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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16661 reviews

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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 4 out of 5 stars

    Elite 2

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

    Best controller out there needs improvement on durability

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

    The Best experience

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

    Loving the staff @best buy…everyone I encountered was nice and very informative!!

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

    A Great Buy.

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this controller! Very comfy, slick, great grip!

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

    Good choice

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

    This is amazing. Definitely changed my game playing. Being able to change the triggers is awesome. Does not come with back paddles. Which is really the whole point in getting one of these. Had to buy separate

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

    SixSixGamer

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

    If ur a Gamer u will love this controller I certainly do. I have to say the two best things are being able u switch the joy sticks to a bigger size with sting magnetic seal so u don't have to worry about it just popping off, Makes a big difference when playing games like Call of duty or fortnite. The other thing is the built-in battery with type c charger. No more changing batteries or having to buy a battery pack, plus it lasts much longer than any thing out there.

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

    Open box Elite 2 controller for xbox series X

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

    Got this at a deal i couldnt pass up. This open box item appeared brand new, and had all accessories with it. Really a great purchase. Controller feels awesome, dedinitely a huge quality bump. The weight, configuration options, no complaints.

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

    Works ok, quality needs work

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works well but the A button is intermittent already after only a couple of months of light use (8-12 hours a week). No issues with the grips yet like the first elite. The elite series 2 joysticks do work so that's a plus.

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

    Best controller on market.

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

    Amazing, best controller on the market, I owned the previous elite and used on my PC. I now have a series x and wanted another controller to stay with that system, everything on this new controller is upgraded and just a little better then the previous model. Love that the battery pack is now integrated and come with a wireless charging cradle. Got my series 2 on Sale at Best Buy for same price I paid for my original elite despite upgrades.

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

    Elite Series 2 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 first Xbox elite controller would get stick drift in under a month. This Elite series 2 controller lasted for 1 year and a couple months before getting stick drift! I highly recommend purchasing geek squad protection so when stick drift happens you can get a replacement. These controllers are usually not kept in stock in stores so you will have to place an order and wait for it to arrive. The price tag is high but I feel it’s worth it for this series of the elite controller.

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

    You NEED this if you are a gamer playing Xbox

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

    I love this thing. I never thought I would spend money like this on a a controller, but I had some xmas money to burn so I did it. This feels very sturdy and well-made. The added, removable, and programmable buttons on the trigger side have been great for games that have a lot of button pushing. This controller is customizable with magnetic thumb knobs on each side plus the directional pad. No regrets on this purchase.

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

    Nice controller

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

    Feels nice nice controller should have the caption button like the regular Xbox controllers but over all nice controller to have.

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

    A great buy if replacing an older Series 2

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

    Ive worn out my Elite Series two, so i grabbed this and saced $50 on the stuff i had from the original. I love the white and black! These controllers are fantastic, but having had three, are prone to random failures. The most commkn for mer are the rear paddles with randomly stop working. Its bot the switch failing rather the plastic the the paddles hook into wears out and there anfle of the paddle is off enough it camt trigger the switch. I have to be clear, ive not worn or broke three previous controllers but have stick drift on one and the other the paddle problems. The third is fine, i just use it for another system. I do recommend this controller as there arent any out there thet beat it

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

    Great while it lasts. Dreaded stick drift!

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

    This controller is amazing in every way except 1. I would think that a $200 controller would last more than a year and a half before the sticks started drifting with no way to fix. I have original XBOX 360 controllers that I still use years and years later. Those cost $60 and still work perfectly, but this super expensive (and totally worth the price for how it works... when it works) controller needs to be replaced not even 2 years after purchase. I am a middle aged man who uses this probably a quarter of what a young kid would and it always gets stored in its cradle after use, and still.... have to replace it already. This is a problem I see hundreds of videos referencing too, so it is not isolated. I hope they fix it in future generations of controllers, because everything about it is truly Elite, except its life span.

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

    LOVE this thing

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

    GREAT Xbox controller much more reliable than scuf and amazing button mapping. You can map ANY button or analog stick to ANY other button or analog stick! Love the customizability with this controller

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

    Christmas Gift

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

    Bought this as a Christmas gift for my nephew and he loves it .

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

    Amazing

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

    Love this controller so many customizations for it

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

    Xbox

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

    Best controller I’ve ever owned. Love the paddles.

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

    Awesome Controller

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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 is great. Just the feel of it is beyond words. The buttons are smooth and the paddles on the back are actually indescribable. The motion feels so smooth and the D Pad is perfect. The D Pad is why I bought this remote. I play Mortal Kombat and it’s so much smoother.

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

    Badacc remote

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

    Amazing remote. Fell in love with it even more after using it. Defijitely recommend for PC gaming

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

    solid controller

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

    Awesome update from the gen 1 version. buttons are more tactile, and the 3rd adjustment for the trigger is game changing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi Kelly,

      It's great to hear that you're enjoying the upgrade to Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Thank you for sharing your experience; we hope you have a lot of fun with your new Elite 2.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft