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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16757 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:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than scuf

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

    Great controller with one year warranty. Son is extremely happy with this gift!

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

    Much better the 2nd time around

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a marked improvement over the previous model but is still without its issues. Mainly it randomly disconnects from Bluetooth while playing any game on PC. There is no rhyme or reason that I can tell, but its been a know issue since launch. There doesn't seem to be any part of Microsoft that wants to acknowledge the issue either. I've been told by their support to buy the Xbox controller wireless adapter, which in my opinion is unacceptable. For a nearly $200 peripheral that has a wireless technology built in that should allow me to play, the fix should not be to buy another $30 part. Other than that the upgrades they did to this controller are far better than before. The controller grips are one piece now so it shouldn't separate and fall apart like the last one. Also the bumper design has been retooled so the broken bumpers shouldn't be an issue anymore. Hopefully the push a firmware fix for the connection issues soon because having the controller flake out during a game is very annoying.

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

    Great buy!

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

    Awesome controller! So much better than buying batteries every couple weeks.

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

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We are glad you are enjoying the battery life. Wishing you happy gaming!

      Cheers,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Best

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

    If you play on an xbox get this. That's really it. This controller is the best.

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

    Great controller charges fast and multi use setup

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

    Great product been using for a month and its been the best controller i have ever used great response and mutil response curve setup so u can switch you response curve to the game you are or currently playing

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It was a gift for my husband

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

    My husband loves his controller he has the first one that came out to he wanted to upgrade.

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

    Best controller ever

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

    The new design is a huge upgrade. Extra adjustments and a new grip! Definitely worth a cop.

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

    I love the remote battery life is amazing no more

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

    I love the remote battery life is amazing no more spare batteries

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

    Microsoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

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

    Microsoft -Xbox Elie Wireless Controller Series 2 A complaint is it hits them together the trigger stop on each side fell off which is a weird thing it's happen for such a high priced item. Yes, you can even play and charge at the same time. The first series did have some issues. From wearing out thumb sticks to sprint/melee buttons

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Xbox elite controller 2

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

    Good controller definitely worth getting especially for fps

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    nice product

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

    great product,can tell the difference when using elite vs regular

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

    Next level gaming

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

    IMO, these controllers are a game changer. I set the paddles in the back to correspond with the A, B, X, Y buttons, so I never have to use my right thumb for those buttons. And you can custom map all the buttons on the controller, and save them as a profile to load into the 3 slots for quick change outs. It's nice for those games that only give you preset control options.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    This controller is super awesome. It paired easily with my computer and my Xbox Series X. I love the look and design. The magnetic replaceable buttons are very cool. The only downside is the "grip" texture on it isn't very grippy. Luckily I found a company called Lizard Skins that makes a grip that will go over it that makes this controller feel amazing.

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

    Best

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

    It works really good my play style got better with the paddles

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Greatness

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

    The best controller, period. Can never go wrong with this controller.

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

      We're excited you think your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is the best model ever! We're proud of the comfortable design and optimized features we've built into your new interface, and couldn't be happier you have found it to suit your needs as a gamer. Thank you for taking a few minutes from your day to share your experience with us! We appreciate your insight.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite

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

    Simply the best build quality controller Ive ever owned. I go back to the Atari 2600 days.

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

    Great but exprected a little more.

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

    I know its the "core" but i thought you would at lease get one set of paddles. Its okay that i didnt because 3rd party on amazon was only $13 for the paddles so you save a ton not getting the case and other accessories.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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

    Amazing purchase! Especially, with next generation consoles right around the corner.

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

      We're thrilled that you're enjoying your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2! The great news is that it'll also be compatible with Xbox Series X when it comes out. We hope you have a lot of fun playing games with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good buy!

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

    Great controller! A little pricey but if you’re willing to splurge it’s a lot better than the normal controller.

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

    Awesome controller for gaming

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

    This controller is great for competitive gamers and I really enjoyed the extra weight to it.

    I would recommend this to a friend