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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16920 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    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 frequently mention the product's great overall performance, impressive battery life, and extensive customization options. Users also appreciate its comfortable feel, good weight, and useful paddles, along with comfortable grips. However, concerns are often raised regarding stick drift and the durability of the buttons, with some customers also finding the price a point of hesitation.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    buy this

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

    All of the little nuances with this controller really help. Improved my COD game by quite a large margin

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller I have ever used.

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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 worth every single penny. Not only does it feel great, but it really does help you game better. You make this controller feel the way you want it to feel. Ignore the hate and those that have zero idea.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s worth it.

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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. The option to buy paddles separately is great for opening up color variations.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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

    This works great perfect for not needing batteries and being more durable than the standard controller

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

    In my opinion, it is the best controller out in the market. I’ve had both the dual shock and a custom scuf controller and I still love the series 2 controller. Their magnetic paddles and removable parts are great designs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hello there,

      It's great to hear that you consider Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 to be the best controller on the market! We're glad that you love it even more than other controllers you've tried and that you're a fan of its cool customization features. Thank you for sharing your thoughts; we hope you have a lot of fun playing games with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality, Stick drift

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Horrible quality

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

    This should be the perfect controller. Unfortunately, Microsoft really dropped the ball with overall quality on this generation. I’ve had to replace the controller under warranty twice already, and the latest replacement that I received will also be going back. Stick drift, sticky buttons, unresponsive buttons, shell separating, you name it. Cannot recommend this at all.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Its alright

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

    Its a good controller but it doesnt get stick drift at some point so i recommend you to get the warranty

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just Get It, Treat Ya Self

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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 available today. If you're reading this just buy it. You will have no regrets. Great for those who want to PC game as well but aren't comfortable with mouse and keyboard yet.

    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.

    I use this thing everyday probably one of the best controllers I’ve bought in while!

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

    Cheap purchase for high quality controller. came without case for controller and extra parts. would buy again

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Great controller, comfortable, easy glide while using.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Birthday Gift Success

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

    This specific controller was highly rated by the intended receiver! My son is an avid X-box Gamer and researches the best controllers to "up his game". This specific controller was on the top of his birthday wants list.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hello Beth,

      A brand new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 sounds like a fantastic gift for your son! We're thrilled that it has given him an edge in his gaming, too. Thank you for sharing his experience; we hope he has a lot of fun playing games with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great birthday purchase

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

    Nice, durable controller, definitely get your money's worth, my son ejpys this controller much more then the other brands.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller I have ever had.

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

    The adjustable tension on the sticks are what I needed. The weight of the controller itself is great. Im actually holding something of value.

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

    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.

    Love it. Great controller for shooting and sport games. Only con is that this one does not come with the back triggers.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox elite controller

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

    Very nice sleek looking controller.long battery life when charged, nice for the price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Great controller! Super comfy in the hands! Would recommend it to anyone with an Xbox!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Chefs kiss

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

    Everything you could want in a controller The battery alone would snag me but the paddles are just the icing

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Best Controller for Xbox

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

    Excellent controller. I purchased the Razer Wolverine to compare and the Elite feels much better. Paddle placement was easier for me to use. Greatly improved my game play

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great while it lasts.

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a GREAT controller...for as long as it works. Over time you WILL experience stick drift on either or both sticks. You also may experience your bumper buttons double activating when pressed once. It’s random, but when it happens (like switching weapons in fortnite) it’s frustrating. I think I have my shotgun out and I start healing in front of the enemy. Every since elite 1 and 2 controller I’ve had has had problems. Could take weeks, could take months, but it happens. Thank god for geek squad. They have had my back every time. <3

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hey there,

      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 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