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Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars with 173 reviews

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    Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

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69%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the excellent quality and long battery life of the Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Many appreciate the controller's customization options and ease of use, while also praising its comfortable grip. However, some users reported issues with stick drift, unresponsive buttons, and problems with the right bumper.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Condition, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good schtuff

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

    Great condition, a little bit of dust and a tiny smudgy scuff, but all in all a great value for a refurb. Works great on Windows 10, takes some tinkering with macOS.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid controller

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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 overall. I honestly prefer the grips on the original Xbox elite controller, but otherwise this model is an improvement. Love that you can charge it in the case and also use it with other devices via Bluetooth. Definitely would recommend.

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

    GS Refurbish is questionable

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

    Initially had some issues with the refurbished controller and needed to send off to Microsoft to resolve stick drift issue. Once that was fixed this controller and the customization options really helped improve gameplay particularly in FPS games.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite controller 2

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

    Great xbox wireless controller, has the best battery life for over a week of playing time. Feel premium in the hand and can customize it with changing knobs.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Control great unfortunate experience with purchase

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

    It may have been a fluke when I ordered the control I was sent a used control that wasn't even an elite controller. The box was opened so may have been a mistake. They returned it no issue so thanks Best buy. I did purchase another Elite controller and that itself is great!

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Quality

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

    My review of this item is not aimed at the item itself -it is aimed at the quality of performance considered to be acceptable as a refurbished device. The controller did work properly for a very short time until it stopped registering the right bumper push about half the time. You would really have to mash the button for it to work. I believe these devices need more testing before being cleared for refurb... in real stress test situations (for example at the time of this review I was playing Outriders) which heavily relies on that button as a main skill. Otherwise, delivery was decent timing, and customer service was good. Just may want to look a bit further into testing before clearing items as functional. I returned the item for a refund/credit. If they fix it or get another I may purchase it again - but the buttons need to work properly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing 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 skeptical at first, but this is worth the money!! The controller itself is a much higher quality than the rest. Also, the customization features are incredible!!

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

    Good controller

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

    Good controller with really good features and accessories. Only thing I didn't like was the weight and the position of the paddles. Just was uncomfortable for me to hold.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible.

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

    Geek Squad Certified Refurb Is a complete joke. Controller paddles didn't work. Right bumper didn't register anything. It would help If the geek squad actually looked at the stupid thing. It seems nobody cares about doing a good job anymore. I returned this garbage for a refund. Never again.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Slightly dissatisfied

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

    The right bumper sometimes double taps even though I only hit the button once. The top left button on the back of the controller seems to need a lot of pressure to engage. I should’ve bought new, but all they had was refurbished.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Value-refurbished

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

    Great quality. Barely used. I’d ding it a point for not coming with the original USB-C cord, but otherwise this is a great deal

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Controller - Missing Power Chord

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

    I got this refurbished which was noted certified! I did not have a power cable provided...but overall controller is good.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good value on 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.

    Works as expected. My son loves his controller. I’d buy another if I needed one. Still expensive though ;)

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Elite controller

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

    Excellent controller, definitely recommend getting the warranty as they have tended to have some durability issues

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great overall

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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.

    The remote works flawlessly. Looks great, but when I got the Remote there was a missing paddle and 2 missing thumbstick. It's great but wish I had everything.

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

    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.

    The best Xbox controller ever! It has all the makings of a champion controller. It is nicely weighted. It has not broken after a drop. The grips are very comfortable. Also the D pad is much easier to use, much more responsive. I really enjoy playing World of Tanks with it. I have not used the extra triggers yet. I am looking forward to playing Battlefield with this controller.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Xbox Controller

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

    Super customizable and durable. Best controller for Xbox, hands down.

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

    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.

    Game play is so much easier with the customizable paddles. It takes some getting used to just as you would with any new controller, but I have the paddles configured different ways for different games and they are certainly a game changer. The trigger locks have increased my single shot trigger finger speeds

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

    Xbox Elite Wireless controller Series 2

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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.

    Purchased over 2 years and and had no issues. Comfortable and easy to set up.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Alright

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

    Good controller for about two weeks. After that, joystick started to drift hard. Glad I got the protection warranty.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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