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Your price for this item is $174.99
The comparable value price is $199.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16495 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 3 out of 5 stars

    Good, but bad

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

    I love this controller, but it has some issues. My first one got stuck drift in 2 months of playing a few hours after work. Being my first controller with paddles, I caved and got another one. The second one lasted 5 months, then the right bumper started double pressing. Not really sticking, but you couldn’t only click it once. It’s not a huge problem, just a little annoying for $190

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

    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. Nothing wrong with it. No missing pieces, can’t beat the price

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

    ;)

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

    My son love it uses it everyday this is his 2ed on the dog ate is 1st on

    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.

    Great controller. Easy to set up and use. Customizable. Definitely worth the money for gamers out there.

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

    Precise controller!

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

    Excellent build quality, and precise joysticks. I love the charging case and the software customization.

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

    Awesome!

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

    I love this controller. I’ve owned the previous generation elite controller and this is a great upgrade. The paddles are smaller which helps me from accidentally pressing them all the time. The controller feels better overall.

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

      Thanks for letting us know what a great upgrade your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 has been. We're especially glad that you're enjoying its updated design and that it's a more comfortable fit for you. We hope you get a lot of use out of it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    not really worth the price

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

    price for the item is too much for what this controller provides. i still use my regular xbox controller instead of this, the controller back buttons shouln't just be a way to have the face buttons on the back, but should also be extra buttons for other skills not used on the abxy up down left right

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Bad quality control stikes again

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

    Feels nice, cool customization options. But after a year of ownership, the bumper buttons have started to fail. This is unfortunately a common issue with these controllers and there is no long-term fix. I'll just have to buy something else and this becomes an extremely expensive paperweight.

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

    A Must Have

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

    A must have for an Xbox gamer. They made a lot of adjustments from the first series. I love having 3 presets now, as well as the extra trigger locks. Being able to adjust the joystick tension is amazing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Controller is good, but quality could be better.

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

    I really like the design and feel of the controller. The extra paddles on the bottom are very helpful on games that allow for button customization. My biggest disappointment with the controller is that some buttons become sticky over time where they fail to register in-game. Also, thumbstick drifting becomes an issue over time. I have had to replace this controller already for this issue. Paying $180 for a controller that fails only after a few months of use is VERY disappointing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hello,

      We're sorry that there are 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 still having a problem with it, we recommend contacting our team at Xbox Support for assistance here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great control if you’re willing to spend

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

    Works great on iPhone with Xbox app. No lag whatsoever

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

    Get it

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

    My son loves it i got one my self afterwards ......

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

    Best controller

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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 & battery life. I love the fact that I can change the knobs.

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

    Good Upgrade

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

    Battery life in it is excellent and I love how it feels. Had drift in the right stick for a while but haven't experienced it in some time. It's comfortable to use and I plan to be using it for a long time.

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

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

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Love the controller best controller I've owned idk what all the hate is about

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

    Nice controller

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

    Controller is great, feels way better than the ones that come with even the Xbox Series S. Time will tell if its a quality controller but for right now, I'd say it is.

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

    Get what you pay for

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

    Great for 80$ had some fixes but it works great purchase

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

    I definitly reccomend this controller!

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

    The hairlock triggers feel so nice, andbeing able to change the thumbsticks and the tension just makes this controller worth it!

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

    Birthday gift

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

    Excellent my son was very happy and pleased with his gift.!!!

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

    Elite Series 2

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

    Ive been using the Elite series of controlller for a few years now. They need to be replaced a little more frequently than normal controllers but overall still worth it to me

    I would recommend this to a friend