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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16178 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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    really gives a premium feel to the purchase

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

    Grip, size, handle of the controller feels so natural especially in connecting to a pc for steam play

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

    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.

    Amazing, my husband loves his controller. More speed, great design, soft touch and longer battery life. Working on other settings to be implemented. Too busy working!

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

    Best 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 love this controller, very sleek and well designed. Great paddles, it also comes with extras and the charger is build into the case! I like that a lot. The case is also very durable. I recommend this over scuff a million times better !

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    pretty nice

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

    Gets the job done nicely. retains a good charge and is very responsive

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

    Controller

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had my doubts with this controller seeing how many people had an issue with the previous model. Everything has held up well. I would give it a 5 star if it wasn't for having to adjust everything from a memu. Compared to other cheaper controllers that you can program the padels on the fly... mid game.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great except for the bumper buttons

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

    I’ve had three of these now and each one has had the RB button fail. I love the weight and feel of the controller but I can’t say it’s worth the price with this major flaw.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controller quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality

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

    The Quality is good, looks new, and the price is good.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Beware of RB

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent battery life, nice and smooth handling. My only complaint is that the the RB stopped working after about 7 months, luckily i had it under warranty and got a free replacement.

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

    Excellent function, but unreliable

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

    This controller is excellent from the standpoint of functionality, ergonomics, and customizability. It has everything from multiple profiles, customizable triggers, adjustable stick tension, swappable D-Pads, and 2-4 paddles depending on user preference. It's also basically plug and play on PC. Where it falls short is build quality. Despite being quite an expensive controller, it has only a 1 year warranty, which admittedly is up from the 90 days offered on the Elite v1. I have returned 7 of these in the last 4 years - they do not last. Stick drift, sticking triggers, and unresponsive bumpers (typically R1) are the most common issues. I don't think any of them have lasted a full year. They're also the same issues I had on the Elite v1. Given that it's almost a decade since the original Elite was released, I think it's clear the manufacturer isn't willing or able to address the quality control issues. This is underscored by the fact that a bare bones version (the Core) was released without the Series 2 accessories. Presumably this was to offer a lower cost option to people whose controllers had failed, and were out of warranty.

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

    Top Xbox/PC controller hands down!

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

    I purchased this controller to replace my Wolverine Chroma from Razer. The idea behind the swtich was the integration of this controller and with the NOW ability to map keyboard functions to it. This is a huge win for those who PC game and console game as well. The Razer Wolverine Chroma, a good controller for sure, has no plans to support that mapping feature, which became somewhat of a dealbreaker: Overall, the feel, ease of use , and the profile functions on the controller are top notch and will be sticking with this controller for a long time.

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

    Controller review

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

    Good controller overall, have had one before and enjoyed as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controller quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love the red

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

    awesome controller, it's nice to be able to just buy the controller and not the case. my husband finally broke his previous controller so he has all the attachments and case for that one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Controller quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best controller ever!!!

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

    My controller gave me an advantage in games. I felt powerful destroying my enemies. They couldn’t stand a CHANCE!!! Will buy again if it breaks. Thank you elite controller.

    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.

    My fiancé bought me this controller for a Christmas present and i love it. How it made and feels in my hands is incredible. No stick drifting smoth button everything i look for in a controller. Im getting use to the paddles on the back. Would recommend for any gamer.

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

    worth it

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

    best controller ive used, once you try it you wont want to use an original controller

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

    Great controller for the price

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

    Have over 10 controllers for my xbox and this is by far my favorite for value. Solid contolller ans i love the grios and the fsct i dont have to oay for paddles i dont need. I alresdy have a black wlite 2 so i can seap out paddles or parts with that kit as needed.

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

    Good pick up

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

    I have these congrollers and love them. When they go on sale for this much, I grabbed another. Just in case I ever needed one. That’s how much I like this controller.

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

    Best feel for xbox gamers!

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

    This is next level gaming! Customizable for any gaming preference

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

    Game Changer

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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.

    You dont know what youre missing until you start playing with this controller. The paddles are a huge help for FPS games. The carry case, attachments, and charging docks are amazing add ons. The controller feels SO good and sturdy. The grips are amazing and great for holding on especially if you have sweaty hands.

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

    Elite Xbox controller

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best controller I’ve ever played with it’s extremely comfortable in the hands when playing

    I would recommend this to a friend