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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16647 reviews

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88%would recommend to a friend

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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best investment

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

    used the most controller that i have ever gotten. like the button chance.

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

    Higher Cost=Poorer Quality

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

    I never do reviews, but I guess I’m starting. I love these controllers. Works perfectly on Xbox or PC + paddles. But. As the price gets higher the quality becomes more of an issue. 3rd controller that has fallen apart, this one did last a good year and a half which I’m happy about but this controller specifically the grip around it absolutely wears out before the first year of use. 2 of the controllers I’ve had plastic breaks inside the controller without raging being involved (hasn’t effected use). The response mechanism for the triggers is probably the worst, maybe works for a week and wears its self out unless you’re super soft on the triggers all the time. It’s just no longer worth the cost when it seems it’s only designed to last until the warranty runs out. I don’t care to buy new controllers obviously but “premium” controllers should be able to withstand heavy use and not naturally fall apart within a year. IMO.

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

    Elite controller at an elite price

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

    Fantastic controller , feels solid as can be and i got lucky with 0 stick drift

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

    Great just needs different styled grips

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

    Just wish theyd change the style of grips on the side they wear out pretty fast if you sweat from your palms still have yet to find a way to not have it happen

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

    Xbox controller

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

    Very nice and durable controllers good fitment and very versatile

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

    Best series yet!

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

    This is a great controller. Internal battery is nice. A single charge lasts a long time, the responsiveness is outstanding. I love the hair trigger option and the 3 different paddle setups for different play styles. Its so versatile and easy to switch between console, to pc, and even to my phone during trips. Comes with extra parts too. Definitely a good purchase

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

    Pricy, but worth it

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

    My son uses this on Xbox and loves it. It is a little pricy, but a good splurge item.

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

    Elite

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

    Love this controller would recommend. Out of 4 controllers this is my absolute favorite

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

    Worth it

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

    Huge improvement from the first gen version of this controller

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

    Elite Controller

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

    My son brought this. He says he likes it and has a good grip. This is the second one he has purchased from Best Buy.

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

    The paddles are a game changer! And get GSP

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

    Amazing controller! The custom button remapping and rear button paddles are worth it alone if you like playing games with a controller on PC, an Xbox One or Series X/S. I map most game's crouch and jump buttons to the right paddles so my thumb doesn't need to leave the thumbstick and stop aiming to perform those actions. Just be wary of any paddle mappings that are buttons that can delete characters like the X button in Destiny 2. I've heard one too many stories of people setting their Elite on their lap or on some junk on a coffee table and a paddle was pressed in for the "delete character" command, and they accidentally pressed the confirm paddle button when picking up the controller. Aside from that, the trigger stops are nice to give your index fingers a bit of a rest for repetitive trigger pulls, and with custom remapping, you can tweak your button layout in most games to emulate the layout of your favorite games. I've heard stories of some people's controllers wearing down bumper buttons faster than others, but so far, my first Elite series 2 lasted almost 2 years before the bumper wore down and I needed to replace it. Far better than the usual 6-9 months of the Elite series 1. The GSP protection is a livesaver, though not as cheap of a plan when they were first released. The 2-year warranty is currently $60, which is the cost of a normal controller to replace what would be this luxury $180 controller. I really hope we see a day where custom remapping and horizontally aligned back paddles become the norm and not a luxury. But for the time being, this is my favorite controller of all time.

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

    Bang for your buck

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

    This controller is definitely for those heavy gamers out there because of the amount of customization you are able to do with it! I was actually a little overwhelmed at first cause I've never had this many options, but holy heck, it's insane! This one is especially excellent for FPS and MMORPG games in my opinion

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

    Xbox Controller

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

    Excellent controller! Super responsive and charges quick. The design pattern is great, the buttons are durable,

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

    Xbox one series x

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

    Is this a good controller I recommend buying this controller because you don’t need batteries every time

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

    Favorite 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 recently purchased this controller for my Dad because i have had one for nearly 4 years and have never had an issue with it outside of needing a battery replacement, which is a very simple process. I would 100% recommend this controller to anyone who wants a high end controller for their Xbox but doesnt want to spend the $200+ that other “elite” style controllers tend to have. Additionally, remapping buttons/triggers is so simple. My dad isnt much of tech person and i was able to show him how to modify the layout within a few minutes.

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

    Series elite 2

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

    Great buy well worth the money. Functions and built better than the standard controller.

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

    Amazing

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

    Perfect controller, great build and battery life great buy

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

    Best controller ever

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

    Great controller for mapping tasks on the paddles. Makes gaming extremely easier. FPS games is the best with this controller. If set up right you never have to move your thumbs off the analog sticks.

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

    Xbox elite

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

    Excellent device, works great, has a great feel, easy to program

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

    Best controller on the market

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

    Everything in the controller feels high quality and it looks and performs great

    I would recommend this to a friend