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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16669 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:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller ever!!

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

    Best controller I’ve ever owned. Unbelievable battery life, different analogs to swap out depending on preference and adjustable tension on the thumb sticks, as well as paddles in the back. No idea how this controller can ever be outdone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hard to beat. Great custamization and feel

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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 had the elite series 1 for 2 years and then it broke. Used it almost everyday and was great. When these came out i was on the dence about getting them since they are so expensive and the old one broke. But once i startes using it again i have no regrets. It does help alot woth shooters adding the short trigger and just the weight and grip feel nice. 100% recommend if price is not an issue

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

    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.

    This is a great deal if you already have the paddles for the back! Very satisfied to not have to buy a whole new setup when im just in need of the core controller!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Almost perfect.

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

    Love the controller but certain aspects don’t last long. I keep mine very clean and still end up with stick drift, sticky buttons, and bumpers that don’t work within 6 months.

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

    This Xbox elite controller is so cool. I like the color blue on it and is made out of good quality. I like the rubber grip and it gives a good gaming experience.

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

    Xbox controller

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

    Good quality compared to standard xbox controller. Was unsure at first if i wanted to order but after playing with it and being able to adjust the triggers im glad i purchased.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Feels way better than normal controller

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

    The overall feel of the controller already makes it worth the purchase to me - but with the addition of the customizable paddles on the back make it to where I can’t go back now.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Definite upgrade

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

    Had the original and loved the customization. The 2 series has even more! I really like the 3 different trigger settings, for the pull. The tensioners on the joysticks as I have a heavy hand. Been using it for a bit and I really enjoy it! Haven’t had to charge it up yet so the battery life has been awesome! The price tag is my only complaint about it.

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

      Thank you for sharing your great experience with your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're thrilled that you're a fan of its updated configuration options and glad that you're enjoying using it. We hope you continue to have a lot of fun playing games with your new Elite Series 2.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must even for a casual like me

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

    Honestly, I didn't have high hopes due to the hype, but it absolutely lives up to it! Great weight in the hands, each button click and trigger pull feels solid, and the grips are fantastic feeling. GET IT WITH THE CHARGING CASE!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great device

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

    Love this controller use it everyday. Just make sure you don’t drop it.

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

    Xbox Elite Series 2 controllerp

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

    Had it for a while now about a year just got drift stick on me I suggest getting the protection plan other than that controller works great

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    $$ but great!

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

    Its a little exspensive but SOOOO good. If you have the extra cash or can get an open box like i did its totally worth it.

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

    The ultimate upgrade for my Alienware R16 setup

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

    Best controller on the market, period. I use this for almost all my gaming on my Alienware R16 and the build quality is night and day compared to a standard controller. The adjustable-tension sticks and paddles make a huge difference in feel and precision. If you’re serious about gaming on a PC or console, it’s worth every penny.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome controller worth the price jump

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

    Awesome. Great feel, weight, and look. Works like a charm and is much nicer than the standard controller. Plus the charger… way better than the battery bs

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Hesitant at price to recommend, but WAY better

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

    Lot's to be said: Quality is way better than the original, and the back panels are awesome. Yet you can only use the XYBA buttons with the back padels. If a PC player, you cannot have different controller profiles. Lastly and major: I have not had one controller last more than two years and I take care of my equipment. Usually, the joystick or the back top trigger becomes unresponsive. Also, of the 4 or 5 I have had at least one top button becomes lagged, usually "A". In the one I have now the right joystick does not click. No melee for me :(. Overall much a better controller than the original but if a gamer be prepared to have some hardware issues. Get warranty!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Xbox Controller Ever!

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

    I play games where I need my fingers on both joysticks at all times and the extra added paddles allow me to stay competitive and still have fun, plus great battery life.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BUY THIS CONTROLLER IF YOU WANT MOUSE-BUTTON

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

    So far, the stick-drift hasn't killed the first one I've bought. The ability to configure and change the buttons to how you want is great. The mouse-button-click for the triggers are the best for me. And they are considerably cheaper than controllers with the same king of ideas/implementations. I do wish that Microsoft offered more colors than just 3, or the ability to change the faceplates to the color(s) that you'd want.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I’m sooo happy I got this

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

    This controller have a premium feel to it, it didnt come with the extra buttons but ended up getting it anyways! I love this controller and get the warranty if youre worried about stick drift out the box

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must buy for serious gamers!

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

    Once you purchase this amazing controller you will never be able to go back to standard. It feels incredible and having paddles is amazing for FPS games. The charge holds for what feels like days of non stop playing and do I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Yes it's expensive for a controller but if you are a serous gamer that plays daily this is a must buy!

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

      It's great to hear that you consider Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 to be a must-have controller, especially for playing first-person shooters. We're glad that you're happy with its long battery life and 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Feel

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I think it's the best 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 my very first controller. I can say nothing about other controllers. (Cuz I'm PC Gamer) But I'm really sure this Elite controller 2 feels so good in the hands and the battery life is Awesome. I played 8-13 hours every day for 4 days without charging. (for testing battery). I recommend Elite Controller Series 2 for PC (if you want more challenge) and of course for Xbox

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

      Thanks for recommending the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for PC gaming! We're glad that you're enjoying its lengthy battery life and comfortable feel, too. We hope you continue to get a lot of use out of it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft