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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16734 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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller if it is in excellent condition

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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 love this controller but Best Buy unfortunately sold me a broken one with stick drift issues. They are correcting the error.

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

    Best controller

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

    Ive only had regular and a fusion controller but the feel of the elite has been the best. Tightening of the sticks and just the mapping of the paddles love!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good controller

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

    Super tight and feel nice in the hand just don't know what this type of controller isn't the base line

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

    Microsoft -Elite Series 2 controller

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

    I bought for son he says it the best.I have bought many controllers for Xbox Xbox one and Xbox series s.easy to maneuver the control.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    A button

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Microsoft needs to do some quality control.

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

    First off, the controller look and feel are excellent. I love the rubber grips (can't have a controller without them since the first Elite controller) and these feel better quality from the last. Because that was a major wear and tear issue before. I love the monochromatic look as well. Overall I'm a fan for the most part of the changes. USB-C, finally. There are just too many cons. I have gone through two of these controllers and they both had the same issues, and were 6 months apart. My A button is constantly sticking, it has a noticeable reaction lag. My RB, also sticks and has a noticeable sound when I press down on it, like a spring or something is our of place. The most used buttons were defective on arrival... on two models. I just can't justify getting this controller because it has been riddled with issues from the start. I had the 6m gap in between because Microsoft said they were addressing the issues... apparently not. Also, they don't include the taller analog sticks like the did in the first model. They include ONE, and it's far too tall. I feel like they skimped on the accessories to include the charging stand. For 200+ on a controller, I couldn't recommend it, and if you do buy the Best Buy Protection. Note: there's a reason the protection is so pricey on the controller...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding battery life hours of play

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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.

    I’ve had the gen 1 controller and this is by far a way better experience and on top of that the battery life is unbelievable.

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

    Xbox elite

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

    Best thing I bought I used it every day did one of the best thing ever

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Controller

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

    It really is an excellent controller with a comfortable design and tons of customization options, but I still don't know if it is worth the $180 price tag which is the only reason I subtract a star.

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

    Pretty good!

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

    Great for computer, and very easy to use. I would recommend to buy the components as well

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great investment

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

    I think it’s worth it, the core was exactly what I needed since my last controller had sick drift and a messed up button .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Controller with substance

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought two. One for me, me for my son. To me, it’s just a well built controller. To my son, this thing is a gift from the heavens. Like I said, well built, heavy, interchangeable doo-dads, cool charging case, pretty neat. Get one.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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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.

    My son is very happy with this remote. We asked a lot of questions about this remote as well as several others and we are very happy with our decision.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing controller

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

    Fantastic product! Definitely the best controller I have ever bought! Will definitely recommend to anyone as an upgrade or even a better replacement for the standard controller.

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

    Gamers will love!

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

    The newest Elite controller is much more comfortable than its predecessor. The metal Melee toggles no longer hurt the users hands due to the smaller size of the product. I've had some issues with disconnection during game play otherwise it'd be 5 stars.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hey Chris,

      It's great to hear that you're enjoying the updated design and comfort of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're sorry that you're experiencing random disconnects, though. Disconnects may occur for multiple reasons, including low battery and competing wireless devices. If you're still experiencing this issue, we recommend troubleshooting the problem with Xbox Support here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/controllers/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Looks great and plays great.

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

    Awesome love the color, it helps if you already have paddles and thumbsticks that way this is really plug and play since it's a great price.

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

    Buy this!

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

    Best purchase i have made in a while. Controller is excellent quality

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic but pricey

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

    Bought as a gift for my older brother and he hasn’t had to touch another controller since!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Controller

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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.

    One of the best controllers i have. Top in its class

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cant go wrong

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Took me a little bit to get use to it because i grew up on ps controllers but These controllers are on the spendy side but the quality is amazing

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

    I’m lovin’ it!

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

    I needed a new controller. Finally got myself an elite series 2. Why I have waited so long, I could not tell you. This controller is amazing!

    I would recommend this to a friend