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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16689 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 5 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.

    Works great. A little getting used to. No immediate drift that I’ve noticed. Really like that it’s heavier than the original controller

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best 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 elite controller. The red color is amazing! Feels great so far. Highly recommend purchasing the geek squad warranty in case the controller messes up

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Decent for 100 bucks

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

    Open box item with a bunch of horrible reviews it works great and alot better then the new ps5 controller

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Christmas present for gamer

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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 for my boyfriend for Christmas. He really likes it. It is nice how you can change the toggles easily since they're magnetic. Overall good purchase!

    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 experience. We are glad your boyfriend is enjoying the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and you are satisfied with your purchase. Wishing him happy gaming!

      Cheers,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome upgrade from standard and the elite 1

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

    I like the paddles and quick charge without batteries

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Control

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

    This product is excellent. I would really buy it again. It's very durable and very sturdy. It still works as if it were the first day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Should've been better

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

    It's a great design, but for the price it should've lasted way longer. With simple use, nothing out of the ordinary, it lasted for about a year. The rubber sides started peeling away and it also began having stick drift. I wouldn't recommend spending this much on a controller that won't give you much in return.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Premium 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 is a well built controller. The only downside is that the face buttons are not very sensitive. This means that you need to use extra force when using the A,B,X,Y buttons. The buttons on the regular Xbox series controllers feel easier to press.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Customization

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Some many options

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

    The Xbox Elite controller you can really customize to your liking. With stiffer joystick to up to for added buttons on the back. Also the rechargeable battery last forever.

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

      We're glad that you're enjoying the customization features and internal rechargeable battery of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox controllers

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is one of the best controllers I've ever used and currently still remains as my go to until I find an equal or something better.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as advertised

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

    Pairing was simple, and everything works as expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    X box

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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 the absolute worst controller i have ever had because once you get it, it becomes the only control you'll ever want to use. The pnly way i can know something is wrong with this controller is if someone make a better one.

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

    Great Controller

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

    I do not use it enough to justify buying it but it is a great controller. Customizing the length of pull on the triggers is nice and the paddles on the back are great as well. Comes with a lot of ways to adjust the controller to fit your hand the way you want it. Bottom 2 paddles get in the way of my hands sometimes so I do not use those for the most part.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life
    Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    It’s great. Battery life is great. The only drawback is when I push a button down, sometimes it doesn’t recognize it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XBOXELITE

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

    I really like this controller the texture is amazing the paddles are comfy on my fingers it rarely needs to be charged and it’s just all around a great product

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    My husband and I love this controller. It feels great in your hand, it has nice weight to it. You can tell that they are made of quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite Series 2

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

    Easily my most favorite controller ever. Long lasting and very comfortable

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

    Worth the upgrade

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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.

    Love my elite controller! Definitely worth the upgrade, especially is you play controller a lot. I find it easy to switch between the elite controller and keyboard.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great when it works

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

    Controller feels great when it works but the elite controller is poor quality for the price stick drift is ridiculous. I would definitely recommend geek squad protection don’t waste your time with sending it back to Microsoft to get fixed. I’ve had gone through 4 elite controllers all stick drift issues. Buy open box it’s cheaper & better deal

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

    Great controller all around

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

    The Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is hands down one of the best gamepads on the market, offering an impressive mix of performance, customization, and premium build quality. Designed for serious gamers, it brings pro-level features that go well beyond what you get with a standard Xbox controller.

    I would recommend this to a friend