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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16638 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

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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

    Top notch

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

    Best controller ive ever used. I recommended to 2 family members who bought the same controller.

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

    Perfect addition to my XBox collection

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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 best controller on the market that isn't the full Elite Series 2. I have one of those that's out of warranty which has issues with the bumpers, so I picked this up as a cheaper replacement. Since I already have the full Series 2 system, this is all I need. Very comfortable, easy setup, works great.

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

    Elite controller

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

    Awesome controller! Best controller for the money I bought a elite controller before and it lasted 4 years before it gave me any problems! So i am buying another one!

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

    Controller

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

    The controller is over all good the buttons need to be sealed more to keep dirt and dust out of them.

    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.

    Good controller for playing any games and th quality is amazing

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Controllet

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

    Good item and in a good price. Easy to use and easy way to move settings.

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

    Holds charge, great feel

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

    While I love how clean this looks in the white color, I love the feel of this second generation. I didn’t necessarily need the paddles in the back and I already had a charging solution so I didn’t mind just getting the core version.

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

    Elite 2 has improved

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

    Not just a upgrade but the quality matches the price.

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

    Great controller build quality issues

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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.

    Controller works great but noticed the buttons were lower quality than the elite series 2 controller I got from Microsoft.com

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

    Worth the purchase

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

    Holds up pretty well considering how much it gets used,

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

    Top Notch Quality own many all work still

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

    I own many Xbox Elite controllers I've had my own from the Xbox Design Labs I've actually bought core controllers in the store and then turn them into what I wanted afterward I bought in several of these it's just some may show up on my phone some might not to this day I haven't had one break on me not one except for the first one I ever bought which was on Amazon which proves my point about quality control and also Microsoft got a lot better making them because I used to get them direct from the Microsoft store and the version ones they just were not that great I mean it's a matter of preference what style you like I like this and prefer it to the dual Sense Edge for sure most comfortable gaming controller I use it when I game on other devices as well

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

    warm buttons, controller with a personality.

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

    good controller, works well, wow...the buttons. just great buttons. the buttons make me so...and i mean sooooooo...happy. wow, what a product.

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

    Worth the upgrade

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

    Love my elite controller! Definitely worth the upgrade, especially is you play controller a lot. I find it easy to switch between the elite controller and keyboard.

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

    Pick one up today, thank me later

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

    Best controller ever. I grew up on PlayStation and even have the ps5 DuelSense Edge controller. Great feel and weight. Definitely recommend

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

    Doesn't feel cheaply made

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

    WAY TOO often I have had to buy Xbox One controllers. Generally, Xbox 360 controllers I didn't have to replace and seemed to be a sturdier design, but it seems I'm lucky if an Xbox One controller lasts more than a year or two at best. Since this was on sale, I decided to try a little more expensive model and was intrigued by the additional buttons and profiles/programmability. I do feel they were a little cheap to not include the rear paddles for these new buttons but, since that's the only negative I’ve perceived thus far, I'm still going to give it a full five rating as I can't do a half star. It has been a solid controller thus far! The rechargeable battery has certainly pleased me with how long it lasted before I had to charge it for the first time. That's a good thing because it didn't look like it had a typical user removable battery pack like Insignia's that I'm used to buying which definitely don't last as long per charge. Also, the main home button is a much better design where you don't have to press as deep for it to register. That is one of the first buttons to go bad for me--tends to get less responsive or feels like you have to press/hold harder or do multiple attempts to either get the home menu or power down options as the controller ages.

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

    Xbox elite controller

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

    Good quality feeling controller, awesome that it includes a charging dock, worth the price for a major upgrade to the original controller that comes included with the console. Would be better if they used Hall effect thumb sticks, or at least have them be interchangeable for when they wear out

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

    n/a

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

    It is defiantly an upgrade from the last elite controller as well I like the white and black color pattern, and it feel a bit more responsive from the first elite controller. very good grip

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

    Controller

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

    An amazing controller love everything about it!! Helps out with advanced gameplay!!

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

    Great buy

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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 definitely worth the price. They also last a long time with daily use.

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

    SOLID CONTROLLER!

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

    Caught this while on sale and it's still holding up strong after a few months. Well worth picking up if you can catch it on sale. No stick drift yet, so fingers crossed.

    I would recommend this to a friend