them darker, which I like, a lot, and they look green to me also. Pictures often change things slightly.] This is a pricey controller but, they all are. Going with this one, for a few more dollars you get so much more than the difference in price might suggest, to my thinking anyway. I couldn't be happier with my decision to make this purchase!

After a very long hiatus from gaming, I decided to pick up a controller and take another stab at it. I subscribed to game pass and started looking for controllers. I started with an Xbox one controller, and quickly graduated to the Elite Series 2. I must say, there is no comparison, the Elite controller outclasses the original in every way. The overall design stayed the same, save for 4 cleverly, and strategically placed paddles. That can be programmed to do any thing you want. The X-box accessories app makes it very easy to navigate the mapping of your buttons, and allows up to 10 unique control settings. I would recommend this controller to any one, who’s willing to shell out the $200 to own this bad boy.

Excellent controller, great build quality, all the buttons are interchangeable. I recommend them without hesitation.

I purchased this elite controller for my son. He love the customizable options it offers. The perfect gift for true gamers!

"It just works". As Todd the man Howard once said.

The xbox elite controller is a wonderful accessory to game with. It makes gaming go a lot more smoothly, I would recommend this device for any level of gaming

This is Top notch controller on the market this purchase was actually my second one because I fell in love with the first . Controller feel in the hand is 5/5 Customization is simple 5/5 Mapping and U.I simple user friendly 5/5 I’ve had other customizable controllers but they were to complicated to use every week there was a firmware update and the quality felt cheap . The only downside is that this controller does NOT come with a wireless dongle . I’m still going to give the controller 5 stars but in the future XBOX / Microsoft please add the wire dongle in the box .

Excellent control. And excellent customer service. Wonderful store.

Wonderful purchase highly recommended best controller

The Microsoft Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for Xbox is an exceptional piece of gaming hardware that stands out for its customizable features and superior performance. With adjustable tension thumbsticks, shorter hair trigger locks, and a wrap-around rubberized grip, this controller offers enhanced precision and control. The rechargeable battery ensures up to 40 hours of gameplay, and the swappable components allow for a personalized gaming experience tailored to your style. Bluetooth connectivity and a durable carrying case add to its versatility, making it a worthwhile investment for serious gamers seeking a competitive edge.

Great controller. Love the charging in case and extra attachments.

Super solid controller. Built well and has a good, quality, weighty feel to the controller. The accessories that come with it are great, as I love a more traditional D-Pad style instead of the default circle D-pad. My only minor complaint is sometimes the buttons can seem a bit mushy, but nothing that causes a lower star count. Reccomend this!