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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16952 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 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 consistently note the product's great overall performance, excellent battery life, and extensive customization options. They frequently praise its comfortable feel, good weight, and comfortable grip. However, a significant concern raised by users is the issue of stick drift, which appears to develop quickly. Additionally, some customers have experienced problems with button quality and found the price to be a point of hesitation.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Have purchased 2 of these; both defective

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

    The controller consistently does not register button presses. TERRIBLE QA from Microsoft. I am waiting for my third replacement.. if not perfect - I will be returning and purchasing the older one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Do not buy

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

    I bought this controller on release and this controller says it’s built to last but I have had nothing but problems the left stick stoped clicking 2 paddles broke and my left number doesn’t work I have hated this controller and I hope you don’t spend your money on this

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hi there,

      We're sorry that your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 hasn't met expectations. The limited manufacturer's warranty for this product has been extended to one year. If your Elite 2 is still within the warranty period, we recommend contacting Xbox Support for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Stick drift

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

    The analogue sticks are so loose that it has to have a massive dead zone to prevent stick drift. So minor inputs are not registered. This was an issue soon after purchase.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Trash

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

    I bought this from Best Buy “new” for $160 opened it to find out there was no joysticks or charging cord Best Buy is scamming

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Feel, Poor Design for Reliability

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

    Right Bumper unresponsive after 10 months of use. Tried to get support online which led to the only option of a $100 dollar replacement. Not spending that additional amount of money for a dice roll of a controller. Hope the cost savings was worth it Microsoft.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad warranty and Bad quality!!!

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

    Do NOT buy this controller!!!!!!! Mine did not last at all!!!! RB button failed after 1 year and that is it. 1 year warranty is lame for this product!!!!! Looking elsewhere for a product that lasts. These controllers are known to fail!! Believe it!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible quality

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

    These controllers are constantly breaking, specifically the joysticks. Xbox warranty and customer service is garbage. Something at this price point shouldn't have to be replaced every 6 months. Frustrating enough that I will be buying a PS5 this winter.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bought Open Box "Excellent Condition"

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

    Bought Open Box Excellent Condition. meaning no missing components. it was missing charging dock, damaged usbc cable and the controller was stained.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not a fan

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

    This controller is worse compared to the series 1. The grips are more slippery than grippy. The paddles are to clicky causing slow movements in FPS games like fortnite. It constantly feels like it’s going to fall out of my hand. DONT BUY ITS A WASTE OF MONEY!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t buy without warranty

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

    Feels good out the box. Broke fast. Tripper stops broke within 2 months. Right bumper is broken. Head phone jack is loose. Charging port is loose. 1 paddle on back is broken. Have never dropped it or anything. Wish I got a warranty

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hey Gabe,

      We're sorry that there are issues with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The limited manufacturer's warranty for this product has been extended to one year. If you're within the warranty period, we recommend contacting our team at Xbox Support for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not for a Smart TV

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

    Not working with my Smart TV,, shows that it's connected but nothing works.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad/not new

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

    Do not order, roommate did and was sent an obvious return that was missing items. These are not new. Saw someone else saying the same

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    DO NOT BUY

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

    It never says that you only get the controller no paddles or nothing else don't recommend this to others.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad Controller

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

    Input lag is really bad. The analog stick adjustment is also very bad. Overall just a poor controller

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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

    Extremely disappointed. I bought an "open box controller " which was advertised as the following. *"Geek Squad Certified Professionally Cleaned Looks brand new Includes all original parts/accessories." It was not even kind of clean, it had FOOD particals on it, pizza or spaghetti sauce, and greasy finger prints... it was DISGUSTING... and i will be returning it...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    broken buttons

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

    came broken and had to send it back… i was so excited but now i can’t use it sadly…

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Controller Sucks i want a refund

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

    This controller keeps disconnecting plus my analog and d-pad moves without me touching it... i never dropped the remote nor got liquid inside of it and its brand new smh

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    SO TERRIBLE

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

    STOP SCAMMING US MICROSOFT. Why do you charge so much for thee worst made controller on the market? im on my third because they only last about a month before gooing to COMPLETE CRAP IN EVERYWAY POSSIBLE.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad quality

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

    I don't care what anybody says but the quality socks I have had it for 1.5 years and magnets consistently are weak and with subtle movements the prices fall off so don't buy this remote.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Awful

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

    Product breaks easily and needs to be replaced constantly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend