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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 16742 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Pritty good

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

    Good quality. But has some drifting in the right stick.

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

    Elite use

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

    Love being able to have 3 saved game set ups and the push of a button. The paddles on the back make games like call of duty and destiny much easier to play.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game Changer

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

    Phenomenal Product. The wife loves it. It is a gamechanger with the time it takes to get your hair done.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Product!

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

    Great product! Buttons respond well and have not had any issues with stick drifting. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Professional Controller

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

    Love this controller! I have bought 2 now. I play alot and a normal controller will start drifting for me after like 2 months. I had my first Elite Controller for over 7 months. It seriously feels like a professional controller

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hey Tyler,

      We're excited to hear you love your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 so much you bought a second device! We're thrilled you're enjoying the professional feel and performance of your new interface. We're glad it was a good investment for you! Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts with us. We appreciate your feedback.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Warranty is awesome!

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

    I just got xbox elite series 2 yesterday! Love the feel, the extra buttons, and mainly the warranty! I have had issues with thumbsticks / sensors wearing out in the past on regular xbox controllers, but Microsoft's warranty covers it with this controller!!!!! I am so happy and can not wait to really get grinding with this controller! I initially was going to purchase a Scuf, but after a great review I watched on Youtube.com (Scuf vs Elite series 2), I asked to cancel the order and asked for a refund and headed straight to Bestbuy. Even though Microsoft covers it for a year (and you can buy 2 additional years), i opted to by the warranty through the GeekSquad for 2 years, because they would replace it immediately (and i would not have to wait to send the controller in and wait for one to be sent back).

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

    Buy this!

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

    Best purchase i have made in a while. Controller is excellent quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bumpers

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    Microsoft makes some great feelings controllers, only complaint I have is the bumpers wore out after a while.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best pro controller.

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

    Excellent product , I recommend this pro controller that anyone wants to purchase, this controller is the best, thank you very much.

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

    Great quality product, could include more.

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

    For the price it's the quality you expect. I've had the elite series 2 controller for years and wanted a second one for my other Xbox. It was an easy choice to grab this one without the need for the complete bundle. My only complaint is that i feel it should include at least one pair of tabs for the back to give you a bit more customization. Understandably it is the "core" version, but if I'm buying the controller for this much, which has the same functionality of a standard controller out of box, i do feel it should include just those two extra items.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bumpers

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Xbox elite series 2

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

    Very nice controller be careful with the bumpers they will fail over time

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

    Very Please with 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.

    Great gamepad for PC gaming. I didn't think I would like using this controller but it is very comfortable in the hand and works accurately and precisely.

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

    Goated controller

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

    Great controller use it all the time very good get

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

    Good controller , minor issues

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Controller is great and i would definitely recommend on buying one over any controller ! But after 6 months , my left stick is getting a lag when I walk backwards playing zombies or multiplayer on Cold War , good thing I paid for my geek squad coverage !

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pro gamer

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

    Ive been wanting a elite controller for a while & it makes a big difference in my gaming, faster inputs, long lasting charge , k/d ratio going up!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bumpers

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite 2 replacement

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

    All the pros of an elite controller for a lower price. A great replacement if your bumpers stopped working on an elite 2 controller

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

    Must have

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

    This controller is way better than the controller that comes with the console. I like how u can set the triggers up. And add triggers. A must have

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    A button, Bumpers

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worked for 3 months - no new replacement offered

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

    Purchased at the end of July '21. In the beginning of Nov '21 the right bumper and the A button both started going out. The buttons work sometimes, but do not always work when pressed. I have taken great care of this controller and have had controllers for years without any buttons going out. Best Buy won't let me swap it out for a new one because the purchase was made too long ago. It is under a 1 year warranty with Microsoft, but to fulfil this warranty I will have to send the controller off and let them perform some tests on it (who knows how long this will take during which I will have no controller). Then if they determine something is wrong with it they will send me a REFURBISHED controller. I spent $200 on this, used it for only 3 months, it crapped out, and now the best I am being offered is a refurbished replacement.. Stay away.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Feel

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Faulty Thumbstick

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

    Having the paddles is very convenient for any shooter game. The controller definitely has a premium feel to it, but my left thumbstick was faulty and I had to return it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better Second Time Around

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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 looks and feels great. Also it responds very well. I love that you can adjust the joy sticks and that it has an push button customization setting. All and all The Xbox Elite Controller 2 is way better than the first Elite Controller. GREAT JOB!!!

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

      We're glad that you love the comfortable feel and customization features of your new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Thank you for sharing your experience; we hope you continue to have a lot of fun playing games with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft