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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16726 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 consistently note the high-quality build, comfortable feel, and extensive customization options of the Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller. Many appreciate the improved battery life and the addition of paddles, enhancing gameplay. However, some users report issues with stick drift and the durability of certain buttons. The overall experience appears positive, but potential problems with controller components should be considered.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller.

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

    Needes to update mine that i hade got 3 years and only because i was grtting some stick drift. Great product

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent controller for those who game often!

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

    This controller works well for frequent and competitive gamers. It allows for multiple settings and different button/stick layouts. Worth the price? Yes.

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

      Hey there,

      We're thrilled to hear that you consider Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 to be a good investment. Thank you for recommending it to hardcore gamers, and we hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Love the controller it was for my son and he said it works very good

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Microsoft - Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controll

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

    Works Great!! Got this for my son who is an avid gamer so takes lot of use.

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

    My son favorite

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

    This was $150 in store and $70 online. Took some days to get but that was on fedex not Best Buy. Almost perfect condition.

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite 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, paddles are easy to map and lasts a long time.

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

    Best controller I've had

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

    Works great. Love how quick it responds. Very grippy

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!

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

    Great weight and feel in hand. Love the grips on the handles and the Botton and D-pad. Super customizable all around.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi Rick,

      We're glad that you love the comfortable grip and customization features of your new Xbox Elite Series 2 controller! Thank you for sharing your thoughts; we hope you have fun using it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox elite wirless controller series 2

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

    Controller is definitely worth the money, takes the experience to the next level. No need for batteries or control freaks, can seti it up how you want it. Settings for controller on xbox make a worlds difference. Worth every minute ive had it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Stong remote

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

    The remote is amazing as someone how rough handles there remote this one gets the job done ✔️

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great product

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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 the grippiness of the controller and i love the customization between everything

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 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 first one I bought was defective but only because the lowest input setting on the back of the controller wasn't working. I brought it back for a replacement and it works great. Worth the money for a great gaming controller.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Was a great controller…

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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.

    I liked this controller but it eventually got stick drift in less than a year. I think in general this is a huge problem for Xbox controllers. I think every controller I’ve had from Xbox has gotten stick drift whereas PlayStation controllers, I’ve had no problems. I just don’t think it’s worth pay around 100$ for a controller that eventually get stick drift when I could buy a 60$ and save money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Need insurance

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

    Always get insurance the rb button will give out after 6-8 months if used often

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome controller. Durability concerns.

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

    Amazing controller! The customization is insane. Compatible with Xbox Series X/S & PC. It's my daily driver. I love it. My only issue was that after a couple of years the shoulder buttons are now really sensitive and will register multiple clicks with one push. Fortunately I have the RB LB buttons mapped to the back buttons, so its not a big deal. If this happens to you call MS immediately so they can replace it while still under warranty.

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

    Love it

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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 for PC, just need to buy the paddles

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Xbox Controller

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

    I love the controller and the buttons on the back. But some times the front buttons (A,B,X,Y) are not very responsive. Even so the controller it’s awesome.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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

    The only controller I will use. This is a great controller.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent controller

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

    After playing with it during the Halo Infinite Insider Flight, I'd highly recommend it! The buttons and reduced trigger time helps so much with FPS games specifically and it feels like a must if you're looking for a premium controller for PC and Xbox gaming. With so much customization on the controller and the app, it feels incredible. Can't wait for Halo Infinite and to try out the controller even more! I'll probably pick up Battlefield and Far Cry to use this controller more.

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

      Hey John,

      We're happy to hear you've been enjoying the customizable interface and optimized button design of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2! No matter your game or playstyle, we've built your new device to give our users more of the in-game control they need to be successful. We're glad you've been pleased with its performance! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your insight!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft