Last-Minute SavingsLimited quantities.Shop now

Skip to content
Gift Ideas
Main Content

Customer Ratings & Reviews

Your price for this item is $128.99
The comparable value price is $149.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16130 reviews

Rating Filter

Rating by feature

  • Value

    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Page 51 Showing 1,001-1,020 of 16,134 reviews
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controller quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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

    I bought this controller for my pc set up for the games that recommend a controller over MnK. I'm not a heavy user but the controller feels great in hand and works for my purpose. Good built quality as you can expect from Microsoft. Very durable.

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

    Red Elite Controller

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

    Great controller if you want the ability to customize the settings. Once I played with the Elite, never went back to standard. Like being able to swap dpads, adjust trigger pull, and add levers to the back for additional functions.

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

    No ghost drift

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

    Out of all of my Xbox controllers, this one has managed to last the longest without developing the dreaded ghost drift issue that plagues regular controllers

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

    A Standard Controller

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

    A Good Controller, Responsive, Descent Battery Life, though I would install Grip Tape for Longer Play Sessions, Would Recommend.

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

    Good feeling and great quality

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

    I occasionally use this Xbox controller, but it feels great in the hands, with it's rubber handles. The omnidirectional D-pad is made of metal. Overall, this controller feels better than the stock Xbox series controller.

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

    Elite controller

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ive seriously have gone through 10 of these since they came out. I wont usr any other controller. They are definitely worth the money. 100's of hours of gaming. I even bought one just for the xbox and one for the computer

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality build

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

    Recommend, especially if you already have an elite or elite accessories. Without the accessories I do not think it is worth it. In my case i have an ild elite with stick drift and stuck buttons that is no longer under warranty. Bought this as a cheaper alternative as all of the additions work with it as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love My Elite

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product with being able to switch profiles love it.

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

    Expensive and has some faults

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Generally I like it but I found the adjustable trigger on the two shorter settings can sometimes be unreliable. I've had many times I pulled the zoom trigger in Call of Duty and it started to zoom then didnt, leading to lost kills. Not sure if thats a general problem or just my unit. I got this on a good sale, otherwise its too expensive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controller quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    Great controller! Feels solid does everything it should. Best Buy made it easy to purchase also

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth IT

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

    Definitely worth spending the extra money to get the better quality controller. I’ve had 5 controllers before this one and they all seemed to wear out pretty quickly. I love how it’s customizable as well.

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

    Great product

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

    An excellent product from Xbox. I went in a little later to search for a new controller and found this one. When I went to checkout, it seemed as though my presence upset one of the employees, due to having one last customer for the night. There was no obvious signs of disrespect, just something I picked up while being there. Anyway, great product, great quality and I'm hoping it'll last for years to come.

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

    Love this controller!

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

    I have had my controller for over a month and barely had to charge it yesterday! I use my controller almost daily for about 3 hours. I love how the controller feels in my hands. Perfect for control customizations. Recommend 10/10. #TeamElite:)

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

    Controller

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

    Good controller has worked fine for me ive had one in the past that randomly quit working so hooefully this one is different

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth It

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

    This is the best controller i’ve ever had. I’ve been so hesitant to buy it but then I went out and bought it and man it’s amazing. Not only does it have a good comfortable grip while gaming, BUT it also gives you a bit of personalization. I get that it’s pricy but if you’re on the fence, I would definitely recommend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of my favorite controllers

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

    Love elite controllers they are expensive especially since I keep having drift stick issues with them

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Common issue

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

    Dont get me wrong, I LOVE this controller… although ive owned two of these and the left bumper is almost guarenteed to start sticking and not taking input. Forcing you to use your paddles as bumpers. Otherwise build quality is pretty good d pad and joysticks very responsive and adjustble triggers are a must. Just watch out for this flaw and be prepared for specificlly the left bumper to fail because it only takes just long enough fir it to get out of warranty.

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

    Controller

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

    I like that the charge lasts long I definitely want to buy another . It works great I haven't had any issues with I've had it for roughly a month now .

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

    Decent product

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

    Very good product, grips make for a very comfort hand feel, feels solid. However the Magnetic Dpad is not great if you're looking to play fighting games with it, as it has a chance of popping off from intense use. Most buttons feel very good, press smooth, and very nice clicks. However out of the box I noticed that my x button had some stick which seemed to go away after some use. I'd recommend getting the warranty incase of any defects.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controller quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Controller!!!

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

    Great controller! But when that stick drift happens it’s a wrap. Worth getting the geek squad insurance so you walk in and out with a new controller without any fuss.

    I would recommend this to a friend