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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16675 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the high-quality build, comfortable feel, and extensive customization options of the Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller. Many appreciate the improved battery life and the addition of paddles, enhancing gameplay. However, some users report issues with stick drift and the durability of certain buttons. The overall experience appears positive, but potential problems with controller components should be considered.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization, Feel

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice build quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Feels a lot better than a normal controller, and it’s nice being able to change out the parts, I play better at siege with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I personally like the added weight when playing along with the no slip grips makes for a enjoyable playing experience. The 3 trigger settings along with fine tuning the analog sticks comes in very handy. Upgraded from the Elite First addition. If you had the first one you will love this one even more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hi there,

      It's great to hear that you're enjoying your upgrade to Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're glad that you're a fan of its comfortable feel and many customization features, too. Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for added controls.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good battery life. Paddles work great for games you need more controls for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization, Feel

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best option out there.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The feeling in my hands that this controller gives me I feel like what it would be like to pull out Excalibur, so she is named just that. Customization is 'preme, as is the feel, function and pretty much everything about this thing. Was reluctant with all the bad reviews it gets nut I don't regret a thing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hey there,

      Excalibur seems like the most suitable name for an interface this powerful, we approve! We're excited to hear you are enjoying the next-generation gaming experience and customizable features hosted by your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. There's truly no better way to game! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with the community. We appreciate it, and are glad it was a good investment for you.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great controller get a warranty.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this controller. It looks and feels like a quality piece of kit. Sadly as good as it is I find it breaks often. Definitely recommend getting a replacement warranty on this controller. I expect a controller to fail eventually but this thing always has a failure within a year. I’m by no means hard on my controller either I in fact take great care of my stuff. For nearly $200 I’d like this thing to not have a back button that fails to register after 6 months of use. I still rate it high because it is arguably one of the best controllers ever made but it seems they cheaped out on some components.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Controller

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the best gaming controller I have ever seen. Almost entirely metal control components, feels solid in the hand. This controller makes the PS5 dual sense controller look cheap (and DEFINITELY makes the regular Xbox controller feel cheap). The adjustments and precision this controller allows for makes it worth the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox finest controller

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The control is heavier compared to the regular ones but the upgrades and changes you can make to it to make it your own style its worth every dollar you wont find a better controller!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite controller- blue....good buy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Yeah, it's a little pricey but worth it. You get to customize the button layout and assign 4 paddles for the XYAB. If you have another Elite controller, the parts can be swapped out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Feels heavy and sturdy in your hands. Love the trigger stops and the quality is deff there. On the pricier side but i feel that its worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller yet

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My favorite controller yet. Im not a fan of the triggers so this one is perfect for me. Bought red so i can tell the difference between mine and my roommates. With total i can switch out when ever stick drift happens. Win win!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Controller Reciew

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it! Excellent controller and much better than the original. After a year I am starting to get a little stick drift which is annoying

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    To be honest, I freaking love this controller. I will never go back to a regular controller! Despite having tiny hands, I have no trouble using the paddles .. just comfortable all around.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty gud

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great controller, i play video games almost every day and this controller feels so comfortable and durable i highly reccomend it. The response time too is phenomenal

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great now, only time will tell

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m a light ‘gamer’ with an obsession for new hardware. Compared to the in-box controller, the XE2 is a no-brainer. Compared to the XE1, things get a little closer. Aesthetically, the E2 looks better imo. Maybe it’s just because it’s different than the first gen... who knows. The feel... Feeling the controller in hand is everything I expected, and wanted. The internal battery makes the back less-crammed. The triggers feel bitter-smooth. The analog sticks, d-pads, paddles, etc are all great. The paddles are smaller and this leads to a better feel and less accidental hits... EXCEPT when switching the trigger ‘pull’ switch from its lowest (closest to paddles) setting. I’ll get used to it. The analog stick tension customization is cool, though I wish a tool wasn’t needed, but I get it. Kind of. The profile switcher is to my liking, as is the USB-C input so I’m not constantly flipping it back and forth to get it to fit the port (first world problems). The included dock is a nice touch and has magnets for proper seating. I love magnets... The case is nice and the port is cool, I guess. If you aren’t going to customize the controller via the Xbox accessories app (or whatever they call it), then this controller isn’t for you. Hope this helps someone out there!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hello there,

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're glad that you're a fan of its updated features, including its built-in rechargeable battery, responsive controls, and comfortable feel. We hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it for short pull triggers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Confortable grips and durable. Like enough to buy a second one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best premium feeling

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far the best premium controller i have, lets see how it fares for a few months

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Feel
    Cons mentioned:
    Bumpers

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Controller

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall Great Design!! Easy To Use!! Weighted Perfectly!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great replacement but drift

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great replacement for a elite 2, i just needed the core. Not all the extra stuff. Unfortunately i have some bad drift happening. Its still manfucfter warranty though

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox controller

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This controller is an excellent controller, and was very long lasting!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Definitely GET this!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it…. So worth it. To be able to remap it in ur Xbox and change ur controller to ur favor. Like trigger locking to Increase fire rate and using the paddles in the back to save thumb movements and a really long battery life and it easily connects to PC and other devices as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend