Customer Ratings & Reviews

A must have. Great quality, the heft of the controller adds to the ease of use. Adjustable settings are unique and add to the customization experience. Just a bit on the pricey side.

Great controller overall. Comfortable in my hands and the additional buttons are a game changer. My last one was one of the white variants that doesn’t come with the accessories. That controller developed stick drift within a year when I’ve never had that problem with the all back controller. Maybe I got a defective item or maybe the white controllers use a different part. Anyway these usually last a couple years before I return them under warranty.

Excellent controller. Feels weighty in your hand, latency over bluetooth is non-existent. The parts are all quality made and I love the trigger pressure options and overall customizability. I’ve seen some have complained of stick drift, but I haven’t encountered any. Just wish it was slightly less expensive. Highly recommended if you want a quality controller for xbox/pc gaming.

I was hesitant to buy this again. The first one I got for Christmas from my wife. Brand new right out of the box it was defective and had stick drift and I was pretty disappointed.. was impossible to play first person shooters like call of duty. So We returned and if getting it from Walmart was the reason I don’t know..Then bought it from bestbuy and wow!! I’m really impressed and enjoy using this for Warzone.. grippy and a little heavier but has a nice feel with a lot of settings.. good thing I took a chance on it again.. worth the buy!

Yes, I believe this device deserves a 4/5 rating for the following reasons: I love the adjustable trigger settings, controllers really did need this. I also think that the customizable joysticks, and d pad are cool, the material enveloping the grips are very comfortable and give that premium feeling. I love the paddle feature which is the most interesting change. I think the most essential feature for my gaming experience is the trigger adaptation. The one thing im missing to making this controller exceptional in overall tech. I expected there to be another feature for push to talk, or an open mic built in like the playstation controller, also i expected the buttons to be quieter clicks so hardcore gamers like myself aren't disturbing other peoples sleep with loud clicking. OH and the fact that the share button feature was removed, that was a big one for me. (I'd recommend this item until something better comes out.)

This controller is a game changer.. Quite literally. Ok so facts, it is expensive. But if you like to game and want a quality controller, it pays for itself the first time you play with it. The buttons are fully mappable through the desktop app and you can add up to 4 paddles on the backside of the controller which makes a HUGE difference. For example, On COD, I've got 2 of the rear paddles mapped to jump and slide. After a few games, it becomes so intuitive to use the paddles vs the front buttons. You can map two additional controller button settings via a button below the xbox button and they can be changed on the fly. The controller has a built in rechargeable battery which lasts for days.. The charging brick is conductive and can either be removed from the carrying case, or left there, with the type C usb plugging into it through an access hole in the back of the case. When it's time to charge your controller, simply place it in the case on th echarger and you're good to go. The controller comes with a set of 4 paddles for the back, an additional D pad, and a few extra thumbsticks of different texture and height.. Treat yourself and buy this controller, you wont be dissapointed.

the customization and feel of this controller is fantastic. I have the first one and the changes with this one is par with what you would expect. Ive always been terrible with controllers and wanted to try the elite and have not been disappointed at all. The elite 2 is smaller but heavier than the first I prefer the size of the original but I weight of the second one is better in my opinion. I like the fact that you can change how stiff the sticks are and the paddles underneath are also stiff which is great. In the original if you set it down just right the paddles would press and with this second elite you have more freedom of where to place your controller. I set it down on the arm of my chair. One last thing is I'm glad that they finally included the battery.

This controller, albeit really expensive is SOOOO nice. I had the original elite controller and it held up ok in retrospect, had it for a few years but the rubber grips on the side were starting to peel. With this version it looks like Microsoft learned from their mistakes and made a 2 piece handle that can be easily replaced. The controller feels lighters and I love the rechargeable battery the tactile feel of the grip handles. Honestly I could go on and on about this controller, but if you're considering buying it its because you game alot and you want the best. This controller is hands down the best and I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

The elite 2 core is a good controller, but it has a different feeling than the Elite 2 in general. Mind you, I bought the Elite 2 in 2019, and it was completely rubberized, the buttons had a very premium feel to them and such. The core, doesn’t quite have that feeling. The buttons feel good, but not the same as my old controller. That could be because Microsoft lowered their quality for everything, or it’s the because the core is their “budget” version of the elite. Or it could be they just redesigned things in those past 6 years, who knows. Either way, it does the job very well, it just feels a bit different. Mind you, for $130, I expected it to be much better!

I’ll be comparing this to the first Xbox Elite controller. Pros -Built in Battery Life about 40 hours -Grips are nice -feels sturdier sand hopefully does not break as easily as the first. Cons -Syncing bugs sometimes -Three Trigger lock positions are not necessary. Bigger hands may hold the contain the uncomfortable Trigger locks as they take up more room than the first. Middle Trigger one which I want to use doesn’t lock as nice as the other locks. Controller is very uncomfortable for people who hold tight at times if your on the trigger lock. For me, I use this as a replacement for a keyboard with a mouse on PC. Not as comfy as the first because of that lock. -Trigger lock is big now for some reason.

I recently bought the Xbox Elite Controller for my son, and it has completely exceeded our expectations! The build quality is top-notch, with a premium feel that’s evident the moment you pick it up. The customizable thumbsticks and paddles allow for a truly personalized gaming experience, giving him more control and precision in every game. The grip is comfortable, even during long gaming sessions, and the adjustable tension on the triggers adds an extra level of responsiveness. The controller also syncs seamlessly with the Xbox, and the ability to switch profiles on the fly is incredibly convenient. It’s definitely worth the investment for any serious gamer, and my son absolutely loves it! Highly recommend this controller for anyone looking to elevate their gaming experience!

It’s got a great feel to it and I like the ability to customize is nice, I had my first one for two years. It started to drift and the buttons began to not respond. Otherwise it’s great to use.

Work greats never dies during long gaming sessions even when powering a headset. Super customizable very durable

To qualify this review, during the entire Xbox One cycle, I purchased 1 controller besides the stock controller. 1. Since purchasing my Xbox series S, I’ve gone through 3 standard controllers, 2 Wolverine chroma 2s. This controller is my 7th in 2 years. I’ve waited a month to see how it performs and so far it’s performed how I would expect a standard controller to perform. The weight is a bit heavier than a standard controller. Personally, I like heavier controllers so that’s not an issue. The feel of this controller is very close to the Recon Tech Special Edition from the Xbox 1 days. That is a huge positive for me. The grips and how it feels in your hands are perfect. One downside to this controller is the buttons. You would think that for a top tier controller that you’d have much better spring and pop in the action buttons…..these feel cheap. Like, when will they break?, ..cheap. I do like that the app to adjust the controller is seamless with the Xbox settings. I also like that you can get the best controller MS has to offer without having to waste money on the paddle kit in the more expensive bundle. I purchased the Core and a third party paddle kit and paid a combined $50 less than the Series 2. The biggest factor for me is the length of time this controller will last…and when aren’t there yet. On the plus side, there is a one year warranty once you register the controller with MS, despite Best Buy telling me that it was only 3 months like all standard controllers.

I play a lot of Destiny and love this controller. It has a premium feel to it and it's much better than the previous elite controller. There's added customization, rubberized grips on both sides, USB C, and a longer battery life.

I loved the V1 controller - except the rubber grips that separated, and not because of water, or sweat, or oil, or anything else, they simply separated due to poor construction. This one seems to have addressed that issue, the design is different for how the rubber is attached. As for the rest, I didn't use all four bottom paddles on the original, I didn't like their placement, but the new one I'm using all four happily, but I don't know if that's simply because I became more accustomed to bottom controls using a Razor wired controller, or because these are arranged differently. Control is spot on. Unlike the Razor, I absolutely love the buttons here, no mushy feeling like the Razors (I had both versions of the Razor with the buttons on the bottom, the 2 button and the four button one), they're crisp and sharp, you can feel the click and know it engaged. Sticks are great, the default tension was good for me so I didn't have to adjust that at all, but now you can if you like a looser or tighter feel. Only one taller stick is included, so if you want higher sticks for both, you'll have to buy another stick from some source. No issues with pairing, no issues with this not turning the Xbox on anytime. Battery life has been amazing, I can do day long stretches of Destiny for days in a row before I have to connect - and the USB C charging is way better, I can use my laptop's cable while I play if needed when it runs low as I'm using it. The included little charger base works well. I've always loved the Xbox One controller form factor, it's my favorite of all consoles (and yes, I have every one out there other than the PS4 pro). Nothing fits as naturally in my hand, and this is right there, that wonderful "Feels like it's part of your body" contours that make it comfortable for extended gaming sessions. Shoulder buttons and triggers are responsive and I almost never accidentally hit one of the shoulder buttons, so that's a bonus compared to the Razor... I like the adjustable trigger travel as well. My downsides - I'm not a fan of the grip. Yes, it's designed better than the first gen, and shouldn't come apart, but it's more plasticy, not as grippy, so I wish it was just a bit tackier to the touch. Second issue, I wish the batteries were replaceable at the user end. But all told, definitely a solid follow up on what was the perfect controller until it came apart.

Good controller, but tends to get stick drift fairly quickly.

Been an xbox gamer since the very beginning. This is the absolute best controller I've ever used. The ability to customize the pull on the triggers was huge. I like them on the midpoint setting so if you're playing FPS it takes less time and there is also a hair trigger option as well. The extra buttons on the back are customizable and make it great for certain games where you don't want to take your right thumb off the stick to hit a face button. Its a lot heavier than the original controller but all the components are higher quality. And the texturized grips on the handles make for non slip and feel good. Battery life lasts a long time and its internal. Overall price is what it is but you're getting really good quality for what you're purchasing.

Love the button mapping and customizability and very comfortable love the built in battery

Huge upgrade from a regular controller. The weight is heavier but that makes it so much better. The grip pads are an excellent touch. Love the different map settings and light customization. And getting paddles is a must