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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16637 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Xbox controller!

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

    Great controller been using for years! With stands hours of gameplay and gives you the edge on the competition

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

    Elite For The Elitetest

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

    So for so good! For the most part I like the length of time between charges and the options to modify the various functions of the controller. It is a little heavier than the standard controllers that come with the game system, but once you play with the controller for a while you will get use to the weight. I know the price point is a bit much for some. While I read several reviews speaking as to some having problems with product quality I choose to purchase the maintenance package with this product. Considering how much it would cost to replace it for any reason. Will update this if things changes.

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

      Hey there,

      It's great to hear that your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is working well for you. We're glad that you're a fan of its rechargeable battery and sturdy design, too. Thank you for sharing your experience!

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not for competitive PC players (get anything else)

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

    No matter how much I tweaked the thumbstick tension and spent time "breaking in the sticks" or adjusting thumbstick curves in settings, it just never gave me the level of responsiveness that some stock controllers do (Dualshock 4, Dual Sense, Gamesir G7, Wolverine v3 TE, 8bitDo Ultimate 2). AND those controllers are a fraction of the price. It's unfortunate because the feel of this controller is above and beyond all others. It has a nice weight and overall feel in the hands. The back paddles are also excellent. It's just a shame that the actual responsiveness does not match.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best

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

    Best controller on the market . Had many of controllers this one can withstand a beating

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

    This thing js amazing

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

    This thing makes gaming so much easier and more enjoyable. The paddles are so good for fpd and racing games

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

    Feels solid in the hand

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

    I love the color and the weight of these controllers. They are on the heavy side but I prefer that.

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

    Best Xbox controllers

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

    Works great. This is my 3rd Elite. Wore the other 2 out. Like the black and white colors. All paddles and sticks from the 2nd controller fit this one fine.

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

    Perfect controller for a gamer

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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 it... havent has any problems and no more drifting

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

    Great controller if you have small hands

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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 game on a PC and it’s kinda hard to find a controller that’s comfortable because I have very large hands but I can say it connects great to a computer works great. I just wished it was about an inch wider

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

    Best for xbox series x

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Comfortable. Good action on paddles, buttons and thumbsticks. Easilt programmed

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

    Don’t leave home without it!

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

    Fits better in the hand and more responsive handling.

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

    Excellent

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

    Control was open box but very clean and came with same color wire. Works perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    It looks slick, and so far is working great. Nice grip and anolog stick is smooth.

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

    Buy this

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

    I really like this controller because it makes it easier to play and improve with your skills. I used to play with the regular controller but using this one has made it easier and better to play with

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

    XBOX THE BEST

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

    Great controller from XBOX definitely 1 of the best

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

    Great concept, marred by QC issues

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

    The 1st elite controller was 1 that I absolutely adored. Until about 6 months of ownership and the right stick started to drift to the point of un-playable. When the new 1 was announced, I thought I would give it a shot. It arrived on release day and worked great for the 1st couple of hours. Then I noticed that the A started to stick or just not register. This is apparently a known issue and MS support is supposed to take care of it. Time will tell... Aside from this, if you were a fan of the 1st, this should be an upgrade. The rubber grip fully wraps and is something really special. The 3rd trigger adjustment is actually really cool for fine tuning. For example, on the left trigger I have it 1 click for a slightly shorter stop. On the right, I have it maxed out for the shortest possible pull. On call of duty, I am able to fire a pistol or marksman rifle faster as the trigger resets faster. The sticks are still a highlight with adjustable tension, and different sticks let you adjust the length for speed or accuracy. The D-pad is still probably the best on any controller. It's accurate and can be swapped from the disk to a traditional 4 way in a matter of seconds. Lastly, the charging. USB C is the way of the future and its in there. The carrying case also allows for charging. Great controller, but the QC issues really bring it down.

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

      Thank you for sharing your feedback on the new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're glad that you're enjoying it for the most part, but sorry to hear there's an issue with the A button. If you haven't already done so, we recommend exchanging it for a new one at Best Buy. Otherwise, please reach out to Xbox Support for assistance here: https://aka.ms/AA4w2z7

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good controller but joysticks may click

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

    This controller feels great and can be customized in many different ways with the kit it comes with. However, I returned this item 4 times because the joysticks did not feel smooth, especially the left one, and clicked every time i would move it in a different direction. The one i'm left with still seemed to have that issue every once in a while though it seems to have reduced over time.

    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.

    My daughter loves the wireless controller. Responsive controller. Price point at under $100 is a plus. Have accidentally dropped one of them and nothing broke.

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

    Pro gaming

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

    I love the elite controller for the padles and different varients thump sticks.

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

    Fantastic series 2 core controller

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

    First off I’ve had a regular series 2 controller when it launched back in November 2019. It was the best off the best. I never used the paddles on the back and rarely used the case it came in. The right bumper button started to not register 3 years later. So i picked this core series 2 up and it has a smaller form factor like the new S/X controllers have and i live that. Slightly smaller than the regular series 2. It is identical to the other minus case, , paddles, and a few different thumb sticks which i really liked. You can get those other accessories later on if you want and save sum money.

    I would recommend this to a friend