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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16617 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 are positive about the Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller's high-quality build, excellent battery life, and comfortable grip. Many appreciate the customization options and the controller's overall feel and weight. However, customers are negative about the prevalence of stick drift issues reported by some users, as well as concerns about the durability of certain buttons and bumpers. The positive feedback on features like customization and feel is frequently offset by negative experiences with controller longevity.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    My favorite controller

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

    I have had both the series 1 and series 2. The series 2 is in my opinion much better. I also have the PS5 dual sense edge which is their version of the same type of controller and this one is much more consistent and I have never had issues with it. I just bought a new replacement after the one I bought when they first came out finally stopped working. Would recommend if you like the xbox controller design.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sweet controler

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

    Nice buy , game play is more responsive and the customizable psd are nice. Love that it is rechargeable

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

    Comfortable in hands

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

    Big difference noticed when playing with an elite series controller vs the standard xbox ones. Handles have some grip to them that feel nice when hands get clammy

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good controller

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

    Works well. Worker couldn't find me a pc converter to connect to my pc but the controller is USBC so it works out of ghe box perfectly

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 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.

    Great controller ! The protection plan is a need when buying

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

    Good controller

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

    Very good heavy controller especially for an elite controller

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

    Xbox Elite controller

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

    Great product workd like a charm. I wish I had a store closer to me.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Controller but...

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

    Love the controller. Hate that the charging port stopped working only a little over a month after purchase. Microsoft is going to fix the issue, though, so 4 stars it is.

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

    Drifting issues

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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 ive had it does have drifting issues after a year

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

    Onky way to play

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

    Elite series controllers are the only way to play. Makes it easy on the hands and the brain. Doubles my response time and task completion

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

    Very good product, works well.

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

    I like that it responds very well and it feels like high qualy. Only thing i dislike was the color but it was the only color available at the time.

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

    Short Throw Triggers

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

    The adjustable triggers make a HUGE difference in FPS.

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

    Need this controller for RANKED!!!

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

    Must have controller for competitive play! Yes I’m an irrdesci player on mw3 THANK YOU!!

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

    Xbox pro controller 2

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

    Is better than a regular controller. Build quality easily shows why these controllers are more durable.

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

    Great controller for gamers

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

    I am extremely happy with my purchase of the Microsoft Elite Series 2 controller. The build quality is top-notch and it feels great in my hands. The interchangeable thumbsticks and paddles allow for customization to fit my personal gaming style. The added Bluetooth feature makes it easy to connect to my PC and mobile devices. The battery life is also impressive, lasting for well over a week with regular use. The software that comes with the controller, allows me to remap buttons and set up profiles for different games. The only downside is the price, but it's worth the investment for the level of precision and control it provides. I highly recommend this controller to any serious gamer.

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

    Great functionality and feel, average durability

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

    Great controler, good feel and functionality, have had many now and always seem to get bumper issues or stick drift just after the warranty ends.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    For the price its amazing, just the 40hr battery alone is worth this price. Trust me if you want an a controller to work great for long gaming runs then buy this thing!

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

    Pros and cons

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

    Absolutely love the design of these controllers especially being able to tighten the sticks, which if I’m being honest is really the only reason I’ve bought this controller 5 times now. Every single one has had either horrible stick drift or one of the bumpers stop working. Other than that love the controllers. Also they all lose stiffness in the sticks when they are tightened over time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good quality

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

    worth it for the price i use it daily takes a little time to adjust to the paddles

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

    Excellent

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

    It's very good, durable, customizable, great connection range, long lasting battery.

    I would recommend this to a friend