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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16638 reviews

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88%would recommend to a friend

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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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  • 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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    Its a great controller for a better competitive edge, but 2 years or so in i have stick drift.

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

    Praise the paddles

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

    Can never miss with the elites, praise the paddles, praise the triggers

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

    Elite2

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

    Best purchase i made should have gotten it sooner well built quality easy to use and customizable button layout feels like you are in the big leags when using it i would recommend to all gamers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Does it's job well. I am a little bit larger (6'4) with larger hands and it fits comfortably and feels well. Responsive and put together well.

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

    Great to see color on an Elite 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 blue looks nice and clean. Even the home X button is a blue X on white background. That combined with some of the black attachments make this controller look really good.

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

    Works Great

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

    Bought this for my xbox so that I didnt have to keep rescyning my controller if I was playing on my PC.

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

    Ok, but not great

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

    Sticky buttons, and stick drift 30 days in of owning this product, otherwise very durable

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

    XBox wireless controller

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

    Purchased for our Grandson for Christmas (Seemed to be in short supply at other stores). He really loves this controller because it has features that other did not. (Buttons, charging pack option, etc.). Hey, He's happy so we are happy.

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

      Hi there,

      Thanks for sharing your experience with the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We are glad your grandson loves his gift and is enjoying the new features. We hope he has fun gaming with it!

      Cheers,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller so far

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

    Very good controller my son absolutely loves the series. We wouldn’t buy anything else.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite series 2

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

    Awsome controller love the white color and the built in battery on these controllers

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

    Controller

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

    I love the controller it feels nice and I love the interchangeable parts

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

    Better then i would have though with past stuff

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

    I been using it for about a week and everything works great and feels better then the the 1st gen of the elite 1 so if youre looking to get a new one try it out well worth it

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

    Improved on Series 1 in Every Way

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

    If you've used the Series 1 Elite Controller, you know all the benefits it has over the standard Xbox One controllers. The paddles will change the way you play shooters if you just take the little bit of time to get used to them. The Series 2 controller makes the paddles a bit more tactile and they have more of a click to them. The thumbsticks have 3 levels of tension adjustment to make them feel like a default Xbox One controller, an Xbox 360 controller, or something in between. The bumpers have been improved, and the new grips are built in a way to where they won't expand and fall off like the old version did. The Elite Series 1 controller was the best controller I ever used and my favorite to play with, but this controller has replaced the old version. I would definitely recommend this controller to anyone who enjoys playing competitive shooters and wants to take their game to the next level.

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

      Thank you for recommending Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 as an improvement on the original Elite. We're glad that you're enjoying its enhanced customization features and updated design, and that its enhanced your gameplay experience. We hope you continue to have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller I’ve owned.

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

    Ive had it for about a month now and love it. I have a small collection of special edition controllers id switch between but now they’re purely for display. This Elite Series 2 feels super premium and is a solid controller. I play with only the bottom 2 paddles attached and map them for reload and weapon swapping in FPS games and hand brake or shifting in racing games. Trigger stops are awesome and i love the different D-pad and stick options.

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

    Xbox controller

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

    Good controller but needs improvement on attachments.

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

    Great gift for the kids

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

    My son loves this controller! He was very excited to get this on Christmas! And he hasn’t broken it yet like he did his last one from constantly dropping it. He actually takes care of this one because he can tell the difference in the quality

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

    great buy

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

    The Microsoft Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller sets a new standard for premium gaming peripherals. Its customizable features, including interchangeable thumbsticks and paddles, offer unparalleled control and comfort for extended gaming sessions. While its premium price tag may deter some, the Elite Series 2 delivers a superior gaming experience that justifies the investment for serious gamers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    The feel, weght, and sensitivity are all excellent. Quality controller for XBox and PC.

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

    Controller

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

    This controller is alright defiently good for certain thing sbut its white it gets dirty dadt and the rubber likes to srart coming off

    I would recommend this to a friend