Customer Ratings & Reviews

Ok so this controller uses micro usb to charge only so you can't use it as a wired controller. Also I can connect to Series Xbox but not Windows 11 PC for some reason. I'm just saying this because when I opened mine there was evidence that the controller had been returned 4 times before me making me the 5th owner. Having said that, the controller has some really nice and dare I say scientific settings relating to the acceleration arc if graphed. You may choose linear or radial which is awesome and radial is more advanced and takes some getting use to. You can adjust the depth of the Z axis triggers and it really mechanically adjusts the controller in a neat way. The buttons underneath I wasn't able to stop inadvertently pressing so I don't use them but could only think of one small application for a button there. Basically if there's a key that needs pressing while both of your thumbs are already occupied it's nice having the underneath buttons. I wish one of them could be used for Push to Talk in all honesty but nah this is a great controller A+ highly recommended. The carrying case and extra buttons and extra thumbsticks are useful.

I love it works great for every game I want to play it feels great in my hands I don't have to stress out I can just not have to deal with what you normally have to deal with with a regular controller this control is unique it has its own personal customization feature to it so I would definitely get this and I know it's 180 bucks but it's worth it

Best Buy offered the best deal I could find for the Elite 2 controller. I appreciate its heavier and more durable feel compared to the regular controller. The attempt to fix the grip issue and the switch to USB-C are also positives. However, it would be even better with hall effect or a similar feature to prevent stick drift. It's worth noting that these controllers came out before hall effect joysticks became more common. Perhaps this is something they will consider for the Elite 3 design improvements.

This joystick defiently is better than the regular xbox joystick. I am not a heavy gamer, I game once everyother day for one hour or two. And Ive actually seen my self progress through out the games I play. It gives you advantage and makes you rely on those extra buttons. I cant game with any regular joystick now. And after 6 month of owning it, I started encountering slight stick drift. And after a month complete stick drift. Now its unusable, so be mindful to get Insurance.

Great controller. Feels great in the hand very dense. I love the case! Having the removable dock in the case for charging was a great idea. The customization options are seamless. You can also remap everything on the controller. With the shift option you can control any action the console supports. Overall great control. Compared to the Dual Sense for PS5, i wish that they added the adaptive triggers. I do like the locking triggers but the sensation of the resistance when you pull a trigger is just too good.

Didn't think about it coming with the thumbsticks with the sharp edge around the top. Luckily I had an Elite Series 2 that had stick drift and was able to move the thumbsticks from it to this and now I'm happy. Having black thumbsticks also broke up the sea of red nicely. Still think it is weird to have white on the back.

This controller is used nearly daily! You can stay in the game because this controller has up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life…insane! Bluetooth so you can use it with any Bluetooth device. Would recommend!

It's a great controller and love that they have multiple colors for it . Being able to adjust the triggers can easily help you take your opponent out first in pvp FPS games .

I've use the Elite controller from Microsoft since they first came out. They are a very nice controller. 40 hours per charge is impressive. 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. Yes, these controllers do get dropped from time to time. Ive broken triggers, worn out hand grips. Series 2 seems like a game changer. Its an impressive upgrade to an already great controller. Is it worth the cost? YES!

Amazing controller for FPS games by far. You don’t have to use a single one of the A,X,B,Y buttons at all bc of the paddles.

I’ve had and used other controllers that have extra paddles, button mapping etc, etc, but this is actually special. Tge in depth settings and tuning you can do with it are kinda countless. A couple of them being able to set the trigger deadzones without using the trigger stops, the extra tension you can add to the joysticks, and way more than i can manage to type here. I was hesitant on the purchase because of the price tag as well, but it’s a purchase I haven’t cone to regret unlike others I’ve made in the past.

TL;DR You will go through multiple controllers because of abysmal quality control unless you are extremely lucky. Would be an incredible controller if it actually didn’t have such issues. Don’t waste your time or money, it isn’t worth it in the long run. While I bought the original Elite controller and purchased the Series 2 soon after release, about a year in I noticed there was an issue with the A button which would occasionally double register, completely stop registering at all. This obviously is a huge issue. I had several issues with the original Series controllers so I figured this one would be better. I was wrong after receiving the first replacement. It was okay for the little bit I tested it, except a crack in the Xbox Home button which could cut a finger. So I returned it for a replacement as soon as I could get back up to the store. I received the replacement today, one of the only ones left in the store and was a ecstatic to be able to play some of my favorite FPS again on a controller that doesn’t hurt my hands as much as my PS5 controllers do. About 10 minutes into a match of Halo Infinite to test it out, it became apparent that I could not press in the left thumb stick while at any other angle besides up, down, left, & right. My previous Elite Series 2 never had this issue, so I contacted technical support at Microsoft who deal with controller related issues. I was told to return it immediately as it is defective. I noticed my Series X/S controllers also do not have this issue, just a side note. As someone who has to drive a distance to even reach my local Best Buy and also pay tolls to get across bridges, this is infuriating at the lack of quality control that Microsoft offers on their products. I’ve owned several Xbox controllers dating back to the Duke (the original Xbox controller), and besides the original Elite controller have I seen quality control so shoddy. They should fire whomever engineered these controllers, along with the engineer and product designer for the wireless headset (the mic will always break off after time due to poor placement of a screw and soft plastic that bends till it breaks if you ever press the mute button or god forbid move the boom mic in a different position). I love to support all hardware companies, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, even Valve. But this is a product that I can not recommend if my life depended on it. If you are fortunate enough to receive one in perfect condition, count your blessings. Because after this ordeal, I doubt I will buy any more “Elite” Xbox products, having sunken $420 into their 2 TB SSD, 1 TB SSD, 3 regular controllers, a Series X & S, and another headset after the first one’s mic fell off 3 months after buying it and was told by Microsoft that it’s common but there is nothing they can do. Steer clear of this unless you have the time and means to keep trying if you receive lemons like I and many others have.

This is the core elite 2 controller, so it does not come with the paddles or the extra analog sticks, but you can use paddles and sticks from other elite 2 controllers. It does, however, come with the key to adjust the sticks’ tension. Overall, the controller works well, but I would recommend getting the service protection plan. Microsoft only covers their controllers for 30 days.

Dont drop it though parts go flying .. nice solid feel long battery life.. only 4 stars because parts come off very easily .. id say its an adult controller! Grab one!

I’ve been using elite controllers for years! Just wanted a different color and this works just as well! Very durable and lasts me longer than any scuff controller.

The right bumper broke on the first one I bought, exchanged it for a new one and my second one has a broken bumper too. I live alone, if the controller isn’t in my hand it’s on the stand. I bought a 2 or 3 year warranty, so I will be exchanging this one as well. But it’s pretty crazy how bad these things are. The controller that came with my Xbox has easily seen more use than either of these and it still works fine, but for some reason the official Xbox Elite Controller bumper doesn’t hold up.

One of the best controllers for the Xbox series. Once you adjust the controller to what you like, you will feel a great difference in most of your games.

I love how well the controller works but I recommend getting the warranty because every elite controller I have used in the past breaks within a year.

Wayyyy better than the standard Xbox controller. The grips are better, having the under-the-controller buttons is so much better, having button mapping and thumb stick sensitivity adjustments is incredible. The controller even comes with a hard carrying case that holds your extra buttons and acts as a charging station when plugged in. It’s crazy good. Tbh I couldn’t go back to a reggie controller again.

Cant go wrong best pro controller for xbox just gotta get lucky with the stick drift issue i have had 2 of these with no issues for over 6 months so far so good but I have heard of a lot of issues with stick drift guess its just a lottery but overall solid controller 10 out of 10 paddles are perfect battery life is excellent and theres so many options to customize the sticks and what not if you look online with places like amazon theres a lot of third party options