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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16739 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

    The most wanted controller!

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

    Very well put together, can’t wait to be able to get more and solely use those.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    I had the Elite 1 since launch and loved it! Only had 1 problem with the bumpers in that time. This version 2 is an improvement in every way. The construction and feel of the controller is un matched and is worth every penny of the price tag

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

      Thank you for sharing your great experience with your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2! We're thrilled that you feel it's an improvement over its predecessor in every way, and that you're enjoying its sturdy construction and comfortable feel. We hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Yup

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

    Great condition for a open box great for computer gameing

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Right Bumper woes.....again!!!

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

    on my 3rd...only reason i keep getting because i keep getting geek squad warranty. RB keeps going out... i'm currently on my 3rd controller and the RB (right bumper) button is intermittent again.. if i gotta throw to my running back out the back field it's hit or miss if the ball goes out... or if i have to bring up the pass options in 2K to pass in to my Center..hit or miss...really sucks, because outside of that it's a great controller.

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

    Amazing Controller

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

    Awesome controller works amazing! Great addition!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gaming

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

    Reallt good quality and really levels up your gaming experience. Gives you a major advantage against your competition.

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

    Good replacment for old 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.

    if you already have accessories from the normal Elite series 2 this is a great replacement to save a few bucks. However, I would not purchase if you don't have or are not planning to get the back buttons. While not that big of a deal I am slightly disappointed that the triggers and numbers don't have the same metal feel they had on the original series 2.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite indeed!

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

    Great customization options, and very responsive controls make for a very smooth and enjoyable experience!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    This is a must have if you want to have a step up in competitive gaming. I can't play without it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Looks, feels and work great

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

    This controller is next level. It has great weight to it, attachments feels quality and loads of customization options.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Best Controller for Xbox

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

    Excellent controller. I purchased the Razer Wolverine to compare and the Elite feels much better. Paddle placement was easier for me to use. Greatly improved my game play

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

    Why it a good control

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

    I like the control really good but I miss the old features that a regular control has and the paddles are really nice but I’m not used to it but I would definitely recommend it

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Xbox elite core

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

    The controller is great works really well pretty cheap for a elite controller

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Series 2 core

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

    Ive used it for about about a moth of game time and its perfect and feels amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Customization

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for PC gaming

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

    Easily commects to my sons gaming laptop, works with all games, and is easy to customize.

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

    Great controller

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Loving this controller. The paddles in the back are what I love when I want to take advantage in a first person shooter.

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

    Improvement over the series 1

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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.

    The grips feel way better and it feels like it’s just better made than the previous series. The battery life has been amazing. I’m a streamer and play a good amount but so far this controller has been nothing but great. I wish it came with 2 of the tall thumbsticks instead of 1 and the paddles on the back are smaller than the series one but luckily I just transferred the larger paddles over since I had the series one. Thumbsticks however are a different size attachment so you can’t transfer those over. Like I Said so far the controller seems like a big improvement but we’ll see how the durability holds up and I wish they gave us another large thumbsticks and the paddles were slightly bigger.

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

      Thanks for sharing your experience with your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. It's great to hear that you consider it to be an improvement over its predecessor and that it has enhanced your streaming experience. We're glad to get your feedback, too, and hope you get a lot of use out of it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    Great controller, smooth game play and no issues with the bumpers like the og controllers

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite controller

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

    I absolutely love the elite series 2 have had since the first one came out and it is amazing

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

    Great for consoles and PC

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

    Everything is is adjustable. Trigger throw, stick tension and height, and paddles if you want them. This controller has been the answer to every complaint I’ve ever had about controllers since thumbsticks were invented. Seriously though, the Elite Controller has been a welcome addition to my gaming rigs. Not only do I use it with my XBox One, but it connects instantly with my PC to play the games that are better played with a controller instead of a mouse and keyboard. As far as durability goes- that remains to be seen. No drifting issues yet…

    I would recommend this to a friend