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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16147 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Customization

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love Elite Controllers!!

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

    Works well and easy to use. The ability to customize the controller comes in handy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Long battery life

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

    Love the battery life on these and it’s nice to charge wireless when done playing.

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

    Xbox controller

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

    Great controller! Love it! More realistic experience!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    G

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very comfortable and has a good weight to it, triggers are great!

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

    Expensive But Good Quality

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

    Good feel and solid build. So far no problems. Like the adjustable triggers. Will keep an eye for stick drift. Triggers are great because they can be tightened down. D pad feels odd being multi-direction. Overall pretty good. A bit overpriced tho.

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

    Great controller

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

    Excellent controller, my boyfriend loves it and uses it always!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value controller for Xbox and PC

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

    This controller serves me well for gaming sessions. I’ve never had any issues with battery life, and the hand feel is second to none. My only complaint is that paddles and other thumb sticks are sold separately, but other than that this controller hits above its price point.

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

    I love it more than the original Elite!

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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.

    This controller definitely comes with a price premium and I was hesitant to shell out that much for a controller, but with my original Elite on its last leg after years of use, I decided to give it a chance and I was not disappointed. First off, it's very comfortable- I love the grips they chose and how they made them go all the way around the controller this time. I also like that they've added a grip texture to the shoulder buttons, a nice touch. Like the original, this one includes 3 sets of thumb sticks. This time however, they're a little different. I think it has a set of 360 control sticks this time, at least they feel that way to me. I've been playing around with a few different ones and I've enjoyed using them all for different games. The d-pad of course is pretty much the same and that's not much of an issue. Both the d-pad and the circular d-pad are fantastic. The paddles are similar to the original but have a few differences. They're a little smaller and now they don't feel like they get in the way. And this time it feels like they require a little more effort to press them in, which is a good thing to me. I've had way less accidental presses with the new paddles. Like the old Elite, this one includes the same carrying case and braided charging cable, which is great. But you also get the ability to charge your controller while it's in its case thanks to the charger pass-through slot and the charging dock that's included, which is a very welcomed addition. You also get a rechargeable battery included (finally!). However, it is non-removable unless you take the controller apart. You also get 3 on-board profiles plus the default profile that you can change with the press of a button, and of course you store hundreds more on the Xbox accessories app. There are many other new features packed into this controller that you'll have to research yourself, but overall I'd definitely recommend this to anyone that was a fan of the original Elite. Microsoft has pretty much fixed every issue that the first one had and improved on so many things.

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

      Hi Tyberius,

      Thank you for sharing your awesome feedback on your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. We really appreciate that you've taken the time to explore its new features, and for recommending it to other gamers. We hope you have a lot of fun with it!

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Controller quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Huge upgrade

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

    Big step up from the regular Xbox controller. Feels premium and very customizable as well

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality controller

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

    Love elite controllers. Feel more solid than the normal ones and love the ability to modify.

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

    Good controller

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

    Good controller! I only got it for R6 I used it for a min and it was good, but then I found another controller but overall I don’t regret buying it.

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

    BEST GAMING CONTROLLER EVER

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

    Amazing gaming controller. And the staff at Best Buy was very efficient and friendly.

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

    Really Good

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

    One of the best controllers for xbox for sure. The battery lasts forever and the back programable buttons are awesome

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

    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.

    Great controller very sturdy and can adjust to your comfort it even comes with a little tool to loosen or tighten each stick and if you drop it they fall out instead of break it’s brilliant

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

    Love it

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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 works great for gaming. Best controller with a great price

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

    Love It

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

    Great controller works great for gaming. Best controller with a great price

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

    Elite series 2

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

    Absolutely love the elite series 2 controller with a long battery life as well as adjustable triggers interchangeable D-Pad you can’t go wrong here this thing is built to last so happy with my purchase

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

    Game controller

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

    Awesome. Works great. Able to game fast and easy. Replaced my last one that lasted a long time.

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

    Elite pro2 controller

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So glad I bought this so much better then the basic controller.

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

    Good controller but should come with peddles

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

    The back buttons are so useful for call of duty and the rechargeable battery eliminates the need for AA batteries. Pricey but worth it and it doesn’t come with the peddles.

    I would recommend this to a friend