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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Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great purchase
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Great product would recommend as a main remote controller.
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Excellent controller and a great price!! My other elite controller somewhat disintegrated and this was the replacement. Awesome colorway and I still had my case and extras from the previous controller so this was perfect and I swapped some pieces with my black one!!
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This controller is what I've been wanting for the longest time as it offers wireless charging and not needing a battery back. It is easy to customize the controls, triggers, and paddles. It is also nice to have 3 different profiles, if you want to use it as a normal controller you just make sure the profile icon is off. When the profile is off that's the only normal way to take screenshots, so seeing a designated button would be much better.
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So glad I caught the sale on this!
I can't believe how much you can customize your button layout with this controller! You can set a "shift" button that allows you double-up the function of other buttons. You can also set buttons to perform an action, such as taking a picture, etc. There are many. You can set up three different profiles and also set the color of your "Xbox" (Home) button in each, which I think is pretty cool.
I obviously added a custom faceplate to mine, which is a great option for adding your own style to it. When doing so, they give you a piece that transfers the light source out to the three profile lights and, something I picked up from a YouTube video, you can use a Sharpie and color the ends of the pieces to make them colored lights as well. [Don't know why my green marker looks more aqua/blue-green in the pic or so bright, it really made them darker, which I like, a lot, and they look green to me also. Pictures often change things slightly.]
This is a pricey controller but, they all are. Going with this one, for a few more dollars you get so much more than the difference in price might suggest, to my thinking anyway. I couldn't be happier with my decision to make this purchase!
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I’ve had this controller for a little over a year now and it is the best I’ve owned. Most controllers overtime will develop stick drift, this one has lasted and has a nice feel and function.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Elite Series 2, Say Less.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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After a very long hiatus from gaming, I decided to pick up a controller and take another stab at it. I subscribed to game pass and started looking for controllers. I started with an Xbox one controller, and quickly graduated to the Elite Series 2. I must say, there is no comparison, the Elite controller outclasses the original in every way. The overall design stayed the same, save for 4 cleverly, and strategically placed paddles. That can be programmed to do any thing you want. The X-box accessories app makes it very easy to navigate the mapping of your buttons, and allows up to 10 unique control settings. I would recommend this controller to any one, who’s willing to shell out the $200 to own this bad boy.
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Best controller for Xbox players. the multiple presets for different button combinations are great. The back paddles make FPS games feel smooth and the adjustable triggers make shooting and aiming quicker. same goes for RPGs when you have multiple keybinds you want to use but still like the feel of controller gameplay, it truly makes the gameplay feel better and more in control.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good option without the extras
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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This controller improves upon everything I love about the normal Xbox controllers. The tactile feel of the grips is great, the dpad circle works surprisingly well, and I love the trigger adjustment. I can keep them wide open for throttle modulating in racing games or turn it into a hair trigger for fps. I don’t really use the paddles on the back (which don’t come with this version), so no loss at all for me. The elimination of all the extras (case, different thumbbsticks, etc) brings the price point down into a a more reasonable range. I found some aftermarket paddles and while I don’t use them much they feel nice and we’re at cheaper. I’ve only been using for a little over a month or so, but probably used for 60ish hours. No problems with drift or build quality.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Right up there with the top
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Love the customizable features of this controller. Lighter than full blown elite makes for comfortable game. Extremely accurate sticks.
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I am very satisfied with this product and have no complaints. I appreciate the level of customization this controller offers, making it easy to use. The weight of the controller is also ideal.
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Worth getting it over the full elite controller bundle as you can save on the accesories by buying third party ones for much cheaper. Got this version for $93 with the BB+ membership so it was even better. No hall effect sensors but its for regular use
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Wonderful quality. Sticks are interchangeable, haven’t had any stick drift after months of playing, has a nice charging stand, everything about it feels great. Worth the money in my opinion
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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I purchased an open box controller that is listed in excellent condition on the website, and also on the label which is on the box. Best Buy‘s website, it states, item sold in excellent condition. Include all accessories. Well the controller did not include all accessories. I opened the box and I was greeted with the controller, however, no USB cable. Now don’t get me wrong. I know this might be a little nitpick, but if you’re going to list something as including all accessories, please include all accessories. Trust me I have more than enough USB cables lying around the house, so this is no major concern of mine. My concern for this purchase starts with the label that is on the box. Yes the label states excellent condition. There are however, three labels in total on top of the next. The original label states the controller is in satisfactory condition. The second label the controller is in good condition. And of course the final label states excellent condition. Well my issue is this if you’re going to change out the label take off the old one. Because now you’re gonna have a bunch of Customer scratching her head as to what were you guys actually hiding. The price difference between the three different condition levels is very negligible, I think maybe four dollars at the time of writing this review. I will say this the controller is in very good to excellent condition. Yes I saved roughly 70 bucks by buying it open box, and for that, this purchase receives four out of five stars.
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Best controller I’ve had so far. I had tried it once while playing with another cousin of mine and had a great impression. So I just had to have it. It’s certainly pricey but worth the purchase.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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So my original series X controller took a dump, I was going to replace it with the same but decided to go with this instead. The controller feels good in the hands, the battery lasts a good long while, and the extra paddles and features are a plus. It is a little on the expensive side but if you have the cash to burn it is worth it.
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I absolutely love this controller. It's perfect in every way. And the customization is almost limitless. I wish I could give this controller more than 5 stars. It's literally a work of art! I highly recommend this controller if you want to improve your game and precision.