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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16011 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Controller quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great 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 like the dual colors of the controller well built solid in hand feel comfortable to hold easy to make all the adjustments that you prefer to make

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

    Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller is AMAZING!!

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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.

    I have to say we got the black Series 2 controller and this one has got to be a good choice for people with budget in mind. I highly recommend it.

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

    Should’ve got one sooner!

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

    As the title says, “I should’ve got I w sooner.” My brother got one and kept telling me it was worth it even at regular price and I chose not to believe him. When they went on sale for $50 off I figured why not? And let me tell you that now it’s the only controller I use. Battery life is good and so is the build quality and customization on the button mapping! You won’t regret it!

    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.

    The grip of the controller and the new design definitely feel alot smoother than then previous controllers ive had.

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

    elite series 2 controller

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

    best controller i’ve used for an xbox out right now. it has a weight to it which makes it feel more like a quality controller and the accessory swapping feature is a must have! durability could be better but i almost expect to go through controllers at a slightly faster then average rate because of how competitively i play.

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

    Amazing purchase

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

    I bought this for my boyfriend and he really loves the controller. He says it makes playing games easier. It’s worth the money.

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

    Elite

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

    Really high quality feel and everything it comes with and how you can adjust triggers and thumbsticks. You can also program the computer for custom profiles for button /paddle mapping. You can also choose a custom color for your center xbox logo to be and change brightness of the light and now order custom colors. This is an amazing controller. One of my few non-buyers remorse purchases for a video game PC player. It definitely made me better by not having to move thumbs from sticks.. must buy if you are in the market for premium controller.

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

    Thank you Best Buy Total Tech program.

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

    Had an issue with the Xbox controller elite they replaced it hassle free and now I’m using the new one without any issues love the braided usb c cable btw it’s a really long cable incase you want to unravel the whole cable but really no need for my use. The charging dock is also the traveling case and you have options with changing out the thumb sticks. Now it was a bit getting used to with the back p1-p4 and you can change the R1 and L1 tension.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really good controller rechargeable

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

    What i liked about the controller is that it is rechargeable and i dont have to worry about batteries anymore.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bumpers

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not perfect but pretty good

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good product needs some tweaking in the longevity of the thumb sticks and bumpers

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

    Great Value

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

    The piece was in very good condition with all original parts. Works perfectly and overall a very fun addition to my gaming setup. Would recommended for slightly competitive casual players specially for games that require multiple binds or could use multiple binds.

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

    Best controller money can buy

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

    Best Xbox controller hands down. Well worth the money it comes with different attachments for the thumb sticks you can adjust the stiffness of the joysticks and the pull on the triggers just an all around winner.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can’t use anything else

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

    Love this core have elite conrollers so i knew what to expect minus accessories this thing is solid plus the white bkack combo is gnarly!

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

    Beautiful

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

    These look and feel Amazing. They were on sale. The controller isn't that much different from other controllers when playing an actual game. Playing shooting games like: (Battlefield 1 Battlefield 4 Battlefield HardLine Battlefield V Battlefield 2042 Call of Duty MW Ghost recon Wildlands The Division Rainbow Six Siege) did meet my expectations with this controller. The thumb sticks are short, rough and not enough push moving the solider to ho fast this way or that way. Maybe time will tell if this controller adopts to me.

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

    RED SERIES 2 ELITE

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

    Great controller. I've been using the elite series 2 controller for years now. Saw this red one on sale during Christmas so I bought it to swap with my normal black one. I always test them after updating and every button and switch worked fine, with no stick drift. Swapped the sticks and Dpad buttons to give both of my controllers a unique look. I use my paddles frequently to play so I can't even use standard controllers anymore.

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

    Elite Series 2 Core Controller

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

    The X Box Elite Series 2 Core has a very sturdy feel; ergonomically and functionally. Accuracy is improved and the self contained battery has excellent endurance. After buying an Elite Series 2 two (2) months ago, I’ve bought another and this Series 2 Core.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller!

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

    It was the best controller I have ever bought! Such an advantage in gaming!

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

    A Controller Worth Owning

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

    I have been using this controller for years and it is worth the investment. My only real complaint is that colored variants of this controller do not come with a charging case (it only comes with a cable) and the extra customizable components. If you plan to buy a color that is not black (the black model is more expensive because it comes with everything), you will have to buy the other components separately.

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

    The best

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

    Love it, great controller. 10/10 would recommend. It feels great, great quality product

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    Really nice controller. I have 2 of them. With the app you can customize it exactly for your play style for several games at once

    I would recommend this to a friend