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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 11802 reviews

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87%would recommend to a friend

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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

    AWESOME

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

    Great upgrade to the previous Elite. I had an issue with the left joystick on the Elite 1. Swapped it for the Elite 2 and have been super impressed! Microsoft got smart and made this controller a rechargeable unit. It comes with a charging dock ad well. Best part...the battery life is GREAT! The controller feels very substantial in your hand and isn't flimsy AT ALL. I highly recommend! Make sure to get the Geek Squad warranty...just in case. Its totally worth it. Especially when you're spending this kind of cash on a controller!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi Mike,

      Congratulations on upgrading to Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're glad that you're enjoying the comfortable feel and extended battery life of your Elite 2 as well. 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

    Greatness

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

    I love this controller bc it feels great on hand, has lots of customization with the paddles m, sticks ans the friction which makes this awesome. I play cod a lot and tjis controller does everything for me. Oh it lasts a loooong time. Amazing battery life and no beed to change batteries since uts rechargeable.

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

    Xbox Elite Controller

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

    Controller has been fantastic, I have been using it for almost a year up until recently when I started getting stick drift and even with the customization of the controller I am not able to fix it. I recommend getting the protection plan as the manufacturer's warranty won't replace it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    My review

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

    Cheap parts used and over priced bumpers break Everytime no matter what and can't even be replaced easily analogs always get drift eventually to a point where you have to replace just simply not worth it I've had at least 6 of them so lesson learned hard

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great features

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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.

    Would be great if it came with a tall rounded or non grippy stick. Its very heavy, which some ppl find as a positive but the thing is a brick imo. Bumper switches feel way worse than the oem and the paddles are cool and will definitely improve response times in gaming but the integrated ones on the scuff or turlte beach are way more comfortable for everyday gaming.

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

    XBox Elite Series 2 controller

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

    I had the series 1 and i thought it will be the best controller for a very long time, but this controller is so much better. The things I like is the solid feeling it has, the full grip in the handles, buttons are more responsive, the sticks pressure can be changed, it is Bluetooth compatible, has a rechargeable battery and a charging stand, and much more customizations and joysticks compared to the first version. You have to get the Series 2.

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

    the pinnacle of pc gaming with a controller

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

    amazing device. sticks are much tighter and more precise, adjustable resistance on triggers is very useful. i love the swappable sticks too. the long stick is great for precision aiming in fps games. the backpaddles are the best part. being able to do things like revive other players, reload, jump without having to sacrifice any measure of movement or control through moving a thumb off of a stick is huge

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

    Best controller out there

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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 out there bought this for call of duty games absolutely love it and would recommend if your a gamer this is my 3rd controller I bought for myself and my boys worth it

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

    Xbox 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.

    Favorite controller I've ever used. Easy to reassign button configs from Xbox or PC. Wish the thumbsticks / springs lasted a bit longer before the inevitable drift.. but customizable dead zones allow you to eek a little more life out of them. Pro Tip: Purchase with a product replacement plan ;D

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

    Definitely recommend this controller!

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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 absolutely loves this controller! It was a birthday present, and worth every penny. Hearing him get excited over all the stuff it enabled him to do was awesome!!!! You can feel the quality by holding it!

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

    Top tier controllers!!

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

    Gear controllers are super responsive and well built - def gives an advantage in competitive gaming!

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

    Amazing Controller -- Be sure to get insurance

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

    I had the prior Elite Controller and loved it. The Series 2 is a noticeable step up. Performs amazingly in every aspect you would expect. I also own a Razer Wolverine Ultimate and the Elite out performs it in comfort, design, and precision. Unfortunately with such high precision there is a down side. - Down side, mico stick drift did start within 3 months of use but again if you have Best buy insurance just exchange it if it ever gets noticeable. - Friends have had bumpers go out but at 6 months of use I have had no major issues.

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

    Great replacement!

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

    This was a great replacement for my broken controller. There have been no issues so far and it works how its supposed to. I use it for use on the computer and would recommend if someone needs a good controller.

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

    LOVE this thing

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    GREAT Xbox controller much more reliable than scuf and amazing button mapping. You can map ANY button or analog stick to ANY other button or analog stick! Love the customizability with this controller

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

    Great controller, but bumpers break easily

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The controller worked great, and the paddles on the back were able to work with rebinding native keys, but with the default configuration I was also able to use Steam controller configuration to rebind keyboard and mouse keys to the controller. It had everything I wanted, and it handles very well. But, after about 6 months of use, the right bumper broke, and because I didn't purchase a protection plan I now have to repair it on my own, or just deal with a broken button. I read reviews online about "just rebind the RB to one of the paddles," but come on, no one wants a broken button, and it shouldn't have broken this soon in the first place. I read online that this was a problem with the series one controller, and apparently it hasn't been fixed in the series two. If you buy this, make sure to get the protection plan, because chances are your bumpers are going to break. Other than the bumpers, I've had no problems with the controller.

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

    Better than scuff

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

    I had a scuff prestige that gave me issues 2 months into ownership and within a year the controller wouldn’t even hold a charge when plugged in while playing. I had enough of scuff then found this on sale for like $40 off and it’s more comfortable and reliable than scuff. Love the easily removable triggers on the back and the metal d pad. Even the carrying case it comes in is so smooth. This is the controller for console not scuff trust me

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

    Next level Xbox experience

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

    I was skeptical but this controller really does take the experience to the next level

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

    Awesome controller!

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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.

    So when I finally got my hands on the series x I bought a second controller so my son and I could play. The x box controllers are great! This controller is a total game changer. If you play FPS games having those paddles on the back will automatically up your game. This thing feels rock solid! I love that you can set the trigger distance, that was a big plus! Bottom line I would have went straight to this controller! It rocks!

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

    Amazing controller

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

    I had the elite series one and that was great until I started getting ghost movements in the left joystick. The series 2 Elite feels a bit better with the added grips and I LOVE the recharging feature. Been playing 7 days straight still haven’t needed to recharge the remote. And this is 5-7 hours a day playing. I love that I can map the triggers in the back for games like APEX and Smite. Very customizable. It is expensive, but you “feel” the difference. I think a little cheaper and it’s 100% hands down the best controller ever.

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

      We're glad that you're enjoying the comfortable feel and customization features of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. It's great to hear that it's helped enhance your play experience in Apex Legends and SMITE, too. Thank you for sharing your experience; we hope you win a lot of matches with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So close…

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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 the feel of this controller, but unfortunately the A button sticks pretty bad. I looked up to see if this was a common issue and it seems to be that way. If they could fix this issue, it woukd he the best controller on tbe market.

    I would recommend this to a friend