Skip to contentGo to Product Search
Main Content

Customer Ratings & Reviews

$199.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16696 reviews

Rating Filter

Rating by feature

  • Value

    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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.
Page 125 Showing 2,481-2,500 of 16,696 reviews
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite Xbox controller

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

    Use this as my secondary Series X controller. It doesn’t come with all the additional accessories and attachments but its all at a good price especially if you already have a primary Elite controller

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Paddles are like a extra set of hands.

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

    Really nice. My son loves it for the games he plays. Fortnight is good with it because of the paddles he can build immediately without backing out and the other games work real well with it. The paddles are very convenient. Pricy though.

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

      Hey Randy,

      It's awesome to hear that your son loves his new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're glad that its paddles have enhanced his gameplay experience, especially in shooters like Fortnite. Thank you for sharing his experience; we hope he wins a lot of online matches with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Customization

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox elite controller 2nd gen

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

    This controllers battery has a long battery charge and I like they use a C type charging cable. This second generation Xbox elite controller is a lot better than the first generation controller because they did Add more upgrades to it to customize it to your play style

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

    amazing controller

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

    i love these cxontrollers i have a blue one and the red one have had a red in the past as well, will be sticking with these controllers for a while.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller!

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

    Controller has a very premium feeling. I had the last variation of the Elite controller and it served me well for a couple of years. Eventually I started to get some stick drift and the rubberized grips started to come off. This controller is nicer than it's predecessor and I've seen no such problems yet.

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

      Hey Jacob,

      Thank you for sharing your experience with your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're glad that you've seen an improvement in feel and quality over its predecessor, and we hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gamer

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

    Excellent controller for the price. My son is a game and love it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great contirlller

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

    One of the things I love about this controller is the weight and the fact the battery is built in to it. Easy to charge and use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Elite 2 controller 1 month review

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

    Honestly I was skeptical at first, but the controller fits very comfortably and has a hight build quality. Stick drift is definitely still a thing, but with the stick tension adjustment it was easy to find a balance, unlike the original Xbox controller. You get what you get as far as tension goes. Overall great product, things I wish it had; hall effect joysticks and a better price tag (high cost).

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just amazing. Well worth its cost.

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

    This controller is just amazing. I was skeptical to order based on cost but I would recommend it with ease after using it. The controller just feels much more premium and solid compared to the Original Elite. The customzations are better, the grips are better, the triggers are a pleasure. Even the Xbox Home button has been upgraded and is sturdy and not "Squishy". Within a few minutes of customizing I noticed an immediate different in my MW abilities. I didnt expect to notice any real difference, but it was there!!! The charging base is also a huge blessing. I was excited to see it was USB-C as it was the biggest thing I hated about the xbox controllers of past (micro USB is terrible), however the dock has made that moot anyway!! Also unlike the cable, putting it on the dock charges it without turning the xbox back on!

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

      Hi there,

      Thank you for recommending the new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2! It's great to hear that it's been a good upgrade for you, and that you're a fan of its updated design. We hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    You get what you pay for, sort of

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

    Feels good in my hands and has a nice weight to it. This was a replacement for a series one elite that had worn out in a number of ways long before it should have for what I paid. I'm concerned the series 2 will be showing the same wear within the same time period, but decided to take a chance anyway. I guess time will tell. Some third-party controllers have the same weight but simply don't have the same feel as the authentic Microsoft elite controllers, which is why I bit the bullet and went ahead and bought another one despite thinking the last one wore out way too fast for the price point.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    HAS SO MUCH POTENTIAL.

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

    Build appears to be sturdy and quality at first use. Paddles are responsive and made of metal so they won’t break. HOWEVER….. the left thumb stick has been known to get loose while in use. And the I started experiencing stick drift after 4 months of use. I recommend always buying the replacement warranty because you will need to use it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    THE Best Controller for Xbox.

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

    The controller feels amazing. You can easily change everything on the controller. The back paddles are a huge game changer once you get used to them. Would highly recommend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best controller for Xbox or PC

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

    I did lots of research before purchasing and had it narrowed down to this controller and a Scuff prestige. After purchasing the elite I am very happy I went with it. The customization of the controls is great and the feel of the controller in your hand is just what I was looking for.

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

      Hi there,

      It's great to hear that you're happy with the comfortable feel and customization features of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Thank you for sharing your experience with it; we hope you have a lot of fun playing games with your Elite 2.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replacing my stock xbox controller

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Color is great and the customization is great and third party accessories fit well making a budget friendly pro controller

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bumpers, Stick drift

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mid

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

    Real good but breaks overtime. On my 4th one and just the bumpers break after time. Not to much stick drift.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox elite series 2

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

    Need a controller for my pc and found this open box and has been great. The extra paddles on the back great for mapping. Long battery life and havent had an issue

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!!!

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

    Amazing controller the elite controller always feels better than the base controller!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Elite

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

    Love the button mapping ease. Ergonomics and color variety.

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

    Great controller.

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

    Out of all the high end controllers, this has been my repeat go to for comfort and reliability.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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

    Extremely versatile controller. Nice weight to it. The rechargeable battery is extremely convenient as you can charge in the protective case.

    I would recommend this to a friend