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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16644 reviews

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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

    great weight and feel

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

    Works as expected. I love the color. I had my last Elite controller for 4 years no stick drift. Only replaced it because the grip started peeling off.

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

    Won’t get anything else

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

    Amazing for my gaming wish the mechanical aspect would last longer than a year but what can you.

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

    Elite controller

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

    Love the elite pro and how you can customize the back paddles button layout. Also love how you can change the joy sticks and d pad.

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

    Elite 2 is a great controller.

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

    Looks and feels great. Did not contain the hotkey bars I was expecting that came with the previous models. Still, I was able to take my old ones and use those. Other than that, it’s great!

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

    Great controller but one or two flaws

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

    Love the custimization options but the official microsoft app that goes along with it needs a little work. Also my left thumb stick constantly unscrews itself for some reason. Other thing is i have maybe slightly above average hand size but certainly not huge. Yet when you get some paddles and install those they constantly get in the way of your grip. Even without them the controller feels small. I will need to buy a grip sleeve or something. Other than those 3 things i dont have any problems with the controller itself. I would say overall 2 of my complaints like the app and grips are just personal issues that might be because of my own preference. The 3rd which is the left thumb stick unscrewint itself and feeling like it gets stuck sometimes i would say is manufacturer error or something.

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

    Love this control

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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.

    Old reliable right here. Ive tried a few different controllers and always come back to the elite 2 series because of its sturdiness, heaviness, button map quality and ease of use and it connects with my wireless headsets

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

    Xbox accessories

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

    Best deals easy to access pick up went smooth in and out and satisfied

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox remote

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

    Out for all the Xbox controllers I've had in the past this remote has been known to last 2 or more years without having stick drift. The buttons do not get stuck or lag while playing online.

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

    I love this controller

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

    I love this controller, it's one of the best out to a point. If your a hardcore gamer get the 2 year warranty. This controller will get stick drift, button. With all that i still love this controller.

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

    An elite 1st party controller!!

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

    From a 3rd party controller to this it’s an absolute game changer. It’s slightly heavier than a standard 1st party Xbox controller but well worth it for what you get inside. The custom light mod on the Xbox accessories app is so cool to use I rock a red color and it really makes it pop with the black controller. Plus the sensitivity on the triggers is such a cool advantage in FPS games. I highly recommend this controller to any serious gamer especially if your on PC and to pair it I use an 8Bitdo adapter which is also available through Best Buy which is a much better connection than standard Bluetooth through your PC.

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

    Great controller, especially Deal of Day $99

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

    I was able to get the controller on deal of the day special and it works perfectly

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

    Great Price and great performance

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

    Great controller, I had the old gen, and this lives up to its hype. I love it,

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

    Pro 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 controller, feels great in hand, that paddles are a bit hard to use at first but than you get the hang of it and makes you play like pro

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

    Great controller

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

    I love this controller. Great fit for my hands. I bought this to replace an older Elite (4 years old) that was having some issues. I signed up for Best Buy Total before I bought this one.

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

    Great product

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

    I need it a controller for a gift to my nephew and he loves it i try it my self and controller is fantastic

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    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.

    Great remote it works amazing and it responds instantly

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good controller

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

    I didnt realize this controller didnt come with the back paddles however its a great controller that works w my pc and xbox with no issues. So far the battery seems strong enough to handle decent sessions w.o dying or needing plugging in

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

    Elite Series 2

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

    Excellent controller with great options for elite gamers. Love the grip in handles.

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

    Nothing else compares

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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.

    *Will update this review at 6 months First impression is that nothing else compares. This is my first elite controller and after holding the original xbox controller, the difference is felt right away. I dont own an xbox, so i use this while playing on PC. With that being said, the ability to remap pretty much any button to any function you would normally use on keyboard on to the controller, is phenomenal from a quality of life perspective. Construction is sturdy, and the textured rubber grips that wrap around where you hold gives a next level of comfort. Being able to adjust the tension and force needed to move the joystick is a great feature. The soft-touch face is nice, but i can see this becoming a fingerprint magnet. Buttons are nice and tactile, and all the changeable parts are magnetic so you wont have to worry about snapping anything. A huge plus is the carrying case which doubles as a charging station via usb-c, and a holder for other accessories (the charging dock inside can also be used independently from the case). A few cons, though its a bit nit-picky are the length of the paddles. This isnt too big of a deal, but i had to readjust my grip and how i hold the controller to press the paddles on the back without my fingers interfering one another (i have medium-large hands). A USB dongle to connect the controller to pc is not included and would have to be ordered separately, which can be a con to some. The longevity of this controller is yet to be seen from personal experience, as i have read reviews of this controller being DOA, buttons not working after a few months, or the terrible stick drift. Honestly, i don't see myself buying another controller after this as this is truly the ultimate device for handheld/controller gaming. Is it worth the upgrade from an original controller? For my application, yes! Should you buy it? Depends on what you're looking to do with it.

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

    Cool controller.

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

    Great controller. It feels much better than a regular option.

    I would recommend this to a friend