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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16665 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 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 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

    Good Controller

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

    I have 2 of these and like them better than the standard xbox controller. Like the rubber grip and the ability to add the flipper buttons. Allows for some customization and just feels good in your hands.

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

    Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller: A Gamer’s Dream

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

    The Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is legit. It’s super comfy, feels sturdy, and the customizable paddles and sticks are perfect for any game. The button mapping a snap, and the battery life is solid. Grips and trigger locks add nice control. A must-have for gamers who want to level up!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bumpers

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Elite

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

    Great set of sticks and remapping is awesome. Have had a few of the elites over the years and the only downside is one of the bumpers is almost guaranteed to start going around the 15+ months mark.

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

    Great so far

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

    Love this controller so far! Hoping i dont run into same issues as past versions

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Feel

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Controller

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

    Feels great and built in battery. Must have is you play online gaming

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

    Worth it for high use and using the gsp

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

    Last about a year or so, very good controller though

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

    Good controller

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

    Have had 2 of these previously they work great for the price never any issues.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Love the quality of the control its sturdy and doesnt feel like itll break.. You get what you pay for. Cant ever go wrong with this purchase. Best part about it is all the mods you can add to it.

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

    Great Controller for PC Gaming

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

    Was using a PS4 controller wired to laptop. Found this “PRO” controller and knew I needed to give it a try. Hated the wire and wanted back buttons. This is a excellent controller which feels and looks great. User configurability is great. The buttons and sticks that can be changed out are super easy to do. Battery life is outstanding. I use it mainly for travel and the protective case isn’t overly huge. Only had it for a short period so can’t comment on longevity and problems others have had with buttons and sticks going bad. Can’t say one bad thing so far about this controller. I price matched and paid $139.99. Standard Microsoft warranty now 1 year suggest paying an extra $20 by calling Microsoft Xbox tech support to extend warranty for a total of 3 years. I believe you have 45 days or so after purchase to add this extended coverage. Also recommend using the Microsoft wireless adapter ($25 extra) instead of the Bluetooth connection. Heard you can have connection issues using standard Bluetooth. All in all great controller upgrade and at the moment would recommend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Controller

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

    Is a very well constructed controller and I like how you can customize it.

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

      Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are glad you're enjoying the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, especially customizing it. Wishing you happy gaming!

      Cheers,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XBOX CONTROLLER

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

    I absolutely love this controller 10/10 best controller I’ve ever had I recommend this product

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

    You should get this.

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

    You just have to get this. Grips are good and help for long-term play with feel and sweaty hands. Triggers add to your options and how you play with three selectable configurations (+default) that you can customize via the Xbox accessories (computer) app. Just the fact that you can customize how all the buttons are configured for multiple setups makes this worth the money. I originally got this thinking that I needed it for teh directional pad that can be replaced with the concave pad (which is more comfortable). I was surprised to discover myself playing with the left directional stick that I had caused me to get the Elite2 -- the new adjustability allowed me to set it up the tension the way I wanted for games. Even SFV use felt good and more predictable that I could honestly play that as well as the concave directional. I think if the retail was $149 instead of $199 (or $179 on sale) this would probably be more palatable though.

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

      Thank you for recommending Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. It's great to hear that its customization options have enhanced your gaming. We hope you continue to get a lot of use out of it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really Good

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

    One of the best controllers for xbox for sure. The battery lasts forever and the back programable buttons are awesome

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

    X-Box controller

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

    Simplicity is one of the keys. I had two other brands over the last decade and a half. This one isn’t as tiresome to use. It’s also VERY responsive. A great choice.

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

    Awesome.

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

    This is a really nice controller. I love the dark paddles, d-pad, and triggers. All buttons feel nice and the home button is “clicky”. It has a good weight to it and comes with a braided cable and cloth carrying case. The charging base that’s included isn’t quite heavy enough, so picking up the controller while it’s on the stand occasionally results in the base hanging onto the controller. But since the charger fits into the bottom of the fabric case that’s included, I plan to charge it inside the case instead of on a table. It has a nifty little opening in the back for the USB-C cable to pass through. I was a little bummed to see that only one convex (domed) joystick was included in the extras. I don’t like the look of the controller with two different joysticks and prefer domed joysticks over the standard Xbox ones. Not a big deal, but I am already searching for a second one. As a new owner of both this and the original elite controller, I highly recommend both. Once you feel the smooth joystick movement of the the elite controller, you won’t go back to playing with the standard ones. I waited too long to purchase my last one.

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

      Thank you for sharing your experiences with your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're glad that you're enjoying it for the most part and we definitely appreciate your feedback. We hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good

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

    Very good, should come with back pattles so you dont have to buy a 50 dollar case to get them.

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

    Just awesome

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

    Just love it it’s better than any other controller I’ve ever owned

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

    Best Xbox controller I’ve ever bought!

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

    If you’re a real gamer this is the controller for you! I love the design and comfort when holding this controller. The extra paddles for competitive gameplay is my all time favorite. Very satisfied!!

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

    Kid loves it!

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

    Son loves this controller. He says its better than a standard one and is customizable.

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

    Excellent!

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

    Bought this for myself as a bit of a splurge. After getting some paddles for it, I can’t go back to a normal controller - it’s that good. This is truly one of those moments where better hardware makes you a better gamer (I mostly play shooters and my stats went up a significant amount after getting this). The grips on it (the black part) are a nice rubber textured bit that is not at all uncomfortable. You may get sweaty hands after a while, but that happens whether you play on any controller or a mouse and keyboard. Stick tension I havent really messed with (i like the sticks loose). Keep in mind too that the sticks are very sensitive out of the box, so maybe adjust that in the accessories software on your xbox. Great product, love it tons.

    I would recommend this to a friend