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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16708 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:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox elite

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

    I’m a dual shock remote player and surprisingly this remote is high quality and feels very good in the hands. Don’t think I will be going back to dual shock after playing with this remote. Buttons feel great and feels amazing in the hands.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Stick drift

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

    Got stick drift within a year pretty ridicukous I thought elites didn’t get that

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Almost Perfect.

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

    Its such a nice high quality controller. The only thing I dont like is the Dpad. Not ideal at all for fighting games. But very customizable and great for casual games otherwise.

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

    Would be 5 but blue tooth stinks

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

    Bluetooth connection is not reliable. Controller is great while corded.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Spendy but worth it

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

    Back paddles are amazing. Ability to change to 360 grips is great. Good software to customize

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

    Premium Quality

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

    Amazing Premium feel to it, compared to other controllers this ones my favorite!

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

    Great controller

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

    Was a open box and worked perfectly with warranty my son loves it

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

    It’s awesome

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

    Worth the price! Never gamed as good. If your thinking about buying, just do it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    Bought this controller for my best freind and it made being online much more enjoyable

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than Generation One

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

    I was pleased with the first generation Controller. The improvements to the trigger locks are fantastic. The control sticks seem more responsive and have adjustable tensioners. I haven’t figured out the shift function in the app yet, but from a cursory inspection it appears there is a greater degree of customization options with the buttons. The docking station is the greatest improve,ent, no more breaking the USB input.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hello there,

      It's great to hear that you're a fan of the improvements to the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We're glad that you're enjoying its updated design and enhanced customization features, too. If you have any questions about how to use the Xbox Accessories app to customize your controller, Xbox Support may be able to help here: https://beta.support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/use-accessories-app-configure-elite-controller

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller, haven't seen kid in days!

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

    My teenager goes through lots of controllers, we get the insurance so its not really an issue. Summer break just started, so far this controller holds up for some massive brutal game sessions as i can hear him throughout the house but haven't seen him in days!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 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.

    From my grandson - I love the elite series 2 controller! The case it comes with works really well and is very high quality and protective. It's very convenient that I can charge it in the case. The charger is very long to and can be used while playing. The buttons and customizations are very cool too. It adds a different feel to gaming when using the extra buttons and customizations. 10 out of 10 controller!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Huge upgrade from standard Xbox controllers

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

    A great controller overall, got it for my series x. Love the hair trigger and customization features. Expensive but truly feels like a premium controller. Only downsides are that Microsoft will likely introduce a series 3 soon that incorporates haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and the share button that is currently on series x controllers in order to compete with the incredible dual sense.

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

      We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the upgrade to the Xbox Elite 2 Wireless Controller. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.


      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Feel
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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

    The colorway looks better in person, but the feel of the controller is great! Main thing is you have to order the accessories separately. But if you just want a good feeling controller without the extra bells and whistles, it's great!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for fps

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

    Way better than standard controller. Couldn't live without my paddles.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hello there,

      It's great to hear that your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 has improved your experience playing first-person shooters. We're glad that you're a fan of its back paddles, too. Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope you win a lot of online matches with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The ultimate controller for fps

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

    Almost everything is customizable! The thumbsticks can be changed out. The tension of the sticks can be adjusted. The D-pad can be swapped. The four paddles on the rear make custom button mapping amazing for Call of Duty and other gaming applications. The battery life is up to snuff as well. Worth every penny.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite Series 2

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

    I Loved My Last Elite Series & It Lasted Me Bout 3yrs B4 I Had To Replace It… I Love The Color On This One Only Downside Is I Have To Buy Accessories But Overall I Love The Performance & Feel To This Controller

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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

    No issues so far a lot of the problems I see with people online is that they manhandle there controllers. If you spend 170 for a controller treat it like a Baby

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

    Elite Controller FTW

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

    Love my controller so much. 10/10 would buy more..

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Controller is great but prone to breaking

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

    Definetly the best controller out on the market however this is the 2nd controller i bought and i decided to get the protection plan on this one and once it broke best buy was not able to send me a new one... i jusy wastee my money on a payment plan i wasnt able to use?

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

      Hello there,

      We're sorry that there is an issue with your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The limited manufacturer's warranty for this product has been extended to one year. If you're within the warranty period, we recommend contacting our team at Xbox Support for assistance here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft