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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Cons mentioned:
Buttons
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Worked ok first couple of weeks
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this refurbished controller with high expectations as I highly enjoyed the first XBOX Elite Controller 1. This one leaves a lot to be desired.
Some issues:
1. The A button doesn’t always register an input.
2. The L stick press stopped working reliably after regular use - doesn’t even “click” anymore. Sometimes it registers an input, sometimes it doesn’t.
3. The left analog stick also didn’t register the “up” direction as a run command as fast as other directions. In other words, it would take a half a second before the character I’d be controlling would transition to a run from a walk despite pushing the stick all the way up; other directions didn’t have this problem.
This is only about 28 or so days of use. Not really sure if it was the refurbished nature of this controller or just because the controller itself overall is not that durable. I’m going to see if I can get it replaced.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Customization
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
Cons mentioned:
Buttons, Paddles
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
First Refurb - It was a massive fizzle
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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.
Read the reviews, had faith in Best Buy. Well first time out was a dud. Controller came "looking brand new", but buttons were not responsive and missing the paddles, the silver bottom left peace and controller drift on the left side. I didn't think about not having a cable, since most new devices don't come with them anymore, but I looked and seen it was supposed to come with one (it didn't). Going to return and try one more. If that one comes back with issues, I'll have to get a new one.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Weight
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
Pros mentioned:
Controller quality, Customization
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
Cons mentioned:
Right bumper
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:
Controller quality
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:
Ease of use
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
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nothing better
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nothing better than this controller right here. build is sturdy and battery life is amazing. After buying this one I bought a second for my PC. Works via Bluetooth just as well as wireless or 2.4gz.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller quality
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
Cons mentioned:
Stick drift
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Stick drift
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It came in good but later had stick drift was kinda sad on that one
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller quality
Cons mentioned:
Buttons
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent controller!! The only thing is that I lost some of the jo stick
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for saving on batteries
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this because the rechargable battery packs were too expensive, this is a great buy and an awesome controller
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Buttons
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Always Issues
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
4th elite controller! Problems with buttons not working. Very Disappointed. Waiting for Elite 3 n hope it will be fixed 100%
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s was good but I got it in a different way but it’s looks good
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Buttons
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Crap
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Xbox continues to make these with poor components. Not event a year later and it’s failing on the triggers and buttons.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Controller quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Feels great in the hands. Very good quality. Battery lasts a long time
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Condition
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
For a geeksquad refurbished I’m very surprised. The controller is in great condition looks to me it was a return Same day from someone else. The controller itself has great features for the money you’ll spend. And saving money is always good.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Amazing deal! Wonderful price
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This was an amazing deal! I thought I was just getting the controller, but Best Buy came out above and beyond and gave EVERYTHING! Paddles, tuner, extra joy sticks case and charger! The ONLY complaint that I have (which is a usual for a used item) is that the right bumper does not work very well! Luckily, I used one of the paddles to configure it to the bumper! Overall amazing!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The best controller you can have.
I thought I wouldn't care for the extra trinkets it included, but they are a game changer.
Not only does it help improve your gaming experience, but it is very comfortable too.