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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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Analog stick performance

    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:
    Overall performance

    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:
    Button functionality

    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 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, Ergonomics

    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
  • 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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Condition

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Remote

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

    Overall in good condition it was a used item stick drift on the left stick was able to fix it in my settings for now

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing 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 highly recommend this for anyone who loves gaming. The idea of being able to program the buttons and vibration to my liking interested me. When it arrived, I played around with the settings for a little while and got it the way I wanted it. It took a little getting use to but now I can’t go back to the regular Xbox remote. I absolutely love it!

    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
  • Cons mentioned:
    Analog stick performance

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    If you really want one at a discount

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

    Right on dpad doesnt work and the left stick has an issue otherwise a good buy

    No, I would not 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
  • 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.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Refurbished is not refurbished

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

    Refurbished is not the way to go from Best Buy - this is the second refurbished controller that I have gotten from Best Buy and it seems like they just repackage returns - the first one had a B button and a right bumper that only worked some of the time. The second one has a sticky A button and after some use, smells like a smoker that used a lot of hand moisturizer. Very disappointing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Like brand new!

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

    I was worried about getting a refurbished controller but it works great and I have the peace of mind with a 2 year protection plan. My son loves the paddles and being able to adjust the triggers for different games. It’s also great that it comes with a charger that is also a carrying case.

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

    awesome 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 product, i bought it so i can use the pedals. i m a pc games but console gamer inside. so i needed more btn for the games like arma and this one does its job. i use pedals for the running zooming and other stuff. solid controller.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite

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

    Love this controller,,,,buttons wear out after a year or 2 but all in all still geeat controller

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Even Better than before

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

    Had Series 1 and loved it. Series 2 is even better! I can use some of my previous components as well. Any Bluetooth device! Best controller on the market in my opinion.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just like a brand new one

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

    Works like a new one, why spend the full price. Came with all the accessories

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

    Xbox Elite Series 2

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

    We just upgraded my son's controller from the series one to the series two and I must say we have had no complaints. Best buy always has the best prices and you can't beat the geek squad warranty. Thank you Best Buy!

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

      Hi there,

      It is great to hear that your son is enjoying the upgrade to the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller. Thank you for sharing this with us.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Button functionality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Caution with Refurbished by Geek Squad

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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.

    Right bumper is hard to trigger. I have to press down at a certain spot and with more pressure than necessary. I had to remap the right bumper to one of the paddles because it was ruining the fluidity of my game play.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend