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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16714 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

    Halo Infinite 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 know there have been a lot of backlash on this controller, and I can't comment on durability. I have enjoyed it a lot, and having extra paddles helps with playing games, so you can keep fingers on thimbsticks. Adding the 2 year protection plan from Best Buy also makes my mind at ease with durability. I would only buy it at best buy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    They got it right!

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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.

    Leaps and bounds better than the 1st Gen. I was hesitant about getting it because of the bad drift I experienced on the 1st Gen version (on two separate controllers, too) but I am glad I did. Crisp performance and connects seamlessly with my Xbox.

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

    Worth the money

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

    Excellent controller! Looks great and feels great when playing. Love the extra features on this advanced controller.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have!

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

    Great controller. Must have for fps type games. It will improve your game play.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great Controller, Bad Longevity

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

    Great premium controller until it inevitably succumbs to the faulty buttons or stick drift. I’ve gone through three while keeping it maintained with the upmost care.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great investment

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

    Solid and great customizations. It lets you adjust so many pieces and especially for racing games and throttle control.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great controller, good weight

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

    I like the weight and feel of this controller, built solid. Good battery life and no connectivity issues. Works great for PC games! Just very pricy!

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

    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.

    Honestly, I was skeptical as I had the elite 1 and didn't see how it was going to be improved on. Well, internal reachable battery for one. Great feel on both sticks for 2 and included charger.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Blew away my expectations!

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

    Takes your gameplay to a whole new level! Also so many customizations you can do. My favorite feature is that you just recharge it with usb-c and it last for days on a single charge.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beast mode controller!

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

    Beast mode controller… takes your gaming experience to an entire new level! The functionality and versatility of this controller makes it one of a kind. Not only that but, the ability to be able to customize the button mapping and color codes was dope!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    White set up

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

    Exactly what I was looking for, I have 3 elite controllers now, first one my nephew broke and my second I use for my series X, got this one for my all white PC, LOVE IT

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

    Elite controller 2

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

    Even without all the accessories this controller hands down the best

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Mehh, still disappointed

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

    Customization is great. Stick drift is still a massive problem. The Light up logo and color ability is neat. But for over $100 and the LS/RS hasn’t lasted a few months.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy to have replacement controller available

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

    This controller is a great replacement controller unfortunately, my dog as a puppy decided it was a good toy. I've been very happy with the quality and the cost was reasonable.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Elite controller without accessories

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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.

    Great controller just need to buy the other attachments if you really need that if not this one is just as good as the basic black color!

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

    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.

    Best one you can get for the Xbox series controllers

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My favorite controller

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

    I use to own the original Ellie and loved it. Took awhile too but the Ellie 2 but immensely enjoyed using it like I did with the original. And with the accessories kit makes it hands down my favorite controller

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very nice

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

    I had the previous Xbox Elite controller and really liked it. It’s rubber would wear off which I’m guessing may happen to this one as well. The reason I only gave 4 stars is because you can not change out the batteries on the new model. The whole controller has to be charged. I’d prefer to have a rechargeable battery pack and still be able to use normal batteries.

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

    Good Controller

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

    I have 2 of these and like them better than the standard xbox controller. Like the rubber grip and the ability to add the flipper buttons. Allows for some customization and just feels good in your hands.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pro gamerz

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

    Great feel, paddles make a big difference worth every penny

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

      Hey there,

      The ability to amplify and modify the interface of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is a huge leap forward for gamers everywhere! We're proud of the level of in-game precision and dexterity we've built into your new device, and are thrilled you've been enjoying your time with it. We're glad it was a good investment for you! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate it!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft