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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16726 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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite controller

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

    Great controller. Like the hair triggers, and the grip on controller.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well done Xbox

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

    I got this controller for use specifically with my PC, but as it has differential profiles available (three to exact) I was also able to pair it with my Xbox. Great controller and I’m so impressed with the quality.I felt as though it was very well constructed. This makes two elite 2 controllers I have…too bad it won’t pair to my PS5

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy!

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

    Great controller! My original one was getting old with stick drift.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    The controller is awesome i highly recommend this for anyone that's a gamer. I also recommend getting the warranty.

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

    Product work great i definitely Recommend to friends.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Battery life, comfortable

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

    Great controller, super responsive and great comfort to hold during long game play. Battery life is awesome.

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

    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.

    Love this controller, so many ways to customize it and it just feels great in the hands and the built in rechargeable battery is so convenient

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best 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.

    Best controller I have used nice rechargeable batteries long battery life customize to your liking

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller out there

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

    Using this controller will make you hate the normal xbox controls. The quality and weight of the control is amazing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    Best controller I have ever played would recommend to anyone that plays games regularly

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible feel

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

    great feel of a controller. I love the elite back buttons too. The interchangeable joysticks are great for longevity.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ok but not much better than the regular controller

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

    I bought one of these because the last several regular controllers i bought have all had issues with either the a button or the right trigger. I thought for the extra money it had to be better. Well, not really. If your not going to use the extra mappable paddle buttons on the back I don't really think this controller is a worthwhile upgrade.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My son favorite

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

    This was $150 in store and $70 online. Took some days to get but that was on fedex not Best Buy. Almost perfect condition.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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 controller is the best controller ever. It is confortable and the paddles in the back are the best to keep your thumb on both thumbsticks

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

      We're glad that consider Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 to be the best controller ever! It's great to hear that you enjoy its comfortable feel and customization features, too. Thank you for sharing your experience; we hope you have a lot of fun with your Elite 2.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life
    Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    keep the 1st gen or wait for the third

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Definitely not an overall improvement from the first generation. Battery life is better, more mapping options, but past that, the buttons feel flimsier than ever, the buttons and bumpers will start to stick no matter how well you take care of it, and they decided to make the removable parts not interchangeable between the generations, just as a power move, don't see any benefit to that

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      We're sorry if you are experiencing issues with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The limited manufacturer's warranty for this product has been extended to one year. If you're within the warranty period, we recommend contacting our team at Xbox Support for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome controller

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

    This controller is much better than the original Xbox controllers. It’s heavier, has grips for your palms and much quicker analog stick movement.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Handheld Perfection!

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

    This has been the best controller I’ve ever purchased. The build quality is outstanding. Very sturdy and has a nice weight to it. The built in battery makes it so much easier than traditional controllers. The rear-facing “fully mappable” toggles can really give you a competitive edge in multiplayer gaming. Works perfectly on both my Xbox and PC. Can be a little difficult for some to get used to the rear toggles and while they are removable it’s so worth it to get used to. They built this model perfectly!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good 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 didnt realize this controller didnt come with the back paddles however its a great controller that works w my pc and xbox with no issues. So far the battery seems strong enough to handle decent sessions w.o dying or needing plugging in

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing controller

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

    Wanted to upgrade from my original V1 I had and glad I did. Looks clean and is great for gaming. Wish it came with the case though.

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

    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.

    Needes to update mine that i hade got 3 years and only because i was grtting some stick drift. Great product

    I would recommend this to a friend