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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16636 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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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

    Best feel

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

    I got my kid this one and he loves it. Better then the wired controller for sure. Great feel on grips Interchangable buttons and paddles are a +

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

    BEST UPGRADE A GAMER LIKE ME CAN DO !

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

    STILL A TOP CONTENDER THAT CAN'T BE BEAT, THE PRICE IS RIGHT, THE BUTTONS ARE INTERCHANGABLE AND EASILY ADJUSTABLE TO TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN FOR YOUR FAVORITE GAMES / GAMEPLAY!

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

    Huge Upgrade

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

    Got this to upgrade from my original Xbox One S controller. It has a very solid feel and switching between the joystick lengths is incredibly simple. The back bumpers are great for FPS games and button mapping is simple.

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

    Best xbox controller

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

    Perfect controller, i like the weight of it, doesn't feel cheap!!! Also perfect if you want to upgrade or replace a older elite controller, just transfer your part from one to the other!!

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

    Great cntroller

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

    The controller works very well and perfect for the hands. The control buttons are very responsive and seems to be in the perfect positions. .love the color as well

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

    Must buy

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

    Has a good feel to it and the option to use more buttons are perfect for games.

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

    Its an upgrade from the regular controller but..

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

    The removable paddle,d-pad, and thumb grips are nice and the trigger locks are cool. But 2 months in and i got bad stick drift. Customer sevice for 1 year warranty that comes with it is arguably the worst part of this whole thing . That alone makes the controller not worth it honestly. I like the feel and weight and the portable charging dock with the controller . All in all decent controller but i think im a try the scuff controller next

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

    Love My Elite

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    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    Great controller long lasting battery life buttons feel great and its a heavier controller so it feels good in ur hand

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

    Worth Upgrading

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

    Was hesitant in getting a refurbished controller, but as soon as I began using it all that went away. Clearly another level than the standard controllers, but ultimately price speaks volumes and the base price of this device is understandable and still exceeds tolerance. At half the cost, then absolutely a done deal. Same can be said for a standard controller for that matter. These devices shouldn’t be priced the way they are and neither should anything in the console category as they’ve exponentially climbed towards absurdity. If hardware has outpaced game resource demands, then either we don’t need to refresh systems for another ten years or someone needs to tax the system resources with something amazing, to which they have and it didn’t need teraflops. But I digress…awesome controller and refurb totally worth it.

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

    Elite!

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

    This is the only controller I i will use, weight, comfortability, and customization options are amazing.

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

    Controller

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

    Excellent controller smooth long lasting battery. Love the charger in the case

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

    Good grip

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

    I love how the thumbsticks are interchangeable and can change colors i order mine from cbox labs

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

    Last controller you will have to Buy!!

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

    The best controller in the game. Perfect for anyone that feels all the Xbox controllers are fragile.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best I’ve used so far

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

    love it, works great, no issues with connectivity or buttons, and the textured grips make it more comfortable than the standard controllers

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

    Good controller

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

    Love the black/white look. Matches everything else I have. Great customizable controller. Some people complain about weight. But it is just fine.

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

    Xbox elite controller series 2 core

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

    Controller is good compared to the regular Xbox controllers, however after 10 months the right bumper started to give out, luckily I had the geek squad replacement plan, so I got a new one. Hopefully the new one will last a bit longer

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

    Review Title: Smooth, Premium Controller—But Price

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

    Product: Microsoft - Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller (Blue) This controller feels amazing in the hands. Super smooth controls, responsive buttons, and a premium build quality that elevates any gaming session. Whether I’m playing on Xbox or PC, it’s incredibly reliable and satisfying to use. The only real downside is the price—it’s definitely on the expensive side. But if you’re looking for a high-quality, long-lasting controller that gives you a pro-level feel, it’s well worth the investment. Highly recommended.

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

    Good except for inevitable stick drift

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

    Controller is the best out there except for the fact that the thumbsticks will start to drift in a few months. Definitely get the replacement plan. Hall effect sticks just don't feel the same.

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

    Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller

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

    Great controller with no stick drift. The customization for the front and real buttons are a game changer. The adjustable dead zone for the left and right trigger buttons reall help with fps games as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend