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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16964 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The ultimate Xbox controller

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

    Simply the best controller you can buy. Customizable, sturdy, comfortable in the hands. It's pricey sure but it's an investment worth making.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Really like this controller but...

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

    Had the controller for maybe 3 months now and I really like the grippiness of the controller. It also lasts days on a single charge. The back pedals are super nice and are useful in call of duty. The only bad thing is I have stick drift now- right side joystick. It's not a bad drift but its still drifting 3 months after purchase. One thing I didn't like about purchasing it through the store and not on the app is the person over the counter didn't mention anything about a warranty through Best buy and only told me that it has a warranty through the manufacturer which is 1 year.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Used Controller missing usb cord

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

    Price was great if it was a new controller. If only mine wasn't used. Already had the paddles attached and missing USB-C cord. No where on the post does it say used or refurb or anything to make you think what you are buying isn't new.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Legacy sticks! Must have for legacy players

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

    Ever since controllers adapted to a second joystick I’ve been left out of enjoying a significant number of games because my brain became hardwired for “Legacy Sticks” after playing Goldeneye 64. This means the X axis for the left stick and the right stick are swapped. So the left stick walks forward and back but turns left and right. The right stick looks up and down but strafes left to right. Some of the bigger games like call of duty, halo, and a few others have always offered legacy but many others have not. Playing with default sticks simply isn’t an option because it gives me a migraine and makes me sick to my stomach after a little while. Then finally, this controller offers the simple but world opening option to swap the x axis for both sticks. All FPS games are now on the table for me and I can finally play games like Cyberpunk and FarCry. It can make driving and navigating menus a little wonky but thankfully switching to default controls is a breeze with the profile button. Aside from that, the rechargeable battery, quieter (but still noisy) dpad, and overall feel of the controller are excellent. This is hands down the best Xbox accessory I’ve owned. If you’re a legacy stick player, RUN to the store and get yourself one now. You’ll be stoked! To change select Left Stick, Primary, and then Swap X Axis. Enjoy!

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

    Perfect except for one critical flaw.

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

    First of all, it feels like the perfect controller. The heavy tension adjustment on the thumbsticks feel like it was always meant to be this way. The wrap around grips just feel right in your hands, and the back paddles have one of the most satisfying clicks I've ever felt on any controller. The only and I mean only flaw so far is the lack of removable batteries. It wasn't a design flaw to have options. If you wanted rechargeable batteries you could buy them separately. If those failed, you could just replace them later and slap in some disposable batteries in the meantime. That's gone now. If you want to change the batteries, or worst case scenario, HAVE to, you either void your warranty and disassemble the controller or pray that your warranty is still in effect and send it to Microsoft. For that reason alone I bought the geek squad warranty in addition to being wary of the grips that plagued the first series. I don't think that these will be issues any time soon, but I think the investment will be worthwhile since these controllers will be compatible with Scarlett. Other than that poor decision to internalize the battery, this controller feels perfect. The buttons are smooth and snappy and the adjustable triggers feel even better than the first series. I can't take a star away because of the internalized battery because I knew what it was when I bought it, but I really wished they wouldn't have made this move. It's worth the price in my opinion, but who knows what the future holds for it's longevity.

    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 it for the most part, and we appreciate getting your opinion on its features. We hope you have a lot of fun with it!

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Latency, Buttons Don’t Register, Overpriced.

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

    Returned this product. The bumpers have latency and lag, also don’t always register when playing. Don’t buy thinking you’ll be a superstar in MW2. Way overpriced when you can buy a series s for $50 more. Keeping my first Gen Xbox elite.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    I love it, playing shooter games feels great with this Elite controller, best option if you wanna play serious.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Controller! Lots of Customization!

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

    After a few hours of using the controller, I can officially say that this controller is 100% worth it. This controller is much better than the original Xbox Elite Controller. The paddles are much better, you don't accidently press the wrong paddle like the last gen elite controller. The thumbstick are adjustable to which you would like them. Another thing about the controller is no more batteries! Everything about the controller is good and I definitely recommend it!

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

      Thank you for recommending your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're glad that you're enjoying its customization features and rechargeable battery. We hope you have a lot of fun playing games with it!

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good while it lasts, but will get drift issue

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

    Hard to beat the elite controller, but it suffers the same drift issues as the regular controller after moderate use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Elite Controller

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

    Battery won’t hold a charge……………………………………………………………..

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

    The hype wears off, and here's why—

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

    I bought this to replace the Elite Series 2 my drug addicted "friend" threw across the room when he was "startled." It only lives up to the hype for the first several months. Here's what to expect from your expensive toy going forward: After a several months of use, the rubberized grip on the handles will begin to peel off because it is stretched so tightly over the plastic shell. You can try pulling the rest of it off, to expose the plastic underneath, but only portions of it will come off. The rubberized nubs on the trigger lock switches will also fall off. Solution? Super glue, I suppose. The same thing happened with the Elite Series 1. I will say that the joysticks seem to last longer than that of the Elite Series 1. All of that said: The paddles, the tighter sticks, and the hair triggers make this my favorite controller. I only wish they could have solved the rubberized grip issues for the price I paid. Buyer beware.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great product.

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

    years later and still works wonderfully. I thought it was a bit pricy when I first got it boy I understand it now. I've purchased others since then and none even halfway meet the quality or endurance.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    bad

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

    thing isnt worth the cash broke within a few days of use never dropped it and always sat in case never was harsh on it and joystick went out

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good controller

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

    Was looking to have a controller that I could keep my thumb on the analog stick and press the buttons at the same time and this does exactly what I needed. Work well, battery has good life and seems durable. Would buy again

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sad but true

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

    Just quit working one day losses connectivity when hardwired and cant connect via bluetooth, so heavy paper weight it becomes

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good but bad

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

    The controller is amazing if feels great and the paddles are nice my issue with this controller it that my trigger gets sticky bumpers double click buttons don’t register sometimes and I’m on my second one after this one is unusable I plan to just use a plain normal controller

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    elite series 2

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

    worth buying better than original Xbox series X controller and battery last a lot longer then other brands

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Broken in arrival

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

    The stick buttons were broken out of the box. It is difficult to click on on the sticks for games like cod

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    Great controller and a great way to add more players.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Stopped working

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

    Had this bad boy for 2 years l. Right when my warranry ends, the controller just stopped working.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend