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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16714 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:
    Feel

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding Quality.

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

    It works very well. The controller has low latency and feels nice to hold.

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

    Solid controller

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

    Best Xbox controller out there. Been using the elite series controllers for about a year now, no stick drift on any. Huge upgrade from the default. Connects with Xbox & PC smoothly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid controller

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

    Outside of the known issues with stick drift, I exclusively play Xbox daily utilizing my elite controller. The trigger settings and ability to swap out my sticks for different play styles definitely improved my game play. Heck I bought a second one for my pc

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome 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 an amazing controller. All the buttons and triggers and extremely responsive and it feels just right in your hands. It is slightly heavier than your regular controller but not too heavy that it becomes uncomfortable to use. The customization options are excellent but I personally don't need them. Perhaps if you game professionally it might be of use. You can also remove the buttons at the back, which I did since they are not needed for my casual gaming. All in all, awesome controller.

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

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're glad that you're enjoying how responsive and comfortable it is, too. It's great to hear that it can enhance anyone's gaming experience, even if they're not pro gamers.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite Series 2 wireless controller for Xbox Series

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

    Microsoft Elite Series 2 Wireless controller for Xbox Series X is an awesome upgrade to your system

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Controller!

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

    Best controller on market. All the internal setting that could be adjusted make a difference.

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

      We couldn't be happier you think your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is the best interface on the market today! We're proud of the package we've put together, and are excited you've found it suits your needs as a modern gamer. Thank you for sharing your feedback with the community! We appreciate your insight, and are glad it was a good investment for you and your home setup.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite

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

    Fantastic controller. Holds up great to frequent use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satified with my purchase

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

    Good quality item, works great and comfortable for your hands

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great gaming controller

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

    great controller great ergonomic feel - proper weight. very comfortable to get the most enjoyable performance possible. the bottom triggers give me the gaming edge i always needed. a musty - fully reccommend.

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

    Xbox elite series 2

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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.

    The Xbox elite series 2 is a fantastic controller with built in grip pads for sweaty players, it also provides for back paddles that can be mapped to your personnel needs and has replaceable joy sticks! If your looking to enhance your gaming experience this is your go to product!

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

    Solid purchase

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

    Nice addition to our Xbox accessories, it is rechargeable and fits nice into your hands.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite controller 2

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

    Nice and weighted compared to regular controllers. Battery life is really good and usb c cable. Works good so far.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This controller is a dream!! *but..

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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 everything you want in 2020. The only thing I will say is get the insurance. I'm very gentle with all my devices (especially controllers- considering how fragile they tend to be). Alot of my friends have been experiencing knob drifting, and other little things malfunctioning.... Long story short, excellent controller, but that insurance will SAVE YOUR POCKETS in the long run. *My left stick is starting to feel a little lose after about a month or so of having it.

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

      We're thrilled that you're enjoying your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 so much. Every new Xbox controller also comes with a 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty from Microsoft, so if you do experience a problem during that time, we recommend contacting Xbox Support for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Christmas gift

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

    Nice controller, the people who sold it to me were very helpful

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have for an improved gaming experience.

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

    Great controller. Everything about it is awesome. I can program it to different games. It feels great! I love the storage unit and that it is rechargeable. This is a must have for an improved gaming experience.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Get protection

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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 for a few months. This does however break down after a few months.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    core controller

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

    best controller I purchased so far I haven't had any stick drift gameplay is smooth

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

    WORTH EVERY PENNY

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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.

    I was skeptical at first about spending so much on a controller, but after just one night of using it, I'm telling you, BUY THIS CONTROLLER! I used it with the new Modern Warfare and it stepped my game up tremendously. You can customize the paddles to whatever setup you'd like. It makes reloading, switching weapons, crouching, and jumping more fluid with not having to move your fingers all over the controller. It is a must from anyone who is competitive down to casual. No regrets. Worth Every Penny!

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

      We're thrilled to hear that your gaming performance in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has improved with the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Thank you for sharing your awesome experience, and we're delighted that you feel it's worth every penny. We hope you win a lot of matches with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Feel

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Controller

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

    This controller is super nice. It feels nice and I like it much better than the PS5 Edge controller.

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

    No more sharing 1 controller!

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

    Now both my kids can play games together instead of passing the controler back and forth !

    I would recommend this to a friend