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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16952 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 consistently note the product's great overall performance, excellent battery life, and extensive customization options. They frequently praise its comfortable feel, good weight, and comfortable grip. However, a significant concern raised by users is the issue of stick drift, which appears to develop quickly. Additionally, some customers have experienced problems with button quality and found the price to be a point of hesitation.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Overpriced junk

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

    Bumper stopped working after about 25 minutes of gaming. Unacceptable with the price tag. Will not purchase again.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Came Safe

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

    Came safe and fast and im loving it starting now, thanks best buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Buyer Beware Open Box

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

    I bought this thing open box "excellent" condition. The left stick was half broken, it wouldn't click down all the way when you tilt it. The right stick already had drift. Only reason I'm giving it two stars is because the return was so painless.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Controller

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

    The only issue i have had is with the trigger button. I had to buy another controller so wasn't happy about that.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    So.so.

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

    I started to have issues within 3 months of having this product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad Product

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

    I want to like this controller but I don't. The buttons don't register half of the time, stick drift happens too often, and the price is off. To replace it, means having to wait for another one to come from Microsoft or shell out a lot of money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sad Microsoft. Left stick drift after 36 days

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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 in 9/17/20 and on 10/22/20 I have left stick drift. SMH Microsoft I cant be buying $60 warranty every month. I consider myself a casual and average gamer. I play battle royale once every couple of days and for maybe 3-5 hours at a time. Unacceptable *Note the microsoft only offers 30 manufacturers warranty. You need the best buy warranty if you are going to get this

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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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 cheaper option if tou already have bought elite controller before

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Broken controller

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

    Bought excellent condition and the right stick was broken

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Okay, but poor life

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Product is nice, the first year of use is great. Having access to extra buttons is convenient. However this controller is way too expensive to only last roughly two years. I am a moderate gamer and disappointed to get so little play time out of the controller.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor Craftsmanship, apparently!

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

    I was very happy to get this Elite Series 2, as the first Elite Controller was fantastic. After using the Series 2, I noticed that the ergonomic design had improved slightly over the last iteration. HOWEVER, after using the controller for less than one full day, the paddles on the back of the controller stopped functioning. I tried updating the controller - no updates available. I tried turning off the controller and then powering it back on, to no avail. I then restarted my console, thinking "perhaps that will work." Yet again, I was disappointed to find that the controller's paddles still do not work. $180 down the drain, since my controller is not returnable anymore. I purchased it in advance of the Series X launch so I'd have it when my new console arrived. I guess I won't ever purchase accessories that far in advance again!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hey Mike,

      We're sorry that there are issues with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The limited manufacturer's warranty for this product has been extended to one year. If you're within the warranty period, we recommend contacting our team at Xbox Support for assistance here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Reboxed, not open box.

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

    Open-box. Perhaps my understanding of Open-Box is skewed. Historically, those items are in the original manufacturers box, and otherwise like new. The item I received was reboxed in a generic cardboard box. When I checked warranty, the item had no warranty via Microsoft. While it was less expensive than a new controller, the trade-off was not worthwhile, so I returned it. It did not appear to have any defects.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Wireless Elite 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.

    Awesome Wireless Xbox controller! Does everything I had hoped and more! Love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great controller, still has standard issues

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

    This is a great controller and feels very solid. Unfortunately, it still develops the joystick drift that I have had an issue with on all other controllers.

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

      We're sorry that there's an issue with joystick drift on your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Every new Xbox controller comes with a 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty so if it's still within the warranty period 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

  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible

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

    I understand that it was a open box, but having stick drift that bad on a controller that should’ve been recertified tested and tested again it’s pretty ridiculous

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    QC Issues.

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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.

    Face buttons won't register sometimes (specifically the A button) and bluetooth connection is completely unreliable. My old DS4 controller from 2015 has a better connection than this, and still holds up really well. There are some serious QC issues with this controller.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Stick Drift on Open Box

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

    purchased an 'excellent' open box controller. It looked great but had horrible stick drift when I got it home. Unfortunately, none of the other open boxed items looked good compared to this one with stick drift.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Hope its good

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

    Haven’t tried bought as a gift hope he enjoys it and it works

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Came with stick drift had to return it

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

    Baught it seemed good ag first for a openbox then opened it and there seemed to be stickdrift on it and was very bad . Drove back 20 min and even tho there website said they had more open box in the back , they told me they didnt have any .

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works so far

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

    Havent experienced any stick drift yet. Hopefully it lasts.

    I would recommend this to a friend