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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16696 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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite Indeed

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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.

    These are great controllers the paddles will definitely help your game. Be careful of stick drift.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Feel
    Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good but bad

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

    Feels good but these are so prone to defects got 2 one had stick drift out the box second one the whole left side of the controller was unresponsive. But other then the lick ive had controller feels good in the hands .

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

    Won’t get anything else

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

    Amazing for my gaming wish the mechanical aspect would last longer than a year but what can you.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tons of customizations options.

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

    This is an amazing controller. The weight and feel is really premium. I love that there are tons of different ways i can customize it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi Aileen,

      We're thrilled that you're enjoying the customization features and comfortable feel of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Thank you for sharing your experience; we hope it gives you an edge in gaming online.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Bumpers

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great controller, awful build quality.

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

    This is my 3rd Elite series 2 controller. The first two had issues with the bumpers (one right after the one year warranty, the second one almost at 6months). The controller itself offers great utility but for whatever reason the bumpers fail to stand the test of time.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    pros v cons

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

    Pros - it is a great feeling controller with a lot of options. It takes a little getting use to the paddles underneath, but once you do you will not want to go back. Cons - it seems to not be as quick to respond as it states. I play a lot of CoD and it seems to have a slightly slower response time than a $180 controller should have. Overall - I like it. I wish it were a bit less expensive, but it is a nice controller.

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

    Great Controller

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

    I honestly don't know how people live with the regular Xbox controllers. This is such an upgrade. If you can afford it, buy it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Big improvement over the original.

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

    Great controller with TONS of options to configure to your individual likes AND need is a few different game configurations!

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

      The customization and personalization options included with your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 are what truly make it stand apart from all other competitors. We appreciate you mentioning it! Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your experience with us. We're thrilled you are enjoying your gaming sessions, and experiencing the perks of a customized interface!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Happy

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

    Works amazing, tons of customization with buttons and buttons on back. Can change basically as my settings.

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

    Xbox elite

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

    Makes gaming so much fun with the extra buttons very easy to use and customize

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good buy

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

    Really good buy I had bought several of these controllers money well spent

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite 2

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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.

    Best xbox controller ever. I like the overall feel the best. It is heaver than a standard controller but I got used to it quick.

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

    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.

    This is a beautiful controller, great for the gamer in the house. Beautiful black color. Soft and sleek. Easy to clean and easy set up. Comes with protective case for traveling and storage when not in use. Beautiful upgrade from regular controller.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Extremely customizable controller

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

    Completely love the feel of this controller. Easy to hold. Very heavy compared to others. Works great for cross platform with the eight bit duo. If you have a program properly to be recognized as the different series, Xbox controller works well for Sniper games.

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

    Great controller for small hands

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

    Works like a charm. Tested with Windows PC, SteamDeck, and NVIDIA shield. Flawless connection. If you want to enable the levers you will have to buy the additional set for the paddles. This is only the controller itself. Works well with small hands, I am somewhat doubtful if this is very comfortable with large hands.

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

    Almost Perfect

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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 been using the original elite controller for years. However, like all video game controllers, it has lost its responsiveness. I was so excited to see that Microsoft was bringing out a new model and preordered it immediately. The new version has great grip and even has grip on the triggers. Also, the new version has three trigger lengths instead of only two that were on the original. My only complaint is that the controller only comes with one tall stick. If you want both sticks to be tall, you can purchase the Kontrol Freak stick extenders.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hi there,

      Thank you for sharing how much you're enjoying the improved features of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're thrilled that you consider it to be an almost perfect controller, and we hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox 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.

    This controller has a great sturdy comfort and easy to use! The paddles seem to be well placed and they feel like they won't break.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Gift

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

    Got it as a gift from the wifey, and I love it.. works great with PC, it's the controller I never knew I wanted.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this controller!

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

    One of the best controllers ive used! And The deal I got was better than any other store. In fact it was the best! BEST BUY!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    My review

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

    Works good no issues at this time no other problems right now

    I would recommend this to a friend