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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16648 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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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 4 out of 5 stars

    Believe The Hype...Good & Bad

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

    If you're looking to up your game, this controller is for you...but make sure to get extended warranty, or if you're a TotalTech member you're covered. This is my 2nd one, because the good outweighs the bad. OK, the good - it's comfortable, nice weight, very customizable, back paddles easy to use and reach, it's wireless, long lasting battery and great case that can charge, and braided cable the not so good - on my first Elite II the rubberized grips began to unpeel after less than a year, but worse than that, after about 1 1/2 years the RB button began to not work that being said, after about 6 months of not using it, I shopped around for a replacement, the closest competitor was the Thrustmaster Eswap, but it's a wired controller and has 2 buttons on the backside instead of paddles and that tipped the balance in favor of the Elite II I especially recommend this if you are a TotalTech member, you can get it for $159 and if you have any reward points you can get this for close to $120

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

    Smooth Experience

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

    I ordered an XBox Elite controller online for a Christmas gift and it was ready to pick up less then 2 hours later at my local Best Buy store. Once i went into the store. I was waited on immediately, got the controller within 2 mins. No hassel or anything. Great overall experience and I will continue to order my electronics from Besy But. Excellent self help and customer service. An this is not the dirst time.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Makes up for the mistakes of the 1st generation

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This controller has withstood my wrath thus far, only downside is if your motherboard is a certain age the USB Bluetooth adapter for Xbox controllers becomes necessary. Otherwise, if you're playing wired then you're good to go

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

    Controller

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

    Great product connectivity was perfect for eat i needed and i havent had to charge it yet

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

    Best controller ever!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely the best controller for Xbox I love this thing it does everything tension the sticks for better aimed shots triggers for extra buttons I use mine for melee get it you won’t regret it it feels great in the hand true premium quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Awesome controller. I love the sturdy feel and being able to customize a ton about it. Especially the tension on the sticks.

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

    Xbox controller

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

    Very good controller very smooth and feel great .. my son loves the back paddles

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

    Solid remote indeed

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

    Listen if you have all the extras already that go with this remote your better off getting this one saves you 60 bucks. Just swap the paddles onto this n boom its just as good as the elite 2

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

    Elite 2

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

    It’s an elite what do you expect 10/10 controller all around

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

    Reliable and durable!

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

    Love the remappable buttonscand paddles! More color options would be nice

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

    Controller review

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

    Pretty good controller, I like the customizable triggers and button layout

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

    Xbox 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.

    Solid controller, works well. The replaceable thumb sticks are cool, but unfortunately this controller doesn’t come with the paddles, so you will have to buy them separately.

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

    Awesome controller!

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

    The elite controllers have come such a long way! They seem to be made much better than the original ones years ago. So far, it's been great and not needing batteries has been a huge plus!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Pro

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

    It’s awesome. Textured grips are comfy and the flexibly triggers are nice.

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

    Gen 2

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

    Had the gen 1 for a long time. They definitely improved the gen 2 would definitely recommend

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

    Christmas gift

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

    What a great gift. This remote will never net you down.

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

    Controller

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

    Fast , easy , got what i wanted .nice discount compaired to normal cost

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 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.

    Great controller, much better than the one that came with the Xbox. One thing to notice is that at first it was behaving weirdly with my MacBook and when I connected it to the Xbox it updated and solve the MacBook issues.

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

    Great Remote and Worth the Money

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

    The buttons are smooth and work great. The grip of the remote is comfortable for my small hands and my fiances big hands. I am excited to look at the interchangable parts.

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

    Swing and a miss for Xbox

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

    Straight out of the box controller had massive stick drift. Both thumb sticks have serious drift and has been an issue the entire time I have owned. Did not have this issue with previous gen. Had high hopes but unfortunately this controller is not a home run, single at best.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend